Rachel Turetzky, PhD, CYT

Dr. Turetzky is a pre-licensed postdoctoral clinical psychology fellow at Brighter Life Therapy. She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and completed a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training program at Sage Institute (now called Alchemy Community Therapy Center) in Oakland, CA (2020) and Fluence (2025). Dr. Turetzky specializes in working with adults in individual psychotherapy and ketamine guidance / psychedelic integration (inquire if you are interested to learn more and feel this may benefit you). She co-authored the book, 8-Circuit Ascension: A Guide to Metaprogramming the Multidimensional Self (2025). Dr. Turetzky works with individuals struggling with existential issues relating to identity, stage-of-life transitions, grief, fear of death, sense of purpose, meaninglessness/nihilism, and transpersonal/psychospiritual experiences that can result in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, fear, and isolation. Exploration of these experiences can lead to profound self-discovery and personal freedom. Additionally, Dr. Turetzky Dr. Turetzky offers an integrative approach based in depth psychology that is holistically balanced within both spirituality and scientific research. She aims to create a healing space that feels nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive while personalizing a transformational experience that is specific to each client’s unique needs and goals. An attitude of curiosity and openness is encouraged as you explore together your underlying beliefs, assumptions, patterns, traumas, and other unconscious influences that may affect different areas of your life, functioning, and overall well-being. In the therapy space, you can safely balance between groundedness and exploration of self and personal transformation. Whether you struggle with feeling uncertain about the future or just need some support, guidance, or motivation it is with genuine care that Dr. Turetzky welcomes you to our work together!