Acheron Psychiatry

04/16/2026

Trauma looks different for everyone—and so does healing.
With the right support, it’s possible to process what you’ve been through and move forward with greater clarity, connection, and resilience.

Learn more: https://acheronpsych.com/trauma-ptsd/

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04/15/2026

Feeling stuck in the same thoughts? Like or keeps getting in the way of the life you want to live? Alessandra Licul, LMHC () shares how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) can help interrupt ruminative patterns, lift depressive states, and create space for new perspectives.

In her experience, people from all walks of life benefit in their own unique way—but a common thread is this: feeling lighter, gaining clarity, and accessing thoughts they didn’t even realize were there.

Learn more about KAP: https://acheronpsych.com/kap/
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04/14/2026

Acheron isn’t just a name—it’s a metaphor for healing.
In mythology, Acheron is a river. Like any river, the path isn’t linear—there are calm stretches and rough waters. But it keeps flowing forward. Healing works the same way.

Whether you’re navigating , , , or something you can’t quite name, our therapists are here to support you—wherever you are in the process.

Learn more about Acheron: https://acheronpsych.com/about/

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04/09/2026

What is EMDR therapy and how does it help trauma? Darcy Montana, MHC-LP, explains how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess traumatic experiences.

Instead of reliving the emotional intensity of a memory, EMDR supports the brain in storing it as something that happened in the past—so your body no longer reacts as if it’s still occurring. Over time, this can reduce triggers, soften emotional responses, and create a greater sense of safety and control.

Learn more: https://acheronpsych.com/emdr-with-ketamine/

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04/08/2026

What if your brain is more capable of change than you think?

In Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN’s latest Psychology Today blog post, she explores how and everyday habits may support neuroplasticity—helping the brain adapt, grow, and build greater emotional and cognitive resilience over time.

Read the blog:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-cognitive-health/202604/building-wisdom-with-bdnf-and-ketamine

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04/07/2026

Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply connected to your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system.

Heather Hamilton, LMHC, explains how pain can exist in a loop, where physical sensations, emotional responses, and cognitive patterns all influence one another. When you begin to understand this cycle, you can start to shift your relationship to pain and feel a greater sense of agency.

If you’re navigating chronic pain, Heather also leads The Strength Within, a therapy group designed to support both the emotional and physical experience of pain in a compassionate, structured space.

Learn more:�https://acheronpsych.com/the-strength-within-chronic-pain-group-therapy/

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11/18/2025

Have you ever had a "conversation" with ? Before you engage again, see what our clinical director, Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, has to say about it in Psychology Today. You may find her tips helpful in protecting yourself against getting overly invested!

Does ChatGPT Have Problematic Personality Traits? | Psychology Today

Understanding how ChatGPT is designed to engage us is key to protecting ourselves against it.

09/23/2025

📚Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, a key opinion leader in this area, has just published a powerful article on The Science of Cognitive Health in Psychology Today, raising an alarm on how digital environments are changing the way children’s brains function—and offers a solution on what parents, educators, and mental health professionals can do to support executive function in the next generation.

🧠 From planning and problem-solving to impulse control, these cognitive skills are foundational—and Dr. Sacks-Zimmerman offers practical insight into how to preserve and strengthen them in an increasingly digital world.
📖 Read it here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-cognitive-health/202509/getting-our-kids-brains-back-on-track (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-cognitive-health/202509/getting-our-kids-brains-back-on-track)

📩 Let us know your thoughts or reach out to learn more about our neurocognitive services at www.acheronpsych.com (http://www.acheronpsych.com)

09/19/2025

We’re back with another mural update! 🎨
�Amanda Jones is continuing to transform our space with her thoughtful, expressive art. Every day brings a new detail, and we’re loving the way it’s coming together.

This mural reflects the kind of space we’re building here at Acheron—one full of color, meaning, and care. Can’t wait to show you the final result soon!

09/18/2025

Please welcome Ron Strum, one of our new therapy interns at Acheron!
�Ron brings an integrative approach to care—drawing from psychodynamic principles, mindfulness-based practices, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. 🧘‍♂️🧠

His background in marketing, spirituality, and wellness supports his commitment to helping clients grow with authenticity and clarity.
We’re so excited to have Ron on our team! 💫

09/17/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, founder of Acheron Psychiatry and faculty member of Cultivating Joy, spoke on a special panel this past Saturday, 9/13, as part of the Emerging Leaders program.

Dr. Zimmerman was joined by Dr. Michelle Scargle and Dr. Rohini Kanniganti to discuss the foundations of building and sustaining KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) practices, retreats, and therapeutic groups.

This conversation offered both practical insights and heartfelt wisdom from three clinicians dedicated to integrated, community-rooted healing.
Thank you to Jayne Gumpel for hosting this beautiful space.