A paradigm shift in mental health treatment, where breakthroughs often begin with expanded states of awareness, emotional openness, and deep inner work.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is an emerging approach that combines the use of psychedelic compounds with guided therapeutic support to treat a range of mental health conditions. Once considered taboo, these therapies are now at the forefront of clinical research, showing promising results for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and emotional trauma.
At the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we offer or collaborate on several psychedelic-assisted treatment modalities—including ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca—in legal, medically supported settings. Each approach is carefully tailored to your individual needs, with a focus on safety, integration, and lasting emotional transformation.
A fast-acting, evidence-based treatment for depression, suicidality, and emotional trauma.
Ketamine is a legal, dissociative anesthetic that has been safely used in medical settings for over 50 years. When administered in low, controlled doses in combination with psychotherapy, it can help interrupt depressive patterns, open new emotional perspectives, and ease psychological suffering.
In ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, you’ll enter an altered state of consciousness under the care of a trained therapist. This state often brings about greater emotional access, self-reflection, and the ability to process long-standing pain. KAP can be especially helpful if you’ve tried other treatments without success and are ready to explore a different path forward.
A heart-opening treatment that supports connection, emotional healing, and post-traumatic recovery.
MDMA, commonly associated with the street drug “ecstasy,” is now one of the most researched and promising psychedelic medicines in the treatment of PTSD. It has been granted “Breakthrough Therapy” status by the FDA due to its success in clinical trials for severe, treatment-resistant PTSD.
In therapy, MDMA helps reduce fear responses while enhancing feelings of safety, trust, and connection, making it easier to process traumatic memories. You remain conscious and engaged throughout the session while experiencing increased emotional access, empathy, and insight. At BWC, our clinicians participate in the FDA’s Expanded Access Program, providing access to cutting-edge treatments for clients who have not responded to conventional care.
A deep, sensory-rich journey into meaning, memory, and emotional integration.
Psilocybin is the naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in “magic” mushrooms. In therapeutic settings, psilocybin can facilitate transformative emotional breakthroughs, profound personal insights, and lasting reductions in depression and anxiety.
Although not yet available for public clinical use, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is in late-stage research trials across leading institutions, including Johns Hopkins, Yale, and NYU. These studies are demonstrating its powerful efficacy for treating major depression, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and end-of-life anxiety. We continue to closely track this research and are preparing to integrate psilocybin therapy into our offerings as regulations permit.
A sacred, plant-based ceremonial journey rooted in Indigenous healing traditions.
Ayahuasca is a powerful traditional medicine used for centuries by Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. It contains the psychedelic compound DMT, which facilitates intense introspective and emotional experiences. Many people report spiritual insights, trauma resolution, and profound emotional release during ceremonies.
Because ayahuasca is not legal in the U.S. outside of specific religious use, BWC collaborates with trained facilitators and traditional healers in South America and Jamaica to offer safe, ethically conducted plant medicine retreats. These retreats include pre-journey preparation, ceremonial guidance, and post-retreat integration therapy to help you process your experience and apply it meaningfully to your life.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy isn’t about escaping reality—it’s about facing it with new eyes. These therapies can open doors to healing, especially when traditional approaches haven’t worked. At the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we prioritize your safety, readiness, and long-term well-being throughout every stage of the process—from preparation to integration.
If you’re curious about how these therapies work or whether they may be right for your situation, we’re here to answer your questions.
Let’s explore your next step—together.