I am honored to have Melissa Parker on as our guest today. Melissa is a psychotherapist who enjoys working with survivors of trauma. In addition to their clinical work, Melissa draws on their experience as a therapist with DID to provide consultation and supervision to therapists who are interested in deepening their work with clients who dissociate. 

In a completely raw and open dialogue, we talk about Melissa's story to how they became a therapist (from almost not finishing high school, to getting an advanced degree), and how Psychedelic & Ketamine Psychotherapies have changed their life.  Melissa gives us an inside look into when used thoughtfully and with intention, Psychedelics & Ketamine can be a huge part of the healing journey. 

We also dive into the topics of what assisted psychotherapy sessions look like and while the experiential session is important, what is more critical is the integration and processing that comes from that session.  We also touch on the misleading narrative of the "war on drugs" and fear surrounding certain substances, and what drives us to continue the work we do in this field.

Melissa is a founding member and Board President of Healing Options for Posttraumatic Experiences (HOPE), a nonprofit that focuses on providing education and support to mental health professionals. Once legal, HOPE will also provide psychedelic assisted therapy to survivors, prioritizing the needs of survivors from historically excluded communities. 

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