Meet our talented and compassionate psilocybin facilitator staff. Each client works with a psilocybin facilitator during their journey
Your facilitator, or guide, works closely with you before, during and after a session.
Before- When you schedule an appointment with Space, your facilitator will reach out to schedule preparation. They will become a resource for you as you get ready for your journey. Preparation is done online.
During A Session- Your facilitator will create a safe container for you to have your journey in. They will help you get comfortable and keep your journey productive. We are professional receivers of emotion.
After A Session- Your facilitator will schedule integration with you to help you understand your journey and get the most benefit from it. At Space, the first integration session is free and after that your facilitator may charge a fee for ongoing support.
Some clients find a lot of comfort in selecting their facilitator. Click on the questions below each facilitator’s picture to read a little more about them. If you’d like to schedule an introductory call, feel free to email us at spaceportland@gmail.com
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Direct inquiries can be sent to robert@integralcentering.com. To set up a phone call with Robert, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
I came to this work through a long personal engagement with consciousness studies and transpersonal psychology. My doctoral research centers on how psychedelic experiences contribute to psychological well-being, particularly in neurodivergent adults. That work has only deepened my understanding of psilocybin’s value as a way to open up dimensions of self that conventional methods often can’t reach. Facilitating meaningful and healing journeys is an essential part of my calling in this work.
I take a non-directive approach to facilitation, informed by significant training in transformational psychology and psychedelic integration. You are the one doing the inner work; I’m here to hold space and support your journey and integration process. My background and doctoral training give me a wide vocabulary for what might come up, coupled with holistic frameworks that can meet you wherever you are and help to ground and center you in your exploration. Whatever you find in the journey belongs to you. My role is to support your discoveries with compassion, curiosity, and a steady presence.
I believe in preparing clients for the journey experience with as much information as possible and careful preparation to ensure the experience is as beneficial as it can be. We talk through your hopes and intentions for the journey experience, what a meaningful outcome would look like for you, and what to expect physiologically and psychologically. If there are things from your history that are relevant, we go into them at whatever depth is useful. I also want you leaving preparation with practical grounding: what the day will look like, how dosing decisions get made, and what tools you’ll have if things get difficult.
My role during the session is to be a steady, attentive presence, not an active participant in your experience. I stay alert to what you need moment to moment. Sometimes that’s silence, sometimes it’s grounding through breath or supportive touch if we’ve agreed on that beforehand, sometimes it’s simply making sure you feel safe enough to go further into something difficult. I don’t direct the content of your journey. I protect the container it happens in, strive to anticipate your needs, and work to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout.
In my view, integration is where the lasting change actually gets cemented and insights from the experience become catalysts for enduring benefits. I treat this stage of the experience as seriously as the journey itself, because a substantial body of research shows that integration is essential to realizing the full potential of psilocybin. We typically meet within the first week after your journey to talk through what came up, in your own words, and I support you as you process your experience. From there, we look at what it means to carry those insights into daily life.
When I’m not supporting clients or doing my research work, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy cooking, gardening, and restoring and riding vintage Italian scooters (ie, Vespas).
I work at the intersection of transpersonal psychology and integration coaching. Clinically, I’m especially drawn to working with neurodivergent adults and those navigating challenging life transitions or seeking deeper connection to their inner values. My Master’s work in spiritual psychology centered on aligning professional life and identity to inner, spiritual calling and the cultivation of right livelihood in modern work life.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to know.thine.self.9@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Sophia, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
My passion for working with Psilocybin comes from both my personal experience and the journeys i’ve had the honor to witness. Psilocybin vast in the potential for helping individuals process various traumas, Rediscovering deeply held truths, and ignite renewed growth. As a Veteran, it played a profound role in helping me return to a place of harmony, reconnect with life more fully, and find my footing during periods when I began to spiral. Its a profound joy and honor to grounded space
My professional interests center on exploring the art of psychedelic facilitation, communication, and the many ways individuals embody and integrate their psilocybin experiences. I’m passionate about deepening my understanding of emerging psilocybin research, exploring diverse approaches to holding space, and incorporating embodiment, mindfulness, and evidence Informed practices into preparation, administration, and integration.
I approach each session as a unique ceremony. My role is not to direct the experience but to quietly hold space for whatever arises. I strive to be a calm, grounded presence that supports the Journeyer’s physical safety, emotional comfort, and sense of security. Whether the experience is filled with awe, grief, fear, joy, or uncertainty, I remain present with patience and acceptance, trusting the Journeyer’s innate capacity to move through their own process.
