Lori Mathiowetz MA

Lori is an adjunct professor of theology, researcher, and practitioner with over a decade of experience in spiritual direction, retreat leadership, and non-profit development. Holding two graduate degrees, her academic and clinical focus centers on the rich intersection of depth psychology, theological systems, and comparative mythology. Following an extended sabbatical dedicated to the advanced study of Carl Jung and post-Jungian thought, Lori developed a robust critique of contemporary wellness and mental health modalities that favor transactional, short-term outcomes over deep psychological integration. Her work challenges the over-mechanization of personal growth, advocating instead for a framework that honors the inherent complexity, non-linearity, and mystery of human development.

In both academic settings and her private consultancy, Lori specializes in supporting individuals navigating profound personal, creative, and existential transitions. Her interdisciplinary methodology seamlessly integrates rigorous theoretical frameworks from depth psychology with her background as a singer-songwriter and creative writer, offering a unique approach to meaning-making and identity re-creation. By bridging the gap between scholarly inquiry and lived, creative expression, she guides artists, visionaries, and seekers through the process of dismantling outdated structures to cultivate authentic resilience. Ultimately, her teaching and practice are unified by the conviction that the deepest dimensions of the human experience cannot be standardized or mastered, but must be dynamically lived.