Psychedelic Preparation and Integration

The journey into the psychedelic experience can be profound, transformative, and deeply personal. Whether you are exploring psychedelics for spiritual growth, healing from past trauma, or expanding your self-awareness, the process of preparation is essential for setting up the safest and most positive experience, while integration helps to make sense of these powerful experiences and bringing them into your everyday life.

As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I offer specialized therapy for individuals seeking to prepare for, integrate, or make sense of their psychedelic journeys. With a strong foundation in somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, and attachment theory, my approach to psychedelic integration blends scientific knowledge with a deep respect for the personal, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your experience, approaching the integration process with sensitivity and respect, recognizing that each psychedelic experience is unique and should be treated as such. Together, we will explore the emotional and cognitive shifts that occurred during your journey and how they can be applied to your personal growth, relationships, and mental health.

Whether you are seeking preparation for an upcoming psychedelic experience or need support in processing the insights gained from a journey, I offer compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you integrate these profound experiences into your life.

Psychedelic Preparation: Setting the Stage for a Safe and Transformative Journey

The preparation phase for a psychedelic experience is just as important as the integration. Proper preparation can enhance the safety and effectiveness of the journey, as well as help set clear intentions for what you hope to achieve. In preparation sessions, I support you in developing a strong foundation for your psychedelic experience by focusing on several key elements:

1. Setting Clear Intentions

What are you hoping to explore during your psychedelic experience? Whether it’s healing past trauma, exploring your consciousness, deepening your spirituality, or gaining insight into your emotional or relational challenges, setting clear intentions helps create a roadmap for your journey. Together, we’ll work on clarifying your goals and understanding your motivations, ensuring that your intentions align with your deeper values and needs.

2. Grounding Practices

Grounding is essential for ensuring that you can stay safe, present, and emotionally regulated throughout the psychedelic experience. I’ll teach you grounding practices that can help you stay centered before, during, and after your journey. These practices include breathwork, mindfulness exercises, and body awareness techniques that can calm the nervous system and ensure you are grounded in the moment.

3. Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment

The environment in which you experience psychedelics plays a major role in shaping the quality of your journey. I’ll support you in creating a space that feels safe, comfortable, and supportive. Whether you’re planning to journey in a therapeutic setting or at home, we’ll discuss how to prepare your physical and emotional environment to facilitate safety and openness.

4. Psychological Resilience and Emotional Preparedness

Part of preparation is ensuring that you are mentally and emotionally ready for the experience. Psychedelic journeys can bring up intense emotions, difficult memories, or unexpected realizations. We will work on building psychological resilience by developing emotional coping skills and addressing any fears or concerns you may have about the experience. Together, we’ll ensure that you feel empowered and prepared to navigate the challenges that may arise during the journey.

What to Expect During Psychedelic Integration Therapy

The integration process is an ongoing therapeutic practice where we explore the emotional, psychological, and spiritual shifts that occurred during your journey. While each integration session is unique, it typically involves several key elements:

1. Reflecting on the Experience

We’ll start by reviewing your psychedelic experience in detail. Whether you had a breakthrough insight or a challenging moment during your journey, it’s important to process what happened and make sense of the emotions or realizations that emerged. Together, we will explore what came up for you and how it connects to your broader life narrative, values, and goals.

2. Grounding the Insights

Psychedelic journeys often bring forward new perspectives, spiritual insights, or emotional revelations. The challenge, however, is grounding these insights into your life in a practical and meaningful way. In our sessions, we will discuss how to integrate your insights into your everyday life, relationships, and mental health. This may involve setting new intentions, making changes in your behavior, or reframing limiting beliefs that surfaced during your journey.

3. Processing Difficult Emotions or Challenges

Not all psychedelic experiences are smooth or easy to navigate. It’s not uncommon for challenging emotions, traumas, or unresolved issues to surface during the journey. These moments can be difficult to process, and without support, they can lead to confusion or emotional distress. As your therapist, I will help you navigate these difficult emotions and ensure that you feel supported and safe while processing them. We’ll work on reframing these difficult experiences and using them as stepping stones for personal growth.

4. Developing Practical Tools for Sustaining Growth

The goal of psychedelic integration is not just to process the experience but to sustain the growth and transformation that occurs. Together, we’ll explore practical tools that can help you maintain the positive changes you’ve made, whether it’s developing a regular mindfulness practice, enhancing your emotional regulation skills, or strengthening your relationships. The work you do in integration therapy will help you build a solid foundation for lasting transformation.

Why Choose Me for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Therapy?

As a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a focus on somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, experiential approaches and attachment theory, I bring a holistic, compassionate approach to psychedelic integration. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, and I integrate these principles to ensure that your integration process is grounded, nurturing, and transformative.

I have years of experience supporting folks through psychedelic journeys, along with personal experiences that you can read more about here, which has given me a unique perspective on the challenges that arise during psychedelic journeys. I approach each client with deep empathy and respect for their individual experience, recognizing that the process of integration is deeply personal and should be treated with care and sensitivity.

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and create meaningful change. Whether you are preparing for a psychedelic experience or integrating the insights gained from one, I am here to support you every step of the way.

How to Begin Your Psychedelic Integration Journey

If you are ready to begin your psychedelic integration or preparation journey, click here to book an initial session! Together, we’ll create a personalized plan for your integration or preparation, helping you achieve lasting healing and transformation.

Disclaimer:

The services provided are intended solely for educational and informational purposes related to the mental and emotional aspects of psychedelic experiences. I do not provide, sell, or recommend psychedelic substances, nor do I offer medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. These services comply with Canadian law and the professional standards of Alberta. All decisions regarding the use of psychedelics are solely the client’s responsibility, and individuals should seek qualified healthcare or legal professionals for any related concerns.

Fees

50-minute sessions are $220 as aligned with the Psychologist Association of Alberta 2024 rate.

Insurance

Sessions may be eligible for insurance coverage, such as Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Great-West Life, Chambers Plan, Medavie, Desjardins, Green Shield Canada, GroupSource, Manulife, Equitable Life, and SunLife.

If your insurance provider isn’t listed, reach out to discuss potential coverage for provisional psychologists.

Direct billing is available for Alberta Blue Cross, Greenshield, and Medavie only at this time.

Sliding Scale

I reserve a percentage of sessions for low income, sliding scale clients - contact me to discuss eligibility.

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