“For that is what is lost in so many lives, and what must be recovered: a sense of personal calling, that there is a reason I am alive.”
- James Hillman, The Soul’s Code
Dr. Alina Schulhofer, PsyD
Dr. Schulhofer is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in psychodynamic psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, relationship difficulties, identity issues, and personal development. Her clinical experience has entailed treating patients with a wide range of difficulties in outpatient and inpatient settings, including private practice, diverse community mental health centers, and training at Jackson Health System/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She was raised in Europe and competed internationally as an athlete prior to her career in psychology, making her deeply familiar with multicultural issues and the demands faced by high-performance individuals across various areas of life. Being bilingual, she can also provide services in German.
Dr. Clara Lora Ospina, PsyD
Dr. Clara Lora Ospina is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of combined clinical, managerial and supervisory experience, and she currently works at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital as the Clinical Director of the Adult Outpatient Center for Behavioral Medicine (AOCBM) and the Director of Internship Training. Prior to this, she worked for the VA Healthcare System and in the private sector in Boston, MA, for 11 years and was a Clinical Director at Commonwealth Psychology Associates before returning to Miami in 2014 to set up her own practice in Coral Gables.
Dr. Lora Ospina earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University, and her masters in mental health counseling and doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her clinical and supervisory work, Dr. Lora Ospina has been an Adjunct Professor at Emmanuel College, and is currently a Voluntary Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.