Dr. Carl Totton, PsyD, is a licensed clinical and educational psychologist. He was chair and professor of school psychology at Phillips Graduate University in Chatsworth, California. He has taught in five colleges and universities, and is on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including Rancho San Antonio Home for Boys and Be Strong Families.

Dr. Totton has a long background in both psychology and education, having worked for nearly 25 years as a school psychologist and school counselor. He has experience in a wide variety of clinical settings including psychiatric inpatient and general medical hospitals, community mental health clinics, rehabilitation and substance abuse agencies, a state diagnostic center, and in private practice. He has specialized in the provision of services for physically and psychiatrically disabled adults, adolescents, and children., including psychotherapy, counseling, and testing.

Dr. Totton received his BS and MS degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He holds credentials in both school psychology and school counseling, and licenses in clinical and educational psychology. He is board certified in school neuropsychology (ABSNP) and is a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP). He is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop presenter for several organizations.

Dr. Totton is the founder and director of the Taoist Institute of Los Angeles where he teaches programs in Chinese-based health care and education, martial arts, qigong and mindfulness meditation. He is an ordained Taoist Priest and Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP). Dr. Totton’s doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology examined meditation as an altered state of consciousness.

Dr. Totton maintains affiliations with several professional organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA)