About
Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, Islamic psychology educator, and speaker exploring the symbolic meeting point of psyche and spirit.
Dr. Salik Khalifa
Dr. Salik Khalifa (Sean Patrick McPeak, PhD, LCSW) is a clinician, writer, and educator working at the intersection of Jungian depth psychology and Islamic spirituality. His background includes nearly two decades in clinical practice, a PhD in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in psychotherapy, and a life-changing journey into Islam as a revert.
His work is shaped by years of ritual practice, engagement with indigenous and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to walking with people through the difficult, liminal, and sacred thresholds of their lives.
Training & experience
- PhD, Depth Psychology (Pacifica Graduate Institute)
- MSW & BSW (University of Utah)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Nearly two decades of clinical experience in a variety of settings
- Initiatory experiences with indigenous and contemplative lineages
- Qadiriyya tariqa affiliation and awrad practice
- US Navy veteran (Information Systems Technician, E-5)
- Writer, lecturer, and consultant on Jungian and Islamic psychology
Orientation
At the center of my work is a belief that the psyche is not merely a bundle of mechanisms and symptoms, but an expression of soul. I'm interested in what your anxiety, dreams, relationships, and struggles are pointing toward what they might be asking of you.
I try to create spaces that are honest, spacious, and spiritually rooted: rooms where you can bring your questions about God, self, and the world without being shamed or flattened.