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Legality & safety, in plain language.

Colorado's regulated psilocybin program is new, and the questions are good ones. Here are honest answers — about the law, the screening, and what keeps this work safe.

Nothing here is legal or medical advice — it's a clear starting point. We'll go through everything that applies to you, personally, on a discovery call and again in preparation. If a question you have isn't answered below, ask me directly.

The law

Is this legal?

What does Colorado actually allow?

In 2022, Colorado voters passed the Natural Medicine Health Act, and in 2023 the state created a regulated program for supervised, adult psilocybin use. Since 2025, trained and state-licensed facilitators can legally support adults (21+) through psilocybin experiences at approved healing centers and settings. This is not the same as legal retail sale — there are no psilocybin "dispensaries." The legal pathway is supervised facilitation, which is exactly the work I do.

What does "licensed facilitator" mean?

It means I've completed the state-required training and hold a Colorado facilitator license to support psilocybin journeys legally and safely. It also means I work within a defined scope: screening, preparation, supervision during the session, and integration afterward — under the program's rules.

Do I have to be a Colorado resident?

No. The law is about where the session happens, not where you live. Many of my journey clients travel to Colorado for the work. As long as you're 21 or older and the journey takes place here under the program, you're welcome — and I'll help you plan the timing and logistics.

Can I take anything home?

No. The medicine is only ever used within a supervised session. The program does not allow personal possession for take-home use, and I never provide anything to be used on your own. The container — being held, in a safe place, by a trained person — is part of what makes this work.

Safety & screening

Is it safe for me?

How do you decide if I'm a good fit?

Every journey starts with a screening intake: your physical health, mental-health history, current medications, and what's drawing you to this work. Some conditions and medications make psilocybin unsafe or unwise, and I take that seriously. If it isn't a fit, I'll say so plainly — and help you find a better path.

When is psilocybin not appropriate?

Generally, it's not appropriate for people with a personal or family history of psychosis or schizophrenia, certain heart conditions, or while taking specific medications (some antidepressants and others can interact). Pregnancy is also a reason to wait. This isn't a complete list — it's why the screening exists. We go through your specifics together, carefully.

What if something difficult comes up during the journey?

Hard moments are a normal part of meaningful inner work — and you won't face them alone. I'm trained to help you move through difficulty rather than away from it, and I'm present the entire time. The preparation we do beforehand means you'll already know what to do if the experience intensifies.

Is it addictive?

Psilocybin is not considered physically addictive, and this work is intentionally occasional, not habitual — a small number of meaningful sessions, well-integrated, rather than frequent use. The goal is always to need the medicine less, not more.

A note

This page is general information, not legal or medical advice, and the details of Colorado's program continue to evolve. Nothing here is a promise of a particular outcome. What I can promise is honesty: a careful screening, a clear explanation of what applies to you, and a direct answer if this work isn't the right path right now.

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