Dr. Aisha Dixon-Peters, Psy.D. is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Holistic Clinical-Community Psychologist with over seventeen years of experience. Dr Aisha focuses on integrative, trauma-informed mind-body-spirit wellness. Dr Aisha works with adults with a particular emphasis on BIPOC and women. With extensive training and a genuine passion, Dr. Aisha weaves together various therapeutic approaches, embracing culture, mindfulness, trauma, grief, sleep, and holistic wellness. She deeply believes that the integration of mind, body, and spirit is vital for true healing and recovery.
For over 20 years, Dr. Aisha has embraced the art of mindfulness and yoga, proudly earning her RYT200 yoga teacher certification. Her dissertation research explored the profound psychological benefits of yoga for low-income women who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence. Throughout her personal and professional journey, Dr. Aisha has witnessed the remarkable transformative power of mind-body-spirit practices like yoga and mindfulness in promoting healing. With joy and enthusiasm, Dr. Aisha offers customized virtual workshops, classes, and retreats that aim to uplift and inspire all participants, creating a nurturing space for growth and personal empowerment.
Dr. Aisha has been providing trainings and teaching at the doctoral level for over fifteen years. Dr. Aisha is a Senior Adjunct Professor for the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of La Verne. Dr. Aisha’s teaching style is engaging and dynamic, trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally responsive. Dr Aisha has taught courses on trauma, mindfulness and psychotherapy, community psychology, intimate partner violence, feminist therapy, personality theory, and practicum training. She offers lectures, workshops, and trainings on intimate partner violence, mindfulness, women of color, African Americans, self-compassion, trauma, yoga, and holistic wellness.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Psychology, Clinical-Community Psychology (APA Accredited), University of La Verne
Master of Science in Psychology (APA Accredited), University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) (International Trauma Training Institute)
Certified EMDR Clinician (EMDR-C) (Evergreen Certifications) Certified Grief Informed Professional (Evergreen Certifications)
Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) (Evergreen Certifications)
Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP) (Evergreen Certifications)
Herbalism for Stress, Anxiety, & Insomnia (Udemy)
Holistic Therapy (Zur Institute)
Hypnosis for Trauma (PESI)
Medicinal Mushrooms (Udemy)
Mindfulness (Yoga Renew)
Mindful Motherhood (Institute of Noetic Studies)
Restorative Yoga (Yoga Renew)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ABPsi – Association of Black Psychologists, member
APA Minority Fellowship Program, Psychology Summer Institute (PSI 2008), Fellow
Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA), member
International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP), member
Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR), member
