Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 101: An Introduction for Therapists
This 4-hour course provides a foundation in psychedelic therapy, showing you how this therapy can bring profound healing.
Candace Oglesby
This 4-hour course provides a foundation in psychedelic therapy, showing you how this therapy can bring profound healing.
Candace Oglesby
From clinical trials to therapist trainings to media coverage and TED talks, interest in psychedelics is rapidly growing.
It’s now a part of clinical conversations around mental health issues, such as trauma, depression, grief, and addiction.
As research, treatment protocols, and the legal and clinical landscape evolve, staying informed is becoming more important.
Whether or not you plan to practice in this area, understanding it is becoming part of modern therapeutic competence.
As an EMDR therapist, I was surprised at how much overlap I saw in preparing clients for trauma work. The case examples and step-by-step process helped me see how psychedelic-assisted therapy could benefit clients, especially those struggling with emotional dysregulation.
I also appreciated learning about the clinical research, which shifted my perspective from seeing psychedelics as purely alternative or spiritual to recognizing their evidence-based potential.
Candace’s discussion on humility and cultural awareness made the course both rigorous and inspiring. I’d absolutely recommend it to any therapist who wants to stay informed and prepared for client questions, and I’d gladly take further training with this instructor.
I loved how this course deepened my understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapy and also encouraged me to re-examine my practice more holistically, considering aspects like race, culture, religion, and spirituality.
Many introductory trainings are vague or too broad, but this one provided clear, practical information that I could apply right away.
I appreciated that Candace presented different models to choose from. The step-by-step guidance on preparation, dosing, and integration provided will be helpful in discussions with clients.
Lastly, the case vignette pushed me to apply what I’d learned in a realistic scenario.
This course gave me both confidence and clarity. I’m excited to bring these insights into my practice and community.
Registered Social Worker
Ontario, Canada
Candace Oglesby (she/her) is a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychedelic-assisted therapist based in Maryland. She has worked on clinical trials exploring psilocybin for cancer and treatment-resistant depression, and is trained in Ketamine, MDMA, and 5-MeO-DMT-assisted therapies.
Candace is also a Level III trained practitioner in IFS and an EMDR-approved consultant. Through her company, Jurnee Mental Health Consulting, she leads work focused on mental health equity for global majority communities and serves as a consultant, educator, and mentor in the field of psychedelic therapy.
Learn how Indigenous and ceremonial uses continue to shape today’s psychedelic practices.
Approach the topic with cultural humility and avoid unintentional appropriation, helping build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Understand how political movements, criminalization, and the “war on drugs” shaped public perception and access to psychedelics.
Be able to frame today’s renewed interest in psychedelics within its historical context so that you can discuss the field with credibility and balance.
Understand how media portrayals, historical events, and cultural narratives can shape client expectations, hopes, and fears about psychedelic work.
Meet clients where they are and guide conversations toward realistic, informed, and safe choices.
You’ll know when and where it’s safe and legal to refer clients without crossing legal or professional boundaries.
Discover how exemptions, special access schemes, and clinical trials operate in different jurisdictions.
Help clients understand legitimate pathways to treatment, reducing the risk they’ll turn to unsafe options.
Identify the limits of your professional scope when discussing psychedelic therapy.
Know exactly where your role ends and when to refer to another provider.
Understand the structure of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Learn about the steps involved: preparation, dosing, and integration.
Discover how to discuss this therapy with clients who are considering it, support clients after their psychedelic experience, or collaborate more effectively with therapists who do.
Explore established clinical models, as well as somatic and spiritual dimensions.
Align with frameworks that match your therapeutic style and your clients’ needs.
Learn how to assess who is appropriate for psychedelic therapy.
Understand which clients may be harmed by the process, and increase the safety and success of the experience.
Understand how to support clients through difficult or unexpected experiences.
Be prepared when sessions don’t go as expected, leading to stronger outcomes and fewer ruptures.
Explore cultural, emotional, and ethical complexities in real-time.
Hold space for complex human experiences with more grace, humility, and psychological safety.
How to apply clinical judgment in complex and intense moments.
Be more confident in making real-time decisions when clients are in distress.
Understand how client identity and past systemic harm may impact the experience.
Avoid retraumatizing clients and help them feel seen and respected.
Learn how to repair ruptures and integrate the experience after the session.
Strengthen the therapeutic alliance and support longer-term healing after highly emotional experiences.
**You’ll get the most value out of the course by attending this live webinar. You’ll be able to ask questions during the webinar to deepen your learning.
However, if you can’t attend the live webinar, you can submit questions beforehand, as the webinar will be recorded.
The video and audio recordings of the live webinar will be available within 48 hours of the webinar’s conclusion.
NORTH AMERICA
November 12, 2025
1:00-2:00 pm PT
4:00-5:00 pm ET
United Kingdom
November 12, 2025
9:00-10:00 pm PT
AUSTRALIA (sydney)
November 13, 2025
8:00-9:00 am
These documents distill the essential points from each module. They’ll help you review key concepts and reinforce your learning without rewatching hours of content.
This resource list provides key readings as well as information on advanced training programs, research sites, clinical institutions, and equity-focused resources in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I work with colleagues who have psychedelic facilitator training, and as more of my own clients have been asking questions about psychedelics, I wanted to deepen my understanding of this treatment.
