I personally came to work with plant medicines—ayahuasca in particular— in 2018, having struggled with alcoholism and other self-destructive coping mechanisms for much of my life.  Working with ayahuasca uncovered long-repressed and forgotten childhood trauma, and over time, with skilled plant facilitators and mentors, I was able to “reveal, feel and heal” the psychic scars that had been festering within me for some 50 years, and which were driving such addictive and damaging behaviors. I experienced a paradigm shift, and have witnessed many, many of my own clients come to health and wellness using traditional methods handed down through carefully-tended lineages.

In addition to working with psychedelic medicines, I have been an active and committed student of the Dharma for more than 25 years, practicing within the Zen and Vipassana traditions.  This practice provides a wonderful balance to the sometimes chaotic and profoundly weird journeys the medicine offers.

I’ve continued my conversation with plant medicines on a regular basis, expanding my understanding and sharing my learnings with others.

When I started working with plant medicines in 2018, I found it difficult to find a licensed counselor who had personal experience with psychedelic therapies.  Integrating my profound and often confusing journeys was paramount to progress and health, yet finding such a person I could trust was a challenge.  And so I now turn my attention to providing such support to clients who seek traditional plant medicines and other psychedelic means to grow and heal.  May we grow and heal together!

PLEASE NOTE:  Although I do not offer psychedelic sessions or substances myself, I can provide pre-journey preparation and information, resources and referrals, and post-journey integration.