shola shodiya-zeumault

(she/her/hers)

is a faculty member in the UCSB Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology doctoral program, and a Faculty Advisor for the Healing Space. she earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University, and completed her doctoral internship at the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at UC Santa Cruz.

dr. shodiya-zeumault has supported the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in university and college counseling centers, hospitals, and in community-based wellness centers. Due to her expertise in assessing and treating racial trauma and promoting organizational equity, she has also served as a psychological consultant for forensic attorneys, universities, academic and professional associations, and non-profit organizations.

dr. shodiya-zeumault’s approach to facilitating healing and wellness among individuals and organizations is highly relational, and focuses on strengthening relationship between self, others, and community. her clinical work is heavily influenced by Narrative and Interpersonal practices, and rooted in storytelling, critical reflection, and critical action (e.g., activism). Personally, she finds healing in nature and in communion with friends, family, and ancestors. her personal interests include getting lost in used bookstores, finding new hiking trails, and having dance parties with her partner and son.