Offering our signature "Cultivating Joy" Ketamine-Assisted Mindfulness Retreats to couples, individuals, and licensed mental health professionals.
We are dedicated to working with integrity, love, and commitment at all of our retreats. As a team we value and share each other's unique and extensive practice and professional expertise. We value collaboration, honesty, generosity, sharing, kindness and respect for what we each bring into our programs. Together we make an extraordinary team and we hope you'll join our community.
Together we hold the space for participants to explore the inner landscape of their relationships and the innate intelligence and empathy that can emerge when safety and trust are restored. Ketamine, as we have experienced, is one spoke on the wheel. We introduce couples, individuals and professionals to this powerful medicine with respect and recognition that integration, mindfulness and other mind manifesting non drug practices are also important change agents.
Welcome to Cultivating Joy ~ A Ketamine Assisted Mindfulness Retreat for Inspired Individuals looking to Cultivate Joy in everyday life.
This is a safe, structured retreat led by a staff of licensed and highly experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa.
~Meet at the intersection of science and spirituality~
This retreat is for individuals. If you are committed to the practice of sharing the fullness of your being, locating your best self, your enthusiasm & vitality, your spirit, your trust, your openness, above all, your presence~ this may be a weekend experience for you. Join this retreat if you have a deep desire to share yourself in this way, with yourself, with fellow retreat members, with your family, friends, and with the world.
We invite you to break old patterns and habits and cultivate space for joy and well being, even in the midst of all the ongoing stresses and distractions of everyday life. Ketamine assisted sessions may be helpful in opening the doors of the mind and heart to what lies within, however lost or disengaged you may feel from this part of yourself. Ketamine is a powerful medicine that can assist you in seeing things in a new, clearer way, often in non-defensive and insightful ways. Mindfulness and meditation practices, taught and practiced throughout this retreat, are skills we need for improved self regulation of emotions and thoughts, and can support the ability to meet each moment with equanimity and grace.
The structure of the retreat is designed for individuals who are ready to step into realms of deep connection and personal development within a group setting. Participants who have skillful means to navigate non-ordinary states of consciousness and the capacity for depth work in a group setting are invited to apply for this retreat. No experience with psychedelic medicines, or Ketamine, is necessary for admission. All applicants will be interviewed to determine if this retreat is a good fit.
Combining Ketamine with mindfulness and meditation practices can be a jump start to a more conscious and purposeful life. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a world renowned author, speaker, and mindfulness teacher, likes to say “there is more right with you, than wrong with you”. At our retreats we use guided practices to bring individuals home to their inner intelligence. Regardless of what is unfolding moment to moment, we each have the innate capacity and inner wisdom to choose to be present and to practice compassion and kindness with ourselves and with each other.
We take great care in the enrollment process. Safety is our top priority while making sure every individual that will attend has the capacity to be in a group setting and to experience Ketamine in a safe and constructive manner. This retreat is not a residential treatment setting and is not meant for people suffering from an acute mental health crises, and it is not for those with chronic and persistent psychiatric conditions.
Steps to join:
Step 1: Fill out the initial application to attend this retreat. After we receive that, the next step will be to conduct a screening call over Zoom with our Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator, Jayne Gumpel, LCSW (the confirmation email will include instructions on how to book this).
Step 2: If the phone or Zoom screening results in a sense that there is a good fit (mutually decided, of course) you will be asked to make a deposit of 50% of the retreat fee (please note, this does not include the cost of housing).
Step 3: After paying the deposit to confirm your enrollment, you will receive an email with detailed instructions for all your next steps, including scheduling a medical screening appointment, booking housing at Menla Retreat Center, and choosing your Pre-Retreat Preparation Group Video Call with other retreat participants. You’ll also receive a login to our Customer Portal, where you’ll find all this information and more in one place, to help you prepare for the retreat.
A retreat for professionals looking to explore healing the heart of addictions using Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP).
This is a safe, structured retreat led by a staff of licensed and highly experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa.
~Meet at the intersection of science and spirituality~
This four-day retreat is designed for licensed professionals. The program design focuses on supporting the personal challenges of clinicians, particularly those dealing with burnout, experiencing Zoom fatigue, depression, anxiety, and having limited time for self-care practices.
Addictions, and cravings and compulsions in general, impact us all - as healers, as clients and as humans trying to escape pain. Mindfulness, Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) and Accelerated Dynamic Experiential Psychotherapy (AEDP) help us slow down together, reach beneath the impulse, and go back to times where the avoidance of emotion had to happen so we could survive. Then, we can find or rediscover new ways into self-care, connection and flourishing. Ketamine can beautifully facilitate this process, reducing defenses and anxiety so we can feel into the stillness and love, so we might find new ways out of addictive behaviors.
Esteemed teachers and leaders Mark Green, MD, Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, and Jayne Gumpel LCSW will be lead faculty at this retreat and bring AEDP, Mindfulness and IHRP into focus as practice modalities working with ketamine and psychedelics in general. Pre and post retreat zoom classes will complement the learning and build on practice skills and theory drawing from Diana Fosha’s extraordinary work (AEDP).
Dr. Green is a certified therapist and supervisor in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy), and an expert in substance use disorders and KAP.
Dr. Tatarsky’s important seminal work is Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy. IHRP, is a treatment for the broad spectrum of problematic substance use and other addictive and high-risk behaviors.
Seema Desai MD and Irina Linetskaya MD are returning core faculty and facilitators and medical providers for this retreat. David Gumpel M.A. is the retreat manager and mindfulness teacher.
Cultivating JOY is emerging as a model for group work. The highly valued and evidence based work from AEDP, IHRP and Mindfulness are integrated into this retreat model.
This retreat is experiential with a focus on personal development and learning. The professional components will be offered pre and post via zoom classes.
At our retreats we use guided practices to bring individuals home to their inner intelligence. Regardless of what is unfolding moment to moment, we each have the innate capacity and inner wisdom to choose to be present and to practice compassion and kindness with ourselves and with each other.
We take great care in the enrollment process. Safety is our top priority while making sure every individual that will attend has the capacity to be in a group setting and to experience Ketamine in a safe and constructive manner. This retreat is not a residential treatment setting and is not meant for people suffering from an acute mental health crises, and it is not for those with chronic and persistent psychiatric conditions.
Included in the tuition.
Group Zoom Preparation Meeting
(MBSR) Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 week class. Mindfulness education through experiential and didactic learning. (Optional)
Professional Development Zoom Sessions through our optional cultivating joy community zoom rooms (Supplemental)
Post Retreat Integration and learning. We will meet three times as a cohort on zoom for continued integration and application of material. An on-going, no fee, peer group will be supported and encouraged.
Steps to join:
Step 1: Fill out the initial application to attend this retreat. After we receive that, the next step will be to conduct a screening call over Zoom with our Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator, Jayne Gumpel, LCSW (the confirmation email will include instructions on how to book this).
Step 2: If the phone or Zoom screening results in a sense that there is a good fit (mutually decided, of course) you will be asked to make a deposit of 50% of the retreat fee (please note, this does not include the cost of housing).
Step 3: After paying the deposit to confirm your enrollment, you will receive an email with detailed instructions for all your next steps, including scheduling a medical screening appointment, booking housing at Menla Retreat Center, and choosing your Pre-Retreat Preparation Group Video Call with other retreat participants. You’ll also receive a login to our Customer Portal, where you’ll find all this information and more in one place, to help you prepare for the retreat.
Join us for a transformative 4-day retreat designed to immerse you in self-discovery and rejuvenation.
Set against the serene backdrop of Indian Rocks Beach on the Western Florida coast, this retreat nurtures joy, peacefulness, and self-worth. Explore the depths of your being through laughing yoga, noble communication, Ayurvedic practices, and the powerful combination of ketamine-assisted sessions and group healing.
Our retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself amidst the beauty of dolphins, beaches, and a supportive community of like-minded women. You will also enjoy local Florida cuisine, including fresh seafood and beach picnics, with vegetarian and gluten/dairy-free options available.
Program Highlights:
Faculty & Guides:
Cost:
$2,200 - $2,800 (all-inclusive, excluding airfare and medical intake). Airport transportation is provided.
Program Start: 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 13, 2025
End Time: 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 16, 2025
For more details on how to apply please contact:
Michelle Scargle: 727-599-5910
Jayne Gumpel: 914-924-1509
Saundra Jain: saundrajain@gmail.com
Rohini Kanniganti: 303-815-3122
This is a safe, structured retreat led by a staff of licensed and highly experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa.
~Meet at the intersection of science and spirituality~
This retreat offers a safe, structured environment where couples can deeply explore the nuances of their relationship, including aspects of sexuality and intimacy. Participants will learn to understand each other’s needs and navigate challenges collaboratively. The retreat emphasizes cultivating an intimate bond through what we refer to as noble communication—clear and compassionate exchanges that lay the foundation for healthy relationships. By developing these communication skills, couples can enhance their connection, leading to greater joy and a deeper sense of unity.
Ketamine is utilized here as a tool to explore profound existential realms, facilitating open and loving communication about sexual and intimate needs. Sexual energy, seen as a core aspect of our being, when unblocked, enhances not only our intimacy but also our overall health and happiness. Ketamine-assisted sessions are designed to open mental, emotional, and physical channels, allowing participants to connect with these aspects in a clear, insightful, and accepting way. The retreat also integrates mindfulness and meditation, crucial for regulating emotions and thoughts and fostering the ability to face each moment with balance and grace.
The program is designed to deepen personal and interpersonal connections within a group setting of like-minded couples. Structured, meaningful conversations and guided practices help explore pleasure and intimacy in this nurturing environment. No prior experience with psychedelic medicines or ketamine is required, and all participants begin with a screening call to ensure the retreat is a suitable fit.
The combination of ketamine with mindfulness and meditation offers a profound journey into a more conscious and purposeful life. These practices aim to reconnect participants with themselves, enhancing safety, resilience, and vitality in their lives. With an innate capacity for presence, compassion, and recognition of joy's healing power, the retreat emphasizes safety and preparedness for all participants to engage meaningfully with the group and the experiences offered.
Please note: This retreat is not a short-term residential treatment and is unsuitable for anyone experiencing an acute mental health crisis or those with severe, persistent psychiatric conditions.
Steps to join:
Step 1: Fill out the initial application to attend this retreat. After we receive that, the next step will be to conduct a screening call over Zoom with our Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator, Jayne Gumpel, LCSW (the confirmation email will include instructions on how to book this).
Step 2: If the phone or Zoom screening results in a sense that there is a good fit (mutually decided, of course) you will be asked to make a deposit of 50% of the retreat fee (please note, this does not include the cost of housing).
Step 3: After paying the deposit to confirm your enrollment, you will receive an email with detailed instructions for all your next steps, including scheduling a medical screening appointment, booking housing at Menla Retreat Center, and choosing your Pre-Retreat Preparation Group Video Call with other retreat participants. You’ll also receive a login to our Customer Portal, where you’ll find all this information and more in one place, to help you prepare for the retreat.
Joy, as an innate capacity, can be a powerful counterbalance to a current diagnosis. It's a state that transcends temporary happiness. We believe the key is to nurture this capacity, alongside other therapeutic and self-care practices, to enhance overall mental health and resilience. We do not view the retreat as a replacement for traditional care models but rather as a complementary approach. This retreat is not a residential treatment setting and is not meant for people suffering from an acute mental health crisis, and it is not for those with chronic and persistent psychiatric conditions. If you are not sure about your fit for the retreat a relationship resources team member would be happy to discuss or coordinate with your current therapist.
We view Joy as a complex and deeply personal emotion characterized by feelings of great pleasure, happiness, and fulfillment. It's more profound and lasting than mere happiness, which can be fleeting and often dependent on external circumstances that we can't change. Joy, on the other hand, often arises from within and can be experienced even in the absence of positive events.
