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Gail Serruya M.D.

About

Gail Serruya, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Voyage Healing, is a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in multiple therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic therapy, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), hypnosis, and IFS (internal family systems). In addition to being empathic and collaborative, Dr. Serruya listens closely to her patients, as they are the true experts on their experiences. Dr. Serruya is fascinated and inspired by the human capacity to grow towards health and healing under the right conditions.

Dr. Serruya completed her residency at Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, and did a fellowship year with Dr. Aaron Beck, specializing in CBT for psychosis. She has vast experience treating anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, attention deficit disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and many other mental health conditions.

Dr. Serruya has taken multiple courses on Ketamine, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Psychedelic medicine through leading training institutes including PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute), Healing Realms, Polaris, ASKP3 ( American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists & Practitioners), Fluence, and SoundMind of Philadelphia. In addition, she currently serves on the ASKP3 Therapist Advisory Panel Committee and is excited to continue her training at the Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research through the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2022/2023.

Recent Posts
How Does Ketamine Work?
Ketamine is an incredible tool to help patients overcome mental health struggles through a variety of mechanisms: biological, psychological, and even spiritual.
Different Approaches to Working With Ketamine

With so many ketamine clinics to choose from, how do I know which clinic will best serve my needs?

With so many ketamine clinics to choose from, how do I know which clinic will best serve my needs?

Does Ketamine Cure Depression?

Are you considering ketamine for yourself or a loved one?
Make sure you are fully informed about the promise and limitations of ketamine.

Are you considering ketamine for yourself or a loved one?
Make sure you are fully informed about the promise and limitations of ketamine.

The Potential Dangers of Ketamine Telehealth Services

Ketamine may be a safe and helpful medication, but some telehealth companies may be over-prescribing high doses, with little medical monitoring or psychotherapy.

Ketamine may be a safe and helpful medication, but some telehealth companies may be over-prescribing high doses, with little medical monitoring or psychotherapy.