Business Details
Mental Health Therapists in Oakland, CA
KAIROS Psychology Group specializes in providing psychological services tailored to clergy, religious professionals, and individuals for whom spirituality is central to their wellbeing. Our practice offers individual psychotherapy, comprehensive psychological assessments, education, and consultation, delivered in both English and Spanish. With a team of experienced clinicians, we address mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, trauma, and life transitions while emphasizing the integration of body, mind, and spirit.Our services include specialized assessments for ministerial candidates and clergy, focusing on psychological and spiritual fitness. We maintain a welcoming, confidential environment and collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices.
Services
Psychological Assessment
Psychotherapy
Spiritual Direction
Addiction Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Candidate Evaluation
Cultural Adjustment Support
Clergy Consultation
Religious Boundary Training
Geriatric Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual services in English and Spanish for diverse client needs
- Our team includes experts in religious formation and ministerial assessment
- We provide comprehensive three-day multidisciplinary psychological evaluations
- Our integrative therapy approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques
- We maintain strict confidentiality protocols for clergy and religious professionals
Services
Psychological Assessment
Our multidisciplinary assessments evaluate psychological fitness for religious professionals through three-day evaluations. Services include psychiatric interviews, personality testing, and spiritual assessments to identify treatment needs. We provide comprehensive reports with diagnosis and treatment recommendations for individuals and referring organizations.
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions address mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches. Our integrative model combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques with spiritual sensitivity. Treatment plans establish clear goals through collaborative client-therapist partnerships focused on achieving measurable outcomes.
Candidate Evaluation
Specialized evaluations determine readiness for religious ministry through comprehensive psychological and spiritual examinations. The process includes personality testing, clinical interviews, and spiritual journey analysis. Results provide confidential feedback to candidates and religious communities about developmental strengths and growth areas.
Addiction Counseling
We address gambling, substance abuse, and behavioral addictions through personalized treatment plans. Our approach integrates relapse prevention strategies with spiritual resiliency building. Counselors work with clients to develop coping mechanisms and address underlying psychological factors contributing to addictive behaviors.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed care addresses post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma. Therapists use evidence-based modalities to process traumatic experiences while maintaining emotional safety. Treatment focuses on restoring functionality and building resilience through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Sr. Dorothy Peterson FCJ
Director
Sr. Dorothy Peterson, FCJ, holds advanced degrees in theology and school administration. With decades of experience in religious education and spiritual direction, she specializes in vocational discernment and compassionate touch therapy since 1995.
Rev. Bede Healey OSB Cam
Clinical Psychologist
Rev. Bede Healey, OSB Cam, is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years at New Camaldoli Hermitage. He directs clinical training at KAIROS and teaches at Jesuit School of Theology, specializing in religious candidate assessments and psycho-spiritual growth.
Sr. Kathleen Laverty SHJM
Registered Nurse
Sr. Kathleen Laverty brings 30+ years of nursing experience, including midwifery work in Zambia and public health nursing. She provides holistic care with cultural competence developed through service in the UK, Africa, and Spanish-speaking communities in California.
Deacon No Gonzlez
Spirituality Assessor
Deacon No Gonzlez conducts spirituality assessments with expertise in Latino cultural nuances. He holds education leadership credentials and has served Catholic communities for 33 years, currently pursuing a doctorate in educational psychology.
Questions
What specialized services do you offer for religious professionals?
We provide clergy fitness-for-duty assessments, candidate/vocational evaluations, and spiritual direction tailored to religious professionals' unique needs.
How long does the psychological assessment process take?
Our comprehensive assessments typically span three days, including interviews with four professional staff members and multidisciplinary evaluations.
Do you offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, we provide all services in both English and Spanish with culturally competent care.
How do you ensure confidentiality for clergy members?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols with written consent required for any information release during assessments.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ an integrative approach combining psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapies tailored to individual needs.
