Psychology Archives

From Counsel to Counselor

After 25 years as a corporate counsel, Juliette Hirt traded contracts for connection—earning her MA in Counseling Psychology from GGU and launching a private therapy practice for lawyers. Her journey proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself—and that some careers will always need the human touch.

Info Session – Psychology Programs

In this virtual info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s Master's programs in Counseling Psychology and Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

Podcast: Eating Disorders: A Contemporary Introduction with Tom Wooldridge

Psychology experts explore psychoanalytic insights into eating disorders in this 50-minute podcast with GGU's Dr. Tom Wooldridge.

Two people speaking in counselors office.

Build a Rewarding Career in Counseling Psychology

Tom Wooldridge, Department Chair of Graduate Psychology Programs, shares his insights about GGU's Master's in Counseling Psychology program.

Golden Gate University Psychology Faculty Shine with Major Achievements

The Psychology Department at Golden Gate University is celebrating the recent accomplishments of its esteemed faculty members, who continue to make significant contributions to the field through research, leadership, and innovation.

Feb 16, 2025: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

Chair and Associate Professor of the GGU Department of Psychology – Tom Wooldridge recently spoke with RNZ News on the topic of body image and men's hair loss.

Female feet on the scales, measuring tape

Aug 16, 2024: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

In this podcast Tom Wooldridge, PsyD and David Puder, MD discuss eating disorders.

Hungry man decided to eat at night. Glutton opened refrigerator and choosing food. Poor diet, unhealthy snacks. Food disorder. Fridge filled with different goods, shelves with products.

April 16, 2024: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

This episode is focused on the complex dynamics of lying and deception, particularly in the context of eating disorders.

Female hand with plate, fork and measuring tape.

Mar 23, 2024: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

Tom discusses alexithymia, typical family structures, and the presence of the ‘abject’ in the lives of these patients.

June 26, 2023: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

Tom Wooldridge has been awarded the 2023 Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA) Prize for his paper "How His Hair is Growing Thin!": On the Emotional Significance of Male Pattern Hair Loss".