Barbara Holifield

Barbara Holifield, MSW, SEP, brings decades of experience in somatic psychology to her work as an analyst at the Jung Institute of San Francisco. Her background includes extensive training in Somatic Experiencing, which she has thoughtfully integrated into a depth psychoanalytic approach that supports insight, embodiment, and healing.

Known for her international teaching, she also guides authentic movement with a focus on presence, inner awareness, and the connection between body and psyche. Her work invites participants into a grounded, reflective process that can deepen self-understanding and open new pathways for personal growth.