Meet Juliana N. Hudson, LCSW:
Psychotherapist at PSI/TRIP Clinics
Juliana N. Hudson, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals, couples and families. She joins PSI as a psychotherapist, facilitator and session monitor after working on clinical trials examining the impact of psychedelic assisted treatments for alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety and postpartum depression at the Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. In addition to her work in clinical research, she practices ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) at PSI.
About Juliana
- Juliana is a trauma-informed psychotherapist with extensive experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and harm reduction. She draws from evidence-informed and relational approaches, integrating preparation, dosing, and integration support within clinical trial and therapeutic settings.
- Her philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space that honors the unique needs of each individual. With a client-centered focus, Juliana works to maximize quality of life while utilizing the minimal necessary interventions, empowering clients toward sustainable healing and growth.
Background & Education
- Juliana has a background working with people with a spectrum of mental health issues, relationship problems, and diverse identities.
- She uses a systems, trauma-informed, harm reduction, social justice, strengths-based lens to ensure the most comprehensive, caring approach with her clients.
- Through her work, Juliana hopes to empower clients to fully integrate all parts of themselves in order to live holistically as their own unique self within a complex world.
Juliana's Areas of Specialization
- Juliana works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use challenges, maternal mental health concerns, and end-of-life distress. She focuses on helping clients navigate trauma, life transitions, and emotional healing.
- She provides trauma-informed care through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psychedelic preparation and integration, and individual therapy. Her approach also incorporates Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based techniques, and motivational interviewing.
- Juliana serves as Lead Monitor in psychedelic clinical trials and contributes to advancing the field by supporting research protocols, preparation, dosing, and integration processes.
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