Business Details
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments in Oakland
KAIROS Psychology Group is a specialized practice dedicated to providing psychological services tailored to clergy, religious individuals, and those for whom spirituality is central to their well-being. Our team of licensed professionals offers individual psychotherapy, comprehensive psychological assessments, and consultation services, integrating spiritual and mental health care in a confidential, respectful environment. With expertise in addressing mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and life transitions, we serve clients in English and Spanish, emphasizing holistic healing through the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Our clinicians bring decades of experience in education, spiritual direction, and clinical psychology, serving religious communities and individuals globally.We prioritize building trust through a non-judgmental approach, ensuring personalized care that aligns with each client's unique needs and faith traditions. Our multidisciplinary assessment process spans three days, involving psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual evaluations, culminating in actionable recommendations. We maintain strict confidentiality and collaborate with dioceses, religious communities, and governing bodies to support candidates for ministry and clergy facing challenges. Our practice reflects a deep commitment to ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality in therapeutic practice.
Services
Psychological Assessment
Individual Psychotherapy
Clergy Fitness-for-Duty Assessment
Candidate/Vocational Assessment
Spiritual Direction
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual services in English and Spanish for diverse client needs.
- Our team includes licensed psychologists with decades of experience in religious and clinical settings.
- We conduct multidisciplinary assessments integrating psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual evaluations.
- Our practice emphasizes holistic healing through body, mind, and spirit integration.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and collaborate with religious communities globally.
Services
Psychological Assessment
Our multidisciplinary psychological assessments evaluate individuals facing distress or ministry-related challenges. Conducted over three days, the process includes psychiatric interviews, psychological testing, health status reviews, and spirituality assessments. Results inform personalized treatment plans or vocational suitability for religious candidates.
Individual Psychotherapy
We offer integrative psychotherapy tailored to clients' needs, combining psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions address mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions, emphasizing a therapeutic alliance grounded in trust, respect, and spiritual sensitivity.
Clergy Fitness-for-Duty Assessment
This assessment determines suitability for clergy or religious roles through psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual evaluations. Designed for dioceses or communities, it identifies strengths and challenges to ensure candidates meet the demands of ministerial service.
Candidate/Vocational Assessment
Intended for those entering priesthood or religious life, this assessment evaluates psychological maturity and spiritual readiness. Results provide confidential feedback to candidates and sponsoring organizations, guiding decisions about vocational paths.
Spiritual Direction
Our spiritual direction services explore clients' faith journeys, addressing crises of faith, prayer practices, and God-image perceptions. Integrated with psychological care, this service supports holistic growth for individuals navigating spiritual or life transitions.
People
Sr. Dorothy Peterson, FCJ
Director
A member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, Sr. Dorothy has over 30 years of experience in spiritual direction and vocational counseling. She integrates theology and psychology, holding advanced degrees from Jesuit School of Theology and Boston College.
Rev. Bede Healey, OSB Cam
Clinical Psychologist
A licensed clinical psychologist and Camaldolese Benedictine monk, Rev. Healey specializes in spirituality-psychology integration. He supervises doctoral trainees and conducts assessments for religious candidates, drawing on 20+ years at New Camaldoli Hermitage.
Sr. Kathleen Laverty, SHJM
Registered Nurse
With 30+ years in nursing and midwifery, Sr. Kathleen provides holistic care informed by global experience in Zambia, Ireland, and California. She focuses on maternal health and culturally sensitive care for Spanish-speaking communities.
Deacon No Gonzlez
Spirituality Assessor
A doctoral candidate with expertise in Latino cultures, Deacon Gonzlez conducts spirituality assessments. He brings 33 years of experience in Catholic education and deacon formation, holding leadership roles in the Diocese of Oakland.
Questions
What types of psychological assessments do you offer?
We provide clinical assessments for distress, candidate/vocational assessments for ministry entry, and clergy fitness-for-duty evaluations, all conducted through multidisciplinary evaluations.
Do you offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, all our services are available in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse client needs.
How long does the assessment process take?
Our comprehensive assessments typically span three days, including interviews, testing, and feedback sessions with our multidisciplinary team.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ an integrative model combining psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapies tailored to individual needs and treatment goals.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality; no information is released without the individual's written consent, ensuring privacy throughout the assessment and therapy process.
