Dr. Keith Courtney: Transforming Mental Health Care in Calgary with Psychedelic and Ketamine Therapy
At the Bloom Institute of Mental Health and Wellness in Calgary, Dr. Keith Courtney is redefining psychiatry through a groundbreaking integration of psychedelic therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and traditional talk therapy. His mission at Bloom Institute of Mental Health & Wellness: to provide compassionate, science-driven care that helps people move beyond depression, anxiety, and trauma.
A Respected Leader in Psychiatry and Psychedelic Medicine
Dr. Courtney is a board-certified psychiatrist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Louisiana State University, followed by a fellowship in Cross-Cultural Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota.
He has served on the faculties of Dartmouth University, the University of Vermont, and the University of Nevada, and is currently on faculty at the University of Calgary, where he mentors psychiatry residents and medical students.
Psychedelics and Talk Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Dr. Courtney combines psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelic-assisted treatments to address the full spectrum of mental health challenges. At Bloom Institute in Calgary, he specializes in ketamine-assisted therapy for depression, an innovative treatment that merges the neurobiological effects of ketamine with the deep emotional processing of psychotherapy. This dual approach helps patients uncover insight, release trauma, and experience renewed emotional resilience.
Certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Courtney delivers care rooted in safety, evidence, and empathy. His work exemplifies the growing field of psychedelic psychiatry, where modern neuroscience meets mindful, person-centered healing.
Inclusive and Compassionate Care for All Communities
Throughout his career, Dr. Courtney has served diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, refugees, first responders, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those in sports and performance arts. His inclusive, trauma-informed approach ensures that each patient feels seen, supported, and empowered to heal.
Bloom: A Calgary Leader in Psychedelic Psychiatry
Under Dr. Courtney’s medical direction, the Bloom Institute of Mental Health and Wellness offers a trusted, research-informed environment for individuals seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy in Calgary. The clinic’s programs integrate traditional psychiatric care with advanced treatments like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and psychodynamic approaches.
Whether you’re exploring psychedelics for mental health or searching for compassionate depression treatment in Calgary, Dr. Courtney and the Bloom team provide expert guidance grounded in science and humanity.
If you’re in Calgary and want to learn more about psychedelics in psychiatry, ketamine-assisted therapy, or holistic treatment for depression, contact the Bloom Institute of Mental Health and Wellness today. Discover a path toward healing guided by Dr. Keith Courtney, one of Calgary’s leading psychiatrists specializing in psychedelic and integrative mental health care.

