Let's step into the realm of existential exploration and psychedelic integration as we are joined today by Dr. Kile Ortigo, a clinical psychologist and CIIS-certified psychedelic psychotherapist. With a background in posttraumatic stress, substance use, and sexuality, Dr. Ortigo offers depth-oriented psychotherapy and integration services in Palo Alto and San Francisco through his Center for Existential Exploration. He brings a wealth of experience from training at esteemed institutions like Stanford, UCSF, and Emory-affiliated hospitals, where he directed a national technology-based implementation program for five years at the National Center for PTSD.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ortigo serves on the advisory board of Psychedelic.Support and has authored numerous articles and chapters on personality, trauma, sexuality, technology, and psychedelics. He recently published "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration & Existential Exploration," offering a guided journey to explore intersecting themes of mythology, existential concerns, and psychospiritual development.
Dr. Ortigo's commitment to public education and professional training is evident through his role on the core training team at CIIS, where he moderates, consults, mentors, and serves as a faculty member for the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research certificate training program. Listen in and let's dive deep with Dr. Kile Ortigo.
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