Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment with Mandy Pfaff, LMFT
30 years clinical experience. Integrative mental health combining traditional talk therapy with EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Services Offered
Individual Therapy (ages 4-90), EMDR Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Telehealth Counseling, In-Home Services.
Specializations
Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression (including treatment-resistant), Life Transitions, Chronic Pain & Illness, Grief & Loss.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma/PTSD. Recognized by American Psychiatric Association, WHO, Department of Veterans Affairs. Helps brain process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. Doesn’t require discussing trauma in extensive detail.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Completed 3-year training in psychedelic-facilitated therapies (2024). KAP combines neuroplastic effects of ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, severe anxiety, end-of-life distress, chronic pain. In-office or at-home.
Integrative Approaches
Traditional Talk Therapy, Somatic Interventions, Movement-Based Strategies, Mindfulness & Meditation, Biofeedback, Energy Psychology, Expressive Arts.
Session Options
In-Person: Thrive Wellness, 5005 Texas Street, Suite 303, San Diego
Telehealth: Secure video throughout California
In-Home: Available for KAP, mobility limitations, hospice care
Session Length: Standard 50-60 minutes; EMDR and KAP 75-90 minutes
Insurance
I do not take insurance, but sessions may be covered if you have out-of-network mental health benefits.
Getting Started
Contact Mandy: Text/Call (310) 428-2193 | Email mandy.pfaff@icloud.com
Mandy Pfaff, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | EMDR Specialist | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Provider
Background: 30 years of practice and study in psychotherapeutic and health disciplines. Avid researcher with integrative, evidence-based approach.
Therapeutic Approach: Personalized sessions combining talk therapy, EMDR, somatic interventions, movement strategies, yoga, meditation, biofeedback, energy psychology, expressive arts, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Advanced Training: Completed 3-year psychedelic-facilitated therapies training (2024). Offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in-office or at-home for co-occurring physical conditions or hospice care.
Specializations:
– Trauma & PTSD (EMDR and somatic approaches) – OCD (evidence-based interventions) – Anxiety Disorders (GAD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety) – Depression (including treatment-resistant cases with KAP) – Grief & Loss – Chronic Pain & Illness (mind-body work) – Life Transitions
Age Range: Treats clients ages 4-90 with developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive approaches.
Philosophy: “There is something that can work for everyone; it’s just a matter of finding it!”
Sessions: In-person in San Diego, telehealth/Zoom, in-home KAP (for eligible clients)
Insurance: Does not take insurance but provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Contact: Text/Call (310) 428-2193 | Email mandy.pfaff@icloud.com
Why Patients Choose Mandy: Warm, non-judgmental approach, vast knowledge of therapeutic modalities, creative treatment thinking, innovative offerings like KAP.