A wounded Marine combat veteran, Chris overcame his own challenges and is now a thriving psychotherapist. With a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy, he specializes in EMDR for performance enhancement and psychedelic integration therapy. Having worked with 7-figure business executives and startup founders, military combat and special operations veterans, athletes, creatives, first responders, and other clinicians - he has a passion for helping people reach their highest potential. Over the past decade he's served on various public health, non-profit, and advisory boards; as well as national committees focused on clinical quality and rehabilitation research. Chris is a founder and the CEO of Helicon, a public benefit corporation committed to advancing EMDR for societal mental health.

00:11 Exploring EMDR and Its Challenges

01:50 Building a Tech Platform for Therapists

02:46 Marketing Insights and Collaborations

03:52 Helicon: Vision and Implementation08:12 Understanding EMDR: A Deep Dive

15:31 Personal Experiences with EMDR

24:55 Transitioning to Private Practice

25:26 Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy

25:48 Introduction to Psychedelic Studies

26:08 Training During COVID

26:48 Parallels Between Psychedelic Therapy and EMDR

27:51 Exploring Psychedelic Therapy

30:29 Ethical Considerations and Guidelines

31:02 Phases of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

32:15 EMDR in Psychedelic Therapy

34:56 Neuroplasticity and Psychedelic Therapy

36:36 Client Experiences and Outcomes

43:24 Addressing Skepticism and Trust

47:46 Contact Information and Conclusion

Learn more about Helicon: gowithhelicon.com Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdbrownvet/

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