Therapy that is grounded, compassionate, and real.
Life’s transitions – whether expected or not – can leave us feeling unsettled and unsure.
Grief, trauma, major changes, and moments of questioning can bring up pain, uncertainty, and the need for deeper support. Therapy offers a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and build the resilience needed to face life’s complexity - including its discomfort, beauty, and possibility.
I specialize in individual psychotherapy and psychedelic integration work, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). My practice is grounded in presence, curiosity, and radical acceptance.
I work with people who are making sense of profound experiences—whether through traditional therapy or as part of their journey with psychedelic-assisted healing.
I have extensive experience in:
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Trauma-informed care
A safe, empowering environment for healing
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Mood and anxiety disorder treatment
Evidence-based support and interventions
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Individual and group psychotherapy
Addressing grief, loss, serious illness and life transitions
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Psychedelic work
Harm reduction and integration
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Combining low-dose ketamine with psychotherapy
Who I Work With
I work with people who are feeling ready to look more closely at their lives. Some are processing a recent loss, illness, or major transition; others are working through experiences that have been difficult to name or make sense of — including psychedelic experiences.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, therapy can offer support, perspective, and new ways forward.
I see clients both virtually and in person (in Albany), with services available to individuals across New York State.
I also accept insurance through Headway to help make getting started a little easier.
Education and Training
B.A. In Psychology, Nazareth College (2003)
15+ years at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ph.D. (2009) and M.A. (2006) in Clinical Psychology, University of Louisville
Advanced Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research, California Insitute of Integral Studies (2023)
Certified Provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (2009), Prolonged Exposure (2013), Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (2018)
Psychedelic experiences, when approached with intention, safety, and support, can be powerful catalysts for personal insight and transformation.
Whether you are considering a legal psychedelic experience, such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), participation in a clinical trial, or a retreat in a jurisdiction where psychedelics are legally available, or you have already had such an experience and are seeking support in making sense of it, I offer professional guidance in psychedelic harm reduction and integration.
“I am so grateful for the steady support and guidance that Dr. Holley has provided me over the years; her insight and compassion always make me feel heard and understood. Dr. Holley has genuinely changed the way I see myself and the world.”
— Peg, Educator
