What to Expect with Psilocybin Therapy

Psilocybin Therapy

Stuck in a Rut and Lacking the Motivation to Get Out?

What is Psilocybin Therapy?

Psilocybin therapy is really changing how we approach mental health treatment. It can help with emotional blocks, feeling stuck, dealing with depression, anxiety, and PTSD when the usual methods aren't cutting it.

By boosting self-reflection, connection, and jumpstarting neuroplasticity, it's like giving yourself a chance to address deep-rooted trauma and emotional stuff that might be holding you back from feeling truly alive.

Conditions Treated

Depression and mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety related to life-threatening illnesses
Addiction to cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs
Chronic pain with a psychological component
Existential anxiety and despair associated with terminal illness
Social anxiety disorder
Treatment-resistant depression
Psychological distress associated with cancer
Inability to trust
Inability to give or receive love
Feelings of worthlessness
Feelings of hopelessness
Trauma and stress disorders
Residual familial abuse issues
Inability to forgive
Feelings of shame

What to Expect

Psilocybin therapy harnesses the power of a psychedelic compound found in mushrooms to unlock deep personal revelations. It involves thoughtfully crafted sessions, from introspective interviews to intentional goal-setting, culminating in a transformative therapy day with up to 25 mg of psilocybin. The journey continues with integration sessions.

The initial interviews kickstart the process, enabling the Guide to connect with the individual, grasp their aspirations and obstacles. It sets the stage for the therapist to forge a bond of trust and safety with the patient, a pivotal element for the triumph of psilocybin therapy.

The Guide works together with the patient to plan intentions for their upcoming therapy session, focusing on areas to explore and heal.

On therapy day, patients get about 25 mg of psilocybin in a comfy setting, with the Guide and a chosen companion there for support. The effects can hang around for 4-6 hours, bringing altered consciousness and intense feelings.

After the session, chatting with the Guide helps process experiences and insights, dealing with any lasting emotions or thoughts. The journey of integration and heightened awareness unfolds gradually in the days, weeks, and months that come.

Psilocybin therapy allows deep self-discovery in a safe setting, aiding personal growth and overcoming mental roadblocks and challenges. With preparation, guidance, and integration, it becomes a powerful tool for transformation.