Joy is associated with a sense of contentment, satisfaction, or well-being, and it can be triggered by various experiences, from significant life events to the appreciation of small, everyday pleasures. It can also be a communal experience, shared and amplified through social interactions and connections with others. We use Ketamine to enhance these aspects of experience.
In many ways, joy is not just an emotion but a state of mind, reflecting an overall sense of peace and happiness with one's life and the world. It often involves a feeling of connection to others, to nature, or to a greater purpose, and can be nurtured through practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and acts of kindness.
We believe with support that everyone can have a greater capacity for joy even when life can seem challenging and difficult.
We believe that genuine growth happens in a context of safety and trust. Our staff is made up of highly experienced professionals. Our therapists have decades of collective experience treating individuals and couples. Our physicians have served the Hudson Valley and greater New York area communities for many years. All of our staff members have specific training and experience guiding clients in altered states of consciousness. So, you are in good hands! Our doctors will attend to your physical safety while our therapeutic staff are here to make sure you feel supported and emotionally safe. If at any point you feel triggered, or unable to continue with an exercise or activity a staff member will support you until you feel safe to return to the group or go to another safe location.
No one will be forced to share anything about their private life at any time during the retreat if they don’t want to. Group exercises will largely be focused on the activities at the retreat. Participants will be asked to be present for all group discussions. You choose what you would like to share and how. Actively listening and supporting others in their sharing is considered participation and you never need to reveal any sensitive or vulnerable information that makes you feel uncomfortable in the group.
All medicines come with some risk, but ketamine has stood the test of time as an extremely safe medicine for most people. Before attending our retreat you will receive a thorough medical intake to assess whether ketamine is a safe medicine for you to take. Our doctors will assess your specific situation, but some conditions that make ketamine unsafe for you to take include recent traumatic brain injury, psychosis, uncontrolled hypertension, or active substance abuse. Ketamine is not addictive in the context or dose that will be administered on this retreat, but participants with histories of addiction should review this with our medical staff before attending.
We have licensed physicians on our staff who will be present for the entire retreat. In the very unlikely case of a medical emergency, physicians will be at the physical location of the retreat at all times as well as emergency plans being in place.
Ketamine is a legal, prescribable medicine that has been used as an anaesethic for decades. More recently, it was discovered that ketamine can have a rapid and profound impact at treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. In our experience we have found that ketamine can also enhance therapy including helping people reach a more “open-hearted” space to communicate deeply with others.
We will start low and slow with a light dose to help you to “meet the medicine.” In the second and third days of the retreat one of our physicians will help you to decide if a stronger dose is appropriate and beneficial for you. Ketamine, when administered in a supportive environment, has been shown to be a powerful aid in psychotherapy and help people to rapidly move past “stuck” parts in their lives.
50% of the fee for the retreat is due at registration, and 50% balance is due 45 days before the arrival date. If you need to split the payments over a few months we would be happy to accommodate. We can offer full refunds 60 days prior and credit towards another retreat afterwards.
Relationship Resources is committed to promoting health equity. We are offering several partial scholarships for couples and individuals who come from oppressed communities to attend this retreat. If you are interested in applying for a health equity partial scholarship, please send us a message and a member of our staff will call you back to discuss your situation.
Those who attend the retreat make a commitment to stay for the entire retreat. Each part of the retreat builds skills and deepens communication toward defining your new relationship vision. We believe the biggest impact occurs by participating in the entire retreat.
We welcome participants of all sexual orientations, gender identities, religious or cultural backgrounds, and relationship structures (CNM/poly welcome) to our retreat. If you are looking to deepen your connection, learn communication skills, or work through issues together, this is the great place for you. If you are in immediate crisis, or are couples strongly considering divorce, we can connect you to qualified relationship therapists who may be a better fit for your situation.
Our retreat is not intended to be a space for crisis resolution. Likewise, for couples retreats, if either partner is actively struggling with a substance use disorder, or there is active intimate partner violence happening in your relationship, this retreat is not a good fit and we will help you to find supportive resources.
