Gregory Wells, PhD

Gregory Wells is a licensed clinical psychologist in San Francisco who supports people before and after psychedelic and plant medicine experiences, in person or remotely. He also works as a researcher in psychedelic medicine.

Approach

Wells earned his doctorate at UT-Austin and holds a postdoctoral degree in clinical psychopharmacology. In the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD sponsored by MAPS, he has been both a principal investigator and a therapist. He also helped found Polaris Insight Center, a San Francisco clinic for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and was its CEO and CFO. His therapy is insight-oriented and treats the client as the expert in their own life, drawing on Buddhist and contemplative psychology and mindfulness. He does not guide psychedelic sessions himself. He usually suggests at least three 50-minute preparation sessions and at least three integration sessions afterwards, with more as needed.

Who it is for

He works mainly with adults in individual therapy, with particular experience of depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and long experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. Because of his psychopharmacology training, he can advise on medication and refer to prescribers when needed.

Practical details

A 50-minute session costs $225, with a limited number of sliding-scale places. Work begins with a free 15-minute phone or Zoom call and then a 90-minute intake on medical and psychiatric history. His website currently says the practice is full and not taking new clients.