I Approach every session with genuine, open hearted curiosity and the belief that every Journeyer carries a life worthy of being understood, explored, and brought into full expression. I approach from the perspective of the journeyer and what it is they they would seek to know. I take into account psychedelic use history, current medications,supplements to get an idea if there are any blunting or sensitivity factors to keep in mind for dosing. I take as much time as it takes to get to know the journeyer, hear there life story so I can walk with them step for step in alignment of their goals. I consider the container we journey in their nest of becoming and greatly encourage the journeyer to make it feel empowering and familiar.
Through gentle grounding, deep listening, and a calm presence, I encourage each Journeyer surrender to their experience. I honoring their autonomy and innate capacity for healing I trust that they can properly direct the journey to where it needs to go. My intention is for every person to feel seen, respected, and supported throughout the entirety of their journey, whether the experience is joyful, deeply emotional, or somewhere in between.
I do not think in terms of “good trips” or “bad trips.” I believe that even the most difficult experiences can hold profound meaning when they are met with compassionate support and a safe environment. My intention is to provide that steady presence, allowing the Journeyer to fully engage with their experience while knowing they are not alone.
I view integration as an ongoing process of developing a relationship with what arose during the journey. My role is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where insights, emotions, and experiences can be explored with curiosity and intention. Through reflective conversation, mindfulness, and somatic awareness, I support each Journeyer in discovering their own meaning and weaving those insights into everyday life in ways that feel authentic, sustainable, and personally meaningful.
In my free time I enjoy reading books, Learning, adventuring and having lazy days with my husband and dog. I live life pretty simply. I’m a fond enjoyer of living in the moment and finding beauty in the world around me.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to aaron@ayeterra.com. To set up a phone call with Aaron, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
I work most closely with people carrying trauma, anxiety, or depression. Having family who served in the military, I have a deep respect for veterans and first responders. I am also a Level 1 Certified Recovery Coach, so I support people navigating addiction, whether that is substance use, behavioral patterns, or impulsivity. Coming from a background of personal anxiety and TBIs, I have found a healthy relationship with anxiety and freedom from its negative voice. I love to help clients find this freedom in their own life.
My foundation is in science. I hold a B.S. in Bioengineering from Oregon State University and have contributed to peer-reviewed work in health and wellness. Alongside that, I have spent fifteen years in holistic wellness practice and draw on both eastern and western approaches in how I work. I came to psilocybin first through my own experience with it, and then through the research and the people I have worked with. I have seen how it can act as a catalyst for meaningful, lasting change, and that is what keeps me in this work.
During the session itself, my role is to give each client the support that fits the moment. That may mean staying close through a difficult moment. Sometimes it means helping someone find the source of what they are carrying and begin to release it. And sometimes the most helpful thing I can do is step back and let a client explore and move through the experience on their own. I stay attentive to what each person needs and adjust to it, rather than imposing one way through.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to dr.jane.ledbetter@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Dr Ledbetter, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
As a practicing psychologist for over a decade, I have repeatedly witnessed the limitations of
traditional talk therapy and psychiatric medications when compared with the benefits from the
therapeutic use of psilocybin.
While the growing scientific literature supporting psilocybin and integration work initially drew
my attention, it was the personal transformation I underwent as a client of psilocybin services
myself that crystallized my passion for the medicine and integration work. The healing I
personally experienced was so life-altering that it inspired me to move to Oregon and seek
certification as a licensed psilocybin facilitator to offer this same source of healing to others.
I became a licensed psychologist in 2015, specializing in conducting neuropsychological testing
as well as offering individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Having treated individuals
across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, I am constantly striving to improve the quality
of my clinical care to help alleviate suffering.
As a licensed psilocybin facilitator, I specialize in working with clients who are seeking
psilocybin services due to mental health concerns, including those for whom other mental
healthcare approaches have been unsuccessful.
I take a holistic and integrative approach in my work, practicing from a client-centered
orientation in which I facilitate others’ individual processes of growth and change.
