Transform depression, trauma, and spiritual disconnection through consciousness-expanding therapy with a licensed trauma therapist and spiritual guide
Are you successful outwardly but carrying deep inner wounds from trauma, loss, or major life transitions? Have traditional mental health approaches and antidepressants left you seeking something more transformative? As a licensed trauma therapist with 20 years of experience and 7 years specializing in psychedelic assisted therapy, I offer psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for individuals ready to move beyond symptom management toward profound healing and spiritual awakening.
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy
What is Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Psilocybin assisted psychotherapy combines the consciousness-expanding properties of psilocybin with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate deep emotional healing and personal transformation. Unlike traditional mental health treatment that focuses on managing symptoms, this assisted therapy approach addresses the root causes of psychological distress, enabling lasting change at the cellular and spiritual levels.
My unique approach integrates clinical expertise with spiritual wisdom, serving clients across Santa Fe, Sedona, and Pagosa Springs who seek boutique, personalized mental health care rather than mainstream clinical treatment.
Mental Health Conditions I Treat with Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
Treatment-Resistant Depression & Major Depressive Disorder
Clinical trials demonstrate that psilocybin therapy shows remarkable effectiveness for treatment resistant depression and major depressive disorder when conventional treatments have failed. Health research indicates that psychedelic medicine can create rapid, lasting improvements in depressive symptoms by "resetting" neural patterns while connecting clients to sources of meaning and purpose.
In my practice, I've observed that major depressive disorder often stems from spiritual disconnection. Psilocybin assisted psychotherapy provides direct experiential access to joy, meaning, and authentic connection, often resulting in profound shifts beyond traditional antidepressant approaches.
Mood Disorders & Existential Distress
Beyond major depressive disorder, I work with various mood disorders and affective disorders that haven't responded to conventional mental health treatment. Psychedelic medicine shows particular promise for addressing existential distress, spiritual crisis, and questions of meaning and purpose.
Complex Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
My EMDR consultation training and two decades specializing in trauma work create a solid foundation for addressing post traumatic stress disorder through psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. The medicine's ability to facilitate emotional processing while maintaining cognitive awareness makes it particularly effective for trauma that feels "stuck."
Preliminary evidence suggests psilocybin assisted therapy creates optimal conditions for trauma integration by reducing hypervigilance, enhancing self-compassion, and creating corrective experiences of safety and connection.
My Three-Phase Assisted Therapy Framework
Phase 1: Sacred Preparation
Preparation extends far beyond medical screening. During 2-3 preparation sessions, we:
Set Clear Intentions: Explore your deepest motivations for this mental health work and define therapeutic goals
Process Mental Health History: Assess trauma patterns, relationship dynamics, and any mood disorders requiring attention
Build Therapeutic Alliance: Establish trust and safety essential for profound transformation
Spiritual Preparation: Incorporate ritual elements and energy work drawing from my shamanic training
Phase 2: Psilocybin Administration & Journey
Your assisted therapy session takes place in a carefully curated environment designed for both clinical safety and spiritual depth. Whether in Santa Fe's high desert, Sedona's red rock landscape, or Pagosa Springs' mountain setting, every detail supports your transformation.
During Your 4-6 Hour Journey:
Individualized psilocybin administration based on your goals and sensitivity
Continuous therapeutic presence and psychological support
Integration of clinical intervention and spiritual guidance as needed
Safe, comfortable environment with supportive music and comfort items
Phase 3: Deep Integration
The months following your psychedelic assisted experience focus on translating insights into lasting life changes and improved mental health:
Process Insights: Unpack key revelations and their implications for your life
Trauma Resolution: Use EMDR and other modalities to complete healing work
Practical Application: Develop concrete strategies for embodying discoveries
Ongoing Support: 3-6 months of integration sessions plus optional check-ins
Why Choose Canyon Passages for Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy?
Clinical Expertise Meets Spiritual Wisdom
With 20 years as a licensed trauma therapist, EMDR consultation training, and clinical sexologist background, I bring deep clinical expertise to this mental health work. My shamanic training and spiritual practice create a rare hybrid approach that honors both scientific rigor and the sacred nature of consciousness expansion.
Unlike larger clinics offering psychedelic drugs without adequate therapeutic training, or spiritual practitioners lacking clinical expertise for complex psychiatric disorders, Canyon Passages provides comprehensive care within a single therapeutic relationship.
