Psychedelic Assisted Therapies
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
Psychedelic Integration Therapy is designed to support individuals who are preparing for or have recently experienced a therapeutic journey with psilocybin. This process helps clients understand, incorporate, and reinforce the insights, realizations, and healing that emerged during their psychedelic experience, with the guidance of a trained therapist.
The primary benefit of psychedelic integration therapy lies in combining the transformative effects of psilocybin with structured therapeutic support. This allows clients to delve into their journey in a safe, guided environment, helping them integrate their experiences holistically and meaningfully into their lives. Psilocybin has been shown to create new neural pathways, which can lead to lasting shifts in thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. With integration therapy, clients have a supportive foundation to cultivate these changes over time—similar to a newly repotted plant that, when nurtured, grows stronger roots.
In addition, psychedelic integration therapy supports harm reduction by preparing clients for their experiences. By discussing the importance of “set and setting” and other safety considerations, clients can maximize the benefits of their experience and minimize potential adverse effects.
What Does Psychedelic Integration Therapy Entail?
Harm Reduction & Preparation – Planning for the journey to ensure safety and effectiveness
Exploring Benefits, Risks, and Safety – Reviewing essential aspects for a safe experience
Setting Intentions & Goals – Establishing personal intentions to guide the journey
Reinforcing Insights – Strengthening the lessons learned during the experience
Processing & Understanding – Reflecting on the experience to gain clarity and insight
Spiritual Connection – Supporting a deeper connection to oneself and others
Breaking Unhealthy Patterns – Addressing patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you
Strengthening Healthy Patterns – Encouraging growth and positive changes
Who Can Benefit from Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
People new to psychedelics who seek a therapist trained in this field
Individuals who wish to process and heal from past trauma, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, and anxiety
Those seeking a different approach to therapy beyond traditional methods
Individuals wanting to deepen their understanding of lessons learned in their journeys
People curious about psychedelics but cautious about taking the step
Why Do We Offer This Approach?
Psychedelic plant medicines like psilocybin have been used for centuries across cultures for healing and spiritual exploration. This is one of the most natural, holistic healing approaches available. Although not for everyone, studies indicate that psilocybin is non-addictive and generally safe when used in a structured, supportive environment.
How Can I Begin?
Our founder, Lauren Lacey is a Psychotherapist trained by ATMA in psychedelic-assisted therapy and is accepting new clients on a waitlist (approximately 4-6 weeks). To join the waitlist, please reach out via email.
Do You Offer Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?
Psychedelic-assisted therapy involves having a therapist present during the journey itself. The therapist ensures safety and guides the experience. To legally receive this type of therapy, please contact us to discuss options.
Resources
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence, by Michael Pollan
Tripsafe.org
The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy | Rick Doblin:https://youtu.be/Q9XD8yRPxc8
Psychedelics: Lifting the veil | Robin Carhart-Harris | TEDxWarwick:https://youtu.be/MZIaTaNR3gk
The science of psilocybin and its use to relieve suffering: https://youtu.be/81-v8ePXPd4
Can Magic Mushrooms Unlock Depression? | Rosalind Watts | TEDxOxford:https://youtu.be/8kfGaVAXeMY
The psychedelic future of mental health care | Mendel Kaelen | TEDxCambridgeUniversity:https://youtu.be/ehi0Cfm4DQM
Lauren is certified by ATMA, in Advanced Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and has completed training in Canada, the USA and Switzerland.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers profound benefits for individuals seeking healing beyond traditional methods. This approach, supported by growing research, can facilitate deep personal insight, emotional release, and the reprocessing of traumatic memories, helping clients address issues like depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Through the therapeutic use of psychedelics like psilocybin, combined with skilled guidance, clients often experience a transformative shift in their thought patterns and behaviors. These therapies foster neuroplasticity, which supports new, healthier neural pathways, empowering individuals to overcome unhelpful beliefs and create meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
