Brooke Balliett

At the forefront of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Brooke Balliett, LMFT, is pioneering innovative approaches to mental health treatment at the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy. As a co-founder and Clinical Director, Balliett brings a unique blend of expertise in trauma, developmental, and transpersonal psychology to her practice in the heart of Los Angeles' Larchmont Village.

Balliett's passion lies in addressing psychological, spiritual, and relationship challenges through a framework that emphasizes self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the recognition of each individual's inherent healing power. Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that effective mental health care should be accessible and transformative, leading her to co-found the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy as a response to the limitations of traditional mental health systems.

With over a decade of experience in community mental health centers across central Los Angeles, Balliett has honed her skills in clinical service provision and program development. Her expertise extends to multiple forms of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, including MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Balliett not only provides these cutting-edge treatments but also supervises and trains other professionals in these modalities, contributing significantly to the field's growth and development.

Balliett's commitment to psychedelic therapy extends beyond the clinical setting. She played a leadership role in pioneering psychedelic harm reduction services with the Zendo Project and Kosmicare, organizations at the forefront of psychedelic emergency care and harm reduction worldwide. This experience underpins her comprehensive approach to client care, ensuring safety and support throughout the therapeutic process.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist (52456), Balliett brings a trauma-informed, compassionate, and inclusive approach to her practice. Her work at the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy reflects a commitment to furthering access to innovative psychedelic treatments, aiming to heal not just individuals but also the communities surrounding them. Balliett's practice stands as a testament to the power of combining traditional psychotherapy with emerging psychedelic therapies, offering hope and transformation to those seeking relief from a wide range of mental health challenges.