Psychedelic Integration Support
ONLINE THERAPY IN COLORADO + COACHING WORLDWIDE
Helping you prepare & integrate your experiences with psychedelics, plant medicines, and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Whether you’re a newcomer to psychedelic medicines or a seasoned journeyer, you know that psychedelics can evoke powerful experiences.
They can also be deeply confusing. All the thoughts, images, feelings, and sensations that pass through your altered state of consciousness can be a lot to wade through.
And then, once the medicine effects have faded, there’s the existential question: What now?
It can be disorienting to land — or crash — back into reality. Trying to bridge consciousness-altering experiences with daily life is like deciphering an alien language. You wonder, how do I make sense of an experience that I can’t even describe with words?
Psychedelics and plant medicines can be transformative — for PTSD & complex trauma, end-of-life anxiety, addiction recovery, spiritual exploration, mind-body health, intergenerational healing, and more.
But maybe your psychedelic experience wasn’t what you expected. Instead of the clarity you were hoping for, you’re left with more questions than answers. Perhaps a challenging trip from your past continues to linger, unresolved and impacting your present.
These are all common experiences — and you don’t have to navigate them alone.
No matter where you are in your exploration — from Googling “should I try psilocybin for depression?” to building relationships with plant medicine communities — psychedelic integration therapy & coaching can be a valuable guide.
A safe space to prepare and process your experiences can make the difference between a “bad trip” and an insightful journey.
FREE GUIDE: How to Prepare & Integrate Your Psychedelic Experience
Curious about healing through psychedelic medicines… but not sure where to start? This 14-page guide will teach you: key terms in psychedelic therapy (psilocybin, ketamine), how to set intentions, do’s + don’ts for the hours afterward, a mindful journeying practice… and more.
Written for beginners & psychedelic-curious people.
A psychedelic experience can change your life.
Receive compassionate, trauma-informed support to prepare & integrate your journey.
PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION PROCESS
Whether you’re new to psychedelics or integrating experiences from years ago, I’ll meet you exactly where you’re at.
Compassion, education, and trauma-informed care every step of the way.
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Curious about psychedelic medicines & how they might help you? Bring all your questions. We can discuss:
the emotional, cognitive, somatic, and spiritual effects of psychedelic medicines (psilocybin, cannabis, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ayahuasca, San Pedro, peyote, iboga)
how to access medicines in areas where they are legal
where to find providers, practitioners, and healing spaces that fit your needs
factors to consider when planning a psychedelic experience (timing, location, finances, solo vs. group experience, personal goals & intentions, ceremonial vs. clinical contexts)
My goal is to help you make an informed decision. I do not provide medical or legal advice.
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In the days & weeks before your psychedelic journey, we will:
process emotions that are coming up for you
set meaningful intentions for your journey
explore mind-body practices to support your navigation through altered states of consciousness
ensure an optimal set & setting (internal state & external environment) so that you can dive fully into the experience
design an aftercare plan for the hours & days after your journey
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In the days & weeks after your psychedelic journey, we will:
process the thoughts, memories, images, sensations, and emotions that came up for you
reflect on new information you have learned about yourself
make nuanced meaning of your experience in whatever way makes sense for you, incorporating your worldviews & values into the integration process
apply insights gained from the medicine to your everyday life
Whether your psychedelic experiences are subtle or profound, challenging or awe-inspiring, there is opportunity here to transform insights into lasting, meaningful change.
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy & Coaching is for you if…
you have a million questions about psychedelic-assisted therapy, but have no idea where to begin or if it’s even right for you
you’re receiving ketamine treatment at a clinic that doesn’t offer preparation or integration sessions — so you’re looking for a specialist to fill in those gaps
you’re interested in microdosing psilocybin for anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and want to learn how to do it safely & what to expect
you’re considering a plant medicine retreat (psilocybin, ayahuasca, San Pedro, peyote, iboga), and want to discuss your questions with someone highly experienced in the field — instead of haphazardly searching through Google
you had an intense, confusing, or mysterious psychedelic experience — and talking about it with friends has gotten you weird looks at best, so you’re looking for a nonjudgmental space to unpack it all
you had a “bad trip” (aka challenging psychedelic experience) that’s been weighing on you for weeks, months, or even years — and you’re ready to integrate it & move forward in a positive way
Before and after your psychedelic journey, the right support is essential.
before…
Just like any expedition — wouldn’t you want to pack the right tools? Our sessions will equip you with a compass and map that work for you.
I act as your pre-flight prep team, ensuring you have the information and resources for a safe and meaningful journey.
after…
I’ll help you navigate the first steps back on solid ground. It might feel like debarking a plane and adjusting to a new atmosphere.
We’ll unpack the insights you bring back and integrate new perspectives into your daily life, allowing for lasting healing & positive change.
FAQs
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy & Coaching provides trauma-informed support before and after your psychedelic experiences.
This space is for you if:
you’re considering a psychedelic experience but not sure where to begin
you’re planning a psychedelic experience and need support with: intention-setting, harm-reduction & safety practices, emotional processing, creating an optimal set & setting, etc.
you had a psychedelic experience, recently or years ago, that you need help processing
As a specialist in psychedelic integration, I’ll help you build a safe & meaningful relationship with psychedelic medicines, maximizing the benefits & minimizing overwhelm.
