PinnedDr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWPsychedelic vs. Psycholytic DosingA common misconception regarding ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is that clients have intense psychedelic journeys every time…2 min read·Mar 5, 2024----
PinnedDr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWTranstheoretical Therapeutic Change MechanismsTo provide increasingly effective psychotherapies we must ask: What are the mechanisms of change (MOC) in therapy?2 min read·Sep 4, 2023----
PinnedDr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWTherapists Are StupidRecently, I’ve been asked multiple times about the “correct” way to conduct diagnostic intakes. 🤔2 min read·Feb 21, 2024----
PinnedDr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSW7 Wise Mind Attitudes“Autopilot” is a state of mind when we are acting with limited awareness to the present moment; this can be a vulnerable time for habitual…3 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
PinnedDr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWComplex Trauma TheoryClassic trauma — also known as “big T trauma” — was initially understood as originating from distinct, extraordinary, & significant…4 min read·Aug 20, 2023--1--1
Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWPSYCHOSIS: Diagnosis?The term “psychosis” is frequently misunderstood & thought of as untreatable, even among experienced mental health professionals. Freud…2 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWTo All The Therapists …Who are willing to go deep into the murk & muck without the safety net of manualized modalities …1 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWThe Scroll is a VampireIn an analog age, scrolls were rolled-up papers one would unravel, sit with, & read.3 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWMentalization TheoryThroughout life, we attempt to understand ourselves, the world, & people around us. To do this, we try to “mentalize” throughout our…4 min read·Jan 19, 2024--2--2
Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSWThe House of DBTI was recently asked to outline the 4 stages of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sometimes these stages are referred to as “The House of…3 min read·Dec 12, 2023----