It’s simple! Please navigate to the individual page of the retreat that you are interested in attending. You can find these on our home page or by clicking “Retreats” at the top of the page and then clicking “Read More.” There, you will find an “Apply Now” button at the top and bottom of the page. Follow that link which will guide you through the application process.
Yes, couples will apply together during the application process for those retreats and the application will ask you to fill out the information for both people as you complete it.
After we receive your application, all applicants will be required to complete a short, informative introductory call with our Lead Facilitator, Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, to determine if the retreat is a good fit. You will receive instructions on how to schedule this on the confirmation page of your application. You will also receive an email with these instructions. If for some reason you didn’t receive them, please reach out to Jayne at jayne@relationshipresources.info. Please note: if you already completed a call with Jayne and she encouraged you to apply, you can skip this step and a member of our team will review your application shortly after receiving it.
You’ll be able to access all the required information for your retreat in your Customer Portal. In this portal you’ll find a checklist with everything you’ll need to do before the retreat. Please make sure to check all these required steps and complete them in the weeks before attending! The Customer Portal includes:some text
The direct link will be provided to you in an email after you have paid the deposit for your retreat. In case you can’t find that email, you can also access your Customer Portal using this link. You’ll need your booking reference number to access your portal. Search for an email from us with the title “We've received your application for a Cultivating Joy Retreat!” which will list your booking reference number.
After you’ve applied to one of our retreats and we’ve confirmed your participation after an introductory call, you will receive an email with the payment link to pay your deposit, which is 50% of your total retreat tuition. You’ll be able to pay via PayPal. Your deposit payment is necessary to confirm your enrollment. You’ll have the option to pay only the deposit or the full retreat tuition at this time depending on your preference. Any remaining balance will be due before the retreat begins. You can also find a payment link, a history of payments, and any remaining balance in your Customer Portal under the tabs “Purchases and Remaining Balance” and “Payments and Invoices.”
Not to worry! We’re here to help guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. Please email Jayne Gumpel at jayne@relationshipresources.info and she’ll get back to you shortly to assist you. Or, you can fill out the Contact form on our “Contact Us” page.
Jayne is the founder of Relationship Resources LLC. Jayne is a psychotherapist, trainer, and teacher with 30 years of experience working with couples, individuals, and groups in New York City and Woodstock, NY.
Jayne is a professional clinical trainer in Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy, is a member of the Woodstock Therapy Center’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) team, and has completed MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
Jayne describes meditation as a core life practice, is a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and she includes mindfulness practice as a foundation of her work with clients.
She is additionally trained in Imago Relationship Therapy and Gestalt Psychotherapy. Jayne is a co-founder of accessmindfulness.org, a 501c3, along with her son David. Her passion is supporting clients on their journey towards inner wisdom and healing from trauma to have more rich and satisfying lives and relationships.
David is a co-founder of Relationship Resources. He is an Integral Master Coach and a qualified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through UMASS medical school.
David is the co-founder of Access Mindfulness (www.accessmindfulness.org) a 501c3 that brings mindfulness programs to schools and youth services organizations.
Currently Director of Training Operations at Fluence, he provides guidance to Fluence trainers, leads experiential trainings and ensures the successsful implementation of Fluence’s many offerings on psychedelic therapy. David was previously a study coordinator for the MAPS sponsored MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder study in New York City.
As a coach, David teaches mindfulness to clients in private practice and to groups in corporate settings. Find him online at ebcpathways.com and at www.fluencetraining.com
Matthias is a board-certified Family Physician with an active practice in the Hudson Valley. Matthias received training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at the prestigious Ketamine Training Institute and is a team member of the KAP team at the Woodstock Therapy Center. Matthias became inspired to do psychedelic psychotherapy work after experiencing indigenous medicine ceremonies in Peru with the Shipibo people. Since then he has deepened his knowledge of shamanic practices with training at The Four Winds Academy. Matthias feels passionately about couples work, particularly using ketamine as a tool for building trust and intimacy.
