Psychedelic Consultation & Mentorship

Sometimes it’s helpful to have a one-on-one to deeply explore a certain subject and get all your questions answered.

I offer one-on-one consulting and mentorship for those entering the world of psychedelics as prospective consumers, mental health professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

Having founded and run the Aware Project since 2015, producing over 90 psychedelic education events, in addition to direct research, training, and clinical expertise in an array of psychedelics, I have a lot of experience to share. Here are a few of the areas I am happy to answer questions about or point you to reliable resources.

  • Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT), including the process of becoming trained, beginning consultations, and setting up clinical practice

  • Synthetic and designer psychedelics use and harm reduction

  • Earth medicine (mushrooms, San Pedro, Peyote, Ayahuasca, Kambo, Bufo/Toad, Changa, Iboga) personal and ceremonial use, support vetting providers, navigating common pitfalls

  • Ibogaine and Iboga use for addiction treatment and international referrals, vetting clinics

  • Harm reduction for recreational/celebratory use

 

for consumers

 

Thinking about trying a psychedelic for the first time or returning after a hiatus with new intentions? I’m happy to share the wealth of knowledge I have accumulated over the past 15 years. Let’s get your questions answered and get you feeling ready to make informed decisions, whether it be about traveling out of the country, vetting potential guides, or getting connected to fellow community members.

*Please see the disclaimer for details on what support I can offer within the current legal structure and under my license.

 

for therapists

 

Looking to incorporate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration into your clinical practice? Wondering how and where to get training?

I’m here to offer case consultation and conceptualization, resources to offer evidenced-based service provision, treatment planning guidance, harm reduction education, and to illuminate ethical considerations. Let’s get you feeling confident about your expanding practice and poised to support your clients with these powerful catalysts.

I’ve offered guidance to countless new and experienced professionals wanting a little direction as they position themselves for this new wave of mental healthcare.

 

for industry

 

Do you need the perspective of an experienced clinician and researcher in the budding field of psychedelics? I offer expert consultation for all of the fields described below. These services are also available to businesses and commercial partners where applicable.

  • Building ethical guidelines

  • Providing trauma-informed care

  • Navigating the legal and research landscape

  • Constructing clinical protocols

  • Crafting psychedelic set and setting

I know a little bit about everything in the work of psychedelia, let me support you with resources and referrals to leaders in the industry.

“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations; your consciousness expands in every direction; and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a greater person than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” ―Patanjali

Testimonial

“Because of Ashley’s wise guidance, I was able to create the conditions for my client to experience a profoundly meaningful journey. My work with Ashley included everything from defining ethical protocols for myself and a client intake form to ensure safety, to helping my client prepare and clarify their intention, to creating a playlist that supported the transformational depths they then experienced. I highly recommend Ashley as an invaluable ally to therapists and coaches interested in supporting their clients in doing this kind of deep work.” - Elizabeth, Santa Cruz, CA

Feedback from past Ketamine trainings:

  • "So fantastic. Ashley is amazing. Her calm and knowledge were incredible. Her passion for this work shines through so clearly, and her experience with MAPS and MDMA-assisted therapy were hugely beneficial. I felt really supported by her particularly after a difficult conversation that I had with another of the leaders. She was clearly tuned into the well-being of the participants. She was a crucial part of making the training so successtul. Additionally, her IFS training was great - I have no background in IFS, and it was clear and easy to follow."

  • "A warrior and a guardian Angel. Her grounding presence, deep knowledge and intuition - everything she said and did intention and impact locked in tight - helped our growth and healing. She's no nonsense, direct yet her compassion and love always permeated the space with her deep, embodied wisdom. It's so crystal clear she is exactly who and where she needs to be to carry this work forward."

  • "Ashley was the wise crone of this training. I could feel her depth of experience both in her own psychedelic experience. and also clinically. Ashley- you have so much to offer in this space. You were a grounding and wise force. You are such a gift. The world is lucky to have you. I am so honored to have journeyed in your presence."

  • "I hope this is not inappropriate. But the only thing that came to mind the entire time was Ashley is a badass at what she does. I hope to reach her level."

  • "Ashley pulled so many golden nuggets out for my "goodie bag" during the week! Her vast shared experience facilitating journeys with ketamine, leading dance, her IFS training (CRYSTAL CLEAR-wow, BRAVO!), and genuine passion and love for this work resonated in everything she did and said. She is a great educator. She also was very acutely aware of feelings and dynamics in the room, and always had incredibly thoughtful suggestions and answers for all of us in the group."

  • "There are no words to capture Ashley's magic! Her presence is grounding, intelligent delivery of information, and true inner confidence shines so bright! Ashley has a way of making you feel seen, safe, and loved all at once! That's a true and beautiful gift and many leaders across the works can learn from Ashley and take her lead!"

Schedule a 15 min consultation call to discuss how I can support you and your goals.

Disclaimer

As a psychotherapist under the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, I take a harm reduction approach to promote accurate information, education, and safety. I do not encourage or condone the engagement in illegal activities, including the purchase and consumption of illegal substances.

Psychedelic preparation involves supporting clients with harm reduction and safety resources prior to substance use, and integration involves processing of psychedelic experiences after the fact, rather than during a psychedelic experience. Aside from the legal clinical use of ketamine and exempt research contexts, I do not offer guided psychedelic experiences, nor do I see clients who are under the influence of psychedelic substances during therapy sessions.

I do not offer referrals to private providers who offer guided psychedelic experiences, and I do not assist clients in finding or obtaining illegal substances. If you are interested in a guided psychedelic experience to address mental health issues, you may wish to visit the MAPS website or clinicaltrials.gov to see whether you might qualify to participate in a current trial