I have engaged deeply and critically with the peer-reviewed scientific research that has revealed
the transformative properties of psychedelics, particularly the way in which psilocybin creates a
period of neuroplasticity allowing for an intentional “re-wiring” of neural pathways. This period
of neuroplasticity is what helps clients, such as those who have experienced traumatic events or
who are caught in negative, ruminative thought or behavioral patterns, to find relief and lasting
growth. Therefore, in my facilitation practice, I incorporate education about psilocybin’s
relationship with neuroplasticity along with specific training to allow clients to take full
advantage of their heightened neuroplasticity following a psilocybin journey.
Whether I’m riding my horse, hiking with my dogs, or fly fishing in Oregon’s many beautiful
rivers, I feel best when I’m outdoors and connecting with nature and life! However, you might
also find me enjoying time with friends at comedy shows, the theater, or slam poetry events.
Toggle ContenThe preparation stage involves education about psilocybin itself, along with teaching clients the
psychological tools and mindset that will best serve them during the psilocybin administration
session. I guide clients in “setting intentions” for the psilocybin experience, which establishes a
guiding framework for the journey and path forward.
Given that there may be strong emotions that arise during the psilocybin experience, the
preparation process also includes teaching and practicing coping strategies that clients may use
during their experience.t
I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental presence throughout the psilocybin
facilitation process, leaning into the experiences I have accrued as a psychologist for over a
decade to properly support my clients. Should challenging emotions or sensations arise, I guide
my clients in the use of grounding techniques and calming strategies to help them navigate the
moment.
Integration following a psilocybin journey is critical as clients assimilate the lessons they learned
from their psilocybin experience into their everyday life. By applying their personal insights into
intentional changes in outlook and behavior, with my support, my clients find lasting meaning
and enduring personal transformation from their experience
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Direct inquiries can be sent to aoafacilitation@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Rose, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
In my personal life, psilocybin has been tremendously helpful for me in processing and healing from decades of trauma, and I would not be alive today if I hadn’t found the healing power of mushrooms. I think psilocybin has immense potential to help in all areas and stages of life, opening doors to healing, growth, and true joy and gratitude. It is an honor for me to help others discover their own paths, and to continue to learn about what this powerful plant ally can do.
I have devoted my entire professional career to the medical and mental health industries, but time and time again, I have been frustrated by the lack of personalized care and the close-minded attitude in an area that should be patient-centered and filled with curiosity. I was tired of hearing “this is just how it is, there is nothing we can do”. When Oregon legalized this amazing work, I knew that this was the opportunity I had been waiting for: to approach healing and growth with a focus on empowering clients, to help others see that happiness and acceptance are possible.
I specialize in providing an empathetic and judgement-free environment for survivors of trauma, and am always excited to learn more about how we can work with our minds and bodies instead of against them.
I hold at least one preparation session with every client (typically 45-90 minutes, depending on client needs), either over the phone or via video call, and focus on where each client is in their life and what their intentions for working with psilocybin are. I will typically talk about your mental and physical health, what has led you to seek psilocybin services, what journeying with psilocybin may be like, and address any questions you may have about the process. I strive to be a source of knowledge and comfort for my clients to ensure they feel prepared and supported.
In my free time, I love to read, listen to music, cook and enjoy delicious food, and spend time in nature! I try to approach each day with gratitude and enjoy the presence of my pets and my loved ones.
I focus on creating a safe and steady container for each journey, taking time to settle in with each client at the start of the session to focus on their intention. I will typically practice breathwork or mindfulness exercises if this is something the client is interested in. During the journey, I generally remain quiet unless the situation requires my input, and allow you to listen to the music and follow your individual path. I can provide supportive touch such as a hug or handhold when requested if this is something that you have consented to during preparation, and am there to help you feel safe and secure. If you have specific needs, we will address these during preparation so I can support you as discussed.
I will check in with you (usually over text) in the days following your journey to see how you are doing and to schedule a time for an integration session if desired. I offer at least one integration session (typically 45-90 minutes, depending on client needs) for those that wish to utilize it. This can be over the phone or via video call, or for clients who are local to the Portland area, I am happy to meet in person if desired. We will typically go over, in your own words, what happened during your journey to address anything of note, and focus on how you can carry the lessons learned into your life moving forward.
If you would like to journey with me on a weekend, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly!
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Direct inquiries can be sent to marygonegreen@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Mary, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
“Through one-on-one integration consultations, tailored rituals, and supported psilocybin journeys, I provide a supportive container for you to deal with your own challenges, and reconnect to your divine spark.”
