Psychiatrist and author exploring healing, consciousness, and human development.
I’m a psychiatrist and writer interested in how people heal, develop, and orient toward meaning across the lifespan. I explore the intersection of psychotherapy, neuroscience, contemplative practice, and myth. My work synthesizes ancient, modern, and emerging approaches to consciousness, including psychedelic medicine, depth psychology, relational practices, and Internal Family Systems therapy.
I’m the lead author of the book, “Psychedelic Medicine & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Clinical Skills Manual”, which I co-wrote with Martha Sweezy, Richard Schwartz, and Sunny Strasburg.
I write for clinicians and thoughtful readers interested in trauma, transformation, individuation, and the relationship between inner development and cultural change.
Psychedelic Medicine & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Clinical Skills Manual
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“By weaving Internal Family Systems into psychedelic practice, this book honors the intuitive way the psyche often reveals itself during these journeys. It offers clinicians a humane and sophisticated roadmap for navigating complex inner landscapes and stands as a timely and valuable contribution to the next chapter of psychedelic medicine.”
-Rick Doblin, PhD, President and Founder, MAPS
Advance praise
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“Psychedelic Medicine and Internal Family Therapy is a beautiful integration of two powerful therapeutic approaches”… “This book is a compelling guide for clinicians and potential participants on how to use inner directed therapy to make psychedelic assisted therapy safe, meaningful and transformational.”
— Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
President, Trauma Research Foundation Professor of psychiatry, emeritus, Boston University School of Medicine; #1 New York Times bestseller: The Body keeps the Score, Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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“Magnificent, thoughtful, multidisciplinary and compassionate guide”…”Filled with carefully articulated theory, medically informed cautions, and clinically useful case examples, this therapist’s manual provides a timely overview of this cutting edge and powerful avenue to help guide our clients toward healing.”
— Daniel J. Siegel, MD
Founder and Director of Education, Mindsight Institute; New York Times bestselling author Aware, Mind, Mindsight, and Mindful Therapist
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“Compassionate, grounded roadmap for clinicians and seekers alike to understand how psychedelic medicine and IFS can work in concert to unlock profound healing and inner freedom. This is an important, timely, and deeply humane contribution to the future of psychotherapy and human potential.”
— Will Van Derveer, M.D.
Author of New York Times bestsellor Psychedelic Psychotherapy
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Bio
Psychiatrist trained at Harvard Medical School in adult psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine.
Expertise and training in trauma, clinical neuroscience, development, mindfulness, and psychedelic psychotherapy.
Level III trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. Practising IFS since 2006. Regularly teaches and facilitates retreats with his co-authors Richard Schwartz (founder of IFS), Sunny Strasburg (IFS and psychedelic psychotherapist and author), and Martha Sweezy (IFS therapist and author).
Former university-based academic, researcher, educator, now interested in translating and synthesizing science for a wider audience.
Trained and certified Relateful Coach.
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