About

Becca Peters is a coach, clinical psychotherapist, professor, writer, motivational speaker, organizational consultant, and lifelong learner. With over two decades as an LCSW in private practice, extensive Eastern and Western studies, and profound personal experience, she brings wisdom and grace to navigating the human experience. Becca goes beyond traditional therapy by integrating mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices, blending her clinical expertise with intuitive insight to include seven years of postgraduate studies at UCLA and Stanford in Mindfulness, Compassion, and Self-Compassion. Her approach views emotional pain as a powerful teacher, fostering peace, joy, and love even in the midst of life’s challenges. Becca offers transformative coaching to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide, nurturing a sense of connection, healing, and peace.

"If Viktor Frankl and Pema Chödrön were to have a love child it would be Becca Peters.

Lisa Weinert, author & founder of Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of your story.

Approaches

Becca’s unique approach is rooted in the following theories, systems & practices: 

Buddhist Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Eco-Dharma, Leadership Coaching, Transformational Coaching, Science of Mindfulness & Contemplative Practices, Science of Compassion, Science of Mindful Self-Compassion, Attachment Theory, Logotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Yalom’s Group Theory, Trauma Informed Therapy, Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, Nutritional Psychiatry, Transpersonal Psychology, Positive Psychology, Neuroscience of Well-being, Motivational Interviewing , Feminist Psychology, Conscious Parenting, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Vagus Nerve Research, Mind-Body Medicine, and Mindfulness & Compassion in the Workplace.

Formal Education

Stanford University School of Medicine in conjunction with His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Compassion Cultivation Teaching Certification

UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior: Certified Mindfulness Facilitator Teaching Certification

UCSD Center for Mindfulness: Mindful Self-Compassion Teaching Certification

University of Utah Master’s Degree in Social Work

Westminster College of Utah, BS in Psychology, Cum Laude

UCSB Undergraduate studies in Psychology

Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Buddhist Psychology Certification

The Vagus Nerve Training Program Certification