Dr. Matthew Torrington Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Practitioner
Board-Certified Physician providing medical oversight for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and clinical safety at Shakti Therapy.
About Your Ketamine Therapy Doctor in Culver City
Ensuring Clinical Excellence and Medical Safety
Dr. Matthew Torrington is a highly experienced physician specializing in innovative therapies, addiction medicine, and behavioral health. At Shakti Therapy in Culver City, he serves as the primary Ketamine Medical Provider, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy for our
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program.
Before any client begins KAP, Dr. Torrington conducts comprehensive medical evaluations to determine candidacy, prescribe the appropriate dosage, and ensure physiological safety throughout the treatment process.
In addition to his clinical oversight, Dr. Torrington serves as the Medical Reviewer for Shakti Therapy’s educational resources, ensuring all published content regarding neuroscience, trauma responses, and psychedelic-assisted therapies meets rigorous medical and scientific standards.
Clinical Focus & Medical Oversight
Ketamine Medical Evaluations
Focus: Conducting thorough mental health and physical health screenings to determine patient candidacy for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Tools: Medical History Review, Risk Stratification, Precision Dosing.
Treatment Safety & Efficacy
Focus: Collaborating directly with Shakti Therapy’s clinical team to monitor patient progress, manage side effects, and optimize the biological conditions for neuroplasticity.
Tools: Pharmacological Management, Interdisciplinary Care Coordination.
Medical Content Reviewer
Focus: Vetting and verifying the medical accuracy of Shakti Therapy’s holistic and clinical publications to ensure evidence-based education for our community.
Tools: Clinical Research, Scientific Verification, Patient Education.
Credentials & Education
- Board-Certified Physician: American Board of Family Medicine & American Board of Addiction Medicine
- Ketamine Medical Provider for Shakti Therapy
- Specialist in Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
- Residency: Department of Family Medicine, Christiana Care (Wilmington, DE)
- Academic Appointment: Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Nursing
- Certifications: Certified Medical Review Officer & DEA-X Certified
- California Medical License: #A77468
Explore Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Dr. Torrington provides the medical foundation, while our specialized therapists guide the emotional journey. Discover how our integrated approach to KAP can help you break through treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, and trauma.
Welcome to The Shakti Journal.
Meet The Experts
Behind Your Breakthrough
Diverse, Multilingual, and Highly Specialized.
We are a collective of clinical experts, not generalists. With over 11,000+ sessions guided and 6,000 lives impacted, our team blends ancient wisdom with modern science to help you heal.
Whether you need a deep dive into trauma, cultural alignment, or a strategic partner for burnout, we have a specialist matched to your specific nervous system.
Don’t settle for “just talking.” Work with a team that drives results.
Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW Founder
Ketamine Specialist, Spiritual Psychology, South Asian families
George Alexander, LPCC Lead Therapist
Faith Deconstruction & Men’s Work
Dipika Bisht, AMFT
Somatic Specialist, Spiritual Psychology, South Asian families
Miranda Ordoñez, APCC
Solution-Focused, DBT Specialist, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Hasti Vaghani, AMFT
Couples Therapy Specialist, Intergenerational Trauma, South Asian Therapist
Dr. Matthew Torrington
Ketamine Medical Provider
Nysa Lilani, UCLA Clinical Intern
Psychobiology & Cultural Mental Health
Charlotte Sargent, AMFT
Complex Trauma Specialist, Spiritual Psychology, Holistic Therapist
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