Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Murphys, CA
With over three decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My practice focuses on three core areas: grief therapy, end-of-life doula services, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Having personally navigated profound grief at a young age, I bring deep empathy and specialized expertise to helping clients process loss and develop meaningful relationships with their memories.As an end-of-life doula, I guide families in creating peaceful, dignified transitions while addressing cultural fears around mortality. My training in psychedelic-assisted therapy allows me to integrate cutting-edge research with compassionate care for trauma resolution and mental health treatment. Every service I offer emphasizes personalized support, respecting individual timelines, and fostering emotional resilience through evidence-based practices.
Services
Grief Therapy
End-of-Life Doula
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Trauma Resolution
Mental Health Counseling
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical psychology experience with specialized grief training
- Personal and professional expertise in end-of-life transitions and support
- Trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma and addiction treatment
- Personalized approach respecting individual grief timelines
- Combines traditional therapy with evidence-based innovative practices
Services
Grief Therapy
Specialized support for processing personal loss through individualized therapy sessions. Helps clients navigate emotional challenges following bereavement while respecting unique grief timelines. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance to develop coping strategies and maintain meaningful connections with lost loved ones.
End-of-Life Doula
Comprehensive guidance for patients and families during terminal transitions. Provides emotional support, practical planning assistance, and ceremonial guidance while addressing cultural fears about mortality. Focuses on creating peaceful home environments and facilitating dignified farewells through personalized care plans.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Integrates ketamine-assisted sessions with traditional psychotherapy for trauma resolution and mental health treatment. Works with licensed prescribers to facilitate legal medication use while providing structured integration of therapeutic insights. Prepares clients for upcoming psilocybin and MDMA therapies through evidence-based frameworks.
People
Sue Duenke
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in grief therapy, end-of-life support, and psychedelic-assisted treatment. Combines clinical expertise with personal insights from navigating early-life bereavement to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
I specialize in grief therapy, end-of-life doula services, and psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma and mental health treatment.
How does grief therapy work?
Grief therapy provides personalized support to process loss at your own pace while developing coping strategies and maintaining meaningful connections with lost loved ones.
Is psychedelic-assisted therapy legal?
Ketamine therapy is currently legal. Psilocybin and MDMA therapies are expected to become legal soon following ongoing clinical research approvals.
What end-of-life support do you provide?
I help families create peaceful home environments for terminal transitions while providing emotional support and practical guidance for dignified farewells.
How are sessions scheduled?
Regular sessions Monday-Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 9-12. Thursday-Friday appointments available by special arrangement only.
