Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.
About the Author
Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., is a renowned post-trauma specialist and Jungian psychoanalyst with over five decades of experience in the fields of psychology, the arts, and traditional wisdom studies. A first-generation American of Mexican-Navajo heritage, she has dedicated her career to exploring the depths of the human soul, particularly the archetypal feminine, through storytelling and mythic narratives. As a diplomate of the C. G. Jung Foundation and a former managing editor of publications for the Jung Educational Center of Denver, Estés has lectured extensively worldwide and served as a training analyst. Her work empowers women and men alike to reclaim their wild, intuitive selves, drawing from ancient tales and personal resilience to foster healing and creative expression in a modern world.