My personal use of psilocybin with an experienced- dare I say magical- guide has completely transformed my life. I feel like a more whole (albeit messy) human, who has access to a sense of unconditional love, deep joy, patience, spiritual wisdom, and connection with the natural world. I feel very called to be a safe space for others as they make their own unique transformational journeys.
I have many years of experience working with people in healthcare settings at the end of life and in difficult moments.
I currently study with a group doing facilitation work under the instruction of an experienced guide. This work is such a unique mix of science, psychology, trauma awareness, mindfulness, the unconscious, somatics, spirituality, woo and so much more. Ultimately I feel called to work with those who could benefit from loving-nurturing energy.
I work under the philosophy that we already have everything we need to heal and grow within us. One of my dear teachers compares the facilitator role to acting as a “mirror to the divinity and perfection” at your core.
I enjoy getting to know everyone who crosses our threshold. I love hearing people’s stories, life philosophies, and struggles. We often do animal and archetype (Kim Krans) readings as a jumping off point for the journey.
I also will take notes and send a thoughtful email to remind you of the profundity of the experience, just as you are settling back into your normal routine. I am a safe, calm companion so that you can explore your emotional and spiritual depths. Profound gratitude for the mushrooms and rituals that can help you revisit this state are both core tenets of my practice.
Spending time with my family, being in the woods, and imperfectly engaging in creative arts.
I do a 20 minute integration for free, generally within the first week after a session.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to nurturedblooming@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Gretchen, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
“Issues in life may be complex and frustrating, but with compassion and exploration, deep, soul healing and a more meaningful and joyful life is possible.”
My interest in working with psilocybin stems from witnessing the potential for personal and collective healing. I’m looking forward to learning more about how psilocybin works as powerful tool to open doors for introspection, emotional release, feelings of being connected, changes in perspective of self and ego. Working with psilocybin is special because it’s a natural fungi from our ecosystem and has been worked with all over the world for many generations of healing. It’s important to me to continue learning about the history of working with plant medicine while thoughtfully exploring psilocybin’s emerging therapeutic research and applications.
Professionally, I approach health holistically, recognizing the interconnected roles of mind, body, relationships, and the environment in overall well-being. I’m excited to continue learning about how psilocybin affects the brain, the science of consciousness, and utilizing breath work for deepening one’s experience on a journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with certifications in ecopsychology and addiction; I often work with individuals who are anxious, have trauma and are burnt out, but want to get back to their authentic self. I take a strengths-based approach, grounded in the belief that the healing happens between the individual and the mushrooms on the journey. How far that learning extends into daily life, relies on the ongoing integration practices that one applies over time.
My role is to create a calm and supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world safely. Our preparation session is where much of the talking happens, I encourage clients to utilize the eye mask and music playlist we decide on to deepen their internal reflection. I encourage clients to trust themselves, trying to be open to whatever they might experience.
We will have a preparation session to deepen your intentions, and discuss the flow of the day, paperwork and questions you have. There is a lot for us to learn still about psilocybin so it’s helpful to have a curious mindset. Following the journey, we will meet again to discuss your insights and make plans to support your ongoing process of integrating lessons learned.
“Just as a seed needs rich, nourishing soil to grow, we require a supportive environment and the right conditions to reach our full potential.”
Doing any of my hobbies outside makes them better! Spending time laughing with loved ones, creating art in many forms, drumming, reading, writing, hikes, neighborhood bike rides, and hanging out with my pets!
To prepare for a journey, I typically schedule a one hour session about 1-2 weeks in advance. The focus of our session is to establish an authentic connection to increase trust, provide education about psilocybin (discussing dosage, timing, and effects), and guide flexible intention setting to to help focus the journey but avoid rigid expectations can lead to distress if not met. I will also review/teach clients distress tolerance skills and discuss potential use of supportive touch to reduce fear and risk of adverse reactions during a journey.
As part of the journey, generally I’ll do an hour -long integration within 4-5 days of a session.
My focus is creating a compassionate, safe space for individuals to ride the waves of whatever arises. I encourage clients to trust their inner wisdom and that life led them here, ready to work with mushrooms for healing. I use a non-directive approach, sitting mindfully and offering support as needed through breathwork, grounding skills and somatic awareness.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to theintegraljourney@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Todd, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
“I have dedicated most of my career to supporting people on their healing/growth journeys. First, as a trained social worker/therapist, and prior to that as an educator.
The unifying intention throughout my work has been a profound appreciation for the world, a deep love for people with all of our perfect imperfections, and a firm belief in our inner healing power and wisdom.”
