Mark Bates, Ph.D.

Sunstone Therapist
Certificate of Psychedelic Therapies and Research (CIIS-CPTR) from the California Institute of Integral Studies Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Uniformed Services University B.S. in Economics from the United States Air Force Academy
Certificate of Psychedelic Therapies and Research (CIIS-CPTR) from the California Institute of Integral Studies Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Uniformed Services University B.S. in Economics from the United States Air Force Academy
It has been humbling and transformative as a psychologist to witness the profound and uniquely tailored healing of patients who have undergone this treatment.

Role

I hold expertise from diverse psychedelic trials, varied modalities emphasizing trauma-informed care, and prior roles overseeing holistic programs. My deep applied knowledge spans therapy, training, and holistic well-being initiatives.

Inspiration

I believe that psychedelic therapy helps people heal core wounds and access their higher selves in unique ways. I embrace psychedelic-assisted therapy for whole-person healing and support people in connecting with their higher selves to access what is most important in their lives.

Therapeutic Lens

I come from a holistic, person-centered perspective that integrates trauma-informed, IFS parts, somatic-focused, meaning-centered, and attachment-based interventions. I am passionate about supporting and working with Veterans and their family members. In addition, I am very interested in how people in dyads and groups can help together.