Soul speak offers psychedelic integration therapy and harm reduction support for individuals exploring the use of psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin.
Research has shown that psychedelic experiences can create opportunities for increased insight, emotional processing and neuroplasticity. When these experiences are thoughtfully integrated, they can support meaningful psychological growth and healing.
Psychedelic integration therapy helps individuals make sense of experiences they have had independently or in legal contexts, translating insight from those experiences into meaningful and lasting changes in daily life.
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Why therapeutic support matters
There’s a big difference between having a recreational psychedelic experience and approaching these experiences with therapeutic support. Preparation and psychological safety can significantly shape how meaningful and beneficial an experience becomes.
Support often begins before the experience itself through preparation sessions that help individuals clarify intentions, explore fears, and develop emotional grounding. After the experience, integration sessions help translate insights into meaningful and lasting changes in daily life. Many people find that some of the most important work happens after the experience, as they reflect on what emerged and how it relates to their lives.
As a therapist, Dr. Collins provides emotional and integration support for clients following independently sourced psychedelic experiences. This work may include preparation, education around safety and expectations, and post-experience processing to help individuals make sense of what they encountered.
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
Psychedelic integration therapy offers psychological support for individuals who hav e had experiences with psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ayahuasca, or other similar substances.
For many people, psychedelic experiences can leave important emotional, psychological, or spiritual questions afterward. It is not uncommon to feel unsettled, overwhelmed, or unsure how to make sense of what emerged during the experience. Integration therapy provides a space to process these experiences and explore how their insights can be meaningfully incorporated into everyday life.
During integration sessions, Dr. Collins works with clients to explore their experiences in a grounded and supportive therapeutic setting, helping bring clarity and understanding to what emerged during the experience.
The goal of psychedelic integration therapy is to help individuals translate the insights gained from their experiences into meaningful and lasting psychological change.
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
Dr. Collins approaches psychedelic integration therapy through a trauma-informed and relational lens. Her work focuses on helping individuals understand how powerful experiences interact with the nervous system, emotional patterns, and personal history.
Rather than focusing only on the experience itself, integration work explores how insights from psychedelic experiences can be thoughtfully incorporated into everyday life, relationships, and personal growth.
Dr. Collins’ clinical approach emphasizes safety, curiosity, and respect for the deeply personal nature of these experiences.
Anxiety
Depression
Existential Distress
Trauma
Emotional Healing
Mindfulness
Creativity
Self Exploration
Personal Growth
Meet the Therapist
Dr. Christina Collins Ph.D.
Greetings! My journey into the realm of psychedelic integration therapy began during my master's studies at JFK University in 2010. Pursuing a degree in Integral Theory exposed me to a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions, some of which delved into the therapeutic potential of plant medicines. However, it wasn't until my doctoral training that I delved deeper into the recent research and exploration of psychedelics for healing.
My journey as a guide for group-based psychedelic journeys began when a close friend embarked on a path of expertise in facilitating MDMA, psilocybin, and ibogaine-assisted ceremonies in Mexico. Invited to provide therapeutic support, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact of these ceremonies, steeped in indigenous wisdom and practice.
As I established myself as a psychotherapist in Denver, it became increasingly apparent how these medicines could benefit my clients. Fortuitously, I connected with like-minded individuals at the University of Colorado Denver who shared an interest in psychedelic integration therapy. Currently, I serve as a co-therapist on the "Psilocybin in Advanced Cancer" clinical trial, a multi-site study conducted in collaboration with University of Colorado and NYU. Additionally, I co teach a psychedelic assisted facilitator training at UCDenver campus.
