Elizabeth Wolfson, PhD, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapist, Psychedelic-Supportive Psychotherapist
Santa Barbara CA
Each person in their own situation at any particular point in time is unique. My agenda is to meet your objectives in working with me and be fully mindfully present and attuned to your experience (including body experience) to move towards your goals. My role is to facilitate your own self- healing capacities with a careful eye on your purpose in doing the work, providing input as needed. Selectively and authentically I pace myself with respect to your own rhythm, capacity and desire for change.
When it comes to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, there is a careful assessment of your needs and a process of establishing safety in the environment, alongside a medical evaluation for dosage and prescription. The experience is comfortable, contained and safe in my office overlooking lush gardens and water features. Within this setting and through the medicine I focus in a collaborative process of helping you connect more deeply to yourself and your potential.
My focus is supporting your potential and life quality in whatever unique way you envision this. With decades as a practicing psychotherapist, my professional background also includes leadership within corporations, organizations and academia while teaching, mentoring, facilitating groups and retreats as well as private practice psychotherapy. Having served as Vice President of Clinical Services for an international Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy company I was also faculty and Chair of Antioch University Santa Barbara’s Clinical Psychology Graduate Program where I developed and directed programs in Healthy Aging, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Leadership. I previously taught at Columbia University School of Social Work and served as Clinical Director within mental health settings. In 2020 I completed Certifications in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research at CIIS, followed by Certification with the Ketamine Training Center and with Skylight Psychedelics. Additionally, I am trained and certified in Embodied Leadership and in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy.
-Psychotherapy (individuals, couples, groups)
-Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
-Psychedelic-Supportive Psychotherapy (Preparation and Integration)
-Psychedelic-Integration Groups
-Retreats (Ketamine retreats, "Creating the Life you Seek" retreats)
-Life transition, career and employment counseling/coaching
-Leadership and Executive Coaching and consultation