Boutique Mental Health Care, Not Clinical Mill
Personalized Attention: Work exclusively with me throughout your entire journey—no handoffs or rushed sessions
Customized Protocols: Every aspect tailored to your unique mental health history, goals, and spiritual orientation
Privacy & Discretion: Confidential, exclusive experience rather than large clinical program
Flexible Scheduling: Sessions arranged according to your needs, including unique locations across Santa Fe, Sedona, and Pagosa Springs
Premium Positioning for Transformative Results
My clients are typically successful professionals, creatives, and high-achievers who:
Have tried conventional mental health approaches without achieving deep transformation
Understand that profound healing requires significant investment
Value quality, expertise, and personalized attention
Seek transformation beyond symptom management
Are committed to thorough inner work rather than quick fixes
Sacred Locations Enhancing Your Healing Journey
Santa Fe: Ancient Wisdom & Artistic Spirit
Santa Fe's 400-year history as a center for indigenous wisdom, combined with its contemporary arts scene, creates an ideal environment for creative breakthrough and spiritual connection. The high desert landscape and multicultural spiritual traditions support expanded awareness and integration following psychedelic assisted therapy.
Sedona: Red Rock Medicine & Vortex Energy
Sedona's dramatic red rock formations and reported vortex energies create a uniquely powerful setting for consciousness expansion. Many clients report that the landscape amplifies their psilocybin assisted experience and facilitates deeper connection to natural wisdom and healing.
Pagosa Springs: Hot Springs Healing & Mountain Wisdom
The healing hot springs and pristine mountain environment offer a secluded setting for privacy and deep nature connection. The combination of mineral waters and mountain hiking supports ongoing healing and embodiment following assisted therapy.
The Science Behind Psilocybin's Therapeutic Effects
Health research and systematic reviews demonstrate that psilocybin creates profound neurobiological changes supporting mental health healing:
Enhanced Neuroplasticity: Increases brain's ability to form new neural pathways, allowing movement beyond entrenched patterns associated with mental health conditions
Default Mode Network Disruption: Temporarily reduces self-referential thinking and rumination characteristic of major depressive disorder and anxiety
Clinical trials show these therapeutic effects can create lasting improvements in treatment resistant depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and various mood disorders when combined with skilled therapeutic guidance.
Network Integration: Enhances communication between brain regions, facilitating emotional regulation and spiritual experience
Your Journey Begins with Careful Assessment
Initial Consultation
Begin with a brief application followed by a 15-20 minute consultation call exploring:
Your mental health treatment history and current needs
Specific goals for psilocybin assisted therapy
Life circumstances and support systems
Questions about my approach and therapeutic fit
Comprehensive Intake
If we determine Canyon Passages aligns with your needs, complete detailed assessment including:
Medical and psychiatric history screening
Trauma and relationship pattern exploration
Goals and spiritual orientation assessment
Safety and support system evaluation
Informed consent for psychedelic assisted treatment
Personalized Treatment Plan
Rather than standardized protocols, I create an individualized roadmap typically including:
2-3 preparation sessions for foundation building
1-3 psilocybin assisted experiences with careful spacing
3-6 months of integration support
Optional ongoing check-ins for continued growth
Is Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy Right for You?
This transformative approach to mental health is ideal if you:
Have explored conventional treatments without achieving deep healing
Are in a stable life situation with adequate support
Can commit to the complete preparation-journey-integration process
Are curious about expanded states of consciousness
Value boutique, personalized mental health care
Are ready to invest significantly in transformation beyond symptom management
Seek a practitioner combining clinical expertise with spiritual wisdom
Taking Your Next Step
Your journey toward wholeness deserves more than surface-level mental health approaches. If you're ready to move beyond managing symptoms toward profound transformation, psilocybin assisted psychotherapy may offer the breakthrough you've been seeking.
The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern clinical practice creates unprecedented opportunities for healing trauma, transforming major depressive disorder, and facilitating spiritual growth. Through my unique combination of 20 years clinical expertise, psychedelic specialization, and spiritual training, Canyon Passages offers a rare and powerful approach to consciousness expansion and mental health transformation.
Contact me today to begin exploring whether psilocybin assisted psychotherapy aligns with your deepest healing intentions. Serving individuals across Santa Fe, Sedona, and Pagosa Springs who are ready to invest in their most transformative healing journey.