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Joseph McCowan

Dr. Joseph McCowan, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles. Joseph brings extensive experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy, education, and clinical research. Dr. McCowan served as a Co-Therapist and Supervisor in the MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD, and supported the MAPS MDMA Therapy Training and Education program as a Lead Educator and Consultant. In addition, Dr. McCowan played a pivotal role in advancing diversity within the MAPS clinical studies as a member of the MAPS Diversity Working Group, focusing on increasing representation among therapists and participants from underrepresented communities.

Currently, Joseph is a therapist in the Compass Pathways Phase 3 studies of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression and serves as a Lead Trainer with Fluence, providing education in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Previously, Dr. McCowan offered Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Psychedelic Integration Therapy at the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy. His work is deeply rooted in his commitment to increasing awareness and accessibility of psychedelic therapies, particularly within communities of color and historically underserved populations.

Dr. McCowan earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He serves on the Board of Directors for Chacruna.