Psilocybin is an incredibly powerful key that can open many long-shut doors, a potent catalyst to spark discovery, healing, and growth. Having experienced for myself and witnessed in many others this boundless potential of psilocybin, I felt drawn to this work as a logical step in my career of supporting people in their journeys of growth and healing. Previously, I’ve worked as a family therapist and also a teacher and student advocate. I believe Psilocybin can help unlock these doors, yet we, as the heroes of our journey, are the ones who take that step and do the work to achieve our goals and dreams.
In terms of professional interests, I’m most invested in supporting people to reach their goals. Whether it’s finding relief and creating lasting mental wellness, working towards self-discovery, acceptance, and direction, or exploring what the universe has to offer, I’m here to support you through it all.
The foundation for all my work with clients is the relationship. I want to learn about you as a person from a holistic perspective and allow you to get to know me so that you feel comfortable and fully supported going into a psilocybin journey. We will discuss in-depth your intentions and how to bring them to fruition. Many trainings and modalities inform my work and perspective, but ultimately I take a client-centered approach and each session and relationship is unique to the client.
In my free time, I love gardening and spending time in nature, reading, eating ice cream, and chasing my kids around.
As part of a journey I offer a one hour integration session, and usually schedule it within a week after a journey.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to jadrynfacilitations@gmail.com. To set up a phone call with Jadryn, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
I’m excited to work with psilocybin because of the healing I have felt in myself but also witnessed in others. Observing someone find their true selves or letting a piece of themself go. There’s something powerful using it to open up new realms of understanding and healing. In creating a space where we can let go, embrace the flow, and explore our inner landscapes, I get to do my part, helping people find their own rhythm and groove in a meaningful, transformative way.
Allying with each client and creating a personalized plan is very important to me.
I have used psychedelics to deal with religious trauma in my personal life, and find a special kinship with clients dealing with spiritual issues. I have also worked with numerous veterans and hold a special space for them in my practice.
Psychedelics have been part of my life for eight years. After an extended education working on myself and helping others in the underground, I began formal facilitator education in early 2023 and became one of the first thirty licensed facilitators.
It is important to me to deeply understand where each person is coming from, and sometimes that can take a long time. It’s not unusual for preparation sessions to be emotional or introspective itself. I think that preparation is an underutilized and important part of the facilitation process. I also like to design the space to be inviting and interesting, tailored for each participant. Curating music, art, lights, and smells allow immersion into the experience.
As a non-directive psychedelic facilitator, my core philosophy is that you have your answers within you. My role is to work with to identify intentions and create a safe environment to explore them. Unlike therapy, this is a singular experience into exploration of the self. It is not my role to dictate conversation or do thought exercises but to “facilitate” the inner journey and support self discovery and healing. Our answers are within us, we just have to get out of our own way.
In my free time I can be found enjoying whatever it is I find myself doing. Which could include but is not limited to: concerts, travel, internal discovery, floating a river, or enjoying the company of loved ones.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to ryan@cosmic-passage.com. To set up a phone call with Ryan, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
“Psilocybin is a deeply personal experience, with many paths to tread. Let’s find out where your path leads.”
Psilocybin often induces a unitive experience—a profound feeling of connectedness with oneself and the universe. This can provide relief from the isolation many people experience in their everyday lives. The psilocybin journey is often the first inkling that a better life is possible. I find helping people through
this medium to be deeply rewarding.
I’m passionate about the diverse applications of psilocybin and its ability to positively impact both individuals and the world in myriad ways. As a person in recovery from substance use disorder, I specialize in helping those who have also chosen the path of recovery.
My services are client-centered because I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves.
Whatever your intention, I’m here to offer guidance and support tailored to your unique needs. I honor both the spiritual and materialist/scientific approach to psilocybin because I believe that the two are not mutually exclusive.
Preparation and integration are essential to having a positive outcome. Psilocybin won’t make your issues disappear; but with a bit of work, it will help you deal with them in a more constructive way. While psilocybin can be a powerful catalyst for positive change, it is not a magic bullet. Psilocybin is one potential piece of a comprehensive plan that often includes traditional therapy and a strong support network, among other components.
Spending time with my family, being in the woods, and imperfectly engaging in creative art
My role during preparation is to help you clarify your intentions and create the conditions for a safe and meaningful experience.
