Jo Zarate-Sanderlin

Jo Zarate-Sanderlin is a seasoned licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and educator based in San Francisco. Currently serving as Core Faculty at the Western Institute for Social Research, Jo mentors Counseling Psychology MFT students. In private practice since June 2013, Jo specializes in alternative lifestyles, LGBT clients, and various psychological issues, offering telehealth sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional roles include Offsite EAP Counselor positions at Modern Health and the CONCERN Employee Assistance Program, and a former EAP Counselor position at Lyra Health. As a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, Jo teaches essential courses related to Therapeutic Communication and Couple and Family Therapy. Jo’s professional journey includes a solid educational background in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and advanced degrees in English from St. John's University.