Our Writing Philosophy
At AK Psychology Group, everything we write is guided by one intention, to bring clarity, depth, and compassion to the process of emotional healing and psychological growth. Whether we are sharing clinical insights, stories of transformation, or reflections on research and practice, our content is meant to feel human, grounded, and useful. It is here to support the real work of change.
We are committed to:
Grounding in Evidence and Care
Our writing is shaped by current research and clinical experience. We share information that is reliable and rooted in safety, always translating science into language that is supportive and accessible.
Connecting Ideas to Real Life
We help bridge the gap between academic findings and lived experience. Our content speaks to both clinicians and clients, offering guidance that makes sense in the therapy room and in everyday life.
Honoring Depth and Individuality
With a foundation in psychodynamic depth psychology, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience, we hold space for the emotional complexity of healing. We meet people as they are, without rushing or pathologizing the process.
Supporting Thoughtful Choices
We offer context and clarity, helping readers move beyond confusion, fear, or oversimplification. Our writing supports well-informed, grounded decisions about mental health care and personal growth.
Contributing to a Higher Standard of Care
Through thoughtful writing about preparation, integration, emotional safety, and therapeutic best practices, we support the evolution of a field that prioritizes ethics, connection, and care.
Making Complexity Coherent
This work touches biology, memory, identity, and relationship. We bring these threads together with clarity, helping people feel less alone in the questions they are asking.
In all that we write and share, we hope to be a steady companion. Whether you are a clinician, a seeker, or someone exploring this work for the first time, we are here to offer something real, something thoughtful, and something you can trust.
Read our blogs…
Midlife as a Turning Point: When Individuation Calls
There is a moment in midlife that often goes unnamed. It does not announce itself with clarity. It arrives more like a question you can feel but not quite speak. You might find yourself staring out a window longer than…
Becoming Whole: Jungian Psychology, Shadow Work, and Psychedelic Integration
By Mark Hrastar and Ari Kellner What does it mean to truly know yourself? It is a question that lives in the background of so many moments, in our aching, our searching, our numbing, our healing. Carl Jung called this…
Helping Anxious Kids by Working with Parents: A Case Example Using the SPACE Model
At AK Psychology Group, we help families shift from accommodating anxiety to nurturing confidence. This post highlights how the SPACE model supports anxious children by working directly with their parents. Why Anxiety Becomes a Family Experience Anxiety in children…
Referring Patients for Psychedelic Therapy: A Guide
Collaborative Care with Referring Clinicians At AK Psychology Group, we work in partnership with psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and other licensed mental health professionals who refer patients for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Our goal is to support your patient’s healing journey while honoring your…
Beyond SSRIs: How Psychedelics Reshape the Brain at a Cellular Level
For millions struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma, traditional antidepressants like SSRIs offer hope but not always results. If you’ve tried medication without finding the relief you need, emerging research on psychedelic medicine offers a compelling explanation: these compounds…
Best Practices for Psychedelic Integration: A Guide for Clinicians and Patients
What Is Integration? Integration is the process of making sense of and embodying the insights, emotions, and experiences that arise during a psychedelic journey. Without integration, even profound breakthroughs can remain disjointed or fade without lasting impact. Integration allows experiences…
How Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Supports Healing and Lasting Change
Exploring the Potential of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Trauma in NYC and Westchester In recent years, there has been a quiet revolution in mental health treatment. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy—once considered fringe—has emerged as a promising approach for people…