Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers profound healing possibilities for those who have found traditional approaches insufficient. If you have spent years in conventional therapy, tried the medications, read the books, and still feel like something essential remains locked away, you are not alone. As a licensed trauma therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience and specialized training in expanded states of consciousness, I offer this transformative modality through a carefully structured, deeply personalized approach. My practice serves clients in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sedona, Arizona, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, with online integration support also available.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is not a shortcut or a trend. It is clinically grounded, spiritually integrated work that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom. The clients who find their way to Canyon Passages are usually high-achieving people who have done the personal growth work and know there is more. They are ready for transformation, not just symptom management. If that sounds like you, keep reading.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy
When managing symptoms is no longer enough.
Why This Work Is Different
Traditional therapy works primarily through talking and cognitive processing. Psychedelic-assisted therapy accesses deeper layers of the psyche, reaching material that has been locked away for years or decades. During a carefully held medicine session, the brain enters a state of heightened neuroplasticity. Old patterns become fluid. Defenses that have outlived their usefulness soften. This creates space for genuine insight, emotional release, and lasting change.
What I bring to this work is what I call hybrid expertise. I am an EMDR consultant (meaning I train other therapists), a clinical sexologist, and I have years of training in shamanic practice alongside my clinical credentials. Many clients tell me they have searched for someone who honors both their need for clinical safety and their longing for deeper meaning. That integration is exactly what I offer. You get the therapeutic rigor and the soul work, held in the same container.
The Modalities I Offer
At Canyon Passages, I provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psilocybin-assisted therapy.
Ketamine is currently the only psychedelic medicine legally available for therapeutic use throughout the United States. It has shown remarkable results for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. My approach differs from high-volume ketamine clinics in one crucial way: depth. You are not receiving an infusion and heading home. You are entering a therapeutic journey with thorough preparation, a supported medicine session, and real integration work afterward.
Psilocybin has been used for healing across cultures for thousands of years, and modern research is validating what traditional practitioners have long known. Legal frameworks are evolving, with Oregon and Colorado establishing regulated programs. I stay current with these developments and work within legal parameters while supporting clients exploring this path.
Who This Work Is For
The clients who benefit most from psychedelic-assisted therapy share certain qualities. They are often at a significant crossroads, sometimes in midlife or beyond, outwardly successful but carrying deep inner wounds. They have already tried conventional approaches and know they need something different. They are curious about expanded states of consciousness and open to working with a guide who takes both the clinical and spiritual dimensions seriously.
They also value quality over convenience. I work with a limited number of clients at any given time, which means personalized attention and genuine relationship. If you are looking for quick and cheap, we are probably not a match. If you are looking for thorough, carefully held, and transformative, let's talk.
The Journey Framework
When you work with me, you are not signing up for a random series of sessions. You are entering a structured journey designed to maximize benefit and ensure safety.
It starts with a fit call, a brief conversation where we both assess whether this is the right match. If we move forward, you complete intake paperwork including medical screening for safety. Then come preparation sessions, typically two or three, where we build our relationship, set intentions, and equip you with skills for navigating expanded states.
The medicine session itself takes place in a carefully prepared setting. I remain present throughout as a grounded guide, trained to work skillfully with whatever emerges. Afterward, integration sessions (usually three to five) help you make sense of your experience and translate insights into lasting change. This is where EMDR, somatic work, and other modalities often come into play.
The goal is not just a powerful experience. It is becoming a more whole version of yourself.
Safety and Ethics
The psychedelic therapy space has attracted both genuine healers and, frankly, some people who should not be doing this work. I take safety and ethics seriously because I have seen what happens when they are treated casually.
My approach includes thorough medical and psychological screening, comprehensive preparation, continuous presence during medicine sessions, and structured integration. Beyond clinical safety, I maintain clear boundaries, transparent communication, and ongoing professional accountability. This is sacred work, and it deserves to be held that way.
Taking the First Step
If you have read this far, something in you is ready. Maybe you have been considering this for months. Maybe you just discovered it exists. Either way, your curiosity deserves to be honored.
Reach out through my website to start the conversation. We will schedule a brief fit call to explore whether Canyon Passages is the right guide for your journey. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you need and whether I can help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Located at:
Santa Fe, NM
Sedona, AZ
Pagosa Springs, CO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This approach has shown promise for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, existential distress, and addiction. Many clients also seek it for personal growth and navigating major life transitions.
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Therapeutic use involves careful preparation, clinical screening, professional guidance, a safe setting, and structured integration. These elements dramatically improve outcomes and reduce risks.
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A complete journey usually spans two to three months: preparation sessions, one medicine session, and integration sessions afterward. I tailor every plan to individual needs.
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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is fully legal throughout the United States. Psilocybin operates within evolving legal frameworks in states like Oregon and Colorado.
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You will typically lie down with an eye mask and headphones in a comfortable setting while I remain present throughout. The experience unfolds uniquely for each person.
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Good candidates are psychologically stable, medically cleared, motivated for deep work, and able to commit to the full process. Screening during intake ensures appropriateness.
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I emphasize depth over volume, with extensive preparation, personalized attention, and thorough integration rather than moving clients through quickly.
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Yes. I often integrate EMDR, somatic techniques, and other approaches into preparation and integration phases based on what serves each client.
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I recommend reducing alcohol and substances, prioritizing sleep and nutrition, and beginning a mindfulness practice. I provide specific guidance during preparation sessions.
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Submit an inquiry through my website. If there seems to be a good fit, we will schedule a consultation call to explore next steps together.