The Trauma Therapist Making the Mystical Practical with Jill Sitnick
Dec 16, 2025
Jill Sitnick, a trauma-informed psychedelic educator and founder of The Journey Sage, shares her transformative journey from trauma to healing. She discusses how MDMA-assisted therapy calmed her PTSD and provided profound insights into her past. Jill emphasizes the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences and explains the concept of reparenting childhood parts. Through her memoir, Rescuing Jill, and her coaching offerings, she aims to empower others on their healing paths, highlighting the practical aspects of the mystical journey.
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Panic Attack Sparked a Healing Journey
- Jill Sitnick described a panic attack after her partner's death that uncovered childhood abuse and instability.
- That crisis led her to MDMA-assisted therapy which ultimately removed her PTSD diagnosis after three journeys.
First Session Unlocked Hidden Childhood Memories
- After her first MDMA session Jill initially thought it 'didn't work' but memories surfaced later that reframed her childhood guilt.
- She realized as an adult that the five-year-old was not at fault and felt the core shame lift.
Protect Integration Time After Journeys
- Take time off after a journey to sit with the insights and avoid jumping immediately back into routine.
- Use the post-journey dilation period to integrate while it's strongest before it 'closes up.'