Cyclical Psychodynamic View on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Date of Award

Summer 8-23-2025

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Katy Barrs

Second Advisor

Shelly Smith-Acuña

Third Advisor

Jennifer Cornish

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Keywords

Cyclical psychodynamic, Psychedelic, Psilocybin, Depression

Abstract

Current research illustrates how psychedelics have served as a catalyst for various psychotherapy modalities. However, a significant gap exists in the literature regarding the integration of psychedelics within a cyclical psychodynamic framework. This paper focuses on utilizing this integrative approach for treatment-resistant depression due to its prevalence and comorbidity. This paper addresses the gap in the research by proposing a case illustration, utilizing a cyclical psychodynamic view on psychedelic assisted therapy, to demonstrate how the integration of theories promotes a transformative and enduring impact on clients with depression.

Copyright Date

7-8-2025

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Christi DeSimone

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

54 pgs

File Size

582 KB

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