Goali Saedi Bocci, Ph.D.
Goali Saedi Bocci, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, published author, millennial expert, TEDx speaker, and media personality. She earned a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Notre Dame and completed her internship at the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Saedi Bocci is a writer for Psychology Today, where she has written the Millennial Media blog for nearly a decade, garnering over 2 million hits worldwide. She is also a highly sought-after expert for top media outlets, including TIME, Newsweek, ABC News, The Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Elle, and Glamour.
Dr. Saedi Bocci is the author of three books: PhDiva: The Smart Girl’s Guide to Graduate School Success (Corby, 2015); The Social Media Workbook for Teens: Skills to Help You Balance Screen Time, Manage Stress, and Take Charge of Your Life (New Harbinger, 2019); The Millennial Mental Health Toolbox: Tips, Tools, and Handouts for Engaging Gen Y in Therapy (PESI Publishing & Media, 2020); and a therapy card deck: The Digital Detox Deck: 56 Practices to Help You Detox, De-Stress, Distract, and Discover (PESI Publishing & Media, 2019). She is also the author of the upcoming title, The Positivity Workbook for Teens: Skills to Help You Increase Optimism, Resilience, and a Growth Mindset (New Harbinger, 2020).
Current Professional Activities
- Author, Psychology Today Millennial Media Blog, New Harbinger, and PESI
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
- Reviewer, Journal of Popular Media Culture (APA Division 46), The Psychologist-Manager Journal
Recent Past Professional Activities
- Member, Oregon Psychological Association Diversity Committee
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
- Board Member, NEW Leadership Oregon
- Co-Chair, University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Portland Women Connect
Goali Saedi Bocci, Ph.D.
Goali Saedi Bocci, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, published author, millennial expert, TEDx speaker, and media personality. She earned a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Notre Dame and completed her internship at the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Saedi Bocci is a writer for Psychology Today, where she has written the Millennial Media blog for nearly a decade, garnering over 2 million hits worldwide. She is also a highly sought-after expert for top media outlets, including TIME, Newsweek, ABC News, The Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Elle, and Glamour.
Dr. Saedi Bocci is the author of three books: PhDiva: The Smart Girl’s Guide to Graduate School Success (Corby, 2015); The Social Media Workbook for Teens: Skills to Help You Balance Screen Time, Manage Stress, and Take Charge of Your Life (New Harbinger, 2019); The Millennial Mental Health Toolbox: Tips, Tools, and Handouts for Engaging Gen Y in Therapy (PESI Publishing & Media, 2020); and a therapy card deck: The Digital Detox Deck: 56 Practices to Help You Detox, De-Stress, Distract, and Discover (PESI Publishing & Media, 2019). She is also the author of the upcoming title, The Positivity Workbook for Teens: Skills to Help You Increase Optimism, Resilience, and a Growth Mindset (New Harbinger, 2020).
Current Professional Activities
- Author, Psychology Today Millennial Media Blog, New Harbinger, and PESI
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
- Reviewer, Journal of Popular Media Culture (APA Division 46), The Psychologist-Manager Journal
Recent Past Professional Activities
- Member, Oregon Psychological Association Diversity Committee
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
- Board Member, NEW Leadership Oregon
- Co-Chair, University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Portland Women Connect

Education & Additional Training
- University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 2012
- University of Notre Dame, M.A. Psychology, 2010
- Portland State University, B.A. Psychology, summa cum laude
- Stanford University, Counseling and Psychological Services, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2013
- Specialty: Mental Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
- Completed Rotations in: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, & Gender and Sexual Identity
- University of California Berkeley, Counseling and Psychological Services, APA-Approved Clinical Internship, 2012
- Completed Trainings in: ADHD Assessment, Vocational Assessment, & Crisis Counseling

Licenses
- California PSY 30930
- Oregon PSY 2341
- RYT 200, Registered Yoga Training Completed

Awards
- Keep Oregon Well! Mental Health Hero Award Recipient, 2019
- Oregon Psychological Association 2018 Public Education Award
- U.C. Berkeley Spot Award for Health Service Excellence
- Outstanding Graduate Student/Intern Award, APA Division 17
- American Psychological Association Student Travel Award
- National Psychologist Register Scholarship
- Notre Dame Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts Award
- American Association of University Women Excellence in Graduate Research Award
- Teacher’s College, Columbia University Roundtable Honorarium

Professional Memberships & Associations
- American Psychological Association, Member
- APA Division 46, Media Psychology, Member
- Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology (Past Chapter President)
- Oregon Psychological Association, Member

Education & Additional Training
- University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 2012
- University of Notre Dame, M.A. Psychology, 2010
- Portland State University, B.A. Psychology, summa cum laude
- Stanford University, Counseling and Psychological Services, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2013
- Specialty: Mental Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
- Completed Rotations in: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, & Gender and Sexual Identity
- University of California Berkeley, Counseling and Psychological Services, APA-Approved Clinical Internship, 2012
- Completed Trainings in: ADHD Assessment, Vocational Assessment, & Crisis Counseling

Licenses
- California PSY 30930
- Oregon PSY 2341
- RYT 200, Registered Yoga Training Completed

Awards
- Keep Oregon Well! Mental Health Hero Award Recipient, 2019
- Oregon Psychological Association 2018 Public Education Award
- U.C. Berkeley Spot Award for Health Service Excellence
- Outstanding Graduate Student/Intern Award, APA Division 17
- American Psychological Association Student Travel Award
- National Psychologist Register Scholarship
- Notre Dame Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts Award
- American Association of University Women Excellence in Graduate Research Award
- Teacher’s College, Columbia University Roundtable Honorarium

Professional Memberships & Associations
- American Psychological Association, Member
- APA Division 46, Media Psychology, Member
- Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology (Past Chapter President)
- Oregon Psychological Association, Member