Voyage Healing Team and Mission​

At Voyage Healing, our mission is to offer Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, and the Greater Main Line community, advanced, personalized mental health care that goes beyond the traditional approach.

Voyage Healing adheres to the highest standards in psychiatric care, embracing new research and advanced evidence-based medicine.  We specialize in Ketamine therapy, SPRAVATO®, and soon TMS.  Indeed, we are experts at individually tailoring the treatment to fit your needs.  Whether it’s our curated healing setting, our caring and talented team, or simply our deep expertise in the field, we go above and beyond to provide you with the highest quality care. 

For many, true recovery is a multifaceted journey; therefore, you may choose to incorporate talk therapy, breathwork, music therapy, and other psychological tools to support your healing journey. We are always happy to collaborate with your treatment team and educate them about how best to support you during your treatments at Voyage. 

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At Voyage Healing, we navigate your healing journey together.

 You take an active role in your care, empowering you to rewrite your story

and embrace a more joyful and meaningful life.

Meet Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team, guided by a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, ensures patients receive expert, compassionate mental health care.

Dr. Gail Serruya

Founder and Medical Director

Dr. Serruya is an Ivy League–trained psychiatrist who completed advanced fellowship training under Dr. Aaron Beck, the father of cognitive-behavioral therapy.  In the past seven years, she has delved deep into interventional psychiatry, becoming a leader in Ketamine infusions, Ketamine-assisted-therapy, Spravato, and TMS.  These treatments may induce neuroplasticity offering hope beyond what traditional medicine may offer.

She contributed to shaping national standards and recommended practices for Ketamine treatments.

She has vast experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, attention deficit disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and many other mental health conditions. 

Inspired by the human capacity to heal under the right conditions, Dr. Serruya and her team are developing advanced , evidence-based methods of delivering high quality ketamine treatments, Spravato and TMS,  thus providing Voyage Healing its edge in transformative, patient-centered mental health care here in the Main LIne and Philadelphia. 

Bryan Missimer

Nurse Manager

Bryan Missimer, RN, BSN, is a compassionate nurse with 8+ years of experience across pediatric oncology, adolescent psychiatry, and 4+ years specializing in intravenous ketamine infusions for mental health. He brings a wealth of medical expertise, empathy, and competence.  

Bryan is also preparing to advance his training as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to further expand his impact. In addition, Bryan is committed to breaking the stigma around psychedelics and mental health.

Lauren Brennan

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Lauren Brennan, PA-C, M.S., is a certified physician assistant with over 10 years of total experience in the medical field and 5 years of experience practicing psychiatry.  Prior to her physician assistant training at Northeastern University (Boston, MA), she received her B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Delaware.  

Lauren offers an empathetic, patient-centered approach in addressing depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, ADHD, substance use disorders, and other conditions; she is passionate about understanding each patient’s individual values and goals along the journey of improving their mental health.
 
Additionally, she has over five years experience as a clinical lead providing Spravato, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which is a non-invasive treatment primarily for depression and OCD.

Jamie Ware

Therapist and Breathwork Facilitator

Jamie Ware, JD, MSW, LSW, CTP, is a therapist and certified breathwork facilitator who guides transformative healing through somatic work, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and advanced ketamine-assisted therapies. She has co-facilitated psilocybin retreats and holds a Level 5 breathwork certification, bringing deep expertise in both mind-body and consciousness-based approaches. Being an attorney and healthcare policy expert, she brings a unique perspective to mental health care.

Eliot Klein

Music Coordinator and Therapist

Eliot Klein, LPC, MT-BC is a licensed professional counselor and board-certified music therapist specializing in trauma-informed care and creative, music-centered healing. He earned a dual master’s degree from Drexel University, where he received the Dean’s Clinical Service Award for serving underserved communities.

Trained in psychedelic-informed and ketamine-assisted therapy through SoundMind Center and Voyage Healing, he integrates music and psychotherapy to support emotional processing, trauma recovery, and growth.

Gabe Nathanson

Therapist

Gabe Nathanson, MSW, is a certified trauma professional who prioritizes the client-therapist relationship. He specializes in PTSD, C-PTSD, and trauma treatment using EMDR, ACT, Psychodrama, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) from an IFS-informed perspective.

Gabe is a trained psychedelic facilitator, Certified Trauma Therapist, and holds degrees in Sociology, Industrial Design, and Social Work.

Peter Capper

Therapist

Peter T. Capper, A.C.S.W., A.A.M.F.T., L.C.S.W. is a licensed clinical social worker and family and couples therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He maintains a private practice in Pennsylvania and has served as Director of Emotional Support at The Crefeld School, while also teaching at Penn and Bryn Mawr. Trained in structural family therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and narrative practices, he provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and consultation, and is certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through Voyage Healing.

Why Choose Voyage Healing for Your Ketamine Treatment

We offer a range of mental health services in a calm, supportive environment, here in Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia and nearby communities. With extensive expertise in IV ketamine infusion, Voyage Healing deliver this well-researched method safely and effectively, while also providing other proven ketamine treatment options tailored to each patient.

From comfortable surroundings and soothing amenities to personalized guidance, every detail is designed with your healing in mind. Our caring team is with you every step of the way, providing support before, during, and after each session to help you get the most from your care. Many who come to our clinic report meaningful, transformative experiences that go beyond traditional therapy.

Compassion and Expertise

Our founder, Dr. Gail Serruya, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in combining traditional psychiatry with innovative therapies. Alongside Dr. Serruya, our dedicated team, including therapists, nurses, breathwork facilitator, and music specialists, works together to provide personalized, compassionate care.

It’s this combination of expertise, innovation, and holistic support that has made Voyage Healing one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing and most trusted clinics for mental health and ketamine therapy.

