Helen Marlo

Dr. Helen Marlo is a Professor and Dean of the School of Psychology at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), serving as Chair of the Clinical Psychology Department since 2013. She holds dual credentials as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 15318) and a Certified Jungian Analyst from the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco. With over 30 years of academic experience, Dr. Marlo has taught at institutions including the University of South Carolina and Palo Alto University, emphasizing clinical psychology, psychoanalysis, and community-based learning.

**Education & Training:**

• PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology, University of South Carolina (1995)
• BA in Psychology (Summa cum laude), University of Missouri (1989)
• Certified Jungian Analyst, C.G. Jung Institute (2011)

**Research Focus:**

Dr. Marlo’s work centers on reproductive mental health (e.g., perinatal trauma, birth loss), synchronicity in therapy, and depth psychology. She integrates Jungian principles with trauma treatment, emphasizing spiritual and unconscious dimensions of healing. Her recent studies explore postpartum PTSD, pandemic-era caregiver challenges, and trauma-informed education for children with special needs.

**Awards & Recognition:**

• George M. Keller Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
• NDNU’s 15-Year Service Award (2016)
• 2023 Community Hero Award (San Mateo Chamber of Commerce)

**Clinical & Community Work:**

Dr. Marlo maintains a private practice in San Mateo, specializing in adult and child psychotherapy. She co-founded Mentoring Mothers, a free support program for new mothers, and serves on boards like AbilityPath and the National League of Young Men. Her interdisciplinary service includes editorial roles at Jung Journal: Culture and Psyche and advocacy for art-based mental health interventions.

**Grants & Mentorship:**

Recipient of NDNU’s Faculty Development Grant (2011) and mentor to students in transpersonal psychology and social justice initiatives. She has supervised clinical trainees across universities and institutes since 1999.

**Labs & Collaborations:**

Active in NDNU’s Sr. Dorothy Stang Center for Social Justice, focusing on community-based learning. Collaborations include Stanford University School of Medicine and the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco.