Strachan Alan, PhD

Specialties

I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, offering empathic, supportive, growth-​oriented psychotherapy to individual adults and couples.

My style is personal and interactive, and my clients find me understanding, caring and easy to relate to. I create a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your concerns about issues such as relationships, career, addictions, childhood trauma, life purpose, depression, gender issues, spirituality and stress.

I can help you to clarify issues, identify options, and make the changes you desire. Our work together can have many benefits, including enhancing the quality of your relationships, refining your communication skills, improving your self care, and helping you to be more aligned with your most deeply-​held values.

History

Established in 1985.

I received a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 1992. I also have two Masters degrees in Humanistic and Transpersonal psychology. I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1985.

For over 30 years I have offered trainings to psychotherapists, organizations and the general public on a variety of topics, including: Beyond Technique: Making Authentic Contact With Clients; Sexual Obsession and the Loss of Self; Discovering Your Fundamental Purpose in Life; Living a Healthy, Balanced Life in a Stressful World; and Effective Communication Skills.

I am a published author in professional journals, having written articles on topics such as the relationship between childhood dreams and adult chronic body symptoms; synchronicity; the psychology of meditation; and the relationship between physics and psychology. I am currently writing a book about the intersection of psychology, spirituality and politics.

Meet the Business Owner

Alan S.

Business Owner

I am a psychotherapist, workshop leader, teacher and author. I graduated summa cum laude with an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree, and then earned two Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in psychology.

I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist for over 25 years, and I was the staff counselor at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI International) for 9 years.

I have been exploring the interface between psychology and spirituality for over 40 years. My recent research has been focused on the intersection of psychology, spirituality and politics.