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Trevor Dobbs is a Core Faculty member in the Department of Marriage & Family Therapy at Pacific Oaks College, located in Pasadena, California. He is actively engaged in teaching, private practice, and interdisciplinary research that bridges psychoanalysis, theology, and neuroscience. His academic and clinical work emphasizes integrative models of mental health care.
Education:
- Supervising and Training Psychoanalyst, Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, Tustin, California (2003)
- Certified Psychoanalyst, Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, Tustin, California (1998)
- Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis, Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, Tustin, California (1998)
- M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California (1983)
- B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Computer Science, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California (1978)
Dr. Dobbs' research interests center on Object Relations Therapy, Couples Therapy, and the integration of psychological, neurological, and theological perspectives in clinical practice. He is particularly focused on trauma-informed care, complex trauma, and the application of the Neuro-Relational Framework (NRF) to assess and treat stress in children and families. His interdisciplinary approach challenges students to reflect on their personal biases and grow into well-rounded clinicians.
The articles authored by Dr. Dobbs reflect a consistent scholarly focus on the intersection of psychoanalysis and religious thought, particularly through the lens of philosopher John Macmurray and psychoanalyst Harry Guntrip. His publications explore how philosophical and theological concepts inform relational dynamics in therapy, emphasizing personhood, integration, and transformation. The research demonstrates a deep commitment to bridging disciplines in service of more holistic mental health treatment.
Dr. Dobbs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Psychoanalyst in California. He is a Clinical Member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapy and maintains active roles at the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute as Faculty, Supervising & Training Psychoanalyst. He also serves as an Educational Consultant for the Interdisciplinary Training Institute and a Research Consultant for the Neuro-Relational Framework (NRF) Research 2 Resilience initiative. These roles reflect a strong commitment to training, consultation, and advancing interdisciplinary models in mental health.
Dr. Dobbs has presented at international conferences including the World Congress on Infant Mental Health in Rome, Prague, and Edinburgh, focusing on real-time physiological data collection, toxic stress, and foster parent training. He has also taught doctoral-level courses on Harry Guntrip and delivered public lectures on dream analysis. His work with the NRF phone app feasibility study highlights his engagement with technology in mental health assessment.
