Meet the Team

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families. As the Clinical Director of the Family Guidance and Therapy Center in Petaluma, I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care. I am currently completing the Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research (CPTR) program at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

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My approach integrates IFS-informed EMDR, polyvagal theory, mindful self-compassion, mindfulness, and Sand Tray therapy as tools for integration and healing. Sand Tray therapy offers a creative, contained space for exploring the inner world and facilitating self-awareness, while pairing approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with EMDR enhances the longevity of symptom reduction. These methods, combined with the transformative potential of psychedelic medicine, create a synergistic framework to support lasting change and resilience.

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It is my privilege to guide clients through transitions and transformations with empathy, respect for their inner healing intelligence, and a commitment to fostering integration and growth.

I am delighted and honored to have the opportunity to participate in the beautiful work that manifests at Temenos. My experiences with meditation, teaching mindfulness practices, somatic work, and integrative medicine have shown me that our mind-body-spirit naturally seeks healing and wholeness. I'm a graduate of the CIIS certificate program for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and research, and as a well-trained psychiatrist, I am also quite aware of the limitations of modern western psychiatry, as well as its necessary role in supporting psychedelic-assisted therapies. It is a gift to be able to assist people in reconnecting with their inner healing wisdom and a joy to witness that truly sacred process.

As a Clinical Social Worker, I support individuals in their pursuit of mental wellness through individual counseling and group work. I have worked as a social worker in Sonoma County for 25 years and have developed a comprehensive skill set to support my clients.  

Most recently, my role as a Palliative LCSW has provided me the privilege of supporting patients and their families through the complexities of chronic illness and wellness.  My focus with clients often includes the use of the Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) frameworks. This approach gracefully includes the social, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and biological parts of each person. When there is imbalance between these parts, we often suffer, and when we find a balance, we can thrive.  I have interwoven many years of training and professional and personal experiences into a unique clinical toolbox. I work collaboratively with my clients to move toward wellness, with a deep trust in each person's innate ability to heal. The use of psychedelic-assisted therapies helps to guide individuals to an inner wisdom that can enhance their ability to move toward deep healing and mental wellness.  
 
My personal and professional goals align in the pursuit to embrace balance, acceptance, compassion, creativity, empowerment, humor, and love in the world we live in.  I am honored and privileged to be supporting others in their healing experience at Temenos. 

"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest."

Pema Chodron

Hi, I’m Dr. Jenny Palmiotto, and it’s my privilege to lead the Temenos Center for Integrative Psychology as CEO and practicing therapist.

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My “why” has always been to help people live fuller, more connected lives. At Temenos, I’m committed to providing transformative mental health care for the Petaluma community, Sonoma County, and the North Bay.

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Born and raised in Santa Rosa, I feel a deep connection to this region and the people who call it home. Over my years as a licensed therapist, I’ve worked to create spaces where healing feels not only possible but deeply personal. My focus is on helping individuals, couples, and families heal through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, trauma-informed care, and holistic approaches that honor each person’s unique journey.

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Before joining Temenos, I founded The Family Guidance and Therapy Center, where I developed innovative mental health care models that challenge tradition and focus on authenticity and belonging. I’m also the founder of Love & Autism, a movement dedicated to shifting societal perceptions of neurodiversity.

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At Temenos, I’m inspired every day by the courage of our clients and the dedication of our team. Together, we’re building a sanctuary where people can feel seen, valued, and supported as they grow into their most authentic selves. Whether you’re seeking healing, transformation, or simply a place to begin, I’m honored to walk alongside you on this journey.

Rebekah Wheeler is a registered nurse, a practicing nurse-midwife and a trauma specialist.  She has a private practice supporting people to process and heal trauma related to fertility, pregnancy, and birth.  She has been a birth worker for over 20 years and a nurse for more than 15 years.   Her love of and commitment to Ketamine-Assisted Therapy draws from her experiences in sitting with thousands of people through deeply challenging life experiences, and helping them to land safely on the other side.  

I hold a dual Masters in Clinical Social Work and Public Health. I have an extensive background in energy psychology, ritual, ceremony practice, as well as, traditional counseling psychology. I approach my work from a relational and compassionate place and work very collaboratively with all my clients. For the past decade I have focused my work on rites of passages and supporting people through life transitions. I am here to support you as a guide back to your own inner wisdom and path home to yourself. I deeply believe in the body's desire and ability to heal and am honored to be on this journey with you.

Pamella is an RN who retired from clinical practice in 2014 after a 51 year career in various clinical settings, 38 yeas of those in Women’s Health: Labor and Delivery, High Risk OB Case Management and Women’s Health Advice Nurse.  After suffering a major financial loss in 2020 and being exposed to Entheogens as a Path to transform that loss she reactivated her license by studying psychedelics and took training at PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) in Loveland, Colorado.  She is a Vajrayana Tibetan practitioner, has been a participant in George Bertelstein’s (Lakota) Lodge for over 10 years, a lover of the Black Madonna, a former Gurdjieff student and a Unity Truth student for 25 years.  She is a member of OPEN (Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses) and is currently enrolled at CIIS in their prestigious Center for Psychedelic Training and Research. She is passionate about bring Psychedelic Medicine into mainstream culture in a “Good Way” focusing on the Spiritual Openings it engenders as well as the psychological relief it affords.

Shannon is a native Northern Californian with extensive experience in the nursing field, working for over 18 years serving her community in clinical and hospital settings, as well as caring for people in their homes. She has worked as a nurse in an Emergency Department, Home health, Hospice, surgical procedure suite, as a RN Quality Liaison, and with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She is drawn to holistic care models, treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. She has a BA in Cultural Anthropology from UC Berkeley and a BS in Nursing from Samuel Merritt College. 

Shannon Is trained in trauma informed care and is passionate about mental health access for all populations. 

Shannon spends her time away from nursing with her family and animals on her hobby farm, learning about regenerative farming, herbalism, and complimentary healing methods. She loves exploring nature and our beautiful planet.