He has been married 32 years and has raised two children with his wife Susan. They have lived in the Hudson Valley since 1999 after training as a rural physician in the Scottish Highlands. Matthias is a 200h certified yoga teacher and has completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as an active meditator. He has recently became a student in sound healing and enjoys trail running with his two German Shepherds.
Seema is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with a clinical interest in the intersection of spirituality and psychiatry. She integrates principles of mindfulness into her work with patients and teaches on topics of mindfulness and mental health.
For the past 10 years she has served as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine and at the NYU World Trade Center Health Program treating first responders who suffer from mental health conditions related to events of 9/11.
Seema has experience in leading mindfulness-based skills groups for stress reduction and wellness. She co-edited a book published by the American Psychiatric Association titled "Becoming Mindful: Integrating Mindfulness into your Psychiatric Practice" She has been a study therapist in research examining the effects of psilocybin on depression and existential anxiety related to end-stage cancer diagnosis.
She is currently a study therapist in a MAPS trial examining the effects of MDMA assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. Seema offers psychopharmacology treatment and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in her private practice.
Seema is a member of the Woodstock Therapy Center.
Dee Dee is a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice specializing in sex and relationship therapy, trauma, spirituality, and Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy. They are also a member of the Woodstock Therapy Center Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Team.
Dee Dee has written and presented widely on the topic of psychedelics and sexuality, queer identity, trauma, spiritual practice, and pleasure.
They have presented at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, The Alt Sex Conference Speaker’s Series, The Center for Optimal Living, and have forthcoming publications on psychedelics and sexuality in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy and the Queering Psychedelics book.
Dee Dee is the Community Support and Integration Director of the Hudson Valley Psychedelic Society and has a clinical training background in Sex Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
They are an artist and musician, and have additional training in shamanic healing and bioregional herbal medicine. Dee Dee’s approach to psychotherapy embraces body and sex positivity and spiritual growth as tools for self-actualization.
Jeffrey Guss is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and researcher with specializations in psychoanalytic therapy, addictions and psychedelic therapy. He was Co-Principal Investigator and Director of Psychedelic Therapy Training for the NYU School of Medicine’s study on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of cancer related existential distress, and is currently is a study therapist on studies of Psilocybin-Assisted treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD. Dr. Guss is interested in the integration of psychedelic therapies with contemporary psychoanalytic theory and has published in Studies in Gender and Sexuality and Psychoanalysis, Culture and Society. He co-authored a paper on the influence of therapists’ first hand experience with psychedelics on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy research and is an Instructor and Mentor with the California Institute of Integral Studies’ Center for Psychedelic Therapies. He maintains a private practice in New York City.
Saundra is an Adjunct Clinical Affiliate, School of Nursing, at The University of Texas at Austin, and a psychotherapist in private practice. Her research explores the connection between wellness-enhancing practices and improvements in disease and wellness markers, as well as its anti-inflammatory effects. Dr. Jain is a co-creator of the WILD 5 Wellness Program and co-author of a well-received workbook written for those interested in improving their mental wellness, WILD 5 - A Proven Path to Wellness. WILD 5 is an evidence-based wellness intervention that combines five elements of wellness (exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness, nutrition and positive psychology “practices) into an easy-to-follow program.
Dr. Jain is co-creator of the Psychedelics and Wellness Survey (PAWS) exploring the intersection between psychedelics and wellness. She serves as a member of the Psych Congress Steering Committee providing direction regarding educational gaps/needs for mental health practitioners, and Sana Symposium providing psychedelics education for mental health and addiction professionals.
In her words: “Client care, education, and research light me up. Engaging in group work paves the way for meaningful connections with others and fosters a deeper connection with our authentic selves, forming the bedrock of genuine healing. Embracing a life centered around wellness practices and being part of a supportive community is my path.”
