Jay Schulz-Heik, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CA PSY24672
"I work with clients with a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia. I provide compassionate, focused therapy. This often takes the form of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and various Cognitive-Behavioral therapies. I seek to help clients reduce distress, enhance their sense of well-being, and engage more fully in life. "
Dr. Schulz-Heik completed his doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he won the Dozer award for most outstanding scholarship in the department of Psychology and Neuroscience. He also received a NIH fellowship to complete interdisciplinary training in behavioral genetics. He completed his predoctoral internship at Palo Alto VA Medical Center in the generalist adult track and a clinical postdoctoral fellowship at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center with an emphasis in trauma recovery. He has served as a clinical researcher at Stanford University’s Depression Research Clinic, evaluating treatments for insomnia, depression, and suicide prevention and at the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center at the Palo Alto VA, evaluating the recovery of veterans with brain injuries. He has also conducted research on the treatment of social anxiety, substance abuse, and high-risk sexual behaviors. He has taught courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder and at San Jose State University. He provides psychotherapy to adults and couples that is rooted in a compassionate relationship and informed by clinical research. He conducts Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and various cognitive-behavioral therapies. These treatments balance acceptance and change and help clients reduce their distress, enhance their well-being, and engage more fully in life.
Education & Training
Research and Professional Affiliations
I am actively involved in research and professional activities. See a list of my publications here and my professional affiliations here.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CA PSY24672
"I work with clients with a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia. I provide compassionate, focused therapy. This often takes the form of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and various Cognitive-Behavioral therapies. I seek to help clients reduce distress, enhance their sense of well-being, and engage more fully in life. "
Dr. Schulz-Heik completed his doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he won the Dozer award for most outstanding scholarship in the department of Psychology and Neuroscience. He also received a NIH fellowship to complete interdisciplinary training in behavioral genetics. He completed his predoctoral internship at Palo Alto VA Medical Center in the generalist adult track and a clinical postdoctoral fellowship at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center with an emphasis in trauma recovery. He has served as a clinical researcher at Stanford University’s Depression Research Clinic, evaluating treatments for insomnia, depression, and suicide prevention and at the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center at the Palo Alto VA, evaluating the recovery of veterans with brain injuries. He has also conducted research on the treatment of social anxiety, substance abuse, and high-risk sexual behaviors. He has taught courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder and at San Jose State University. He provides psychotherapy to adults and couples that is rooted in a compassionate relationship and informed by clinical research. He conducts Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and various cognitive-behavioral therapies. These treatments balance acceptance and change and help clients reduce their distress, enhance their well-being, and engage more fully in life.
Education & Training
- Clinical Research Associate, Mood Disorders Research Center, Stanford University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, PTSD Emphasis Area
- Psychology Internship, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Generalist Track
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Colorado
Research and Professional Affiliations
I am actively involved in research and professional activities. See a list of my publications here and my professional affiliations here.