Protea Lab UW-Madison

Meet one of the Psychedelic Therapists on the team, Nicole Zellner. Nikki has over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy specializing in trauma. Her practice is emotionally focused and includes attachment based and somatic focused work and relies heavily on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. Nikki received her master’s degree from UW Milwaukee and has her LCSW and Substance Abuse Counselor certification. She has completed the California Institute for Integral Studies Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research and is involved in clinical trials with M**A and psilocybin. She also provides ketamine assisted psychotherapy and has an independent private practice. She enjoys camping with her family, sitting around a fire and working in her garden.

Meet one of the Psychedelic Therapists on the team, Nicole Zellner! Nikki has over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy specializing in trauma. Her practice is emotionally focused and includes attachment based and somatic focused work and relies heavily on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. Nikki received her master’s degree from UW Milwaukee and has her LCSW and Substance Abuse Counselor certification. She has completed the California Institute for Integral Studies Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research and is involved in clinical trials with M**A and psilocybin. She also provides ketamine assisted psychotherapy and has an independent private practice. She enjoys camping with her family, sitting around a fire and working in her garden.

UW Madison is enrolling participants in a psychedelic research study investigating the safety and efficacy of 5-MeO-DMT in people with Treatment Resistant Depression. If you, or someone you know, is interested in taking part, you can learn more at this website https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05870540

UW Madison is enrolling participants in a psychedelic research study investigating the safety and efficacy of 5-MeO-DMT in people with Treatment Resistant Depression. If you, or someone you know, is interested in taking part, you can learn more in the link in our bio. #psychedelicresearch #psychedelicclinicalstudy #psychedelicmedicine #psychedelicsformentalhealth #psychedelicclinicaltrial #clinicaltrialsforpsychedelics

Meet one of the facilitators on the team, Amy Margulies! Amy joins PROTEA as a licensed professional counselor who has focused on substance use challenges and other mental health concerns. She is fascinated by the variety of paths leading to wellness and engages in psychedelic assisted therapy as a facilitator/researcher in pursuit of further expanding the scientific understanding of the potential for psychedelics in healing. Amy feels honored to work with participants in these studies. In addition to work, she enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, camping, listening to music and reading.

Meet one of the facilitators on the team, Amy Margulies! Amy joins PROTEA as a licensed professional counselor who has focused on substance use challenges and other mental health concerns. She is fascinated by the variety of paths leading to wellness and engages in psychedelic assisted therapy as a facilitator/researcher in pursuit of further expanding the scientific understanding of the potential for psychedelics in healing. Amy feels honored to work with participants in these studies. In addition to work, she enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, camping, listening to music and reading.

Meet one of the Psychedelic Therapist's on our team, Travis Fox, PsyD!

I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice, specializing in gestalt therapy for adults. I have a particular focus on working with health care professionals, men, groups, and those with trauma histories. In addition to traditional therapy, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in my practice. My interest lies in exploring the potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness to catalyze healing and often to help reinvigorate the therapy process for those feeling stuck in their current psychotherapy. I am also a faculty member at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland where I offer workshops and teach in their experiential training programs.

Within the realm of KAP, I employ a somatic, interactional framework to support processing and healing during Ketamine sessions, integrating these principles into the preparation and integration phases as well. Before incorporating KAP into my practice, I joined the Protea lab in 2020, approaching the study of altered states and medicines in a rigorous, scientific manner. My goal is to contribute to understanding the effectiveness of these treatments, refining and developing them to enhance accessibility for those in need.

Currently, I serve as a researcher in the lab, fulfilling the roles of assessor and therapist/facilitator for psilocybin-assisted therapy and 5meo-DMT trials. I have also undergone training in M**A Assisted Psychotherapy with MAPS. Outside of my professional pursuits, I find enjoyment in nature, family bike rides, and live music.

Please join us for a Substance Use Disorders Management Mini Boot Camp training this February!

This training aims to enhance confidence and competencies related to the management of substance use disorders in general medical settings. Through case-based and interactive didactic content, the workshop will explore issues related to assessment, monitoring, prevention, and management in the setting of unhealthy substance use.

Who: Intended for clinicians in primary care settings who wish to expand knowledge related to the medical management of use disorders and common co-morbid conditions

When: Friday, February 2, 2024

Where: The Pyle Center: 702 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53706

This training will provide 4-6 hours of CME fulfilling the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, a requirement for new or renewing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants, as of June 27, 2023, to have completed a total of at least 8 hours of training on opioid or other substance use disorders.

For more information and registration visit our website: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/protea/boot-camp/

Check out one of our active clinical trials! You can find more information about this clinical trial and others happening in our lab at the link in our bio and at clinicaltrials.gov

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