Hans Jorge Stahlschmidt
Hans Jorge Stahlschmidt
Clinical Psychologist, Senior Core Faculty | PACT Institute, LLC
Born and raised in post-World War II Germany, Hans Jorge Stahlschmidt gravitated toward a career in the mental health field at an early age. He would later earn degrees in psychology from the University of Tübingen and Freie Universität Berlin in 1972 and 1976, respectively. Certified with a psychology license in Germany, he practiced in the subsequent years before relocating to the United States in 1982. Having to establish a thriving life from the ground up in his new homeland, he opened a private practice in 1988, providing services as a clinical psychologist with specialties in couples therapy, intimacy and sexuality, differentiation issues, and life transitions. The practice, through which he wields a compassionate approach to the mental wellness of his patients, has been active ever since.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Stahlschmidt has treated couples with such issues as infidelity, self-esteem, and relationship conflict, as well as those suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, and other disorders, with a particular focus on men’s issues. He deploys such methods as attachment theory, relational psychoanalytic paradigm, differentiation approach, and systems theory. He bolstered his credentials in 1996 when he attained a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute in California.
More than a decade later, Dr. Stahlshmidt earned certification as a PACT (Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy) Therapist, kickstarting his successful career at the PACT Institute, LLC, which provides education and training for couples counselors and other mental health clinicians, where he’s excelled as a core faculty member and trainer since 2014. In 2024, he was appointed as dean for student affairs at the institute; his wife, Patricia, whom he married in 1999, also serves as a psychologist and teaches there.
Outside of his primary endeavors, Dr. Stahlschmidt has found success for decades as a published poet. He authored the book “Wetlands” in 1998 and contributed articles to several literary and professional journals over the years. Additionally, he’s long been involved in numerous civic organizations, such as the Sunrise Movement, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and Greenpeace International. Since 2010, he’s remained connected to his field as a member of the American Psychological Association.
Attributing his success to the unwavering support and guidance from his colleagues and mentors throughout his life, as well as the invaluable support of his wife, Dr. Stahlschmidt looks forward to a future of continued success in the mental health field. He also aims to broaden his expertise in advanced therapy models, integrating principles of systems theory and exploring the fascinating developments in quantum physics. His advice to the next generation of mental health professionals is “to not lie and not give up.”
Dr. Stahlshmidt enjoys writing and attending theater performances in his spare time. He is also a proud father, stepfather, and grandfather.
Press Release
Hans Jorg Stahlschmidt Honored for Significant Contributions to Mental Health Care
Hans Jorg Stahlschmidt celebrated for over 40 years of success in his industry
BERKELEY, CA, October 8, 2024 – Hans Jorg Stahlschmidt has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Stahlschmidt is a distinguished clinical psychologist and senior core faculty member at the PACT Institute, where he has served since 2014. With a career spanning over four decades, he has made significant contributions to the field of psychology by teaching and training future psychologists. In addition, his affiliation with the American Psychological Association has aided him in maintaining high professional standards and staying abreast of developments in his field.
Concurrent with his academic role, Dr. Stahlschmidt has been a practicing clinical psychologist since 1988, building a successful family business. He takes great pride in being able to build his practice and reestablish his career in a new homeland after immigrating to the United States from Germany.
Laying a strong foundation for his career achievements, Dr. Stahlschmidt earned a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 1996. Before immigrating to the United States, he completed a Master of Science in psychology at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and Freie Universität Berlin in 1976, following a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tübingen in 1972.
Certified as a PACT therapist, Dr. Stahlschmidt integrates specialized therapeutic techniques into his practice, enhancing the quality of care he provides to his clients. Reflecting on his many years in practice, he attributes much of his success to the support and guidance from his colleagues and mentors, as well as the invaluable encouragement from his wife, who is also a psychologist and educator at the institute.
In his personal life, Dr. Stahlschmidt enjoys writing, poetry, arts and attending theater performances. He is also actively involved with several civic-minded organizations, including the Sunrise Movement, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Greenpeace International. Looking ahead, he plans to expand his expertise by exploring advanced therapy models that integrate systems theory principles. He also seeks to dive into new developments in quantum physics.
