Tools in My Backpack

About MJ

I like to think of myself as a Sherpa—an experienced trail guide who can help you navigate obstacles that have fallen in your way, so you can reach new vistas of personal healing and wholeness. My own healing journey began at age 26 when my life was falling apart. That was over half my life ago, and I’ve never turned back, always pursuing deeper healing. A fervent seeker myself, nothing is more exhilarating to me than assisting and supporting other seekers. If that includes you, I’d be most honored to be a Sherpa for your journey.

  • Certification from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider, with advanced training in psilocybin-assisted therapy

  • Advanced training in MDMA-assisted therapy through MAPS (now Lykos)

  • License to facilitate psilocybin journeys in the state of Oregon, USA

  • Personal experience with altered states of consciousness and follow-up integration for transformational impact

  • PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy*

  • Board certified and Licensed to practice psychotherapy (NCC, LMFT, LPC)*

  • Over 20 years of experience in private practice, primarily with childhood trauma survivors*

* Due to Oregon's Prop 109, my professional training and experience as a psychotherapist do not apply during the psychedelic journey itself. However, the essential aspects of the psychedelic experience—screening, preparation, and post-journey processing—are where skilled psychotherapists play a critical role in achieving lasting results. To learn more about what I can offer psychotherapeutically before and after your journey, visit WellbeingTrailhead.com.