Shalom Alaichamy, PsyD

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology

Email: salaichamy@apu.edu

Shalom Alaichamy, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working at several university counseling centers, most recently at the Claremont Colleges in California. He also worked for over 20 years at SIL International, a Christian non-profit organization serving minority language groups, where he continues to consult and develop tools to support leaders and improve workplace wellbeing. His clinical and research interests include leadership training, employee motivation, relationship conflict, sexual trauma, and spirituality. As a teacher and a therapist, he is deeply motivated to support people in their journey of personal discovery and professional growth.

Education

• PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
• MA, Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington
• BA, Intercultural Studies, Biola University

Academic Area

• School of Behavioral Sciences

Expertise

• Organizational psychology
• Cultural diversity and mental health
• College students and mental health
• Couples therapy
• Relationship Trauma

Courses Taught

• PPSY 714 – Assessment III: Cognitive Assessment
• PPSY 724 – Systems IV: Couples Theory and Therapy
• PPSY 734 – Gerontology
• PPSY 791 – Integration III: World Religions/Spirituality and Psychotherapy