Jonathan Erickson

Jonathan Erickson is core faculty in the Integral & Transpersonal Psychology PhD program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Somatic Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute, an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles, and a BA in English and Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley.

• Education: Ph.D. (Depth Psychology: Somatics Studies, Pacifica Graduate Institute), M.F.A. (Creative Writing, Antioch University Los Angeles), B.A. (English and Interdisciplinary Studies, UC Berkeley)

His research focuses on the intersection of creativity, imagination, neuroscience, and consciousness, with a particular emphasis on ecopsychology and somatic studies. He explores how archetypal and depth psychological frameworks engage with modern scientific and literary discourses.

Jonathan also works as a Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation) in private practice, specializing in communication and personal narrative coaching. Previously, he served as a somatic yoga teacher and holistic bodyworker trained at the Esalen Institute, integrating embodied practices into his academic and therapeutic work.