Psychedelic chaplaincy takes a spiritual care approach to supporting people who have had psychedelic experiences. I bring years of formal training in this work and hold a certificate from UC Berkeley’s Psychedelic Facilitation Program and CIIS’s Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research. I’ve also been mentored by LA-based psychotherapists with extensive experience in this field—wise women for whose healing gifts I am immensely grateful. I bring my therapeutic background as a clinical social worker and decades of pastoral ministry as a priest, chaplain, and spiritual director.

Psychedelic experiences can raise a host of questions for us as spiritual creatures: How do I make meaning from this experience? How can I put the insights I’ve received into practice? How can I become more fully present on a daily basis? How can I ground newfound energy so that it neither overwhelms me nor dissipates? With whom is it safe to speak about such mysterious things? What beliefs am I called to shed and what beliefs might I be called to commit to more deeply? How can I follow the new life that seems to have sprung up within me?

Most psychedelic substances are remarkably safe and may yield some positive result when used with care. In some cases, however, these experiences may throw us into ontological shock, spiritual emergency, or occasion physical or psychological symptoms that cause us pain and confusion. Those who have these experiences may suffer quietly, fearing they may have done something wrong, or not knowing who they can trust to find the help they need. Regardless of whether you view your experience in positive, negative, or neutral terms, I am available to support you with compassion. I can also refer you to or collaborate with other practitioners including medical doctors, psychotherapists, bodyworkers, or other somatic or energetic practitioners as appropriate. I offer my insight based on training and experience but always trust that you know the path forward that is right for you.