Business Details
Transformative Mental Health Therapy & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
We are dedicated to providing transformative psychotherapy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. With over 50 years of combined experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy, our practice emphasizes personalized care rooted in non-pathologizing, humanistic principles. Our approach combines traditional therapeutic methodologies with innovative modalities like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, and trauma. We prioritize client autonomy, fostering self-awareness through mindfulness, psychodynamic exploration, and somatic practices.Our team maintains expertise in treating life-threatening illness-related distress, grief, and substance use disorders while adhering to ethical standards of care. We demonstrate authoritativeness through our pioneering research in psychedelic-assisted therapies and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our collaborative treatment planning and clear communication about fees and processes.
Services
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
Psychotherapy
Grief Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling
Alternative Therapies
Complementary Medicine
Meditation Guidance
Life Threatening Illness Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy developed through pioneering clinical research
- Our practice integrates 50+ years of psychiatric expertise with spiritual frameworks
- We provide personalized treatment plans for life-threatening illness and grief counseling
- Our team maintains active involvement in psychedelic therapy research and education
- We emphasize non-pathologizing, client-centered therapeutic relationships
Services
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Our ketamine-assisted psychotherapy combines medication with intensive therapy sessions to treat depression and trauma. Two practitioners attend each 2.5-3 hour session, providing consciousness-focused therapy that creates rapid symptom improvement. This modality integrates in-office sessions with supervised at-home lozenge treatments for ongoing care.
Psychiatry
We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for mental health conditions. Our approach combines traditional psychopharmacology with holistic understanding of emotional and spiritual needs. Treatment addresses depression, anxiety, and complex trauma through evidence-based practices tailored to individual requirements.
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services include individual, couples, and family sessions using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches. We emphasize non-violent communication and somatic awareness to address emotional patterns. Therapy focuses on personal growth, relationship improvement, and trauma resolution through sustained therapeutic relationships.
Grief Counseling
Specialized counseling helps clients navigate loss from terminal illness, sudden death, or life transitions. We provide compassionate support for complicated grief and anticipatory mourning. Our approach integrates mindfulness practices with practical coping strategies to help clients process emotions and rebuild meaningful lives.
Life Threatening Illness Counseling
We support individuals facing cancer diagnoses and other serious illnesses through personalized counseling. Services address treatment anxiety, existential distress, and family dynamics. Our experience includes working with patients and caregivers to manage emotional challenges associated with chronic and terminal conditions.
People
Phil Wolfson
Founder & Director
Board-certified psychiatrist with 50+ years experience, pioneer in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, author of 'Noe: A Father-Son Song of Life, Love, Illness and Death', former UCSF professor, and researcher in psychedelic therapies since the 1970s.
Questions
What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
KAP combines low-dose ketamine with psychotherapy to treat depression and trauma. The medication creates a window for therapeutic breakthroughs through altered consciousness.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Cigna. For other insurers, we provide documentation for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is due at time of service.
What should I bring to sessions?
Please bring medical records, prescriptions, and insurance information. Wear comfortable clothing and allow ample time for each appointment.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes. Ketamine-assisted therapy sessions require 2.5-3 hours for full integration of the experience.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and credit card payments for all services rendered at the time of appointment.
How do I schedule appointments?
Contact us directly at 415-550-1700 to schedule initial consultations and ongoing therapy sessions.
