Psychedelic Support - Legal Integration & Risk Reduction Services
As part of my interests in helping people foster their sense of personal meaning, I serve as an Advisory Board Member and Consultant for Psychedelic Support, an online resource for clients and clinicians interested in legal psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and/or learning more about the themes that tend to occur within a non-ordinary state of consciousness.
Neither Psychedelic Support nor I condone the use of illicit substances outside of legally-sanctioned and ethically responsible research studies or cultural ceremonies. I also do not refer clients to sources of illicit substances.
However, alternative legal methods exist such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, which I do support for my clients who are medically and psychologically appropriate for such care. Regardless of the use of psychedelic substances, the themes such experiences often elicit are available for exploration within the existential, growth-oriented psychotherapy I provide for all of my clients.
Neither Psychedelic Support nor I condone the use of illicit substances outside of legally-sanctioned and ethically responsible research studies or cultural ceremonies. I also do not refer clients to sources of illicit substances.
However, alternative legal methods exist such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, which I do support for my clients who are medically and psychologically appropriate for such care. Regardless of the use of psychedelic substances, the themes such experiences often elicit are available for exploration within the existential, growth-oriented psychotherapy I provide for all of my clients.
Professional Organizations
American Psychological AssociationThe largest professional association representing and guiding the practice of psychology. |
International Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesISTSS is a leading organization for researchers and practitioners treating trauma and posttraumatic stress
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California Board of Psychology The Board of Psychology regulates all licenses to practice psychology in the State of California. |
Interviews & Blog Posts
"The LGBT Experience With Spiritual, Religious, And Existential Issues"
by Kile Ortigo, PhD A piece on the intersection of religion and spirituality with LGBTQ identity. |
"SF Area Licensed Psychologist Enjoys The Variety in His Career"
Interview by Michelle Guilbeau (CBS News) A brief interview conducted by the local CBS about my current job and career. |