Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Lancaster, CA

My style is friendly, silly, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help you feel more connected to your inner world so you actually have the tools to take care of yourself outside of our work together.

I started Eff Shame Therapy because I believe shame is at the root of most of what brings people to therapy — and because I think it deserves to be named directly rather than tiptoed around. We are living in a world that generates shame faster than most of us can process it, and many of us are carrying wounds from abuse, trauma, and systemic harm that have never had a real place to land and heal. I work with adults who are ready to stop managing their pain and start actually moving through it. My approach is trauma-informed, shame-free, and genuinely collaborative — I bring some of the most effective healing tools available including EMDR, Flash Technique, and ketamine-assisted EMDR, and I meet you exactly where you are. This work matters to me. Not as a concept but in the room, session by session, with real people who deserve more than survival.

Therapy with me is interactive, honest, and supportive. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 20+ years working as a creative and A&R executive in entertainment—and I still work in music and TV today. Life transitions can hit hard—whether it’s school, career shifts, relationships, divorce, or loss. I help you make sense of what’s happening and move through it in a way that feels more grounded and manageable. I’m warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. My approach is practical and evidence-based, shaped around your story, your strengths, and what actually works for you. My writing has appeared in Psychology Today, Billboard, and more. Sessions are available in Culver City or via telehealth.

Welcome! I work with individuals, couples and groups across a wide variety of issues, including marriage and relationship counseling, trauma, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, anxiety, and depression. I use mindfulness-based approaches rooted in the Hakomi Method with a focus on attachment and internal family systems. I have an informal style balanced between validating and warm as well as sharp and challenging. I will hold you accountable and help you develop your psychological weaknesses while building up your confidence in your strengths. I offer a free 30-minute consultation.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, I support clients in deepening self-understanding, strengthening emotional well-being, and creating more fulfilling relationships. My work focuses on helping people move beyond limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve them, so they can build healthier habits, greater self-compassion, and a stronger sense of purpose. I believe growth is possible at every stage of life. Whether someone is navigating a transition, healing from past experiences, or striving toward personal or relational goals, I’m honored to walk alongside them as they move toward lasting change and a life that feels more aligned and satisfying.

Lancaster is the largest city of the Antelope Valley, a high-desert community north of Los Angeles shaped by aerospace employment tied to Edwards Air Force Base and the region's flight-test heritage, alongside families drawn by affordability. Geographic isolation from the LA basin, extreme summer heat, and long commutes for many workers contribute to stress, and the valley has historically had fewer providers than its population needs. Antelope Valley Medical Center and regional clinics anchor care, with telehealth increasingly bridging the distance to LA's larger therapy market.

Gender ID

	69%	Female
	21%	Male
	5%	Gender Fluid
	5%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	56%	In Person and Online
	44%	Online Only

Top Specialties

75%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
75%	Trauma and PTSD
69%	Anxiety or Fears
69%	Depression
63%	LGBTQ+ Issues
44%	ADHD
44%	Codependency

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Young Adult
56%	Senior
56%	Teen
25%	Children

Client Focus

63%	LGBTQ+
63%	Women
50%	Hispanic / Latino
44%	Black / African American
44%	Men

Ketamine-Assisted therapists in Lancaster, California CA

Maren Jorgensen

Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy

David Andreone

Dan Michels

Rachel Thomasian

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy therapists in Lancaster, California Statistics

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