Psychedelic Therapy

Psychedelic Therapy

The term psychedelic originates from two Greek words, “psyche,” meaning “mind” or “soul,” and “delos,” meaning “visible” or “manifest”.

Psychedelic plant medicines have been used for centuries and by many cultures to promote healing and well-being, as well as in various spiritual ceremonies and practices.

Psychedelic therapy is a wonderful and promising modality that has been shown to effect real, lasting change and transform lives. Psychedelic medicines work to bring on an ego-dissolving transcendent experience, which allows participants to compassionately examine their greatest traumas and fears, and, ultimately, to overcome them.

When used in a controlled environment under the guidance and support of trained professionals, and with the right dosage, set, and setting, psychedelic medicines are a powerful and safe tool that can be used to help treat a number of disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, alcohol use disorders, and eating disorders with a high rate of success.

While many psychedelic medicines such as MDMA and psilocybin are currently in clinical trials for future legalization and are expected to be approved for use by the FDA within the next couple of years, ketamine is FDA approved and being prescribed legally for off-label treatment of mood disorders in the US.

In keeping with my commitment to train in and to competently deliver evidence-based therapies that have also proven effective for me personally, I have completed the highest level of training in psychedelic therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).  CIIS is one of the most respected and comprehensive programs training psychedelic therapists worldwide.

I have also been trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Fluence, and have attended an experiential, retreat-style training for therapists through Living Medicine Institute.

I am currently offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical.