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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Murphys, CA
With over three decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My practice focuses on three core areas: grief therapy, end-of-life doula services, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Having personally navigated profound grief at a young age, I understand the deeply individual nature of loss and help clients develop meaningful, enduring connections to their memories while embracing present-day living. As an end-of-life doula, I guide families in creating peaceful, dignified home transitions, countering modern cultural detachment from natural death cycles.My psychedelic-assisted therapy work, grounded in rigorous research and collaboration with prescribers, addresses trauma and addiction through legally available substances like ketamine while preparing for future psilocybin and MDMA integration. Every service I offer reflects decades of clinical expertise, specialized training in emerging therapeutic modalities, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, client-centered care. I maintain strict ethical standards while providing transparent, personalized support tailored to each individual's unique journey.
Services
Grief Work
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
End of Life Doula
Trauma Integration
Ketamine Sessions
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical psychology experience
- Personal and professional expertise in grief processing
- Trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy protocols
- Certified end-of-life doula services
- Holistic, client-centered treatment approaches
Services
Grief Work
Personalized grief therapy helps clients process loss at their own pace. Using evidence-based techniques, I support individuals in developing healthy relationships with their memories while maintaining present-day functionality. My approach recognizes grief's non-linear nature and emphasizes emotional authenticity through life transitions.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Legally administered ketamine sessions facilitate trauma processing and mental health breakthroughs. Working with licensed prescribers, I guide clients through preparation, medication experiences, and post-session integration. This innovative approach addresses treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and addiction through controlled psychedelic experiences.
End of Life Doula
Comprehensive end-of-life support services help families create meaningful home transitions. I provide emotional guidance, practical planning assistance, and presence during the dying process to reduce fear and foster peaceful, dignified experiences aligned with personal wishes.
People
Sue Duenke
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in grief counseling, end-of-life care, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and emerging trauma treatment modalities, offering compassionate support for life transitions.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in grief therapy, end-of-life doula services, and psychedelic-assisted therapy using ketamine, with training in emerging trauma treatment modalities.
How do psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions work?
Ketamine sessions involve medication prescribed by collaborating clinicians, followed by guided integration sessions to process insights and apply them to mental health goals.
What areas do you serve?
I primarily serve Murphys, CA and surrounding communities through in-person sessions, with some virtual consultation options available.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as a private pay provider. Payment plans and financing options may be available for qualifying clients seeking long-term treatment.
What experience do you have with end-of-life care?
As a certified end-of-life doula, I've supported numerous families in creating personalized home transitions that honor individual wishes while reducing anxiety around death.
Reviews (2)
Philip D.
Oct 11, 2020
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Dr. Duenkie has been essential to my successful career in the Fire Department. Relaxing environment with a very knowledgeable/skillful Doc!
Toni M.
May 24, 2016
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Dr. D. Is by far the best therapist ever!! I have been to many therapists and once I found her I knew she was the right one for me. She is compassionate, non-judge-mental and understands her patients needs. She has never been condescending or rude. I know I have been a challenging patient to say the least but she has been able to get down to the crux of my problems. No other therapist has been able get me to open up the way she has. I have the utmost respect and admiration for this excellent therapist. Anyone who is able to have her as their therapist is extremely lucky!