Scott D. Gilliam, PhD, LMFT

Bio

Scott D. Gilliam, PhD, LMFT

Psychotherapy & Counseling Services
for Individuals in L.A. & Orange County, CA
"For two personalities to meet is like mixing two different chemical substances: if there is any combination at all, both are transformed." ~ C.G. Jung

Meet Dr. Scott

Scott D. Gilliam, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC43242, a Doctorate in Depth Psychotherapy, and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

I am also an ordained Minster certified Yoga Instructor, and have training in Tarot, and Astrology. I specialize in spiritual diversity, and have worked with Mystical Christian, Pagan, New Age, and Spiritually oriented clients. I also have certification from Journey Clinical’s training program in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and am a Reiki Master.

My purpose in life is to help others find greater meaning and purpose in their lives in a creative and engaging way that benefits all beings. I align what the ancient’s have called, “The Great Work” with the Jungian “Individuation Process”: The birth of a fully realized human being awakened to their place in a living Cosmos, the Immortal Body and the Genius within.

My approach is integrative, bringing people together:

  • Depth Psychology of Carl Jung
  • Transpersonal Psychology
  • Yoga
  • Eastern and Western Mystical Philosophy and Practice

My intuition is a family gift from my Maternal Great Grandmother, a Tea Leaf Reader and Fortune Teller in the Victorian Era. In addition, I come from a long line of accomplished Educators and Free Masons. Perhaps my visionary and trailblazing spirit can be attributed to one of my relatives on my father’s side: Daniel Boone.

Fully realized people are co-creators in their universe and find happiness and satisfaction in all life’s experiences. I’m dedicated to helping you explore this creative process that will touch every area of your life with material and spiritual wealth and beauty.

Contact me today for a brief consultation or to learn more about my SoulTender or therapy services today!

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Education

  • PhD. In Depth Psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2012
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2004
  • B.A. in Psychology, Minor Classics, from California State University Northridge, 2001

Additional training

  • Journey Clinical ketamine training (by Fluence), 2024
  • Domestic Violence Training at Campion Counseling, Santa Monica, 2007
  • Gayatri Mantra Seminar and Initiation, 2007
  • Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Seminar and Initation, 2007
  • Certified Yoga Teacher, IKTYA 2005
  • Reiki Master, The Blessing Ways Reiki School, 2005
  • Ordained Minister, The Akashic Temple of Truth (renamed The Aquarian Fellowship), 1986
  • Mediumship, Clairvoyance and Divination, The Akashic Temple of Truth. 1985

Memberships and Affiliations

  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, full member
  • Journey Clinical, Inc., member psychotherapist
  • B.O.T.A.
  • ACEP. Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology
  • Esoteric and Rosicrucian lineages whose names are kept under the Rose.
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Why People Come To Therapy

anxiety

Depression and Anxiety

empowerment

Self-esteem and Empowerment

addiction

Habits and Addictions

spiritual

Seeking Happiness and Spiritual Crisis

Client Testimonials

"I have a son with an intellectual disability. Scott Gilliam is the best and knows exactly how to communicate with Jon. I have asked Jon if we could see someone else closer to our home, but it was out of the question because Jon is very comfortable with Scott."
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Kathy S.
“Scott is a great therapist and has been a wonderful influence on my mental state. I've been seeing him for over a year now and I always look forward to our sessions. I would highly recommend him.”
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Jonathan O.
“Scott has been the best therapist I've had. There was a time in which I wished I could see him more than once a week, but as we progressed, a lot of his words of wisdom had stayed with me, and I decided to use those as my guidance to reduce anxiety.”
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Charlotte M.