Personal Journey into Psychotherapy

The speaker shares a transformative journey into psychotherapy that began with a midlife career change towards contemplative ketamine-assisted therapy. This change was catalyzed by experiences with plant medicine, particularly ayahuasca, which provided insights into personal healing and altered states of consciousness. The realization of the therapeutic potential of these experiences led the speaker to pursue education at Naropa University, a unique institution merging Western psychology with Buddhist principles. This enriching academic background furnished the speaker with tools to hold space for clients, integrating personal experience into their therapeutic practice.