About the Author
Joshua Pritikin brings a unique blend of technical expertise and psychological insight to his work. After beginning his career developing financial software on Wall Street, he pursued advanced studies in quantitative psychology, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 2016. During his academic career, he contributed to approximately ten peer-reviewed scientific publications. 📚
In 2022, Pritikin made a significant career transition from software and statistics to psychological counseling, where he now serves clients through his private practice. He earned the distinction of IFS Certified Practitioner in 2024 (IFS Institute directory). He works with adult individuals and couples. 🌿
The Pritikin name carries a legacy in the health and wellness space, due to the work of Nathan Pritikin. Nathan developed the renowned Pritikin Program—a low-fat, high-fiber eating plan that gained widespread recognition in the 1970s. As Nathan’s grandson, Joshua draws inspiration from this legacy of meaningful impact on human wellbeing. With a slightly different focus, he hopes to make similarly significant contributions to the world through his own work.
Education & Training
- IFS Certified Practitioner (2024) — IFS Level 3 completed (Apr 2026)
- Ph.D., Quantitative Psychology, University of Virginia (2016) — Publications on NCBI
- Meditation practice, more than 30 years 🧘 — IFS and Meditation (2023)
Counseling Practice
Joshua offers counseling in Oregon under ORS 675.825(4)(a). He specializes in:
- IFS therapy for individuals and couples ❤️
- Psychedelic preparation & integration 🍄
- Lifestyle, nutrition & physical health 🥗