I usually begin by asking my clients what brought them here. Your story helps me understand your needs, values, and what you’re seeking. We’ll explore your personal history, current challenges, and goals for the session. I’ll also go over how the medicine works, how I can support you during the journey, and help determine a dosage that aligns with your specific needs. We’ll also discuss practical preparation including journaling about your intentions, mindful meditation, and getting out in nature. Sometimes I’ll have clients bring a meaningful picture or object into their session. I ask clients to abstain from drugs and alcohol for at least a week before their experience.
While I offer structure and guidance, I always follow the client’s lead. Your inner wisdom sets the course—I’m here to support that process with care and intention.
You are your own best healer. I’m here to support that process. My role during the journey is to create the container where you can do your own best inner work. I serve as the boundary that holds the space—keeping the outside world out so you can focus fully on your own process.
I offer grounding and encouragement through practices like note-taking, breathwork, and supportive touch in case the journey becomes challenging. You can use me as a sounding board, or simply rest into the space. You’re invited to be as active or as passive with me as you wish. Together we’ll create the space where real work can happen.
My free integration sessions are generally over an hour, and are usually 3-7 days after a session.
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Direct inquiries can be sent to michele@nosctherapies.com. To set up a phone call with Michele, contact the clinic at (503)498-8862
“Psilocybin is a deeply personal experience, with many paths to tread. Let’s find out where your path leads.”
I’ve had recreational experiences with psilocybin and other psychedelics in my teens and twenties – some of these were fun and some were downright scary! But my first therapeutic experience with psilocybin in my 40s was like nothing I’d experienced before. I felt a major energetic shift and could feel my body and mind releasing things they’d been clinging to for a long time. My perspectives on reality, relationships, life, and death changed for the better. Something big happened for me when I went inward with the medicine, the way it’s done therapeutically.
It was such a powerful experience that I felt compelled to continue developing a relationship with psilocybin, and to undertake training so I could share this healing experience with others.
I am an LPC Associate and cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist with a Master of Science in Psychology. I also practice reiki and breathwork and regularly engage in my own journeys with psilocybin and other plant medicines as this helps me better serve those I work with. I love learning about the different wisdom traditions, quantum physics, and alternative healing.
Born in Singapore, I lived in Perth (Australia), Sulawesi (Indonesia), London, Boston, and Hong Kong, before arriving in Portland in 2021. Before becoming a mental health worker, I was a journalist for media outlets like Al Jazeera, CNN, Harper’s Bazaar and The Wall Street Journal. I am also a biographer and a fiction writer whose stories have been published in literary magazines and anthologies in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
My approach is person-centered, existential, spiritual, holistic, and culturally responsive. I specialize in life transitions, creative blocks, codependency, addiction, childlessness, conscious aging, third culture identity issues, and intergenerational, cultural, and religious trauma.
In preparation sessions, I help my client work through any anxieties they might have and assist them in getting greater clarity on why they are having their psilocybin journey. During the facilitation, I hold safe space, assist clients with grounding and guide them if they need to ride out challenging emotions and somatic experiences. I also serve as record keeper. If they wish to, my clients can download their first impressions as they come down, and I will record them so we can discuss them during our integration. In integration sessions, we work together so my clients can make sense of the insights they received on their journey and apply them to improve their lives.
Taking slow walks in nature, picnics, meditating, reading, weaving, yoga, eating good food, playing with my cats, and spending time with family and friends.
I cover all practical aspects of preparation – when to stop eating, what to wear, what to do before the journey, bring, etcetera. I will give you a general idea of what the facilitation day will look like and let you know what you can expect from me during your experience. I’ll let you know about some of the physical and psychological changes that are common during a psilocybin journey and how to deal with any uncomfortable sensations or emotions that might come up. We’ll discuss your expectations and worries, and I’ll also talk a bit about what difficult experiences might look like so you’re prepared if these do occur and know how to get through them. Then we’ll go into intention setting, where I help you get clear on your purpose for having this journey and explore your hoped-for outcomes.
It’s important to me that the space is all yours during your journey, so I do my best to be as unintrusive as possible. If I see that you are in distress, I will offer therapeutic touch, which you can decline at any time. I also offer reiki so you can request for this if you’d like some hands-on energy work. I’ll also help you write down any insights you want recorded during your journey (you can just speak them out loud) so you don’t have to break your flow. I am also always available if you need someone to talk to during or near the end of your journey.
