Plant Medicine & Psychedelic Therapy Preparation in Santa Barbara, Ojai & Ventura — Laying the Groundwork for Safe, Intentional Healing
Embarking on a journey with plant medicine or psychedelic-assisted therapy is a powerful step toward emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth. Thoughtful preparation ensures the experience is held with safety, clarity, and intention.
Bridging Clinical Expertise with Ancient Traditions
I’ve completed advanced training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), with a focus on ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin therapies. My clinical training is complemented by direct experience with ayahuasca and other ancestral plant medicines, enabling me to weave together the science of modern mental health care with the depth and spiritual insight of ceremonial traditions. This integrative approach honors both evidence-based practice and the transformative power of sacred medicine work.
Why Preparation Matters
Psychedelic and plant medicines often heighten emotional and somatic awareness, bringing deep material to the surface. Preparation helps:
Clarify your intentions, desires and therapeutic goals
Cultivate emotional and nervous system resilience
Create the foundation for meaningful and transformative experience
Preparation includes key elements to support your journey:
Set (Mindset): Enter with openness, clear intentions, and emotional readiness.
Setting (Environment): Choose a calm, safe, and comfortable space.
Support: Have a trusted guide or therapist present.
Health: Be physically and emotionally prepared — well-rested, nourished, and grounded.
Psychedelic & Plant Medicine Integration in Santa Barbara, Ojai & Ventura — Transforming Insight into Lasting Healing
Psychedelic and plant medicine journeys can unlock deep emotional truths, memories, and spiritual insights. But without proper integration, these revelations may remain fragmented—limiting their potential for real, sustained growth.
Why Integration Matters
Integration bridges the gap between expanded states of consciousness and everyday life. It supports:
Emotional processing – Making sense of intense or complex material
Grounded growth – Applying insights in practical, life-affirming ways
Lasting change – Preventing regression into old patterns
Embodiment – Deepening self-awareness and nervous system regulation
Note: I do not provide or supply psychedelic substances. My work is focused on therapeutic preparation and integration within legal and ethical standards.
