Research Interests

Psychedelic Psychotherapy Depth Psychotherapy  

Dreams Social Justice Frameworks in Psychotherapy  

Trauma-informed Psychotherapy 

Biography

Jason Butler, Ph.D., is a professor of Integral Counseling Psychology at CIIS. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a psychotherapist and supervisor at Sage Integrative Health, specializing in depth-oriented ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. His therapeutic approach is an integration of archetypal, relational, somatic, and liberation frameworks, with a lifelong interest in the study of dreams and the engagement of imagination in healing practices. He is deeply committed to broadening diversity, accessibility, and theoretical rigor in the field of psychedelic psychotherapy.

He has written several articles and book chapters focused on the intersection of depth psychology and social justice as well as a book entitled Archetypal Psychotherapy: The Clinical Legacy of James Hillman. He co-authored an article entitled “Blinded by the White: Addressing Power and Privilege in Psychedelic Medicine," which highlights the lack of representation of people of color in psychedelic medicine and articulates several key considerations to advance the field in a more equitable direction. He is also a co-editor and contributing author of an edited volume entitled Integral Psychedelic Therapy: The Non-Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing.

Education

Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute

M.A., Saybrook University

B.A., Humboldt State University

Courses

Introduction to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy Psychodynamics Transpersonal Psychotherapy Clinical Relationship Archetypal Mythology

Publications

Butler, J., Herzberg, G., Miller, R. (2023). Integral psychedelic therapy: The non-ordinary art of psychospiritual healing. New York: Routledge.

Butler, J. (2014). Archetypal psychotherapy: The clinical legacy of James Hillman. New York: Routledge.

Book Chapters and Journal Articles:

Butler, J., & Herzberg, G. (2019) Blinded by the White: Addressing Power and Privilege in Psychedelic Medicine. Chacruna Chronicles.

Butler, J., Maller, D., Hoeber, G., Derksen, S. (2019). Western Holistic Counseling. In P. Dunlap (Ed.) Holistic Healing: Theories, Research, and Practices. Canadian Scholars.

Butler, J. (2017). Turning the World to Glass: Poetic Sensibility and Decolonizing the Imagination. International Journal of Jungian Studies.

Butler, J. (2017). Gnawing at the Roots: Toward a Poetics of Guilt and Death. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies.

Butler, J. (2016). Electronic dance music and the indomitable imagination. In B. Bright (Ed.) Depth Psychology and the Digital Age. Depth Insights Press.

Butler, J. (2013). Alchemical Hermeneutics: Differentiating the Polyphony of Voices in the Work. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches. 7(3): 300-307.

Butler, J. (2013). Review of “China on the mind.” Fort Da. Fall.

Butler, J. (2012). Beginning with Image. Journal of Archetypal Studies. 2.

Butler, J. (2012). The Shadow of Yoga: Reflections on the Soul/Spirit Distinction. Depth Insights. Fall.

You can access Jason’s published articles here.