Before reaching out…
Please note that I do NOT:
Administer any psychedelic or psychoactive substances to anyone
Refer you to any person who administers or sells illegal substances
Act as a “sitter” to your psychedelic experience
SO WHAT IS PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION?
Some say that integration is a process that begins before the psychedelic experience itself, with thoughtful, conscious preparation. I work with patients to identify their goals or intentions, think through safety considerations and prepare for possible outcomes. Once the experience is complete, we work together to integrate insights into daily life and embody these changes. Sometimes the experience is challenging, and we work together to create a narrative of the experience that promotes safety and stability.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
While traditional therapy is usually a weekly appointment, psychedelic integration can be quite different. If appropriate, we may meet short term on an ad hoc basis. I am also able to provide adjacent services if you are already seeing a therapist.
While I do not make referrals to any underground therapists, I often refer to experiences or practitioners offering non-substance induced alternate states of consciousness, which can be enormously helpful to the integration process.
WHAT MODALITIES DO YOU USE?
I approach psychedelic integration from a harm reduction framework. Harm reduction allows for patient autonomy and self determination, while simultaneously inviting them to explore their choices from all angles. During the integration process, we will use mindfulness techniques and contemplative practices which work in similar ways to the psychedelic experience in the brain. We will also use experiential techniques, which can be useful for embodying the insights and incorporating them into daily life.