Our Calling

IIT is a company led by subject area experts that work at the intersection of their respective fields and psychedelics. Our leaders include the most recognized and dedicated psychedelic-informed providers in Minnesota. We strive to heal our communities with psychedelics and integrative healing practices, create and share knowledge, and contribute to the study of psychedelics. We anchor ourselves in honoring the history and sacredness of many lineages of medicine.

Healing

We create intentional and welcoming spaces for all who are seeking wholeness, connecting people to the healing power of psychedelic and integrative therapies

Training

We educate the next generation of psychedelic- assisted therapy providers with our passion for this field, ensuring that this work can flourish with integrity

Research

We expand the body of knowledge in the field of psychedelic medicine, sharing the evidence-based and consciousness-expanding potential of these medicines with the broader community

Our Approach

We aim to help people reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with what’s most important to them. We understand that each individual who reaches out to us for care is unique and complex, bringing their own constellation of physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual experiences. We intentionally seek to witness people as multi-dimensional beings living in an intricate world. IIT is composed of professionals from various therapeutic disciplines. We have joined forces to provide innovative, state-of-the-art psychedelic and integrative practices to address all levels of well-being.

We believe in integrity and commitment in our relationships and to be a compass to those wanting to chart a new course for their life. 

Our Core Values

These values reflect who we are as a team and what we stand for as a company:

  • Liberation – we are driven to help people alleviate suffering so they can reach their highest potential  
  • Integrity – We value self-growth and self-reflection and walk in alignment with our values; 
  • Ethics – we instill the ethical use of psychedelics and other healing practices in our clinicians as well as the next generation of providers that we train
  • Commitment – we are dedicated to high standards of care and continuous evaluation of our practices to attune to the needs of those we serve
  • Relationships – We know that listening and witnessing in relationships is the core of all healing; we work collaboratively with one another so that we can support people with multiple avenues for wellness.
  • Pioneering – We seek to change the narrative around non-ordinary states of consciousness and medicine through the development, training, and research of unconventional, ethical & research-based approaches
  • Social Justice – We respect all people no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability status, political ideology, socioeconomic status, or other social identities; we seek to find ways to make these treatments accessible to all communities
  • Interconnectedness – We believe in the shared connection we have to one another as humans and seek to restore and build a balanced relationship to the natural world we live in

The IIT Community

Our team of professionals are respected leaders in their fields. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach and work as a cohesive team to address your issues.

IIT Leadership

Manoj Doss, DO
Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Ranji Varghese, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Operations Team

Greg Payne
Operations Coordinator
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Our Psychedelic-Informed Therapists

Samantha AndersPhD, LP

Psychotherapist

Populations Served: Anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, insomnia and sleep, career counseling and assessment, ADHD

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Andrew BraumMA, LADC, LPCC

Populations Served: Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and substance relationships, ADD/ADHD, life transitions/adjustments, grief and loss, self identity, and spirituality.

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Nicole CaseyMA, LMFT

Populations Served: Adults, Older Adolescents, - identity, trauma, personal growth, life transitions, parenting, grief/loss, attachment, LGBTQIA++, poly/ENM/kink friendly

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Jade EricksonLICSW

Populations Served: Grief/loss,Anxiety, Trauma, Traumatic grief/loss, Death/Dying/Existential fear, Spiritual questioning or religious deconstruction , Extreme poverty/homelessness, Sex work (adults only)

Meet Jade »

Rashida FisherPhD , LPCC, LADC

Populations Served: PTSD/CPTSD, developmental/childhood trauma, relational conflict/attachment therapy, Anxiety/Mood pathology, Self-esteem/acceptance, Self-love, Addictions/ Co-occurring disorders, racial trauma, first responders/professionals, spiritual, sexual abuse, Gender Identity, Sexuality, Couples poly/ENM (Ethical non-monogamy)/kink friendly

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Jackie HenryLP

Psychotherapist

Populations Served: Anxiety disorders, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, values clarification, self-compassion, identity development and exploration

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Matt JohnsonLICSW

Populations Served: Trauma, Complex and Attachment/Developmental Trauma, Depression/Anxiety, Family Systems, Parenting Skills, Codependency, SPMI, Chronic Pain Ages 11 to elderly

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Jessica LuehringMSW, LICSW

Populations Served: Single Adults and Couples, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Co-occurring disorders, poly/kink/ENM (Ethical non-monogamy) friendly, LGBTQIA++, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Relational Conflict, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Family Dynamics

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Amy MellumMSW, LICSW

Populations Served: Adults- Depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, chemical dependency, relationship issues, life transitions.

