655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 255, Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-384-0612 Mark.Swoiskin@ucsf.edu

Sometimes people seek help from a psychiatrist because they are suffering in ways that feel clear to them. But often, they aren’t sure what the trouble is; they just know that something is not quite right. I believe we all tend to yearn, suffer, and celebrate privately, often in ways that we don’t fully understand ourselves. I strive to help each person feel safe enough so that private, unknown thoughts and feelings can reveal themselves and be explored together. Whether you are facing a crisis or dealing with a long-standing sense of unwellness or discontentment, I aim to understand who you truly are and how I can support your healing and growth.

People often wonder whether psychiatric medications should be part of their treatment. In my experience, they can sometimes support healing, but they also carry risks and potential side effects. Increasingly, people are asking about using psychedelics in psychiatric care. As a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist who currently provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, I can discuss whether this approach to healing and growth might be right for you. You might also be curious about whether dietary changes, nutritional supplements, mindfulness practices, or movement therapies could help lessen your distress. I welcome your questions, concerns, and hopes about whether any of these approaches might be beneficial on your journey. I bring extensive experience and the same thoughtful, collaborative attitude to these topics as I do with any other part of our conversation.

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