The Rose of Being: Jung, Consciousness, Myth, and Metaphor
A Book by Gerry Anne Lenhart, Ph.D.

Dr. Gerry Anne Lenhart is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Art Therapist serving children and adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing at San Francisco State. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Art Therapy at the College of Notre Dame. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California, where she developed her expertise in Jungian psychology. With decades dedicated to both the study and practice of classical and progressive mental health approaches, Dr. Lenhart has established herself as a thoughtful practitioner who seamlessly integrates psychological insight with creative expression. As an accomplished painter and award-winning artist, her work spans from traditional paintings to innovative 3D wall hangings and intricate collages. This artistic sensibility informs her therapeutic approach, allowing her to access dimensions of healing beyond conventional methods. A dedicated writer and poet throughout her life, Dr. Lenhart brings her multifaceted understanding of the human experience to her book, "The Rose of Being." This work represents the culmination of her passionate inquiry, profound contemplation, and compelling desire to illuminate a deeply complex subject through her unique perspective. Dr. Lenhart resides with her husband Dr. Lawrence Lenhart in Hillsborough, California.