Cole Marta

At the forefront of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in Southern California, Dr. Cole Marta is pioneering innovative approaches to mental health treatment. As the co-founder and Medical Director of the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy, Dr. Marta brings a unique blend of psychiatric expertise and cutting-edge research to his practice in Los Angeles.

Dr. Marta's journey in the field of psychiatry is marked by a commitment to exploring new frontiers in mental health care. With a strong foundation in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from UC Santa Cruz, and an MD from the Chicago Medical School, he completed his residency at the UCLA San Fernando Valley Veteran Association Psychiatry Training Program. His academic pursuits were further enriched by his role as a Junior Specialist in a Howard Hughes Medical Institute laboratory studying neurogenetics.

Specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, Dr. Marta has been instrumental in conducting groundbreaking research on mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His work extends beyond traditional psychiatric approaches, embracing the potential of psychedelic medicines to offer new hope for those struggling with mental health challenges. As the primary clinical investigator for phase II and III clinical trials of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD since 2017, and phase III clinical trials for psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression since 2023, Dr. Marta is at the cutting edge of this emerging field.

Dr. Marta's expertise is not confined to the clinical setting. He has contributed significantly to the academic discourse, authoring multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific journal articles in the field of psychedelics and medicine. His research findings on the safety and efficacy of psychedelics have been presented at conferences, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and the importance of responsible use.

In his role at the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy, Dr. Marta leads a team dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care. The center offers a range of services including psychotherapy, medication management, and psychedelic integration therapy, with a particular focus on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Marta's approach is characterized by a commitment to ethical practice, innovation, and community impact.

Dr. Cole Marta's work represents a lifelong dedication to advancing mental health care through the safe and ethical application of psychedelic medicines. His efforts in harm reduction, public speaking, and co-founding the first psychedelic medicine and psychotherapy center in Southern California underscore his commitment to making these innovative treatments accessible to those in need. As an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and neurology at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Dr. Marta continues to shape the future of psychiatric care, bridging the gap between traditional approaches and the promising frontier of psychedelic-assisted therapies.