I work with adults navigating high-functioning substance use, tech addiction, burnout, AI anxiety, major life transitions, leadership challenges, creative uncertainty, intergenerational patterns and questions of purpose. Some people arrive with a clear concern; others know that life has become other than they want it to be. You don’t need to be in crisis to explore this work. We’ll consider your circumstances, hopes and readiness together, including whether a psychedelic experience is appropriate.

I’m a Colorado-licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator and a medical anthropologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. I completed CU Denver’s inaugural psychedelic facilitation training and bring a background in substance-use research, human experience and AI research at Google and DeepMind.

My services are psychedelic facilitation, preparation, integration and coaching. I don’t provide medical treatment, prescribe medication or offer licensed psychotherapy. This work can sit alongside care from your therapist or other health professionals.

Colorado provides a legally regulated framework for adults 21 and older to access psilocybin with licensed facilitators. My guided psilocybin journeys take place through licensed healing centers within that framework. Psilocybin remains illegal under federal law, and Colorado’s protections do not extend to other states. We’ll review the relevant requirements and informed-consent materials before beginning.

Psilocybin is generally quite safe, yet still carries both physical and psychological risks. These can include nausea, increased blood pressure, anxiety and, in some cases, lasting psychological difficulties. Certain cardiovascular conditions and histories of psychosis or mania can make participation inappropriate.

Before a journey, we’ll review your health history, medications and relevant family history, and identify where medical or mental health consultation is needed. Screening and preparation help us assess and reduce risk; they cannot eliminate it.

Possibly/probably. Medications and supplements can affect both safety and the experience, so we’ll review what you take during screening. Taking an antidepressant does not automatically answer whether this work is appropriate for you. Any decision about changing, tapering or stopping a prescription belongs with your prescribing clinician. Please don’t change medication on your own to prepare for a journey.

No. Preparation gives us time to discuss what the experience may feel like, address your questions and build familiarity with one another. Being nervous is understandable, especially when you’re considering something unfamiliar. What matters is making an informed, voluntary decision and having appropriate support.

Previous experience is useful context, too, although each journey can be different.

My role begins well before you take the medicine. I help you explore your intentions, prepare for uncertainty, establish boundaries and plan for the day and afterward.

During the journey, I remain present and attentive, offering reassurance, practical assistance and support as needed. We agree beforehand on matters such as touch and consent. I bring perspective and experience, while respecting your autonomy and your understanding of what unfolds. Afterward, we work together to make sense of the experience and consider what belongs in your everyday life.

Fear, confusion and difficult emotions can arise. We’ll discuss that possibility beforehand and practice ways to find steadiness when things feel unfamiliar or intense. During the session, I can offer reassurance, help you orient to your surroundings and respond to your needs.

Difficulty isn’t automatically evidence that something is going wrong, but it also shouldn’t be dismissed as necessary for healing. Your wellbeing comes first. If distress continues afterward, we’ll take it seriously and identify appropriate additional support.

We’ll discuss dose during preparation, taking into account screening, your intentions, previous experiences and your preferences, within the healing center’s protocols. There is no single dose that suits everyone, and intensity is not a measure of success.

For a regulated journey, the medicine is supplied through the licensed healing center. Its cost is separate from my facilitation package and depends primarily on dose and current pricing. We’ll discuss that cost before your session.

No. There is room here for scientific curiosity, religious faith, spiritual exploration, skepticism, wonder and uncertainty. My background gives me an appreciation for ritual, symbols and the questions people ask about meaning, but your beliefs guide how we approach those things.

If a sense of ceremony feels meaningful to you, we can make space for it. You won’t be expected to adopt a worldview or interpret your experience in a particular way.

Preparation helps us understand what brings you here, build trust, review risks and establish the conditions for the experience. Integration gives us time afterward to explore what happened and what you want to do with it.

That might involve changing a habit, having a difficult conversation, returning to creative work or making more room for relationships and rest. A powerful afternoon doesn’t make those changes for you. I want our work to help you carry something useful into the life you return to.

Though many high-quality studies speak to psilocybin’s remarkable population-level efficacy, I can’t promise a breakthrough, symptom relief or a particular kind of experience at the individual level. You may leave with a fresh perspective, emotional movement or a renewed sense of possibility. You may also leave with questions, disappointment or material that takes time to understand. The possibility of remarkable outcomes is also possible. Some people describe profound, lasting changes; others experience subtler shifts that become meaningful over time. There is a wide range of possible outcomes.

We’ll discuss your hopes while leaving room for uncertainty. Afterward, we’ll pay attention to what actually happened and whether the work is helping you live differently in ways that matter to you.

I’m an independent facilitator, and you work directly with me through preparation, your journey and integration. My home healing center is NeuroAlchemy in Littleton, Colorado, and I also have connections to healing centers in Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Colorado Springs. We’ll discuss location options as we plan.

Preparation, integration and coaching are available in person or by video. The psilocybin journey itself takes place in person at a licensed healing center.

Set aside the whole journey day. Dosing occurs between 9am and 11am. The session itself usually lasts five to seven hours, although timing varies. Ideally, give yourself a quieter day beforehand and a day afterward to rest and reflect. Think of it as a personal retreat, with enough room around it to avoid rushing. It’s usually a poor idea to return to work the day after a journey.

We’ll arrange a transportation plan in advance; you should not plan to drive yourself home. If you’re traveling, we’ll discuss timing and local arrangements before you book.

A full individual journey is usually $2,500. My current introductory rate is $1,750, which includes two 60-minute preparation sessions, your guided journey day, two 60-minute integration sessions and the healing-center room.

Individual preparation, integration and coaching sessions are $200 per hour. Couples experiences are $3,500, and a seat in a group experience can be as low as $1,000.

Medicine is priced separately. We’ll review the full cost and what’s included before you commit.

Yes. I offer couples experiences and group work, with the format shaped by participants’ needs and the offering. Each person’s suitability, intentions and consent matter.

A private journey offers concentrated individual attention and privacy. Shared experiences can create opportunities for connection, reflection and mutual support. I believe we often grow through our relationships, and we’ll talk honestly about which setting best supports what you’re seeking. Couples facilitation is distinct from couples psychotherapy.

Absolutely. I offer preparation, integration and ongoing coaching as standalone services. You can work with me around a journey facilitated elsewhere, an experience from years ago that still feels important, or changes you want to make without using psychedelics at all.

You don’t need a dramatic story or a clear interpretation. We can begin with whatever feels useful, confusing, unfinished or ready for attention.

Start with a free, 25-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what brings you here, answer your questions and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. You’re welcome to ask about my approach, experience and the practical details.

If we decide to move forward, we’ll discuss screening, preparation and next steps. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we talk.