I offer a brief complimentary 15-20 minute integration or a full hour integration for an additional $120. Integration is a process of developing integrity – where what we believe on the inside becomes more aligned with our actions, choices and how we show up for life. During your integration, I will help you identify the big “lessons” that you received from your journey and explore ways you might want to make changes in different areas of your life (relationships, career/creativity, habits, existential/spiritual) so you can live in harmony with this “felt truth”. The way I see it, integration is where the real work begins. It is about sustaining the useful perspectives glimpsed during the journey to improve our lives.
Michele cannot take appointments on Monday or Thursday
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To speak to Evian before booking, email evian.granitz@gmail.com or contact our office at (503)498-8862
“When we remember our wholeness, we strengthen the wholeness of the community.“
Psilocybin came into my world a few years ago when I was at a very low and disconnected period in life and it brought me back to my true self. Like many who find themselves called to psychedelic healing, I reached a wall in my healing that I could not break through with other modalities. It was disheartening and a feeling I’m sure many can relate to, working so intentionally on healing yet getting stuck. You are not alone in this feeling. It was not an easy journey nor an instant “fix”, but it allowed me to break through and make incredible progress in my healing. Through my journeys and internal work thereafter, I was able to find the girl I was before life hardened me. I found gentleness, peace, stillness, curiosity, and compassion for myself that has continued to stay with me. Psilocybin made such a profound impact on my life that I knew I wanted to take my skills and training in psychology, clinical research, and social work and contribute to sharing this powerful healing tool.
I honor the sacred traditions of those who came before me and hold deep gratitude and respect for the cultures that have passed down their wisdom of sacred plants through the generations, committing myself to carry this knowledge and tradition with care and humility.
My work focuses on human development and connection. I hold a master’s degree in psychology and public health policy from New York University and I have worked in clinical research ranging from maternal health, child development, trauma, neurodivergence, memories, and emotions. I welcome all clients, with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
My focus during your session is to create a safe, calm, and grounded environment where you feel supported at every stage. This is your time, and my role is to hold space for you as you explore your inner world. I will be there to support you through whatever emotions or experiences may arise, offering steadiness and care so you don’t feel alone in the process.
I deeply honor the strength and courage it takes to step into this kind of work. You are showing up for yourself in a powerful way, and I want you to feel not only safe but also respected, informed, and fully involved in your experience. Your boundaries and needs are important and will always be upheld.
My intention is for you to know, without question, that you are seen, heard, and supported. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, while giving you the freedom and space to move through your journey in the way that feels right for you.
I love books in all forms and genres! Everything from non-fiction, lit fic, essays, historical fiction and fantasy worlds. Art is a big passion of mine as well and sometimes this looks like finding a new craft to get my hands messy in and other times my art is meditative and calm. I love working with any medium and it really encourages me to get comfortable with the process and imperfection. As a transplant from the east coast, I have also loved all the access to nature and feel restored through walking, hiking, and spending time near the water.
Within prep we have two parts: logistics and intention-setting. A week or two before your session, we will cover in detail the steps to take prior to the day of your journey, what the day of will look like, establishing your dosage, things you might feel or experience, and tools for how to navigate processing the journey once it is over. Getting familiar with the logistics allows the mind to be more at ease and for you to feel safe, though it is completely normal to still feel some nervousness or anxiety – we are human after all. Once logistics and expectations are covered, then it’s time to dive further into your “why” aka your intentions behind the journey. Having some clarity on what you hope to get out of your experience or explore in your journey can help you hone in on what is important to you and why you are feeling called to psilocybin. We create flexible intentions but also set the expectation that the journey will ultimately take you where you need to go and to trust the mushrooms, the process, and yourself.
During your journey, my role is to ensure safety, comfort, and a space free of judgement or shame. This is your experience and together we’ll shape it to meet your needs. Whether that means beginning or ending with meditation, breathwork, pulling oracle cards, making art, or sitting in stillness – I am here to support you. My intention is to create an experience that reflects who you are and draws on the tools that help you feel prepared, safe, and grounded.
Integration is where so much of the healing can exist. While psilocybin opens the door to curiosity and inquiry, integration allows you to make that applicable and turn it into healing and growth. My role is to listen, reflect, and help clients process out loud. During integration we can also highlight some thoughts and ideas that you want to journal about further, meditate on, or explore further in therapy.
As part of your experience, I offer a 20-minute integration call within a week after your journey.
