Business Details
Dr. Jackie Meltz in El Segundo, CA
With over 25 years of experience as a somatic trauma psychotherapist, I specialize in integrating Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy to address complex emotional and psychological challenges. My practice focuses on healing trauma through relational and somatic approaches, utilizing ketamine and cannabis in legal, structured therapeutic settings. I provide personalized integration sessions to help clients process experiences from psychedelic medicine sessions or retreats.As a certified ISTDP therapist and PSIP model instructor, I offer advanced clinical supervision and training to licensed therapists worldwide. My approach emphasizes the body's role in trauma retention and healing, combining evidence-based modalities with compassionate, client-centered care. I maintain a PPO provider status with most insurance companies and offer flexible teletherapy options to support accessibility.
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Integration Sessions
ISTDP Supervision
Therapist Training
Teletherapy Services
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized trauma therapy experience
- Certified in both ISTDP and PSIP therapeutic models
- Offers legal psychedelic-assisted therapy with ketamine/cannabis
- Provides teletherapy for increased accessibility
- Trains therapists worldwide in psychedelic somatic approaches
Associations and certifications
- Psychedelic Somatic Institute (PSIP)
- ISTDP Certification Institute
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Two-hour sessions using legal ketamine and cannabis to facilitate trauma processing. Combines somatic and relational approaches to access preverbal trauma stored in the body. Enhances emotional regulation through guided psychedelic experiences with professional therapeutic support.
Integration Sessions
Specialized therapy for processing psychedelic experiences from retreats or medicine sessions. Focuses on making meaning of emergent material and implementing insights into daily life. Addresses emotional patterns revealed during altered states of consciousness.
ISTDP Supervision
Clinical mentorship for therapists learning Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Provides skill development in processing deep emotional material and accelerating therapeutic outcomes. Combines theoretical instruction with practical application guidance.
Therapist Training
Experiential programs teaching Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) model. Includes both group instruction and individual supervision. Designed for licensed therapists seeking expertise in psychedelic-assisted modalities.
Teletherapy Services
Confidential virtual sessions using secure Zoom platform. Maintains therapeutic continuity for remote clients. Offers same evidence-based approaches through digital medium with flexible scheduling options for accessibility.
People
Jackie Meltz
Psychotherapist, PsyD, LCSW
Dr. Jackie Meltz is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with 25+ years of trauma treatment expertise. Certified in ISTDP and PSIP models, she provides psychedelic-assisted therapy using ketamine and cannabis. As faculty at the Psychedelic Somatic Institute, she trains therapists globally while maintaining a private practice focused on somatic trauma resolution.
Questions
What psychedelic therapies do you offer?
I provide ketamine and cannabis-assisted therapy sessions following legal protocols. These 2-hour sessions integrate somatic processing with relational therapy to address trauma.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm a PPO out-of-network provider. Most insurance companies reimburse a percentage of fees. Payment is required at time of service through Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure Zoom-based teletherapy for clients who prefer remote sessions. Same therapeutic approaches are adapted for virtual delivery.
What training programs do you provide?
I train therapists worldwide in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) and ISTDP through both group instruction and individual supervision programs.
How do integration sessions work?
These sessions help process insights from psychedelic experiences through structured therapy. We focus on making meaning of emergent material and implementing changes in daily life.
