Dr Shirley Impellizzeri

Dr Shirley Impellizzeri UCLA-trained Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Specialist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. This inspiration led her to pursue a career in Psychology.

Best-selling author and co-host of Psychology & the Soul, featured on Dr. Drew & The Doctors, specializing in trauma, healing, and mind-body connection. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Shirley was inspired by a psychology course she took while attending three years of high school in her parent's native Argentina. After finishing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at UCLA and a Masters o

f Arts Degree in Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, Dr. Shirley began working in group homes counseling teenagers and their families. While she was getting her PhD from UCLA she investigated child abuse with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Her fluency in Spanish has enabled Dr. Shirley to work effectively with Southern California's diverse latino community. As a hands on doctor, she has seen the worst cases of abuse imaginable. She currently works with individuals, couples, families and runs support groups. In addition, Dr. Shirley evaluates families in possible child abuse situations while preparing psychological evaluations and testifying in court as an Expert Witness. Dr. Shirley's patients come from all walks of life and a wide variety of case issues. Her interest in spirituality has lead her to incorporate spirituality into her work on many different levels. She believes that understanding the combination of mind and spirit can greatly contribute to a patient's healing process.

05/22/2026

✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ✨

What happens when psychology and spirituality stop competing… and start collaborating?

Kellee White and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri joined Jacob Cooper on The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder for a powerful conversation exploring soul psychology, emotional healing, consciousness, spirituality, and the human experience.

This episode dives into:
- Psychology & emotional healing
- Spiritual awareness & intuition
- Consciousness and personal transformation
- The intersection of science, soul, and healing

A thoughtful and deeply human conversation about what it truly means to heal — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thank you to Jacob Cooper for creating such a meaningful space for this discussion.

🎧 Watch Episode 113: Soul Psychology now. YouTube - thewisdomofjacobsladder

“The nervous system of a leader shapes the nervous system of a team.”Many people think leadership is about pushing harde...
05/21/2026

“The nervous system of a leader shapes the nervous system of a team.”

Many people think leadership is about pushing harder, staying composed at all costs, or carrying stress silently.

But people don’t just respond to words.
They respond to tone, pace, emotional safety, and presence.

When leaders are constantly overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected from their own stress, it often impacts the people around them — even when nothing is being said directly.

Mental health and leadership are deeply connected.

The ability to pause before reacting.
To notice tension before it becomes burnout.
To stay grounded during pressure.
To create environments where people feel safe enough to think, contribute, and communicate honestly.

That is leadership too.

Not perfection.
Not constant productivity.
But regulated, self-aware presence.

The healthiest workplaces are not created by leaders who never struggle.
They’re created by leaders who understand the impact of stress — and learn how to respond to it differently.

What do you think creates emotional safety in leadership?

05/20/2026

Is this really yours… or is it inherited?

Because some of what you’re carrying…
isn’t just personal — it’s generational.

Patterns like:
• Financial struggle that repeats
• Weight and body cycles that won’t shift
• Infertility with no clear explanation
• Mental health struggles — even suicidal thoughts
• Relationship patterns that feel impossible to break

In this episode of Psychology & the Soul, we explore Healing Across Generations — where psychology meets ancestral healing.

Join Kellee White and Dr. Shirley with special guest Karie Gonia, as they dive into Family Constellation Therapy and how group healing reveals what’s been unconsciously passed down through your family system.

We talk about:
• Intergenerational trauma & epigenetics
• Inherited emotional patterns
• Family roles you didn’t choose
• Why these cycles feel so hard to break
• How awareness can shift an entire lineage

This isn’t just your story.
It’s a system you were born into.

� And once you see it… everything starts to change.

What in your life feels bigger than you?

✨ TONIGHT: A Special LIVE Episode of Psychology & the Soul™ ✨Join us tonight for a powerful and deeply moving LIVE Famil...
05/19/2026

✨ TONIGHT: A Special LIVE Episode of Psychology & the Soul™ ✨

Join us tonight for a powerful and deeply moving LIVE Family Constellation Therapy session with special guest Karie Gonia.

In this special episode, Karie will guide viewers into the hidden emotional patterns, generational wounds, and unconscious family dynamics that can quietly shape our lives, relationships, fears, and sense of self.

Together, we’ll explore healing through the lens of Family Constellation Therapy — bringing awareness to what has been carried through generations and creating space for understanding, compassion, and transformation.

✨ Generational trauma & inherited emotional patterns
✨ Family dynamics & unconscious roles
✨ Emotional healing & nervous system awareness
✨ The “Knowing Field” and ancestral connection
✨ A LIVE constellation experience with Karie Gonia

This is more than a conversation.
It’s an experience.

