Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Full Living is a psychotherapy practice dedicated to connecting clients with experienced therapists in Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded by Karen L. Smith, MSS, LCSW, we prioritize personalized matches based on clients' needs, personalities, and therapeutic goals. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals committed to cultural competence, supporting racial and ethnic diversity, and creating safe spaces for transgender, non-binary, kink, and polyamorous individuals. We specialize in relational psychotherapy for teens, adults, couples, and families, emphasizing quality care and tailored treatment plans. Our team collaborates with psychiatrists, psychological testing experts, and nutritionists to provide comprehensive support.We offer both traditional therapy and innovative psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, integrating evidence-based practices with cutting-edge approaches. Our practice is grounded in decades of clinical experience, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and compassionate care. We maintain strict safety protocols and ethical standards, prioritizing client well-being in all services. Our mission is to empower individuals to build better lives through meaningful therapeutic relationships and holistic healing.
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Relational Psychotherapy
Ketamine Treatment
Therapist Matching
Clinical Training
Group Therapy
Couples Counseling
Mental Health Treatment
Integration Sessions
Preparation Sessions
Highlights and features
- Experienced clinicians with specialized psychedelic-assisted therapy training
- Personalized therapist matching based on client needs and personality
- Commitment to cultural competence and LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Integrated approach combining traditional and innovative therapies
- Established safety protocols for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
What people say
Exceptional therapist matching
Compassionate clinicians
Transformative ketamine therapy
Supportive environment
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Our psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy combines ketamine treatment with traditional therapy techniques to address mental health challenges. This approach helps clients access unconscious material while maintaining conscious awareness, enabling breakthroughs in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Our trained therapists guide clients through preparation, medicine sessions, and integration processes to maximize therapeutic benefits.
Relational Psychotherapy
We offer traditional relational psychotherapy focusing on client-therapist dynamics to address emotional and psychological issues. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. This therapy emphasizes building trust and understanding patterns in relationships to foster personal growth and healing.
Therapist Matching
Our director personally matches clients with therapists based on individual needs, personality, and treatment goals. This process involves a free initial consultation to understand client requirements before connecting them with one of our experienced clinicians located throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
Clinical Training
We provide specialized training for mental health professionals in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy techniques. Our programs include practical demonstrations, consent protocols, and safety procedures for integrating ketamine-assisted therapy into clinical practice while maintaining ethical and legal standards.
Group Therapy
Our group therapy programs offer shared healing experiences with multiple participants engaging in psychedelic-assisted sessions. These small, intimate groups combine ritual elements with therapeutic support, allowing participants to share experiences and gain new perspectives while receiving individualized attention from our clinical team.
People
Karen L. Smith
Founder/Director
Karen L. Smith is a seasoned psychotherapist with extensive experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. She personally matches clients with therapists and provides specialized ketamine-assisted treatment. Karen has trained numerous professionals in this field and maintains active clinical practice while overseeing Full Living's operations.
Sophia Brandstetter
Clinical Trainer
Dr. Sophia Brandstetter collaborates with Full Living to provide psychedelic therapy training and clinical supervision. She contributes to educational programs and participates in developing safe, effective treatment protocols for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy while maintaining her own clinical practice.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide relational psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, couples therapy, and specialized treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders.
Do you offer psychedelic therapy training?
Yes, we offer clinical training programs for therapists including role-play demonstrations, consent protocols, and safety procedures for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
How do you match clients with therapists?
Our director conducts free initial consultations to understand your needs before personally selecting a qualified therapist from our network of experienced clinicians.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Philadelphia and surrounding areas including Center City, Chestnut Hill, Northern Liberties, and Haverford with multiple therapist locations.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our therapists are licensed professionals with specialized training, including psychedelic-assisted therapy certifications where applicable.
What makes your practice unique?
We combine traditional psychotherapy with innovative ketamine-assisted treatments while maintaining strict safety protocols and personalized care approaches.
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