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Trauma-informed psychedelic integration recognizes that past & ongoing traumatic experiences can significantly impact how one experiences & integrates a psychedelic journey.
I incorporate a holistic understanding of trauma, acknowledging emotional, physical, spiritual, and intergenerational aspects. Sessions move at your pace, attuned to your needs & processing style. We’ll work together to enhance the healing benefits of your psychedelic experience.
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No, there will be no consumption of psychedelic medicines during our sessions.
Our sessions will focus on pre-journey preparation and post-journey integration.
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While there’s no guaranteed way to avoid a challenging or unpleasant psychedelic experience, we can reduce the likelihood by focusing on set and setting. “Set” refers to your mindset and intentions going into the journey. “Setting” refers to the physical and social environment. By curating an intentional set & setting, we can set you up for an insightful psychedelic exploration.
Remember that a challenging trip isn’t necessarily “bad.” Difficult emotions, sensations, or memories surfacing can be a part of the healing process, letting you know what parts of your past & present still need attention. An unexpected trip can unearth valuable information about yourself. It’s what you do with that information that matters most. (That’s why post-journey integration sessions are so important.)
To learn more about set & setting for psychedelic therapy, check out this blog post.
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While psychedelic journeys can be incredibly insightful, sometimes they can take an unexpected turn. If you’re struggling after a challenging experience, know that you’re not alone. The first step is to prioritize self-care in a supportive environment. This might involve grounding techniques like deep breathing, taking a shower, moving your body, or spending time in nature.
Next, we can explore your experience in psychedelic integration sessions. It’s important to note that a challenging trip isn’t necessarily “bad.” Sometimes, these experiences can surface important emotions or memories that need to be addressed for healing. I’ll be here to guide you through the challenging parts and help you integrate the insights they offer.
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I have personal & professional experience with a range of psychedelics, which I refer to as medicines or entheogens.
ayahuasca ceremonies with the Shipibo tribe of Peru
yagé, cacao, and hapé ceremonies in Colombia
San Pedro (huachuma) ceremonies in Ecuador and Peru
kambo treatments with practitioners in Ecuador and Colombia
5-Meo-DMT, aka Bufo Alvarius or the “God Molecule,” with practitioners in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia
LSD, in therapeutic macrodosing & microdosing contexts
DMT (aka tepezcohuite), in Western therapeutic contexts and in traditional ceremonies in Mexico
MDMA, in Western therapeutic contexts
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (administered sublingually and via IM, in individual, group, and teletherapy contexts)
psilocybin or “magic mushrooms,” in Western therapeutic contexts in the Netherlands and in traditional Mazatec ceremonies in Mexico
iboga ceremonies, in the Bwiti tradition in Gabon
cannabis, in medicinal & ceremonial contexts
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a Shipibo shaman’s translator and ayahuasca ceremony facilitator in the Peruvian Amazon.
I served as a psychedelic harm reduction volunteer at music festivals.
I attended conferences on entheogenic medicines, including the World Ayahuasca Conference in Spain and the World Bufo Alvarius Conference in Mexico.
Finally, I worked as a guide and integration coach for individuals undergoing ketamine treatment.
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I draw from a range of perspectives, including spirituality, shamanism, transpersonal psychology, multicultural awareness, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. I do not aim to impose any perspectives on you. Rather, I invite you to use whatever frameworks resonate with you.
In our sessions, we might process together verbally, or through creative modalities such as art, mindfulness, and somatic practices.
To learn more about my approach, check out these blog posts:
6 Ways to Integrate Your Psychedelic Experience
How to Use Mindfulness to Navigate Your Psychedelic Experience
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EMDR & Brainspotting are evidence-based, brain-body therapies that can powerfully complement your psychedelic integration process.
Before your journey, we might use EMDR & Brainspotting resourcing practices to soothe your nervous system. You’ll go into the experience feeling open, present, and grounded.
Afterward, we may use EMDR & Brainspotting to integrate your psychedelic experience. This involves processing unresolved memories, emotions, and body sensations; or installing positive insights into the body, through bilateral stimulation or fixed eye positions.
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IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a powerful therapy & coaching modality. IFS views your mind-body as a system of different parts — each with its own role, age, history, needs, voice, and perspective.
IFS aims to create compassion & understanding between your inner parts.
In our sessions, we may explore the different parts of you that arise before, during, and after your psychedelic journey (ex: one part of me want to stay in a relationship, another part of me wants to be alone). This allows you to understand and integrate conflicting emotions and perspectives, leading to a more harmonious sense of Self.
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The number of sessions will depend on your needs & goals. I offer two approaches:
Ongoing support: We’ll meet weekly for 3+ months and work toward various therapy/coaching goals. This is a great option if you’re seeking consistent support & long-term transformation.
Short-term support: We’ll meet for a series of sessions before & after your psychedelic journey (at minimum, 2 prep sessions & 2 integration sessions). This is a great option if you’re only seeking support for your psychedelic experiences, and don’t want/need comprehensive therapy or coaching at this time.
During your free 15-minute consultation, we’ll discuss the best format for your needs.
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Yes. If you live outside of Colorado, we can work together through online coaching sessions. I’m happy to discuss this during your free consult.
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The first step is to schedule a free 15-min consult. We’ll get to know each other and confirm if we’re a great fit to work together.
Click HERE to schedule your free consult.