Join us tonight for this very special session as psychology, spirituality, healing, and family systems come together in a profound and meaningful way.

🎥 LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram

A gentle reminder during Mental Health Awareness Month…Even in silence, you are seen.Even in pain, you are loved.So many...
05/19/2026

A gentle reminder during Mental Health Awareness Month…

Even in silence, you are seen.
Even in pain, you are loved.

So many people are carrying things they never speak about out loud:
anxiety, grief, exhaustion, loneliness, overwhelm.

And because they continue functioning, smiling, showing up, and pushing through…
the world assumes they’re okay.

But mental health struggles are not always visible.

Sometimes the strongest people are the ones quietly fighting battles no one else can see.

This month is not just about awareness.
It’s about compassion.
Connection.
And reminding people they do not have to suffer alone.

So check on someone.
Send the text.
Offer the kindness.
Hold space without judgment.

You never truly know what someone is carrying behind their silence.

And if you are the one struggling right now…
please remember this:

Your pain does not make you weak.
Your emotions are not a burden.
And your presence in this world matters more than you know. 🤍

Sunday isn’t just preparation for another busy week.It’s an opportunity to check in with yourself before the noise begin...
05/17/2026

Sunday isn’t just preparation for another busy week.

It’s an opportunity to check in with yourself before the noise begins again.

Before the meetings.
Before the deadlines.
Before everyone needs something from you.

Pause long enough to ask:

How do I want to feel this week?

Because most people set goals…
but never set emotional intentions.

And there’s a difference between:
✔ Productivity
and
✔ Peace

Between:
✔ Performing
and
✔ Feeling present in your own life

You do not need to enter this week carrying urgency, tension, or survival mode.

You are allowed to move through this week:
– grounded
– clear
– emotionally regulated
– connected to yourself

That changes how you lead.
How you communicate.
How you show up in every relationship around you.

What intention are you setting for yourself this week?

05/16/2026

Has your family been keeping secrets?

What if we told you…the patterns in your life might not have started with you...— but they can end with you!

Join Kellee White, Dr. Shirley and special guest Karie Gonia - Healing Across Generations on Psychology & the Soul

Tuesday 5/19/26 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!

High performers are often praised for:✔ Staying calm under pressure✔ Holding everything together✔ Being the strong one i...
05/14/2026

High performers are often praised for:
✔ Staying calm under pressure
✔ Holding everything together
✔ Being the strong one in the room

But many leaders are functioning from survival mode… not regulation.

A dysregulated nervous system can still:
– Build businesses
– Lead teams
– Hit goals
– Perform at a high level

And still feel:
- Exhausted.
- Disconnected.
- Hypervigilant.
- Unable to rest.

That’s why somatic healing matters.

Because healing isn’t just about mindset.
It’s about teaching the body that it’s finally safe to stop bracing for impact.

Real leadership doesn’t come from constant over-functioning.

It comes from regulation, presence, and emotional safety within yourself first.

👇 Have you ever realized your body was carrying stress your mind had normalized?

05/13/2026

How do you know if it’s intuition — or fear?

In this episode of Psychology & the Soul, Kellee White and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri explore the critical difference between spiritual insight and trauma-driven hypervigilance.

Many people describe having “gut feelings,” but trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation can sometimes mimic intuition. This conversation bridges psychology and spirituality to help listeners develop deeper discernment, emotional awareness, and nervous system clarity.

We explore:
• What intuition actually feels like
• The psychology of hypervigilance
• Trauma responses vs. inner knowing
• Fear-based pattern recognition
• Somatic awareness & nervous system regulation
• How the body signals safety and threat
• Why healing improves discernment

This episode is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating anxiety, spirituality, emotional sensitivity, or trauma healing.

Psychology informs the response.
Spirituality expands awareness.
Integration creates clarity.

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Join Kellee White and Dr. Shirley for a powerful Psychology & the Soul™ class designed to help you better understand emo...
05/12/2026

Join Kellee White and Dr. Shirley for a powerful Psychology & the Soul™ class designed to help you better understand emotional patterns, nervous system triggers, and how to create healthier boundaries with clarity and compassion.

Have you ever found yourself asking:

Why do I react so strongly sometimes?
Why do certain people leave me feeling drained, confused, or overwhelmed?
Why do the same relationship patterns keep showing up?

In this live class, Kellee White and Dr. Shirley will guide you through a grounded, insightful conversation on personality patterns, emotional triggers, self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and boundaries that support your well-being.

You’ll walk away with practical tools, deeper understanding, and a more empowered way to navigate yourself and others.

Ready to understand yourself and others more deeply?

Learn more and sign up here - https://ow.ly/I1Vj50YWhi4

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