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John Murphy

(he/him)
Both remote and in person
Ketamine Talk Therapy
Carlsbad, CA 92009
PhD

Practice Highlight

Here's a clip of me helping people with phobias: youtu.be/rICyThTxJjo. I now focus on anxiety, depression and trauma!

About John

If you're exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy, don't pick your therapist from text on a screen. Watch this short video instead: youtu.be/xe4LBZoxntw. In it, I explain how I work and how ketamine-assisted therapy might help, so you can see a real person and decide if we're a fit. My approach centers on what I call "The Adult Initiation": the idea that most of us were never really guided into adulthood, and that we can build psychological resilience deliberately rather than waiting until something breaks. Psychedelic work, held well, deepens that process, stripping away the performance of therapy so something more honest can surface. I work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma, and with those who feel stuck even when everything looks fine on paper. As you watch, notice whether you find yourself nodding along. If it feels right, take the next step and send me a message.

Licensed in

California

Services

Individual in-person Individual remote Low-dose psycholytic

Specialties

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Anxiety Attachment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotional Freedom Technique Hypnotherapy Mindfulness OCD PTSD Sleep/insomnia Substance abuse Trauma

Languages Spoken

English

Insurance Accepted

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health (Anthem/Elevance) Carelon Behavioral Health (Empire/Elevance) Cigna/Evernorth Kaiser Permanente Optum Sharp Health Plan United Healthcare

Session Cost Sliding scale

With insurance $10-$30* Out of pocket $125 - $200
*Typical copay range
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