Psychedelic Integration Therapy in Hermosa Beach
If you've had a psychedelic experience, or you're thinking about one, the work that matters most happens before and after. Integration therapy is making sense of what came up and deciding what, if anything, to do with it.
What I do and don't do
I provide therapy only. I don't provide, prescribe, or facilitate psychedelic substances or experiences. Psychedelics remain illegal under California and federal law outside of limited contexts, and those decisions are yours. My role is to help prepare you for your experience, then help you work with any insights and make sense of what happens, without judgment.
Before an experience
Preparation is a chance to get clear on what you're hoping to understand, what questions you're bringing, and what you'd like to be different afterward. It's also a place to talk honestly about risks, including your mental health history. If you take prescription medication, talk with your prescriber too.
After an experience
An experience can feel vivid, confusing, moving, or hard to put into words. In integration, we slow it down: what came up, what it might mean, and how to carry it into ordinary life, relationships, and habits. My training is in spiritual and depth psychology, so meaning, dreams, and the unconscious are things I enjoy working with.
If you're in recovery
Many people in recovery wonder whether psychedelics fit with their sobriety. I'm in long-term recovery myself and have thought about this a lot. Sobriety can look different for different people. I'll help you think it through honestly, including the risks and the case for waiting.
What to expect
We start with a free 20-minute consultation to talk about what you're looking for and whether I'm the right fit. Sessions are in person in Hermosa Beach or online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is psychedelic integration?
It's talk therapy focused on an experience you've had or are considering. We talk about your intentions, what came up, and how to apply it. I don't provide or facilitate any substances.
Do I need to have had an experience already?
No. Some people come for preparation conversations first. Others come afterward, sometimes long afterward.
Yes, we can talk about it. Sobriety is your own, and I'll help you weigh what it means for yours.
Ethan Furman, Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT #163220. Supervised by Ron Glick, PSY17719.
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