Our deepest truths are never what we tell ourselves. Hiding in plain sight, they are waiting to be discovered.
At Acheron, we believe psychotherapy can provide the supportive environment necessary for a sacred, spiritual, developmental and healing journey. We view the symptoms that brought you here as an invitation from deeper parts of you that are longing for more.
Symptoms have many meanings to disclose are a royal road to self-discovery.
You deserve more than symptom management.
Many treatment approaches focus on eliminating symptoms without any real exploration of the meaning or purpose behind them. The current trend within psychotherapy is to target thoughts and behaviors, without regard to the human soul who is experiencing suffering. The result is that the symptoms often return or new symptoms arise, a messenger in a different cloak sent from deeper parts of the psyche.
Starting at the place in you that is seeking relief, together we will engage in the process of clinical healing, moving towards greater insight, ease, and authenticity.
Specialty Areas
ADD/ADHD
We understand that every individual with attention deficits has unique cognitive challenges. Many factors contribute, requiring a treatment that is multi-dimensional and flexible. Our approach combines pharmacotherapy and Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) to strengthen executive functioning and attentional control.
We offer two structured neurocognitive treatment options:
CRT
CRT-K: Combines the therapeutic effects of ketamine with CRT through neuroplastic processes, mood enhancement, and awareness-building for cognitive resilience and empowerment.
These services are led by our clinical director of CRT & CRT-K, Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN.
Learn more on our Neurocognitive Care page.
Anxiety
Anxiety can be a signal of internal conflict or imbalance, pointing us toward meaningful change. We help patients decode anxiety’s messages and integrate them into deeper self-understanding.
We offer:
Mindfulness-based CBT
Psychodynamic therapy and integrative approaches
We view anxiety as something not just to manage, but to learn from. Therapy can provide relief, lasting clarity, and emotional growth. Our goal is to support and guide you on your journey of self-healing.
Career Challenges
Career-related stress runs deeper than job dissatisfaction. It touches on issues with self-worth, identity, and existential purpose.
Freud famously said, “Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness.” We help patients explore the root causes of burnout, imposter syndrome, or feeling misaligned in their professional lives, even if symptoms do not fit the description of a defined clinical disorder.
Our approach includes:
Individual therapy for cultivating understanding and compassion
Group therapy
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it can affect mood, energy, sleep, and sense of self. Whether you’re living with a pain condition or recovering from an injury, we recognize the complex interplay between pain and mental health.
Our approach acknowledges that chronic pain is both a physical and emotional experience. We work collaboratively to address how pain impacts identity, function, and overall well-being.
We offer:
Individual psychotherapy focused on pain management and emotional processing
Medication management to reduce pain interference
Group therapy for support and validation within community (see our Navigating Chronic Pain Issues group)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for relief and enhanced self-awareness
Pain can be isolating—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, healing is possible.
LGBTQ+ Concerns
Acheron is proud to offer identity-affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals may face rejection by family and aspects of culture at large, with mental stress and challenges, as well as opportunities for courage and greatness. Even with the support of family, or when seeking treatment for issues unrelated to sexuality and gender, identifying as LGBTQ+ puts you at higher risk for discrimination and challenges that cishet populations don’t face.
We recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities, from internalized stigma to navigating societal pressures, and seek to provide a safe space for deeper insight, support, and understanding.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung
We support:
Self-exploration in a nonjudgmental setting
Therapy for anxiety, identity formation, trauma, and life transitions
A culture that sees queerness as a strength and source of depth, not something to be fixed
To us, the truth is queer. And your story matters.
Mood Disorders
Depression and bipolar disorder can cast a shadow over every aspect of life. Ranging from mild to severe, and impacting sleep, appetite, concentration, and emotional regulation, these conditions can cause distressing emotions that distort thinking. While mood fluctuations are a natural part of life, persistent despair, hopelessness, or thoughts of self-harm should never be ignored.
We welcome adults experiencing new symptoms or who have had limited success with previous treatments, including those with “treatment-resistant” depression.
Our approach includes:
Medication management (including ketamine therapy and nutraceuticals)
Psychotherapy, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
Group therapy
For personalized care, now is the time to get help.
Relationships
Romantic partners, family, and friends can be a wellspring of joy – or sources of suffering. Whether you’re navigating a breakup, abuse, or trying to improve communication, therapy at Acheron can help. We believe the foundation of all healthy relationships is the relationship with yourself. That’s where we begin.
We offer:
Individual and couples psychotherapy
Group therapy for relational skills
Ketamine-assisted therapy to address deep emotional patterns
No matter your past experiences, connection and healing are possible.
Sleep Disturbances
Insomnia, early waking, unrestful sleep, and nightmares can affect mental and physical health. Acheron provides targeted support.
Our sleep treatment includes:
Full biopsychosocial assessment
Medication support and psychotherapeutic tools
Other mindfulness-based interventions
We help patients improve sleep with comprehensive, restorative care.