Steven Schmitz, PhD

Dr. Steven Schmitz holds a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. His doctoral research was on “The Therapeutic Use of the Shamanic Journey.” He has a private practice in Shamanic Counseling, Transpersonal Counseling, and Spiritual Guidance. He is an international teacher, lecturer, and workshop leader on topics of shamanism, transpersonal psychology, rituals, and healing. Dr. Schmitz teaches at international transpersonal schools – Alef Trust (UK), Latvian Transpersonal Educational Institute (Latvia), and Integral Transpersonal Institute (Italy),. Steven taught graduate-level courses at California Institute of Integral Studies, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, and Sofia University (USA). He has presented at several international conferences.  

Dr. Schmitz is past President of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology (ATP), former Board Officer of the European Transpersonal Association (Eurotas), and Founding Board Member of the International Q’eros Foundation (IQF). Dr. Schmitz was initiated into Shamanic Journeying and Zazen in 1974. He continues both practices.