Retreats - The Psychedelic Counselor

Retreats are an incredible way of going deep quickly and getting long lasting results. When you are out of your day to day environment, your mind can be freed to work on and focus on what is underneath the daily routines. The retreat format include initial sessions with me, RN supervised Medicine sessions if you qualify for Ketamine treatment and therapeutic preparatory sessions in order to really get the best of the experience. Then after the retreat, two integration sessions are scheduled so that you have a place to reflect and bring your retreat experience into your daily life skillfully.

My 2023 retreats take place in a gorgeous local retreat center on Whidbey Island and also a modern lodge here in Bellingham. They are guided by me, Karen King, MS,LMHC -a MAPS MDMA Assisted and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy trainee, psychotherapist of 15 years and experienced group leader. They are co-led by my staff including a Ketamine Assisted Therapy trained therapist and an RN. Locally catered vegetarian meals are included. Each retreat offers calming contemplative practices and at least one Ketamine Assisted Session and Integration period.

Middle Years Women’s Group Retreat
Date TBD
(space still available)

Grab a cuppa and let’s do some deep chatting. What is not to love about this idea? A group of seeking Middle Years women like you, deep thinkers, introspectors and creatives. At this phase of our lives, we often find ourselves on the precipice of who we thought we were and who we actually wanted to become.

This retreat offers a warm, dynamic place to reflect and focus on the idea that we can allow ourselves to surprise ourselves, to invite in change with openness and humor. We will all look around the circle of amazing women and settle into the knowing that we are exactly who and where we need to be in our lives. Yoga and Meditation will be offered, as well as group circles and a Ketamine Assisted Therapy lozenge session and Integration.

The setting is a beautiful small, private retreat center on Whidbey Island, with all delicious vegetarian meals prepared for you by a local chef. All you need to do is prepare yourself with the juicy individual and group sessions we have laid out for you prior to the retreat, then show up, rest into the journey and be transformed. Space is limited to 6 explorers.

Next Steps

First, you will schedule a time to sit down with me and we can determine if this is good fit for what you are looking for. Ketamine is not the medicine for everyone and we want to make sure that psychologically this is something that you are ready for and have a good community of support around you when you return to “real life”.

Then, if you are a good candidate for this experience, I will make an appointment for you with a Psychiatric ARNP I collaborate with who is specifically trained in assessing you for Ketamine treatment. If they approve you for the experience, then our journey together truly begins!

Click here to schedule a first appointment with me and hear more.

Investment– Energetically and Financially

This is a therapeutic retreat, so has some unique steps and processes. In a regular retreat you can simply show up without meeting with the leader or the group prior and without any prep work. But Ketamine calls for some deep and unique preparation both psychologically and medically. Also the depth that we want this retreat to take you requires some emotional safety and trust with the wonderful women you will be journeying with. Yay, more therapy!

Preparations: (7 therapeutic hours)

30 min intro Chat with Karen

Meet with Psychiatric ARNP to determine if you have the approved diagnosis and no preventative medical issues. (1-1.5 hours) February

Tuesday March 28 First Session with Karen (1 hour)

Thursday March 30 Group Session 1 (via zoom or in person, tbd) (1.5 hours)

Tuesday April 4 Preparation Session with Karen (1 hour)

Thursday April 6 Group Session 2 (via zoom or in person, tbd) (1.5 hours)

The Retreat Thursday – Sunday In Person (14 therapeutic hours with two Therapists)

Individual meetings/Group Sessions (8 hours)

Ketamine Assisted Session (3 hours) Two therapists, One RN onsite

Contemplative Practices (3 hours)

Post Retreat: (3 therapeutic hours)

Thursday April 20 Group Integration Session 1 (via zoom or in person, tbd) (1.5 hours)

Thursday April 27 Group Integration Session 2 (via zoom or in person, tbd) (1.5 hours)

That’s 24 hours of therapeutic focus on you!

Retreat Cost

Includes all the Therapeutic prep/retreat and post sessions, lodging and meals Thursday through Sunday
$4900

Payable in three installments $1633.00 of or 5% discount for upfront payment of $4655.00

If you are ready to have this unique and profoundly life changing experience, click here to schedule a first chat with me!

2023 Individual Immersion Intensives

(3 dates available)

Have you always wanted to just have your therapist right there on your shoulder for an extended period of time?

Here is your chance to dive deep on a 3 day retreat in a Ketamine Assisted journey in a retreat setting and in total privacy. Sign up to experience this amazing vehicle for change. I will guide you in a private one-on-one retreat in a beautiful modern lodge located here in Bellingham. I will focus on whatever topic you bring (and we uncover together), and through one-on-one sessions, Contemplative practice and Ketamine Assisted Therapy sessions you will be able to gain new insights and clarity to return to your daily life with new eyes and insightful experiences that stay with you.

Available Dates:
TBD

Preparations: (5 therapeutic hours)

Meet with Karen (1 hour)

Meet with Psychiatric ARNP to determine if you have the approved diagnosis and no preventative medical issues. (1-1.5 hours)

Preparation Session 1 with Karen (1 hour)

Preparation Session 2 with Karen (1 hour)

The Retreat 3 days (16 therapeutic hours one-on-one with me)

Individual Sessions (10 hours-not all at once!)

Ketamine Assisted Therapy Session (3 hours)

Contemplative Practices (3 hours)

Post Retreat: (2 therapeutic hours)

Integration Session 1 (1 hour)

That’s 22 hours of therapeutic focus totally on you!

Next Steps

First, you will schedule a time to sit down with me and we can determine if this is good fit for what you are looking for. Ketamine is not a fit for everyone and we want to make sure that psychologically this is something that you are ready for and have a good community of support around you when you return to “real life”. I will discuss the details of what Ketamine is and evaluate whether you may be helped by its unique properties and what you are hoping to address.

Investment– Energetically and Financially

This is a therapeutic retreat, so has some unique steps and processes. Ketamine calls for some unique preparation both psychologically and medically. Also the depth that I know you want out of this retreat requires some emotional safety and trust as I get familiar with you and what your particular strengths and challenges are.

Individual Retreat Cost

Includes all the Therapeutic prep/retreat and post sessions, lodging and meals 3 days
$5600

Payable in three monthly autopay installments $1866.00 of or 10% discount for upfront payment of $5040 .00

If you are ready to have this unique and profoundly life changing experience, click here to schedule a first appointment with me and to fill out the brief intake form I have ready for you. Let’s get started!