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Dr. Courtney PadjenPhD, LMFT

Populations Served: Adults, individuals, couples, anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, sexual disorders, sexual discrepencies, BDSM/Kink, ENM (Ethical non-monogamy) /Poly, Sex worker friendly, LGBTQIA+, cognitive distortions, communication, behavioral/habit change, religious trauma, boundaries, co-dependency

Meet Courtney »

Emily SchmidtMSW, LICSW, LADC

Psychotherapist

Populations Served: Adults - Trauma, CPTSD, Addiction, racial trauma and identity, developmental trauma, LGBTQIA++, poly/ENM(Ethical non-monogamy)/kink friendly

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Abbie ShainMSW, LICSW

Populations Served: Complex/developmental trauma, Spiritual abuse/religious trauma (clergy, questioning, and lay people), Gender expansiveness/transgender experience, Activists, Therapists/therapists in training seeking clinical support, Sexual trauma, Climate grief and state of the world concerns, Chronic pain/disability/chronic illness

Meet Abbie »

KariLyn StevensMA, LMFT, PCLC

Populations Served: Adolescents, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, Groups, anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, spirituality and religious trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual disorders, cognitive distortions, communication issues, behavioral/habit change, boundaries. (Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin)

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Emily StevensonPhD, LPCC

Populations Served: PTSD/CPTSD, developmental/childhood trauma, relational conflict/attachment therapy, Anxiety/Mood pathology, Self-esteem/acceptance, Self-love. Age 18-75.

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Amie SummersLICSW, SEP

Populations Served: Adults struggling with the adverse impacts of all types of trauma, including developmental (childhood abuse, neglect, attachment disruptions), PTSD, C-PTSD; Military, law enforcement, first-responders, healthcare workers; Adoptees; Grief/loss; Anxiety, depression; Life changes/transitions including those related to parenting, relationships, and spirituality.

Meet Amie »

Dana TurmanLMFT

Psychotherapist

Populations Served: Adults - Life transitions, identity, trauma, personal growth

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Wellness Team

Olivia BeislerNBC-HWC

Health Coach

Populations Served: Teens to elders, LGBTQIA, caregivers, life transitions (retirement, divorce, parent-hood etc), behavioral change, chronic illness/pain, grief/loss, moderate anxiety and/or depression, stress/burnout, creativity, sleep, exercise/movement, nutrition, healthy habits, ritual development, spiritual development

Meet Olivia »

About IIT

Our Calling

IIT is a company led by subject area experts that work at the intersection of their respective fields and psychedelics. Our leaders include the most recognized and dedicated psychedelic-informed providers in Minnesota. We strive to heal our communities with psychedelics and integrative healing practices, create and share knowledge, and contribute to the study of psychedelics. We anchor ourselves in honoring the history and sacredness of many lineages of medicine.

Healing

We create intentional and welcoming spaces for all who are seeking wholeness, connecting people to the healing power of psychedelic and integrative therapies

Training

We educate the next generation of psychedelic- assisted therapy providers with our passion for this field, ensuring that this work can flourish with integrity

Research

We expand the body of knowledge in the field of psychedelic medicine, sharing the evidence-based and consciousness-expanding potential of these medicines with the broader community

Our Approach

We aim to help people reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with what’s most important to them. We understand that each individual who reaches out to us for care is unique and complex, bringing their own constellation of physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual experiences. We intentionally seek to witness people as multi-dimensional beings living in an intricate world. IIT is composed of professionals from various therapeutic disciplines. We have joined forces to provide innovative, state-of-the-art psychedelic and integrative practices to address all levels of well-being.

We believe in integrity and commitment in our relationships and to be a compass to those wanting to chart a new course for their life. 

Our Core Values

These values reflect who we are as a team and what we stand for as a company:

  • Liberation – we are driven to help people alleviate suffering so they can reach their highest potential  
  • Integrity – We value self-growth and self-reflection and walk in alignment with our values; 
  • Ethics – we instill the ethical use of psychedelics and other healing practices in our clinicians as well as the next generation of providers that we train
  • Commitment – we are dedicated to high standards of care and continuous evaluation of our practices to attune to the needs of those we serve
  • Relationships – We know that listening and witnessing in relationships is the core of all healing; we work collaboratively with one another so that we can support people with multiple avenues for wellness.
  • Pioneering – We seek to change the narrative around non-ordinary states of consciousness and medicine through the development, training, and research of unconventional, ethical & research-based approaches
  • Social Justice – We respect all people no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability status, political ideology, socioeconomic status, or other social identities; we seek to find ways to make these treatments accessible to all communities
  • Interconnectedness – We believe in the shared connection we have to one another as humans and seek to restore and build a balanced relationship to the natural world we live in