LISTEN NOW: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Its Healing Potential for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities with Courtney Watson

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LISTEN NOW: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Its Healing Potential for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities with Courtney Watson 〰️

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Its Healing Potential for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities

With Courtney Watson and Sonia Stringer

One of the most common concerns regarding the laws changing around psychedelic-assisted therapy is access – more specifically, will the people and communities that could benefit the most, those who have potentially experienced the most trauma, be able to afford or get access to psychedelic-assisted therapy?

That’s what makes the work of Courtney Watson and her team at Doorways Therapeutics, so important.

During this episode, Courtney shares about the psychedelic therapy work being offered through their clinic in Oakland, California, and how they are supporting people of color and people with diverse gender identities.

In this episode, we consider some interesting questions, including:

How their innovative approach to therapy is making a significant difference in the healing of this community?
How what’s happening at Doorways could potentially serve as a model for psychedelic therapy for other types of marginalized communities?
Important considerations for mental health care providers who are providing psychedelic-assisted (or other forms of therapy) to BIPOC/LGBTQ+ clients or communities
What we can all do to ensure the people who could benefit the most from psychedelic-assisted therapies can get access to it?

Meet Our Guest

Courtney Watson - MEd, MS, LMFT, CEO and Clinical Director for Doorway Therapeutic Services

Courtney Watson has started a 501c non profit called Access 2 Doorways Inc with the goal to provide affordable or subsidized psychedelic-assisted therapy for BIPOC/LGBTQ+ clients by BIPOC/LGBTG+ providers.

To learn more and support this important work, go to this website.

Follow Courtney Watson on LinkedIn here.

Find out more about the services offered at Doorways Therapeutics Clinic here.

Meet Our Host

**Hey there!**
**I’m Sonia Stringer**

**I’m a passionate advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapy, & founder of Celebrating Women In Psychedelics**

Sonia has a knack for leveraging technology & developing communities that create valuable learning & networking opportunities for members. She's previously built online communities of 500k+ members & is excited to utilize her skills to support women advancing the psychedelic sector.

A former Board Member of the Psychedelic Association of Canada (2020 -2022) she consults with psychedelic companies & develops training programs for health care professionals interested in learning more about the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Follow Sonia on LinkedIn Here

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