James Broderick

James Broderick is a faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology & Community Change from the California School of Professional Psychology. He is a licensed psychologist in California with over forty years of experience in mental health services, specializing in serious mental illness and Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy. Jim served as Mental Health Director in Shasta and Santa Barbara counties, developing an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program.

• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology & Community Change, California School of Professional Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist, California

His academic and research interests include phenomenology, existentialism, critical theory, and Jungian-oriented therapeutic methodologies. He advocates for evidence-based psychotherapy and has contributed to clinical training programs as an APA site visitor since 1995.

Notable recognitions include honors from the California Mental Health Directors Association and two county Boards of Supervisors for his advocacy work with the mentally ill.