I found the course very helpful. I appreciated how it honored the roots of psychedelic work, while also addressing accessibility, risks, and the ethics of care. I also liked Candace’s emphasis on equity, consent, and cultural humility.
The sections on “set and setting” and the importance of intention helped me think more clearly about how to talk with clients about their choices and what they want to get out of their experiences. The course also gave me a framework for balancing my clinical judgment and scope of practice with a harm reduction lens.
For any therapist whose clients are already curious about or experimenting with psychedelics, I’d highly recommend this course. It will help you respond to clients’ questions and concerns with confidence and clarity.
Counsellor, M.C., CCC
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
3 hours of pre-recorded modules (videos, audios and transcripts for each module)
Worksheets for each module to help integrate your learning
Summary notes with Key Takeaways for each of the 6 modules
A 1-hour live Q&A Webinar with your trainer, Candace Olgesby.
A helpful resource list
180 days of access to all materials in our learning center AND the ability to download them and keep them forever
Certificate of completion for 4 hours of professional development
4 hours of valuable content for only $147.
I found this course incredibly valuable.
In the past, I often felt in the dark when clients brought up psychedelic therapy. In just the last 6 months, 5 clients have brought up psychedelics, so this is not a rare occurrence in my practice. Because of this course, I can now respond with accurate information, without feeling unsure or constrained.
I really valued that Candace shared the cultural importance of psychedelics and how these healing practices are deeply rooted in ritual and long-standing traditions.
The psychedelic protocols for preparation, dosing, and aftercare provided a practical framework for discussing every stage of the client’s experience. The section on SSRIs and psychedelics was also an eye-opener. It highlighted risks I hadn’t even considered.
Every therapist will need this knowledge as clients increasingly seek out psychedelic experiences, whether legally or underground. I’m grateful for the opportunity to take part – it was a valuable and empowering course.
Once you make the purchase, you’ll have 7 days to decide if this course is right for you.
If you decide the course isn’t for you, we will refund 100% of your fee – no questions asked.
Some of my clients are exploring ketamine treatment, and I wanted to meet them with more knowledge and confidence. This course gave me exactly that.
I found the discussion of cultural considerations and the stigma that still surrounds these treatments very useful. That essential piece often gets left out of clinical discussions.
I like that Candace underscored that psychedelics aren’t for everyone, and I appreciated the clear information on screening and diagnosis.
I’ve found the information to be very useful in the psychoeducation groups I facilitate, where clients are curious about various treatment modalities.
For therapists working with clients who are curious about or already using psychedelics, I’d highly recommend this course. It has made me a more competent and confident clinician.
Colonial Heights, Virginia, USA,
LCSW Supervisee, Registered Yoga Teacher
Most therapists won’t be offering psychedelic therapy, but many are finding that clients are experimenting on their own or asking questions. This course helps you respond ethically and skillfully, even if you never offer this work yourself.
This course is designed to help you stay within your professional scope of practice. You’ll learn how to support clients safely and legally, including how to navigate disclosures or questions without crossing ethical lines.
This course is a short, 4-hour introductory course covering the basics of psychedelic therapy. It will inform you about what is happening in the field and how it applies to you whether you intend to practice psychedelic therapy or not.
It is both. The core modules are self-study plus there will be a live webinar with Candace on November 12, 2025 @ 1 pm PT/ 4 pm ET (November 13 @ 8 am, Sydney, AU time).
You’ll have access to the pre-recorded modules as soon as you register. You can watch the videos, listen to the audios, and/or read the transcripts at your convenience.
The 1-hour live webinar with Candace Oglesby will be held:
NORTH AMERICA:
November 12, 2025
@ 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT / 4:00 -5:00 pm ET
UK
November 12, 2025
@ 9:00 -10:00 pm
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
November 13, 2025
@ 8:00 -9:00 am, Sydney, AU time
$147 (Regular fee: $247)
The regular fee for this course is $247. Right now we’re offering it for $147. That is a $100 savings.
$147 CAD for Canadian residents (No GST)
$147 AUD for Australian and New Zealand residents (Australians add GST)
$147 USD for USA and all other residents.
Canadians pay in Canadian dollars.
Australians and New Zealanders pay in Australian dollars.
All other participants pay in USD
If you decide the course isn’t what you want, we’ll refund 100% of your fee if you let us know within 7 days of purchasing the course.
CEUs – USA
We are not officially approved for most CEUs. We will give you a certificate of completion for the course. You’ll have to check with your professional association or licensing board to see if they’ll provide you with CEUs.
Canada
CEC’s – CCPA Canadian Counselling Association (CCPA). The Canadian Counselling Association will give CECs if you submit your course certificate.
PD credits – CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) will give PD credits when you submit your certificate to them.
If you belong to another professional association in Canada, you’ll have to check with them to see if they will give you credit for the course with your certificate.
Australia
CPDs – PACFA: (Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia)
4 hours Category A CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
You have access for 180 days from your date of purchase in our learning center. However, you can also download the materials and keep them forever.
In this course, you’ll learn what psychedelic therapy involves, where it’s being used, and how to discuss it with clients ethically, legally, and with sensitivity.
For $147, you’ll gain the clarity to handle these conversations and know whether you’re satisfied with a solid foundation or ready to explore deeper training.
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