by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 28, 2025
Within the past decade or so, the conversation surrounding mental health has expanded beyond traditional talk therapy and medications. Psychedelics have slowly begun to overcome their taboo and dodgy past, revealing what they contain at their core- hope and happiness.
One of the most promising psychedelics for healing mental health struggles like depression is MDMA. You’ve probably heard of this big scary party drug, but did you know that in the right setting, MDMA therapy has the potential to set you free from your crippling depression, like it has done for those suffering from PTSD?
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 2, 2025
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders.
Twenty first century advancements have allowed us to learn more about psychoactive drugs and their amazing healing properties. Traditional treatments, including psychotherapy and medications, don’t always provide relief for everyone. In recent years, ketamine therapy has emerged as a promising anxiety treatment- especially for those who have been treatment resistant.
Keep reading to learn how ketamine therapy can benefit individuals suffering from anxiety.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In the realm of mental health, the search for effective treatments for depression has been both relentless and challenging. While traditional therapies such as medications and psychotherapy have undoubtedly helped countless individuals, there remains a significant portion of patients who do not respond to these approaches.
In recent years, however, several novel and less “traditional” treatments have emerged as beacons of hope. One of these treatment methods is ketamine assisted therapy.
Keep reading to learn more about ketamine therapy for depression.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In recent years, the landscape of mental health treatment has witnessed a big shift with the emergence of alternative therapies. One groundbreaking approach gaining traction is ketamine infusion therapy. While traditionally known as an anesthetic and even a party drug, ketamine has been reevaluated and repurposed as a tool to give people the relief they need from their mental battles.
Ketamine is shown to be a very promising treatment, especially for those who have previously been treatment-resistant. Keep reading to learn more about ketamine and the growing research on its potential.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
Can Psychedelic Therapy help with addiction?
Did you know that Psychedelic Therapy for addiction was first studied in the early 1950’s? Shortly after gaining traction, the War on Drugs put these types of studies on the back burner.
In the Twenty-First Century, despite lingering taboos, studying psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has made a resurgence. Countless trials around the world have been focusing on Psychedelic Therapy for addiction and spoiler alert, it works!
In fact, John Hopkins recently received a federal grant to further explore the effects that a certain psychedelic substance has on addiction. This is HUGE!
Keep reading to learn more.
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