FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer support services rooted in harm reduction, integration counseling, and psychedelic education. Sessions are offered exclusively in jurisdictions where personal or spiritual use is decriminalized, legally permitted, or constitutionally protected. All services are conducted in accordance with applicable local laws, decriminalization measures, and recognized religious or spiritual exemptions. Clients are responsible for lawfully sourcing any substances they choose to consume during sessions.
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I work with individuals who are:
Emotionally stable, self-aware, and motivated for inner work
Seeking transformation through music, therapy, and psychedelic care
Willing to reflect honestly, surrender control, and respect the process
Able to follow guidelines, boundaries, and safety protocols
I do not work with clients experiencing:
Schizophrenia or psychotic disorders
Bipolar 1 (manic-depressive presentations)
Active addiction or untreated dependency
Borderline personality disorder
Current suicidal ideation or acute crisis states
Ethical screening, self-honesty, and mutual fit are essential to doing this work safely and effectively.
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All clients are required to complete a comprehensive screening process, including consent for mental and physical health assessments, prior to scheduling a journey.
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I do not work with clients who are currently taking SSRIs, SNRIs, or other medications known to contraindicate with psychedelic substances. Because medication management is outside my scope of practice, I require all clients to consult directly with their prescribing physician or psychiatrist. If you're considering changes to your psychiatric medications, they can help you explore your options and, if appropriate, develop a safe and personalized titration plan in preparation for any journey work.
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Absolutely. I welcome and encourage collaboration with other professionals involved in your care, whether they are counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, spiritual advisors, or religious leaders such as priests or rabbis. With your verbal or written consent, I’m happy to speak with them directly to offer reassurance, share information about my approach, and ensure we’re aligned in supporting your journey. I believe that a collaborative process leads to deeper, more integrated outcomes when everyone is working together with clear communication and shared intention.
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Yes, absolutely. I understand that loved ones may have questions or concerns about the process, and I welcome their involvement. I offer introductory and screening calls where partners, family members, or other trusted individuals are invited to join. These conversations allow them to meet me, learn more about the work, and feel more confident and informed. I believe that when everyone feels supported and aligned, the journey is more grounded and effective.
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I work on a journey-by-journey basis, since we never know what a client might resolve, or what may arise, from a single session. Some people experience significant shifts after one journey, while others benefit from a longer arc of support. Individual needs can be discussed during the screening process.
My core protocol includes:
1 video 60 minutes video screening session
Two 90-minute preparation counseling sessions
One 8-hour guided journey day
2 follow-up calls (Day 1 and Day 2 post-journey)
Two 90-minute post-journey integration sessions
1 follow-up call at Day 30
That said, every client is different. Experienced psychonauts may need less preparation, while those newer to the work often require more grounding and integration. Additional counseling or follow-up sessions are always available. We’ll tailor the process to meet your needs.
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While the core approach of the book is designed around psilocybin mushroom journeys, many elements such as the music and counseling, can be adapted to support experiences with other four- to six-hour psychedelic medicines, including MDMA, MDA, or 2C-B.
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Therapeutic DJing is the signature methodology I created and introduced in my book. It blends the emotional power of music with the healing potential of psychedelics through three core practices:
Therapeutic Music Curation – Building intentional playlists aligned with the presenting needs of the client and stages of the psychedelic substance
Psychedelic Soundtracking – Live, moment-to-moment music adaptation during a session to match the client’s unfolding experience
Post-Journey Integration – Using music and evidenced based counseling techniques to process insights and foster long-term transformation
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Music is not just background, it shapes the psychological, emotional, physiological and spiritual landscape of a session. Under the influence of psychedelics, your senses and emotions are heightened, and music can amplify or shift what arises. The right music can help you:
Access and unlock repressed memories
Release old grief
Support emotional catharsis
Feel supported during intensity
Ease anxiety or fear
Facilitate connection to the sacred
Provide continuity and structure during ego dissolution
The wrong track or mistimed transition can disrupt or confuse the experience. That’s why thoughtful musical pacing and attunement matter so much.
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Playlists are crafted based on your stated intentions, emotional needs, and the likely phases of the journey (onset, ascent, peak, descent, landing). I draw from a personal archive of over 30 years of ambient, chill out, downtempo, neoclassical, and other stunning psychedelic compositions. I also factor in things like:
Client readiness, past experience with psychedelics, and reported tolerances.
Tempo and energy pacing
Emotional tone
Harmonic transitions
Strain-specific traits (e.g., dreamy vs. introspective)
During live sessions, I perform live adaptations and in real time using DJ software to match your unfolding state
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Possibly, but we’ll discuss it beforehand. Some tracks may carry personal associations that either enhance or interfere with the journey. If you have music that feels sacred, emotionally resonant, or aligned with your intention, I’ll do my best to weave it in if it feels therapeutically appropriate.
That said, as described in the book, most clients benefit from surrendering to the process, trusting the curated musical arc to guide them beyond familiar patterns and into deeper emotional territory.