Some people come to therapy after a psychedelic experience with a lot to sort through. Maybe something surfaced that they hadn't thought about in years. Maybe it felt meaningful and they aren't sure what to do with it. Maybe it was hard, and they still feel shaken. Psychedelic integration therapy is psychotherapy for the time afterward.
P.A.T.H. provides psychotherapy only. We do not sell, supply, prescribe, administer, dose or supervise psilocybin or any other psychedelic. Any psychedelic experience is arranged independently by the client and is not part of our service.
What integration means
Integration is the work of making sense of an experience and deciding what, if anything, you want to carry forward from it. It isn't about reliving the experience or analysing every detail. It's about the questions that tend to come up later. What did that bring up for me? Why does it matter? What do I want to do differently, if anything?
People often do some of this on their own, through journaling, talking with someone they trust or simply giving it time. Therapy adds a steady, trained person to think it through with.
Who it's for
People come to integration therapy for many reasons. Some common ones:
- Something came up that you want to understand, such as an old memory, a relationship pattern or a feeling you had been avoiding.
- You felt clear at the time but are struggling to hold onto that in daily life.
- The experience was difficult or frightening, and you still feel unsettled, anxious or not quite like yourself.
- You're thinking about making big changes and want to slow down and think them through.
- People around you have noticed you seem different, and you aren't sure how to talk about it.
You don't need to have had a "good" experience to benefit from integration. Many people look for support because it was confusing or hard.
What happens in sessions
Integration therapy looks a lot like ordinary therapy. Your therapist will want to hear what happened and what has been on your mind since, in whatever way feels comfortable to share.
From there, the work depends on you. It might include:
- making sense of images, memories or emotions that came up
- working through distress, fear or confusion that has lingered
- connecting what you noticed to patterns in your life and relationships
- turning insights into small, realistic changes
- grounding and emotional regulation skills for days that feel unsteady
Some people come for a few sessions. Others keep going because integration opens up other things they want to work on. There's no fixed package.
What integration therapy is not
Integration therapy is psychotherapy about something that has already happened. Your therapist won't advise you on any future psychedelic use, and won't recommend, arrange or rate any substance, provider or retreat. If you have medical questions about a substance or a medication, your doctor is the right person to ask.
When to reach out sooner
If you feel unsafe, are having thoughts of harming yourself, or feel very disconnected from what's real, please don't wait for a therapy appointment. Call or text 9-8-8, go to your nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1.
It's also worth reaching out if difficult feelings are lasting weeks rather than days, if sleep, work or relationships are being affected, or if you simply want someone to talk to.
Why work with P.A.T.H.
P.A.T.H. is an online psychotherapy practice. Our qualified therapists offer integration therapy after a psychedelic experience, psychological preparation before one, and ordinary therapy for everyday life.
P.A.T.H. provides accessible online therapy across Canada. Wherever you live, we'll work to connect you with a therapist who can practise in your province or territory.
Many clients like being able to see the same therapist over time, from home. Receipts are provided for extended health benefits. Coverage depends on your plan and your therapist's credential, so it's worth checking with your insurer.
$175 per session ($220 in Alberta). Free 20-minute consultation. Receipts for extended health benefits.
