Inclusive Therapy, Plant Medicine, & Integration Support
for Reclaiming your Wholeness

Offerings

  • Individual Talk Therapy

    Individual Talk Therapy

  • Psychedelic Integration

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

  • Somatic Therapy

    Somatic Therapy

  • Plant Medicine Retreats

  • Group Therapy

    Group Therapy

About Me

I am a therapist, yoga teacher, and a student of traditional Amazonian plant medicine. I received a Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2012, and I am certified in psychedelic integration, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and somatic therapy. I began my relationship with Ayahuasca/Yaje in 2010 and have since studied its usage by different cultures in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.

Prior to my personal therapy practice, I worked at psychiatric hospitals, social service organizations, group rehabilitation homes, and county jail. I have worked with patients and clients of all ages, gender identities, racial backgrounds, and mental health issues. Many of the therapeutic modalities that I use with clients are ones that have transformed my own life. I am passionate about sharing the tools and skills that benefitted me for the wellbeing of others, and for our collective healing.

Read more about my training and experience here.

My Approach

I believe that each person has an intrinsic drive to heal, and to create harmony in ourselves and our surroundings. My goal as a therapist is to help you access your inner resources to fully engage with your feelings and experiences, both the positive and the challengingly uncomfortable. Together, we use therapeutic tools to cultivate a grounded and mindful state of being that allows for compassionate self-reflection and growth.

Generational trauma – often stemming from the impacts of colonization, capitalism, and environmental degradation – creates obstacles to connecting to and expressing our true selves. This disconnect can manifest as depression, anxiety, loss of sense of purpose, and lack of understanding for how to navigate our relationship to self, others, and ultimately life itself.

Through therapy, I offer a place to meaningfully explore your truth, values, and relationships. I hope to help you cultivate your own ability to connect to yourself, recognizing how challenges have impacted you and how they can help you grow.

My therapeutic approach bridges the science of psychology with entheogenic ritual and practice to support you in your healing journey. My practice of psychotherapy and psychedelic integration has been shaped by trauma-informed, indigenous, cross-cultural, holistic, and transpersonal worldviews and approaches.

Schedule a free consultation

Welcome. If you’re interested in working together, please schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation below. You can also contact me at gerardartesona@proton.me or via text or call at (302) 242-7574.

Personal growth, self-discovery, and connection to spirit are founded upon healthy relationships with oneself and one’s community.