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Silvio Machado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at Sonoma State University, specializing in clinical mental health counseling. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University and three master's degrees in Counseling, General Psychology, and Jungian Archetypal Psychology. His clinical expertise spans individual, couples, and group therapy, with a focus on LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma, and somatic therapies, integrating neurofeedback and biofeedback. He has taught at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, offering courses on psychotherapy theory, diagnosis, lifespan development, and trauma therapy.
- Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Saybrook University); M.A. in Counseling, General Psychology, and Jungian Archetypal Psychology.
- Clinical Focus: Integrative depth psychotherapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, and somatic therapies for trauma.
Dr. Machado’s research emphasizes qualitative, emancipatory methodologies such as poetic inquiry, autoethnography, and narrative research to explore lived experiences, particularly in queer communities and trauma recovery. His teaching philosophy mirrors his therapeutic approach, prioritizing relational transformation and holistic integration of cognitive, emotional, and somatic dimensions.
He has presented nationally and published peer-reviewed work on themes like queer identity development, Jungian archetypal dynamics, and trauma therapy, though specific articles are not listed here. His clinical practice and academic contributions highlight a commitment to addressing systemic inequities and fostering resilience.
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