Psychedelics and Psychotherapy
It’s not just about the medicine. It’s about the process.
Psychedelic experiences can open doors: to deeper layers of the mind, to fresh perspectives on old patterns, and to inner resources you may have lost touch with. What helps those openings last is what happens around them.
Whether you’re exploring ketamine-assisted therapy or making sense of a psychedelic experience you’ve already had, I offer a steady, supportive space to prepare, reflect, and carry what you learn into your daily life.
People have turned to plant medicines and psychedelics for healing and insight for thousands of years. Today, with new research and changing laws, more people are curious about what these experiences might offer. They can be profound. They can also be confusing, overwhelming, or hard to make sense of afterward. Thoughtful preparation and support make a real difference, both in staying safe and in carrying what you learn into your everyday life. That’s where I can help.
Psychedelic Integration & Harm Reduction
“Now what?”
After a psychedelic experience, many people find themselves asking that question. Some feel changed and want to hold onto it. Others feel unsettled and aren’t sure what happened. Like a dream, the insights can fade quickly if they aren’t explored.
Integration therapy gives you a place to slow down and make sense of it. Together, we’ll:
Talk through what you experienced
Explore what felt most important or most difficult
Find practical ways to bring those insights into your relationships, habits, and daily life
Who it’s for
Integration work welcomes you wherever you are:
New to psychedelics? We can talk through risks, safety, and what to expect, so you can make informed choices.
Experienced? Integration can deepen your ongoing growth and help turn insight into lasting change.
Had a hard experience? You don’t have to sort through it alone.
Please note: I do not provide psilocybin, ayahuasca, or other illegal substances, and I do not offer referrals to underground or unregulated psychedelic services. Integration and harm-reduction sessions are talk therapy. Ketamine (below) is a legal medication prescribed by a licensed medical provider.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy pairs a legally prescribed medication with the support of therapy. It is being explored as an option for people living with depression, anxiety, and trauma, especially when other approaches haven’t brought enough relief.
How it works
Ketamine creates a short, gentle shift in consciousness and is thought to support neuroplasticity, your brain’s ability to form new connections. In that more flexible state, many people find they can look at old patterns, painful memories, or a harsh inner critic from a fresh and kinder angle. Therapy before and after helps those openings turn into real change.
What it feels like
The effects last about 45 minutes. Many people describe feeling detached from their body, with shifts in perception that can feel spacious or dreamlike. Because movement and speech are affected, you’ll rest comfortably lying down the whole time, with an eye mask and calming music, and I’ll be with you throughout.
What clients often notice
Relief that can come quickly compared with talk therapy alone
New perspectives that are hard to reach in an ordinary state of mind
Room to process emotions and memories in a safe, supported setting
Most people find this work unfolds over about three months.
Individual or group
Individual KAP: One-on-one sessions focused on your goals, with practical tools for resilience and emotional steadiness.
Group KAP: A compassionate shared space where members support one another and experience a sense of belonging. Group options cost less; see the Retreats page.
What to Expect, Step by Step
1. Medical consultation
You’ll meet by Zoom with a medical provider (through our partners at Journey Clinical or an independent provider) to review your health history and learn about the process. If ketamine is a good fit, they’ll prescribe oral lozenges shipped to your home with instructions.
2. Preparation
Before your first session, we’ll meet to clarify your intentions and goals and talk through what to expect.
3. Dosing session (about 2 hours)
In my office, at your home, or by telehealth. You’ll take your lozenge while reclining, and I’ll stay present to support you. You will need to arrange transportation home after your session.
4. Integration
Afterward, we meet to explore what came up and how to carry it into daily life.
5. Ongoing medical care
Your prescriber checks in at least quarterly to monitor your progress and manage refills.
Fees
Preparation or integration sessions are $200/hour (standard rate). Medical intake and follow-ups billed separately by your provider; sometimes covered by insurance
Packages
Trial Package: $1,200 (save $200)
For people who are curious but not ready to commit to a full course.
1 preparation session · 2 dosing sessions · 2 integration sessions
Standard Protocol: $4,700 (save $300)
Modeled on research protocols designed for lasting change.
1 preparation session · 8 dosing sessions · 8 integration sessions
Curious whether this is right for you? Reach out for a free consultation. I’m happy to answer your questions.
✨ Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy offers a unique path to healing and transformation—grounded in compassion, science, and safety.
Additional Resources:
1. Paradigms of Ketamine Treatment by Raquel Bennett, Psy.D. for MAPS.
3. Ketamine for Depression and Mood Disorders by Erica Zelfand, ND for Townsend Letter
4. Ketamine-Facilitated Psychotherapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression by goop
5. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Jonathan Sabbagh of Journey Clinical - Psychology Talk Podcast