T. Swift

T. Cody Swift is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate practicing in Existential Psychotherapy and Counseling in Santa Cruz, California. He has been in this role since October 2016, providing therapeutic services to individuals and couples, with a focus on existential themes in mental health.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Marriage and Family Therapist at a private practice specializing in existential psychotherapy.
• Previous Roles:
  • Executive Director at Riverstyx Foundation since 2007, where he collaborates with over 100 non-profits on issues such as end-of-life care and drug policy reform.
  • Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for ten years, contributing to studies on psilocybin therapy for cancer patients experiencing anxiety and depression.
  • Intern Therapist at Sound Mental Health, where he provided individual therapy and facilitated support groups.

Education

T. Cody Swift holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Existential-Phenomenological Counseling Psychology from Seattle University.

Skills and Contributions

He has extensive experience working with clients facing chronic mental illness and has facilitated grief support groups. His work emphasizes compassion and understanding in therapeutic settings, particularly regarding complex emotional experiences like grief and existential crises.1