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Ready for a New Kind of Healing?

To get to the clinic from Philly:
Take the Schuylkill expressway (I-76W) to City Ave (US-1)
Turn right onto Presidential Blvd
Turn right into 191 Presidential
Pass the main entrance, look for Patient Parking

Visit Our Clinic

Contact Us

info@voyagehealing.com

(215) 774-1306

Our Hours

Mon – Thurs 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat- Sun : Closed

Bryan Missimer, RN, BSN

Nurse Manager at Voyage Healing

Bryan Missimer, RN, BSN, a compassionate registered nurse for 8 years, received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Immaculata University in 2016. With experience ranging from pediatric oncology and adolescent psychiatry to ketamine therapy, Bryan has landed at Voyage Healing to continue his dream and passion of carrying out ketamine assisted therapy in order to treat mental health conditions. 

 
Bryan’s 3+ year career in ketamine therapy has fueled his interest in continuing his education, which he will plan to pursue a degree as a Psych NP (PMHNP) starting next year. While specializing in intravenous infusions, Bryan is a down to earth nurse who listens and understands. His end goal is to break the stigma behind both psychedelics and mental health. 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Jamie Ware, JD, MSW, LSW, CTP

Therapist and Breathwork Facilitator

Jamie Ware is a therapist and certified breathwork facilitator who specializes in helping clients heal through a combination of therapeutic interventions and altered states of consciousness. With a holistic approach, she integrates parts work and somatic techniques to create personalized, transformative healing experiences for each client.

Jamie is trained in a range of therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to: Internal Family Systems; EMDR; IFS-informed EMDR; ketamine-assisted EMDR; and is certified in advanced ketamine-assisted therapy. In addition, Jamie has extensive expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapy, having studied with Fluence, Elemental Psychedelics, and The Moxie School, and co-facilitates psilocybin retreats. Jamie earned a Level 5 breathwork certification with David Elliott, and has also studied breathwork with Jim Morningstar.

Beyond her clinical work, Jamie is an attorney and a recognized healthcare policy expert, specializing in advocating for innovative solutions in health and mental health care. She earned her law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and her Master of Social Work from the University of Washington’s School of Social Work.

Eliot Klein

Music Therapist and Counselor

Eliot Klein, LPC, MT-BC, is a music therapist and licensed professional counselor, focusing on aesthetic experiences as gateways for healing and growth. His trauma-informed approach emphasizes supported expression and the inner creative life as sources of strength and connection. He received a dual master’s degree in Music Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University in 2019 and was granted the Dean’s Clinical Service Award for work with underserved members of the community, pointing to the cultural humility and empathy central to his therapeutic work.

While at Drexel, he developed a strong interest in the overlaps between psychedelic therapies and music therapy as powerful treatments for encouraging peak experiences and processing emotions, memories, thought patterns, and trauma. Music is an important part of the ketamine experience, and Eliot can work fluently with this element in addition to traditional psychotherapeutic exchanges. Eliot also has a background treating substance use.  He has received training in psychedelic therapy from SoundMind Center and Voyage Healing.

Gabe Nathanson, MSW, LSW, CTP

Therapist and Trauma Practitioner

Gabe Nathanson, MSW is a certified trauma professional who takes a psychodynamic approach to client care, putting the client-therapist relationship first. He helps clients rebuild trust, navigate challenging experiences past and present, learn to cope with and overcome anxiety and experience extraordinary personal growth. He specializes in treating clients with PTSD, C-PTSD and other trauma using EMDR, ACT, Psychodrama and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) which he approaches from an IFS-informed perspective.

Gabe holds a BA in Sociology from Middlebury College, a BS in Industrial Design from the University of the Arts and an MSW from Boise State University. He has years of experience in multiple industries and has served for many years as a facilitator training others. He is also actively invested in personal transformation as a member of a men’s fellowship. Gabe is a trained psychedelic facilitator with a certificate from the SoundMind Institute in Philadelphia and a Certified Trauma Therapist.

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Sophie Serruya

Social Media Intern

Sophie Serruya, Voyage Healing Social Media Intern, runs the social media accounts for Voyage Healing. In her free time she enjoys time she enjoys hiking with friends and baking banana bread.  She is currently is a student at UC Santa Barbara completing a bachelors of science in Environmental Studies. She hopes to eventually use her degree to help aid the climate crisis.

Peter Capper

I am an experienced psychotherapist who has had my working life devoted to the art and science of optimum clinical practice.  See my website for details of my training and experience: petercappertherapy.com.

In recent years, I have become impressed  by the mounting wave of interest and positive data in the clinical use of psychedelics.  I had several experiences of Ketamine infusions myself before training with Voyage Healing.  I am excited to be a therapist working with Voyage Healing, as they have strong expertise in assessment, dosage and medical supervision of Ketamine. 

Jocelyn Bookman

Partner Therapist at Voyage Healing
Jocelyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about providing trauma-informed treatment for a range of concerns including anxiety disorders, phobias, mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD. Jocelyn received her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 and has continued her education in several areas including  Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. 

Jocelyn provides care from a lens that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, and harm reduction-based. Jocelyn hopes to be a warm and nonjudgmental presence to her clients, and works hard to assure that clients feel heard, seen, and understood as active participants in their care.

Benjamin “Binny” Kagedan, Psy.D, CHT, PATP

Partner Therapist at Voyage Healing

Binny is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified teacher and practitioner of Hakomi mindful-somatic psychotherapy, music-maker, husband, father, and advocate for making psychedelic medicine available to all human beings. He has completed certification in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in Boulder, CO. Binny believes that psychedelic medicines, when taken with intention and safety, can powerfully support our efforts to heal from emotional trauma and awaken our innate resilience and joy.