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Meet Dr. Rebecca C. Kass

Meet Dr. Rebecca C. Kass, MD

Dr. Kass’s approach is about helping you rediscover your innate strength and resilience, paving the way for a life filled with purpose and well-being. Our first meeting is about truly understanding your unique story – not just your symptoms, but your hopes, fears, and dreams. Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan addressing immediate needs while building a foundation for lasting change.

Personal Approach

My approach is about helping you rediscover your innate strength and resilience, paving the way for a life filled with purpose and well-being. Our first meeting is about truly understanding your unique story – not just your symptoms, but your hopes, fears, and dreams. Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan addressing immediate needs while building a foundation for lasting change.

My practice is grounded in the belief that healing happens by addressing the whole person. We’ll explore your concerns from multiple angles:

  • Psychologically, with therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT.
  • Biologically, using medication, nutrition, sleep, and exercise.
  • Socially, examining relationships and support.
  • Spiritually, exploring meaning and purpose.

 

I offer a unique blend of traditional psychiatry and cutting-edge treatments. As a certified yoga instructor with training in Ayurvedic medicine, I also incorporate holistic practices into your care when appropriate. Don’t let another day go by feeling disconnected from your true self. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.

Expertise

  • Specialties: General psychiatry, integrative psychiatry, psychedelic-assisted therapy
  • Focus Areas: PTSD, substance use disorders, maternal mental health
  • Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

 

Dr. Kass takes a holistic approach to mental health, integrating evidence-based psychiatric treatments with complementary therapies. Her unique background in yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic medicine allows her to offer a well-rounded treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs.

Education and Training

  • General Psychiatry Residency, University of New Mexico Hospital
  • MD, USF Morsani College of Medicine
  • BA, Eckerd College (Summa Cum Laude)
  • Certified in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Research and Innovation

Dr. Kass has been a principal investigator and contributing author on several groundbreaking studies. Her work has focused on:

  • MDMA-assisted therapy for postpartum bonding in mothers with PTSD and opioid addiction
  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
  • Integrative approaches to mental health care

Awards and Recognition

  • Rosenbaum Award for Research in Psychiatry, UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Departmental Scholar of Distinction in Psychiatry, USF Morsani College of Medicine
  • Multiple scholarship awards for academic excellence and research

 

To schedule a consultation or learn more about Dr. Kass’s integrative approach to mental health, please contact our office today.