Mark Green, MD is a psychiatrist specializing in addictions. He completed his residency and addictions fellowship at Cornell before conducting research into stress and addictions at Rockefeller University. He has been on Faculty at Cornell, Vermont and Harvard, and lectured nationally on harm reduction, evidence-based treatment, opiate treatment and psychotherapies. Mark has run outpatient and residential programs and systems in several states. Until recently Mark owned and operated Psych Garden in Belmont, MA, which provided evidence-based, family-focused and harm reduction treatment. Mark is a certified therapist and supervisor in training in AEDP and has trained in ketamine assisted psychotherapy with Phil Wolfson; the MAPS study for MDMA for PTSD; has taught ketamine assisted psychotherapy at Harvard conferences, the Boston Psychedelic Training Center, and at multiple retreats.
James brings with him extensive training in diverse spiritual traditions, as well as training in theater, dance and music composition. He brings these experiences to his client-centered work that is devoted to personal and relational wellbeing. James is highly experienced in sacred work that evokes non-ordinary states of consciousness, especially those that evoke threshold and shape-shifting experiences.
Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., is a renowned expert in the field of sex and couples therapy. She is a TEDx speaker, the host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex, and the author of six books, including Getting the Sex You Want and Open Monogamy: A Guide to Co-Creating Your Ideal Relationship Agreement. She is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, andthe founder and Executive Director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. She has been featured in hundreds of press articles including in the NY Times, Washington Post, NY Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine, and is a guest on radio, podcasts, and on television in the US and around the world. She can be found atwww.drtammynelson.com
Lisa Wang is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in New York City. She takes an integrative approach to treatment that incorporates psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and other complementary treatment modalities including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. She facilitates both individual and group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Her clinical interests include spirituality, healing from trauma, and sexuality and gender issues.
She is trained as a psilocybin-assisted psychotherapist through Compass Pathways and has been a lead therapist on studies of psilocybin for treatment resistant depression and body dysmorphic disorder at New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is a site physician for the MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 Clinical Trials of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD. She is also an assistant trainer with Fluence. She is also the NJ medical director for Journey Clinical.
She has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist for the past 15 years and has experience teaching mindfulness in classroom settings and in her therapy office. She aspires to bring her experience from the cushion as a meditator to all aspects of her work.
Sylvia Rosenfeld LCSW is an Imago trained, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, with more than 40 years of experience working with couples and individuals who want to enhance their sexual and emotional connection.
Her passion with her clients and in her own life is to cultivate mutually satisfying and deeply loving relationships.
Sylvia is currently participating in the Fluence ketamine assisted psychotherapy certificate program
Donna is a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and groups. She is the Director of the Woodstock Therapy Center and the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program at WTC.
She is also the Director of a new Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Certificate program. Donna has spent her career working with diverse clients in multiple settings.
Donna’s current private practice includes KAP, Psychotherapy, and Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy. In addition to KAP training Donna has completed training in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Donna has a background in the creative arts.
She was a sushi chef, caterer, and enjoys painting and gardening. Donna is inspired in her work as a psychotherapist to help us move toward individual and collective transformation.
Board Certified in Psychiatry. Voted one of the Best Psychiatrists of Tampa Bay in 2022 & 2023 from the Tampa Magazine award program.
Julia is a Swiss trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist for adults, adolescents and children working for over a decade in a private practice in Geneva, Switzerland. She is a graduate of the CIIS Certificate Program in Psychedelic Therapy and Research (2021 Boston Cohort) and has completed the five-part training in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy with the MAPS organization. She is the Founder of the Compassionate Care Center in Geneva, Switzerland, providing legal compassion focused psychedelic assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD, depression and existential distress in patients with terminal illness. She turns to poetry as a daily meditative and meaning-making practice. Julia is an avid Wim Hof breathwork practitioner enjoying year round open water swimming in Lac Léman.
Rohini is a Boulder based Board Certified Family Physician. She has served in hospice and palliative care for over a decade, currently as Associate Medical Director at Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care in NC. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, and serves at the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, as well as leading Physician support for the Experiential aspect of the IPI Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training. She is a hybrid of science, art and sacred, and is always ready to play
In her words “I am called "the patient whisperer" by colleagues. I am a physician who brings insight, intelligence and love to patient care, and humor and innovative thinking to my teams. I am a leader who is deeply present and curious, searching for underlying patterns and concerns to resolve conflict.”
