A curated set of training programs whose graduates appear in credible directories. Integration therapy is the work of making sense of a psychedelic experience in the weeks and months after, and is the single strongest non-drug predictor of outcome in the 2025 meta-analysis.
Why a meta-directory, not a single list. We intentionally do not run a single "vetted" list of individual therapists. Credentials for psychedelic-integration practice are not yet standardized, and any single list would either be too narrow or imply endorsements we can't verify. Instead we point to the established training programs whose alumni directories are the most credible starting points — pair these with state-licensed mental-health credentials (LCSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD, MD/DO, NP) when evaluating a specific therapist.
Fluence is one of the largest psychedelic-integration therapist training programs in the US (8,000+ trained). Their public, searchable directory lists credentialed graduates with profiles, badges, and location filters.
Vetted network of therapists, coaches, and physicians with explicit psychedelic-literate practice; searchable by state, specialty, and insurance status.
One of the earliest formal KAP training programs. Their trainee-network lookup identifies licensed clinicians offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Lykos / MAPS-trained clinicians. Because MDMA is not FDA-approved (the August 2024 NDA was rejected), this points to providers trained in the MAPS protocol for expanded-access or future approved use.
MDMA-assisted therapy is not currently a legal clinical service in the US; trained providers are primarily in trials and training roles.
General therapist directory, psychedelic-integration filter
The broadest US therapist-search tool. Filter by "Psychedelic integration" as a specialty, plus state, insurance, and modality. Quality of listing varies; verify credentials independently.
Contemplative-psychology-based psychedelic therapy training
In December 2024, the Naropa Center for Psychedelic Studies transitioned into the independent Memoru Center for Visionary Healing Arts. Alumni of the Naropa Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies (2022-2024 cohorts) and the Psilocybin Facilitator Training program represent a contemplative-tradition-rooted community of trained facilitators.
Program link points to the Naropa archive page; current training work continues at Memoru.
Pre/post-session integration coaching, not therapy
Coaching network that pairs clients with integration facilitators. Coaching is not therapy; this is appropriate for non-clinical integration support but does not substitute for a licensed mental-health professional.
Coaches are not licensed therapists; use alongside, not instead of, clinical care when indicated.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAT) training, Bay Area
Sage Integrative Health (Berkeley/Oakland) runs the Integral Psychedelic Therapy Training program, which covers ketamine-assisted therapy; sister non-profit Alchemy Community Therapy Center runs a seven-week KAT provider training program for licensed clinicians. Graduates span a growing Bay Area KAT provider community.
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What good integration actually looks like
Integration is not a vague spiritual concept. In the published research it refers to a set of structured practices in the 1–12 weeks after a psychedelic session that help a participant translate the experience into durable behavior change. The Bathje et al. (2022) framework operationalizes it across seven domains — cognitive, emotional, physical, relational, spiritual, behavioral, and social/environmental. See the full integration therapy guide for the framework in detail.
In practice, integration typically involves structured sessions where a therapist helps a client revisit, contextualize, and apply insights from a psychedelic experience. This might include processing difficult emotional material that surfaced during the session, identifying behavioral patterns the client wants to change, developing a plan for implementing those changes in daily life, and monitoring for delayed psychological effects such as depersonalization or anxiety. The therapist's role is not to interpret the experience for the client but to provide a safe, clinically informed framework for the client to make meaning on their own terms.
The credential landscape in 2026
There is no single nationally recognized credential for psychedelic-integration therapy. The field sits at the intersection of several existing professional frameworks, and the credential landscape is evolving rapidly:
State licensure remains the foundation. A psychedelic-integration therapist should hold a valid state mental-health license — LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, MD/DO, or NP. This license is what enables them to provide therapy (as opposed to coaching), bill insurance where applicable, and be held to professional ethics standards with a complaint process.
