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Sacred Counsel
Integrative Psychedelic Support
for Sovereign Seekers
Psychedelic Integration With
Alexa Iya Soro
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Sacred medicines such as ayahuasca, psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine and others hold tremendous potential for healing and expansion. Indeed, very few people would come to explore psychedelics without first hearing the stories of miraculous healing, astounding visions, encounters with the divine, or as subjects of a 2006 John Hopkins study described, "the single most meaningful and spiritually significant experience" of their lives. And yet, these life-changing healings don't happen for everyone, so we beg the question - when it comes to psychedelics, what makes the difference between "having an experience" and having an experience that changes your life forever?
The answer is psychedelic integration - the art of dedicated change.
We recognize psychedelics as a powerful tool for self-knowledge, not a replacement for self-work. Our unwavering mission at Sacred Counsel is to be your primary support system through the process of your life's most authentic unfolding in alliance with (not dependent on) sacred, shamanic plants & fungi.
Our approach on integration identifies the key insights from your experience, and guides you with clarity towards creating a life in harmony with your personal values, beliefs, and aspirations. Our psychedelic integration therapy encompass a variety of supportive modalities from health & wellness support, mental health counseling, relationship counseling, and inspiring community action. Each component is designed to complement your integration process, helping you cultivate resilience and balance as you navigate life's mystery.​​​​
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Emotional Processing: Helping individuals navigate and integrate complex emotions experienced during psychedelic journeys.
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Neuroplasticity Education: Understanding how psychedelics can promote brain changes that facilitate healing and personal growth.
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Mindset and Intention Setting: Establishing a positive and constructive mindset before experiences to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
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Safe Integration Practices: Techniques for incorporating insights gained from psychedelic experiences into daily life.
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Supportive Environment: Creating a nurturing and safe space for sharing experiences and feelings with trained professionals.
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Holistic Approaches: Combining traditional therapeutic methods with psychedelic experiences for comprehensive healing.
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Educational Workshops: Providing information on psychedelics, their effects, and the science behind their therapeutic potential.
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What to Expect
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Individualized Support: Tailored integration sessions that address your unique experiences and needs.
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Community Sessions: Opportunities to connect with others who have had similar experiences, fostering community and shared understanding.
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Guided Exercises: Activities designed to help process and reflect on your experiences in a constructive manner.
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Follow-Up Care: Ongoing support and check-ins to ensure continued growth and integration after your psychedelic experience.
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Resource Access: Educational materials and resources to deepen your understanding of psychedelics and their therapeutic applications.
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Professional Guidance: Sessions led by trained facilitators with expertise in psychedelic integration and mental health.
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Empowerment: Tools and strategies to cultivate personal growth, resilience, and emotional well-being following your experiences.
Alexa Iya Soro is a master of psychology and psychedelic integration who helps people live in congruence with highest expression of their personal truth. She guides people from all walks of life, from stay-at-home mothers to corporate CEOs, and helps them discover a more authentic relationship with themselves, their loved ones, and a discover a clear life path. With a holistic and heart-centered approach, your sessions with Alexa will help you navigate life's challenges, enhance your self-awareness, and promote emotional well-being.
​Mental health counseling with Alexa Iya Soro is an eclectic blend of professional psychotherapy evidence based psychotherapy modalities, spiritual development techniques, and system oriented change theories.
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Areas of Focus:
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Nervous system regulation: Techniques to cope with daily stressors and anxiety, and depression. Support for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms or mood fluctuations.
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Trauma Healing: Safe exploration of past traumas and the development of coping strategies through resourcing with your environment.
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Self-Discovery and Personal Growth: Guidance for individuals seeking deeper understanding and personal development, as inspired by age old traditions like Tibetan Buddhism, Yogic Philosophies and Transpersonal Psychology
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Relationship Healing & Couples Counseling: Tools to bring clear awareness to relationship patterns, enhance communication and resolve conflicts in personal and professional relationships.
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Integrative Approaches: Incorporating plant medicine principles into therapeutic practices for holistic healing.
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Exploring Animistic Modalities and the Unseen Realm: Building sustaining supportive relationships with spiritual and natural allies of your local land as well as development of intuition.
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What You Can Expect:
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Personalized Support: Tailored sessions that address your unique needs and goals.
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In the Moment Healing and Processing: Alexa works with gestalt theory that focuses more on the present moment than going into past memories.
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Enhanced Self-Awareness: Insights into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to foster personal growth.
