Joseph Zamaria

Joseph Zamaria is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with a secondary faculty appointment at UC Berkeley's Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. His expertise spans trauma treatment, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and psychotherapy education.

• Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (California School of Professional Psychology, 2014), B.A. in Psychology & Philosophy (Rutgers University, 2006)
• Certifications: MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MAPS, 2022), Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research (CIIS, 2021)

His research program focuses on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy applications for mental health treatment, with recent work examining therapist training standards (Deliberate Practice, 2024), peer support models (Psychedelic Med, 2023), and drug interaction patterns (Psychopharmacology, 2024). Through UCSF's Psychiatry Residency Training Program, he provides educational leadership as Associate Program Director for Psychotherapy and supervises clinical training.

Scientific contributions are recognized through:

• UCSF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2019)
• Golden Gate University's Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award (2016)
• UCSF Excellence in Teaching Award (2018)
• APA Early Career Achievement Award (2020)

Professional affiliations include:

• Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)
• Founding Member, AMENA-Psy
• Editorial Board: Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
• Advisory Board: Fireside Project