Psilocybin Assisted Therapy in Colorado

Reflective Healing’s Response to Proposition 122

In November of 2022, Colorado residents voted to pass Proposition 122. This proposition led to the decriminalization of the “personal use” of psilocybin mushrooms, meaning it was no longer a criminal offense for individuals to possess, ingest, share, or gift psilocybin mushrooms to persons who were at least 21 years of age without remuneration (i.e., payment).

Now that it’s 2024, psilocybin-assisted therapy is finally available! At Reflective Healing, we are legally able to provide counseling, guidance, and support services for your personal use of psilocybin. It is important to note that while it is now legal for us to offer these services, we cannot sell psilocybin-containing mushrooms or suggest or recommend that you use psilocybin mushrooms for therapy or any other purposes.

How Is Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Used?

Psilocybin is still undergoing clinical trials for its ability to treat a variety of conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, end-of-life distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), cluster headaches, and various addictions. Research still needs to be completed to definitively state psilocybin’s effectiveness in treating these chronic mental health and physical health conditions, but so far, evidence is overwhelmingly positive. 

In short, researchers believe that these mindset improvements caused by administering psilocybin are due to the sense of euphoria and well-being that is created by the natural elements of the drug. Studies have shown that individuals who were administered psilocybin in large doses tend to feel a connection with nature and the universe causing a feeling of purpose and belonging.

What Is Reflective Healing’s Approach to Support Services for Personal Use of Psilocybin?

As a reminder, Colorado practitioners are unable to sell psilocybin-containing mushrooms for the time being. What they can do now is provide guidance for the safe and effective personal use of psilocybin which has been decriminalized under the personal use clause of Proposition 122.

At Reflective Healing, we aim to focus on the following to best guide you through your personal use of psilocybin:

Safety and Relationship 

At Reflective Healing, our primary goal for support is to create a safe and trusting relationship between patient and practitioner. We will work together to ensure that you will embark on your transformative journey towards self-discovery feeling both physically and spiritually safe. 

Patient Education

Before embarking on your journey, you and your practitioner will discuss all there is to know about psilocybin and the potential outcomes of your interaction with the medicine. You will learn the science behind the medicine, possible side effects, and the process in which we will continue our therapeutic relationship after your interaction with psilocybin. 

Long-Term Approach 

Practitioners at Reflective Healing take a more holistic, long-term approach to providing support services for the personal use of psilocybin. After our initial meeting we will also provide follow up sessions to discuss your experience with the medicine to process any wisdom you gather during the peak psychedelic experience and discuss how to integrate those findings into your daily life.

As we approach 2025, there are some important updates regarding psilocybin therapy in Colorado. Current regulations require therapists to be certified as psilocybin facilitators through DORA (the Department of Regulatory Agencies) approved programs. Additionally, clinics must apply to become licensed healing centers through DOR (the Department of Revenue). Our clinic and staff are actively working towards obtaining these certifications and licenses. However, like most clinics, we will not be able to apply for a healing center license until December 2024 at the earliest. If you would like to touch base with us in early 2025, we may have more information regarding our updated services at that time.

In the meantime, we strongly recommend that you begin your psychedelic therapy journey with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) if you don’t have experience with psychedelic medicines. Even for those who have previously used psychedelics, working with a therapist offers a markedly different experience, especially when done within the therapeutic context.

We highly suggest considering a consultation with one of our providers to discuss your options for psychedelic support services. For more information on why we feel so strongly about this approach, please refer to this podcast with our owner which explains the value of KAP as a step in your psilocybin journey.

Get in touch with our team today to schedule a 45-minute microdosing consultation or a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy consultation, or a psilocybin support session and learn more about how psychedelic support services can enhance your personal growth, mental well-being, and overall life goals.

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