Rick Lambert, M.D., is a highly experienced physician with over 40 years of clinical practice, including more than 20 years in emergency medicine. A graduate of the NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Lambert has dedicated his career to providing compassionate, high-quality care across multiple disciplines, including emergency medicine, physical medicine, and acupuncture.
Driven by a deep commitment to improving mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, Dr. Lambert has become a passionate advocate for innovative approaches to healing. His extensive experience in busy and often stressful emergency medicine settings has given him a unique perspective on the urgent need for more effective treatments for mental health conditions and addiction.
Certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research, he is at the forefront of integrating psychedelic therapies into mainstream medicine in a safe and effective way. He is dedicated to harnessing the transformative potential of these therapies to help individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health challenges.
In his role as a Senior Advisor at SAMHSA, he will be collaborating with leaders to implement cutting-edge treatments that can improve the well-being of Americans nationwide. His work aims to bridge the gap between traditional and more novel therapeutic modalities, promoting a more comprehensive, compassionate, and effective approach to healing. He strongly believes that the path to outer peace is through inner peace.