How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD
Mon Jan 26 2026
In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD, pioneering psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to explore the future of mental health care through integrative psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Dr. Van Derveer shares his personal journey from traditional psychiatry to a root-cause-focused approach that looks beyond symptom management. He discusses his firsthand experience staffing clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, including remarkable outcomes showing long-term improvements for patients who had struggled for decades.
The conversation dives into emerging breakthroughs in psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin therapy for depression, trauma-informed care, and how these tools are reshaping patient outcomes and long-term healing. Dr. Van Derveer also explains why addressing unresolved trauma, inflammation, gut health, and environmental factors is critical to sustainable mental health recovery.
You’ll also hear about his mission to train 10,000 clinicians by 2028, expanding access to innovative care models through education and provider empowerment. Plus, Dr. Van Derveer shares insights from his new book, Psychedelic Therapy, which offers a practical and compassionate guide for patients and families navigating this revolutionary treatment landscape.
Get Dr. Van Derveer’s Book Here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYLS9KZ9?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&bestFormat=true
Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or someone passionate about the future of mental health care, this episode offers insight, hope, and a bold vision for what’s next.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread awareness about innovative mental health solutions.
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In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD, pioneering psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to explore the future of mental health care through integrative psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Van Derveer shares his personal journey from traditional psychiatry to a root-cause-focused approach that looks beyond symptom management. He discusses his firsthand experience staffing clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, including remarkable outcomes showing long-term improvements for patients who had struggled for decades. The conversation dives into emerging breakthroughs in psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin therapy for depression, trauma-informed care, and how these tools are reshaping patient outcomes and long-term healing. Dr. Van Derveer also explains why addressing unresolved trauma, inflammation, gut health, and environmental factors is critical to sustainable mental health recovery. You’ll also hear about his mission to train 10,000 clinicians by 2028, expanding access to innovative care models through education and provider empowerment. Plus, Dr. Van Derveer shares insights from his new book, Psychedelic Therapy, which offers a practical and compassionate guide for patients and families navigating this revolutionary treatment landscape. Get Dr. Van Derveer’s Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYLS9KZ9?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K7RXZ9GBKE5HA70MQVTG_1&bestFormat=true Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or someone passionate about the future of mental health care, this episode offers insight, hope, and a bold vision for what’s next. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread awareness about innovative mental health solutions.