CANNABIS-ASSISTED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
The emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy is opening new pathways for trauma healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Cannabis-Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy (CASP) offers a unique approach, combining the therapeutic use of cannabis with mindfulness and somatic therapy.
WHY CANNABIS?
Cannabis has long been used as a tool for self-exploration, introspection, and emotional processing. When paired with Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, it can create a unique opportunity to deepen your therapeutic work. Cannabis can affect people in different ways, but in a therapeutic setting, it often helps clients connect more fully with their bodies, explore emotions, and access parts of themselves that might otherwise feel out of reach. Unlike other psychedelics, cannabis typically allows clients to retain a sense of agency and control throughout the experience, enabling them to make intentional choices about the direction of the work and actively engage in real-time therapeutic processing.
For some, cannabis may enhance relaxation, allowing for greater ease in exploring challenging emotions or memories. Others may find that it increases awareness of physical sensations or brings greater clarity to internal experiences. It may also awaken imagination and creativity, helping you approach personal challenges with fresh perspectives or uncover new possibilities for growth. Some people experience a heightened sense of connection to something greater—whether that’s a deeper connection to their inner self, a sense of unity with others, or an awareness of the sacred. In this way, cannabis can open the door to profound insights and experiences that are personally meaningful and transformative.
Clients often report an increased ability to access emotions and memories that are typically elusive or challenging to confront, leading to profound emotional processing and greater clarity in areas where traditional “talk therapy” may have reached its limits.
HOW IT WORKS
CASP is a structured and intentional therapeutic process, different from simply showing up to a therapy session high. It is carefully designed to engage cannabis as a resource to deepen self-exploration and emotional processing within a safe and supportive framework.
I offer CASP in the context of an ongoing therapy relationship. For clients who are already working with another provider, I offer CASP as a short-term, time-limited cycle. A typical cycle includes an Intake Session to discuss your goals and review your history, 1-3 Preparation Sessions to establish trust and clarify your intentions, a single CASP Session or a 2-day series for more intensive work, and an Integration Session to process what emerged and connect insights to your daily life.
CASP sessions last 2-5 hours depending on your goals and preferences. The process incorporates intention setting, guided meditation, and music with Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy—using present-moment awareness and body-centered techniques to explore emotions, sensations, and insights as they arise.
MORE INFORMATION AND NEXT STEPS
Please contact me to inquire about fees, request more information, or schedule a free consultation.
DISCLAIMER: The information on this page is provided to support individuals in making educated choices about their care. I comply with all local and state laws (Oregon and California) in providing these services. I do not promote illegal activities or provide resources for obtaining illegal substances or services.