Certificate programs from institutions like Fluence, CIIS, Naropa/Memoru, IPI, and Polaris add psychedelic-specific training on top of existing licensure. These programs vary in length (40–300+ hours), clinical practicum requirements, and focus areas. A certificate alone — without underlying state licensure — does not make someone a therapist.
Oregon and Colorado psilocybin facilitator licenses are a separate category. Oregon's Measure 109 (operational since 2023) and Colorado's Proposition 122 (implementation underway) created state-level facilitator licensing for psilocybin services. These facilitators are not required to hold mental-health licenses, and their scope is facilitation during psilocybin sessions, not ongoing therapy.
Ketamine-specific training is the most clinically established pathway because ketamine is a legal, FDA-approved anesthetic that licensed prescribers can use off-label for psychiatric conditions. Programs from Polaris, IPI, and Sage focus specifically on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocols.
Questions worth asking a prospective therapist
What is your training? Specific program + year of completion is the answer you want. “I'm experienced with psychedelics” alone is not a credential.
What is your license? Integration therapy should be provided by a state-licensed mental-health professional when it is therapy (as opposed to coaching). Ask for their license number and verify it with the relevant state board.
How do you handle my specific medication regimen? Especially SSRIs, SNRIs, lithium, MAOIs, and stimulants. Interactions with psychedelics range from reduced efficacy (SSRIs blunting psilocybin effects) to life-threatening (MAOIs with ayahuasca analogs, lithium with classical psychedelics). A qualified therapist should be comfortable discussing these interactions and coordinating with your prescriber.
What’s your approach to difficult content? Childhood trauma, spiritual crisis, and ego-dissolution distress each benefit from different therapeutic frameworks. Ask whether they use a specific modality — IFS, somatic experiencing, EMDR, ACT, or psychodynamic approaches — and whether they have experience with challenging psychedelic experiences specifically.
Session cadence. A common structure is 1–2 preparation sessions, a dosing session (if applicable and legal), then 3–6 integration sessions over 8–12 weeks. Be wary of providers who skip preparation or offer only a single follow-up session.
Do you facilitate the dosing session yourself, or refer out? Most US therapists cannot legally provide the dosing session for anything but ketamine. A therapist who offers psilocybin or MDMA dosing outside of a clinical trial, approved state program (Oregon, Colorado), or legal jurisdiction is operating outside the law.
What is your fee structure? Integration therapy sessions typically cost $150–$300 per session. Some therapists offer sliding-scale rates. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy packages (including the medication) typically range from $400–$800 per session. Be cautious of providers charging significantly above market rates or requiring large upfront payments for multi-session packages.
What happens if I have a difficult experience? Ask whether they have a between-session contact policy, crisis protocols, and whether they coordinate with other members of your care team (psychiatrist, primary care provider) if needed.
Red flags to watch for
The psychedelic therapy space is growing faster than regulatory oversight, which means the range of practitioner quality is wide. Specific warning signs that should prompt you to look elsewhere:
Cure claims. No ethical provider should promise that psychedelic therapy will cure depression, PTSD, addiction, or any other condition. The evidence supports the potential for meaningful benefit in some people under supported conditions — not guaranteed outcomes.
Pressure to use specific substances. A therapist who pushes you toward a particular psychedelic without thorough screening is prioritizing the experience over your safety.
No screening or medical history review. Responsible providers screen for personal and family history of psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, cardiac conditions, and current medications before any psychedelic work.
Sexual or physical boundary violations. The vulnerability of psychedelic states makes boundary violations especially harmful. Any sexual contact, inappropriate touch, or romantic suggestion during or around sessions is a serious ethical violation.
Discouragement from outside support. A provider who discourages you from seeing other therapists, sharing your experience with trusted people, or maintaining existing medical relationships is isolating you — a hallmark of unethical practice.
Underground dosing presented as therapy. Providers who offer illegal substances outside of approved trials or state programs while calling it "therapy" expose both themselves and their clients to legal and safety risks.