I have been a licensed psychotherapist for thirty-two years, and have a private practice as a counselor treating families, children, couples, and individuals for their emotional problems. Specialties include chronic stress reduction through Bioenergetic Analysis, addiction consultations, infant and parent bonding and marriage counseling. I also provide counseling for Infertility, Adoption, Grief, and Trauma.
As a teacher I have taught group counseling at San Francisco State University and classes in abnormal psychology to doctoral students at The California institute for Human Science in Encinitas. I coordinate the four-year certification training program for the San Diego Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis and am on the faculty at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine teaching the important dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship to acupuncture students.
I am very passionate about the importance of a strong relationship between
doctor and patient and feel that it is an crucial aspect in teaching. Incorporated in our three courses that students take over their four years
at PCOM are concepts from western psychology including the most modern research and methods for successful outcomes as well as concepts integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine.
We emphasize balance and well roundedness in the practitioner, and a willingness to pursue personal growth and self-examination. We incorporate various types of meditation in each of the classes. We teach how to listen actively, to communicate clearly and compassionately, as well as how to manage resistance, conflict, and other emotional aspects of difficult cases.
I believe that the more one knows him or herself, the less their ego image is invested in their role as healer, inviting their heart to gain power in their work.
The goal of these courses is to help the practitioner become a full-hearted instrument of health.
I love teaching, am very good at managing a class, and use humor to support my natural enthusiasm for people’s progress in learning. I enjoy presenting and bring a background in theatre to my speaking skills. I would love to use material from the three clinical counseling courses to present seminars at conferences
and am available to teach nationally and internationally.
B.A. Psychology San Francisco State- 1973
M.A. Clinical Psychology University San Francisco- 1975
PhD Clinical Psychology Summit University- 1999
Self Psychology Study Group with Sanford Shapiro, MD
Somatic Experiencing: Work on Shock Trauma with Peter Levine, MD
Infant Mental Health Study Group with Constance Lillas, PhD
Certified Bioenergetic Analyst (Northern Ca. Bioenergetic Society, 1980)
San Diego North County Ca. Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists
SDNC- Camft (San Diego North County Camft)
Attachment Consultation Group
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
San Diego Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (Board of Directors; Coordinating Trainer)
International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (International Faculty)
Earliest Relationship Network (Founding Member)
Resolve-Infertility Support Group (Professional Member)
Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Insurance Provider)
Dr. Vincentia Schroeter PhD, MFT, CBT
(858) 259-2480 office
vsschroeter@sbcglobal.net