Our Team
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Dana Lerman, MD: Medical Director
Dr. Dana Lerman received her M.D. at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York. She completed Internal Medicine residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital and fellowship in Infectious Disease at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lerman is board certified in Internal Medicine. She has worked as an infectious disease consultant all over the United States for over ten years.
Dr. Lerman was the founder of The COVID Consultants, a national COVID-19 consulting and testing firm. During the pandemic she identified herself as a wounded healer and began her own mental wellness journey which led her to an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica.
Since this time Dr. Lerman’s passions have shifted focus and she has since received training and certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Dr. Lerman has received further training in trauma via PESI, Internal Family Systems via the IFS Institute, and Ecotherapy with the Earth Body Institute. She is co-founder of Starlight Clinical Research and she also volunteers with Zendo Project as a sitter, medical triage, shift lead and supervisor at Burning Man.
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Timothy Zagar, MD: Medical Director, Existential Distress
Dr. Timothy Zagar is a board-certified radiation oncologist at Glen Falls Hospital in New York. A graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society, Dr. Zagar went on to complete his specialized training in radiation oncology at Duke University.
With a deep interest in the human side of medicine, Dr. Zagar's practice extends beyond conventional cancer care. He is particularly focused on addressing existential distress, including the challenges of facing mortality, existential crises, and suicidality. Dr. Zagar is passionate about exploring the role psychedelics can play in easing the mental and emotional burden during end-of-life care, helping patients navigate death and dying with greater peace and acceptance.
His compassionate approach blends cutting-edge medical treatment with holistic, patient-centered care to support both the physical and emotional well-being of those he serves.
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Greg Kennebeck, MD: Director, Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Greg Kennebeck is board-certified in family and emergency medicine. As a fellow in these respective colleges, he earned a MMM from USC, a CPE from AAPL, and a CMD from PALTmed. He is a KAP-certified provider, PESI-certified in emerging psychedelic/ therapies and trauma, experienced in holotropic breathwork, HRT and peptides. He has practiced on seven continents, through the combined crucibles of war, the opioid epidemic, the COVID pandemic, and a transition to the post-acute and long-term care space, developing a special interest in end-of-life issues including suicide. Fending off burnout during two sabbaticals in the past five years, he reinvigorated his childhood and undergraduate interest in botany, refining his knowledge and lifestyle foundation of plant-based nutrition and plant medicines.
Greg developed an increased interest in the spiritual aspects of end-of-life care, and mental health in general, researching the roles of plant-based medicines for addiction, depression, and general wellness. He enjoys outdoor exercise, yoga and meditation is grateful to synergize with Skylight.
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Andrea Stone, MBA: CEO
Andrea is a client-centric problem solver who was the Co-Founder and Business Director of The COVID Consultants, America's most trusted testing and advisory service. After the pandemic, Andrea led safety and security projects, providing onsite medical services for corporate and retail clients across the country. With a passion for innovation and connection, she is excited to continue expanding our coverage of psychedelic services nationwide.
Andrea has lived and worked in 7 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America. She double-majored in Economics and Education and earned an MBA from the University of British Columbia and is a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certified in IV therapy. Andrea spent 10 years in banking and advisory services, working at global firms including BMO Capital Markets and Ernst & Young before following her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. While based in London, Andrea was selected for a Google accelerator program to launch Gifty, an AI-enhanced gifting platform and won 2nd place in one of the largest start-up competitions in Europe.
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Judy Becker: Therapist & Client Community Liasion
Judy is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Reiki III practitioner with an emphasis on energy medicine yoga and the chakras. She has been committed to a path of self-awareness since the early 1980’s when she first learned about the benefits of meditation and yoga. As many of her clients suffered with anxiety and depression, Judy’s interest in helping people suffering with mental health challenges evolved into liaison roles at various treatment centers. It became clear, that although talk therapy can be effective, the power of psychedelics, in conjunction with integration, for deep healing can be life changing.
As a seeker, Judy believes in utilizing a variety of modalities to help guide one on their inner journey, including stone medicine, astrology, acupuncture, forest bathing, star gazing and of course, psychedelics. She is passionate about sharing information, creating connections and developing relationships with the intention of assisting others on their path.
Judy is honored to be a part of Skylight Psychedelics and our incredible community of therapists and healers.
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Elizabeth Wolfson, PhD: Therapist Integration
Elizabeth has been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, CA for over two decades. In 2020 she integrated ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic- supportive psychotherapy into her practice, as demonstrated highly effective treatments to remove longstanding emotional blocks and heal from trauma. Elizabeth provides consultation to executives, creatives and companies interested in enriching career and work life and to authors in enhancing the writing process.
In addition to academic degrees, her training includes Certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research from California Institute of Integral Studies, MDMA Therapy Training from Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy from the Ketamine Training Center and Embodied Leadership and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. She published and presented on topics in psychedelic-supportive psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, creativity, intimate relationship, and healthy aging among other themes. While providing psychotherapy within my practice I have also served as Vice President of Clinical Services for Field Trip Health, an international Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy company. Prior to that, I was in full time academia chairing a graduate psychology program. Currently I continue teaching, supervising and facilitating groups and retreats, including integration groups and medicine retreats as part of my private practice of psychotherapy.
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Alan Groveman, Ph.D, ABPP: Director, Continuing Education
Alan is a Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist. He is licensed in NJ, RI With over 30 years of experience. He is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor. Alan currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Couple and Family Psychology.
He is the immediate past-chair of the NJ Board of Psychological Examiners and previously served as President of the NJ Psychological Association. Alan was the Director of the Professional Counseling program at Seton Hall University where he taught and supervised Masters and Doctoral students.
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Elisabeth Brown, Psy.D., ABPP: Director, Continuing Education
Elisabeth is a Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist and licensed in NJ, RI. She is also a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor. In independent practice since 1984, she specializes in working with couples, individuals and families.
In addition to her role as Co-Founder and Co-Director of the EFT couples clinic and a clinical supervisor for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, she Co-Founded and Co-Directs Brown Skean Seminars. In this role, she runs psycho-educational workshops for couples called: Hold Me Tight NJ. (For more information, go to: www.holdmetightnj.com. )
She has experience and training in psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Sensorimotor Therapy, EMDR and AEDP.Description goes here
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Jackie Smith: Psychedelic Integration Yogi Guide
Jackie has been teaching yoga for over a decade. Originally trained by Corepower Yoga, Jackie quickly realized on her own that there was much more to yoga than a workout. She found her yoga practice became a work in. These days, Jackie goes to her mat to get reacquainted with herself. She goes to her mat to find clarity and to fill up.
Jackie’s psychedelic integration yoga allows yogis to move intentionally with breath and raises vibrations through flow and connection while simultaneously further integrating the psychedelic experience. Jackie currently teaches ceremony yoga at True Yoga in Evergreen, CO and also offers cacao ceremonies while paying special attention to honoring indigenous traditions and wisdom.