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Effective Coping Strategies: Practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges, this includes scientifically based neuroscience education, as well as more process based depth psychology metaphors, and narrative therapy.
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Empowerment: A stronger sense of agency and confidence in navigating life’s complexities.
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Supportive Environment: A compassionate space where you can express yourself freely and feel heard.
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Holistic Healing: Understanding the integration of plant medicine and traditional therapeutic practices for overall wellness, as well as developing your own pathway for healing that will eventually be your own blend of eclectic practices.
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Take the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. Schedule your hourly counseling session today and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery with our expert therapist.
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Rate $150-250, sliding scale. Scholarships are available by request. Sessions are 1 hour. Please schedule at least 1 day ahead of time.
Sam
Taxas, USA
"This experience blew my mind
in the best way possible."
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"What is psychedelic integration, and why does it matter?"​
After a peak experiences with psychedelics (or any peak experience for that matter), anyone with a modest degree of curiosity will take pause and ask, "What just happened?" Or, perhaps even more importantly, "What am I supposed to do with this?"
Sometimes journeying into the great mystery leaves us with more questions than we started with, and this is where psychedelic integration is so essential. It's now widely understood that medicines such as ayahuasca, psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine and others hold tremendous potential for treating the root causes of trauma, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and other increasingly common challenges, but the true benefits of the psychedelic experience is often only realized through thoughtful and dedicated psychedelic integration.
Our unwavering mission at Sacred Counsel is to be your primary support system through the process of your life's most authentic unfolding. We are committed to guiding you in integrating these profound experiences, ensuring that the wisdom gained serves as a foundation for personal growth and lasting transformation. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your journey, celebrating your progress and helping you cultivate a life of purpose and connection.
Neuroplasticity & The Science of Psychedelic Integration
The days and weeks after a psychedelic experience is when neuroplasticity is at it's highest, meaning this is optimal time for creating new neuropathways in the brain. New neuropathways translate to new ways of thinking, new perspectives, and a chance to re-examine long-held beliefs about ourselves and others. In other words, psychedelic integration therapy helps you rewire your automatic, default behaviors and emotional reactions that don't always serve us well in life.
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Psychedelics like ayahuasca, psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and others have shown remarkable effects on neuroplasticity. Recent studies suggest that these substances can promote the growth of new neurons and synapses, particularly in areas linked to mood regulation and emotional processing, like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Research published in Nature in 2021 demonstrated that psilocybin increases the expression of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is crucial for neuron growth and survival. Another study in Cell Reports in 2022 found that psychedelics can enhance the connectivity between brain regions, leading to more flexible thinking and improved problem-solving abilities. These findings indicate that psychedelics may not only provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression and PTSD but also encourage a more adaptable and resilient brain over time.
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The psychedelic integration process is unique to each individual and can take many forms. It may involve capture insights, creative expression through art or music, meditation to foster mindfulness, or engaging in discussions with trained professionals who understand the nuances of psychedelic experiences. Scientific literature highlights the role of therapeutic integration in enhancing emotional regulation and facilitating personal insights (Nutt et al., 2019). Our experienced team at Sacred Counsel provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and thoughts related to your journey. Through open dialogue and compassionate guidance, we help you navigate the complexities of your experiences, empowering you to find meaning and direction. This process often includes setting goals for personal growth and developing tools for managing challenges, ensuring you feel equipped to move forward with confidence.
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The Research
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The neural basis of psychedelic action (Nature Neuroscience)
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The effects of psilocybin and MDMA on between-network resting state functional connectivity in healthy volunteers (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)
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Increased low-frequency brain responses to music after psilocybin therapy for depression (Journal of Affective Disorders)
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Quality of Acute Psychedelic Experience Predicts Therapeutic Efficacy of Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
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Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal (Cell Reports Medicine)
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Therapeutic use of psilocybin: Practical considerations for dosing and administration (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
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Psilocybin induces rapid and persistent growth of dendritic spines in frontal cortex in vivo (Neuron)
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Psychedelics and Neuroplasticity: A Systematic Review Unraveling the Biological Underpinnings of Psychedelics (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
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Single-Dose Psilocybin for a Treatment-Resistant Episode of Major Depression (The New England Journal of Medicine)
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Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder (JAMA Psychiatry)
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The costs and benefits of psychedelics on cognition and mood (Neuron)
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Contact
If you would like to learn more about our services, or to inquire about booking an experience, please drop us a line. We look forward to getting to know you!