Dr. Andrew Tatarsky has worked with people who struggle with drugs and their families for over 40 years.
A leader in the field, Dr. Tatarsky developed Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) to address the spectrum of risky and addictive behavior. As the Director of Clinical Programming at Freedom Institute, Dr. Tatarsky will integrate the IHRP framework into the organization’s abstinence-based programs to develop a comprehensive, individualized, harm reduction-informed addiction treatment program. He is also responsible for the development and facilitation of internal and external IHRP training programs for individual practitioners and organizations.
A renowned clinician, educator, author, and advocate, Dr. Tatarsky aims to reinforce a re-humanized view of problematic substance use and provide a continuum of care that extends help to all those who need and want it. The principles of IHRP are described in his book, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems, which has been translated into three languages. Dr. Tatarsky has also led over 100 training, consulting, and teaching presentations across 20 countries.
Before joining Freedom Institute in 2024, Dr. Tatarsky served as the director of the Center for Optimal Living in New York City, which he founded in 2011. He has also worked as a consultant to a broad range of behavioral health organizations and practices.
Dr. Tatarsky holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the City University of New York and is a graduate of New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He is a long-time member of the Medical and Clinical Advisory Panels to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and has contributed to the OASAS regulations that support a harm reduction approach.
Eva Dillon is a psychodynamically trained psychotherapist, an AASECT certified sex therapist, and a ketamine assisted psychotherapist. She has been trained by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) & The Ketamine Training Center. Eva offers a sex-positive, collaborative approach and has a special interest in eroticism and enhancing sexual experiences. Her passion and training have been focused on helping people connect with each other to create satisfying relationships. Eva co-leads eight week sex therapy couples groups.
Alessandra specializes in helping clients with deep introspection and insight through psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The idea of human thriving versus human surviving informs her work, and she is interested in facilitating change and healing rather than coping. Her therapeutic technique is rooted in psychodynamic practice but draws heavily from depth psychology, existential psychology, positive psychology, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She completed an MA and Ed.M in mental health counseling at Columbia University, with a concentration in the Spirituality, Mind-Body Institute.
She does not believe in managing symptoms exclusively and believes true healing and growth come from identifying and treating the root causes of distress. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative; she wants to talk with you, not at you. She can be challenging and direct, but at the same time she strives to provide everyone who comes into her office with a place where they feel supported, heard, and cared for. Analysis and insight into existing behaviors and patterns are important, but she does not want the work to stop there. Much therapy stops at the naming and identifying stage, but she works with individuals to facilitate real growth and change based on that learning (much in line with the school of strengths-based psychotherapy).
She believes her greatest strength as a clinician is that she truly cares about each case and wants you to succeed just as much as you do. She believes that we all have thoughts and behaviors we want to change, but to do so in a substantial way, deeper introspection and understanding are required. She also thinks that we cannot change that which we cannot name. She believes a shift in perspective and a new lease on life is possible for anyone willing to do the work with her; she is here to facilitate those insights and help you live in alignment with your true self.
Dan is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in New York City.
Dan completed his residency at MGH/McLean in Boston, where he received the Hackett Award for academic research. He subsequently completed a public psychiatry fellowship at Bellevue Hospital.
As a former English literature major who gravitates toward subjectivist and hermeneutical understandings of the mind, Dan is a “throwback” to the days when psychiatrists were versed in psychotherapeutic theory and methods, in addition to psychopharmacology. Upon discovering and training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy since last year, Dan has been most thrilled to work with a medicine that can facilitate and enhance the psychotherapy process.
Dan recently opened a group psychiatry practice in the city called Acheron, where he trains therapists and treats patients using conventional and psychedelic psychiatry methods.
Dan lives in Park Slope with his spouse Amanda, a neuropsychology professor at Cornell Neurosurgery, and his two young sons, Jonah and Gabriel.