Business Details
Trauma Therapy & Psychedelic Assisted Treatment in El Segundo
With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in trauma treatment through Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities to address deep-seated emotional wounds, offering personalized care for adults seeking healing from trauma and relational challenges. I provide both individual therapy sessions and professional training programs for therapists worldwide, utilizing ketamine and cannabis as legal therapeutic medicines. My approach emphasizes somatic integration and relational healing, supported by a commitment to client-centered care and ongoing professional development. 
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
ISTDP Therapy
Integration Sessions
Therapist Training
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of trauma therapy expertise with somatic integration
- Certified in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP)
- Specialized training for therapists worldwide
- Combines ISTDP with legal psychedelic medicine protocols
- Offers both individual therapy and professional supervision
Associations and certifications
- Psychedelic Somatic Institute
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Two-hour medicine sessions using legal ketamine and cannabis protocols to surface and process preverbal trauma. Combines somatic integration with relational healing to address deep emotional wounds. Sessions include preparation, medicine administration, and integration phases for comprehensive treatment.
ISTDP Therapy
Evidence-based trauma treatment focusing on emotional processing and relational patterns. Addresses defense mechanisms and unconscious conflicts through intensive short-term sessions. Effective for complex trauma and chronic emotional difficulties with measurable outcomes.
Integration Sessions
Post-retreat or medicine session support to process insights and emotional material. Helps clients translate psychedelic experiences into daily life changes. Focuses on somatic awareness and behavioral pattern modification through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Therapist Training
Experiential PSIP model training for licensed therapists worldwide. Includes clinical supervision and skill-building in psychedelic-assisted modalities. Curriculum combines somatic techniques with relational healing approaches for trauma treatment professionals.
Clinical Supervision
Individual and group supervision for ISTDP and PSIP practitioners. Focuses on case conceptualization, technique refinement, and countertransference management. Designed for therapists seeking mastery in trauma-informed psychedelic and dynamic psychotherapy approaches.
People
Jackie Meltz
Psychotherapist
Dr. Jackie Meltz is a licensed clinical social worker and psychologist with 25+ years of trauma therapy experience. Specializes in somatic integration and psychedelic-assisted modalities. Provides individual therapy and professional training programs for therapists globally.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy using ketamine and cannabis. Both individual sessions and therapist training programs are available.
Are psychedelic therapy sessions legal?
Yes, I use only legally approved substances (ketamine and cannabis) in compliance with current regulations. All sessions occur in controlled therapeutic settings with proper medical oversight.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm an out-of-network PPO provider. While I don't bill insurance directly, many clients receive partial reimbursement for sessions. Payment is required at time of service.
What training options exist for therapists?
I offer PSIP model certification programs and ISTDP supervision for licensed therapists. Training includes both didactic instruction and clinical practice components through the Psychedelic Somatic Institute.
Is teletherapy available?
Yes, I provide secure online therapy sessions through encrypted Zoom platform for clients who prefer remote treatment or live outside the Los Angeles area.
