Dr. Renzo Costa
Dr. Renzo Costa is a psychiatry resident with a wide-ranging background in neuroscience, global health, and psychedelic medicine. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Dr. Costa is currently completing his psychiatry training at Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC, and pursuing a master’s in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
He brings a dynamic and globally informed perspective to mental health care, having trained and volunteered in diverse settings from Paris to the Dominican Republic. His clinical interests include treatment-resistant depression, psychosis, and the therapeutic potential of ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapies. His research has been published in journals such as CNS Spectrums and The Journal of Personalized Medicine, and he has presented nationally on topics ranging from MDMA in mental health to the neuropsychiatric effects of ketamine.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Costa strives to create a compassionate, culturally sensitive space for his patients. He integrates psychodynamic understanding with evidence-based psychopharmacology, emphasizing collaborative and person-centered care. Outside of medicine, he is a DJ, fitness enthusiast, and an advocate for mental wellness through art, meditation, and cross-cultural connection.
My Philosophy
I believe that healing happens at the intersection of science, humanity, and curiosity. My approach to psychiatry is collaborative and person-centered grounded in evidence-based medicine while honoring each patient’s lived experience, culture, and values. I view mental health as dynamic and multifaceted, influenced by biology, psychology, relationships, and environment, and I work with patients to uncover the roots of their suffering rather than only treating symptoms. I am particularly drawn to therapies that expand our understanding of consciousness, including psychedelic-assisted modalities, and I strive to create a compassionate space where patients feel seen, understood, and empowered in their recovery.