Deanna Jimenez

Deanna Jimenez is Assistant Professor in Somatic Psychology at CIIS. As a clinician and scholar, she examines mental health intersections with race, culture, and spirituality. Her work supports activists through scalable healing modalities and anti-oppressive frameworks.

Research develops somatic approaches to collective trauma and resilience, emphasizing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Teaches therapeutic communication, group facilitation, and clinical relationship-building.