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A Comprehensive Virtual Introduction to Pacifica’s Masters and Doctoral Degree Programs

Friday, June 6th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Welcome to Pacifica Graduate Institute

We invite you to explore Pacifica’s graduate programs, rooted in depth psychology and shaped by the work of thinkers like C.G. Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Marion Woodman – and brought to life today by a community committed to care and curiosity. 

Pacifica is an accredited graduate school offering masters and doctoral degrees. The Institute has two beautiful campuses nestled between the foothills and the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara. All of Pacifica’s degree programs are offered through low-residential learning sessions that take into account vocational and life commitments.

Today you will enjoy a featured faculty presentation, program breakout sessions, and a Student Services panel. We hope you will consider applying to one of our academic programs using our free application link, and you may contact our Admissions Advisors at any time. Our admissions team is available to help you through every step of the application process. Enjoy the day!

Helpful Notes:

  • Although there is a password shown for the meetings, the password is automatic and participants will be able to join by just clicking the link.
  • The waiting room will be enabled, so participants when they first log in, may need to wait a moment to be let in.

Call-in Information:

For participants to call in via phone: Dial by your location, then enter meeting ID when prompted:

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose),
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston),
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago),
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Application for Enrollment

Apply today and your $75.00 application fee will be waived.
Free Application Link

Introduction

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PST Welcome and Alumni Panel

10:00-10:05 AM Rica Toribio, Ed.D., Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success
10:05-10:15 AM Colin Marlaire, Ph.D. Interim President/CEO
10:15-10:30 AM Loralee Scott, MFA. Vice President Institutional Advancement and Lifelong Learning
10:30-10:45 AM Alumni Panel

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 998 5742 6051
Passcode: 454076


Program Breakout Sessions

11:00 – 11:45 AM and 12:00 – 12:45 PM PST

Please select (click) the degree breakout session below that you would like to join.


M.A. in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology

with Elisabeth Gonella, LMFT,
Thomas Steffora, LMFT

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 975 4744 8517
Passcode: 687909

Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis
in Depth Psychology

Matthew Bennett, PsyD.,
Nitsa Dimitrakos, Ph.D.

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Meeting ID: 997 7661 8236
Passcode: 464415

M.A. in Depth Psychology and Creativity with
Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities

with Mary Antonia Wood, Ph.D.,
and Nick Literski, Ph.D.

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Meeting ID: 940 7548 3318
Passcode: 001954

M.A./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology

with Benjamin Strosberg, Ph.D. & Camille Jarmie-Harris (Breakout 1),
Peter Dunlap, Ph.D. (Breakout 2)

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Meeting ID: 947 5384 4907
Passcode: 250916

Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices

with Juliet Rohde-Brown, Ph.D.,
Evergreen Hericks, Ph.D.

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Meeting ID: 979 6878 1502
Passcode: 713455

M.A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies

with Glen Slater, Ph.D.

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 934 2254 3215
Passcode: 961559

M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology

with Devon Deimler, Ph.D.

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 921 0359 3098
Passcode: 260107

M.A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous,
and Eco-Psychologies

with Nuria Ciofalo, Ph.D.

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 926 7331 6416
Passcode: 711582

M.A./Ph.D. in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness

with Dylan Francisco, Ph.D.

JOIN WEBINAR

Meeting ID: 929 8536 7778
Passcode: 248437

Admissions Contact Information

Pandora Holmes

Executive Admissions Advisor
pholmes@pacifica.edu
805-881-1637

Programs Advised:

  • M.A in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology

Katherine Bailey, MBA

Executive Admissions Advisor
kbailey@pacifica.edu
805-881-1638

Programs Advised:

  • Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices,
  • M.A in Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities,
  • M.A/Ph.D in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology,
  • Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology

Michael Mirabella

Admissions Advisor

mmirabella@pacifica.edu
805-881-1311

Programs Advised:

  • MA/PhD in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies,
  • MA/PhD in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness,
  • M.A/Ph.D in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies,
  • M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology

State Authorization: Click to View States Pacifica is Authorized to Enroll By Program.

 

Admissions Procedures


Application for Enrollment

Apply today and your $75.00 application fee will be waived.
Free Application Link



Financial Aid at Pacifica Graduate Institute

Introduction to Financial Aid at Pacifica Graduate Institute with Theresa Quijano

Pacifica Graduate Institute is a degree-granting institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Loan Programs. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our welcome to you. While the process of financing an education can be challenging, the Financial Aid Office is committed to making this process as manageable as possible. The purpose of financial aid is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in at least a half-time basis (minimum of three units/quarter) in an eligible program at Pacifica. Pacifica’s Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff do all they can to ensure a quality educational experience.

Contact Financial Aid

Financial Aid
249 Lambert Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: 805.679.6197 | Fax: 805.565.9887
Email: financialaid@pacifica.edu


Important Downloads

Financial Aid Guide

Financial Aid Guide

Guidebook

2025-2026 Pacifica Guidebook

Course Catalog

Course Catalog

Virtual Campus Tours

Take the Ladera Campus Virtual Tour

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Take the Lambert Campus Virtual Tour

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