Dr. Peter Addy, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Meet Peter H Addy, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC – a highly respected expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience studying this fascinating area, Dr. Addy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Dr. Addy earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology, where he focused on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. He conducted one of the earliest studies of the atypical psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum in humans and continued his research at Yale University, where he co-founded the Yale Psychedelic Science Group and studied other atypical psychedelics.
In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Addy has completed postdoctoral training in substance use disorder treatment and has participated in non-directive harm reduction and integration training at Burning Man. He has even traveled to Mexico to learn about the indigenous use of psychedelic plants among the Mazatec people.
Dr. Addy is a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having presented internationally on a wide range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Participants consistently rave about his informative, accessible, and even humorous talks.
Dr. Addy has also written numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality. Currently, he is a psychotherapist in private practice in both Washington and Oregon.