Oya Gulum

I began my studies in depth psychotherapy in 2014 at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. After earning my master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on depth psychotherapy, I spent three years at CG Jung Institute of New York training to be a Jungian Analyst Over the years, I have continued to learn from other schools, in particular from the Contemporary Relational and Gestalt/Existential therapies. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Life transitions.

As a depth-oriented psychotherapist, I have tried to develop the art of genuine listening and empathetic attunement. I speak two languages, and I have had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds. I believe sensitivity toward the individual within his or her own cultural heritage is crucial. Depth psychotherapy is a matter of the heart as well as the mind; deep relatedness and intellectual reflection are part of my approach.

Depth psychotherapy investigates the mind and especially the unconscious mind through carefully guided introspection, listening, and observation. In our sessions, you can expect to understand the connection between the current situation and challenges that have been in one’s life for a long time.The understanding leads to gaining insight into the patterns that are keeping us stuck and not thriving in life.