This page contains answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you do not see the answer to your question here, feel free to contact me and ask.
Getting Started
Psilocybin facilitation is a licensed service regulated by Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a section of the Oregon Health Authority. It’s a non-directive approach to supporting adults through a psilocybin experience. It has three parts: preparation sessions, the journey itself (called an administration session), and integration sessions afterward to help you make sense of what you experienced.
Psilocybin is the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms (often called “magic mushrooms”). It’s what produces their psychedelic effects.
In Oregon, yes, within a specific framework. Oregon voters passed Measure 109 in 2020, creating a state-licensed system for psilocybin services. Psilocybin can only be purchased and consumed at a licensed service center, under the supervision of a licensed facilitator. It remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, and possessing it outside a licensed service center is not protected.
No. Clients don’t need to be Oregon residents, but you must be 21 or older. Many of my clients travel to Oregon for their journey. Products can’t be taken home and must be consumed on site.
No. You don’t need a medical diagnosis, a prescription, or a referral to access psilocybin services in Oregon.
No. Psilocybin facilitation is not psychotherapy or medical treatment, and I don’t diagnose or treat any condition. My role is to help you prepare, keep you safe and supported during the journey, and help you integrate afterward. If you’re working with a therapist, I’m glad to coordinate with them with your written permission, and in some situations I may recommend that you establish that support first.
No, I do not. I offer facilitation services only. In the state of Oregon, the sale of psilocybin mushrooms can only be made by a licensed service center for use on the premises under the guidance of a licensed facilitator.
Safety and Eligibility
That’s what our initial conversation and preparation session are for. Every client completes a state-required information form covering physical and mental health history, and some answers may mean that services aren’t appropriate right now or that additional support is needed. Common considerations include certain medications, heart conditions, pregnancy, and a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder. If I don’t think this is the right path or the right time for you, I’ll tell you honestly and help you find other options.
Some medications interact with psilocybin or reduce its effects, and a few can make it unsafe. We’ll review everything you take during screening. Please never stop or change a medication on your own in preparation for a journey. Any change should be made only with the prescriber who manages it.
Challenging moments are a normal part of many journeys, and they’re often where meaningful material surfaces. I’ll be with you the entire time, and before your session we’ll create a written safety and support plan together so we both know how we’ll respond if things get hard. After your journey, you can always contact me. You can also reach the Fireside Project, a free psychedelic peer support line, by calling or texting 62-FIRESIDE. If you are ever in crisis, call or text 988.
Only if you want me to, and only in the ways you’ve agreed to. Oregon requires written consent for supportive touch before your session, and I also ask in the moment. I never initiate touch. It happens only if you ask for it, and you can change your mind at any time. You can read more on the Preparation page.
Oregon rules allow you to request a support person, 21 or older, to attend your session as an observer. They’ll need to go through preparation as well, so they understand how to support you without interfering with your experience. In general, adding observers to a session can introduce complexity.
No. Before your journey, we’ll complete a state-required transportation plan for getting home safely, and that plan cannot include driving yourself. A trusted friend, a family member, or a ride service all work.
Under Oregon regulations, you have the right to leave at any time. However, once a session begins, leaving the service center early is strongly discouraged for your safety, because you will be under the influence of a powerful psychedelic. If you’re feeling the urge to leave before the acute effects of the mushrooms have dissipated, that’s something we’d talk through together in the moment.
Cost and Logistics
I accept payment for facilitation services by cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo. Should we choose to work together, we will make payment arrangements after your initial consultation call.
No. Health insurance doesn’t currently cover psilocybin services. If you’re hoping to use an HSA or FSA, check with your plan administrator, because I can’t guarantee eligibility.