Professional Education in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Integration
Who We Serve
Prescribing Clinicians
Begin your studies in psychedelic medicine with research driven, CME accredited, introductory workshops
Psychotherapists
Get the knowledge and skills you need to start practicing psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy
Wellness Practitioners
Learn harm-reduction and integration practices and see your clients grow through psychedelic experiences
our story
We are researchers and psychotherapists with direct experience in psychedelic clinical trials. Our mission is to educate the broader health care community about psychedelic science and equip practitioners with relevant clinical skills. We aim to increase access to this field by offering highly interactive training delivered online and in-person.
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upcoming courses
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FULL – Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise Hybrid | February 2023
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration in clinical practice.
Feb 7, 2023 – Feb 28, 2023
Tuesdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET
Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Dr. Ingmar Gorman, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Psychotherapeutic Touch Workshop | Winter 2023
A workshop in Psychotherapeutic Touch for Integrative Psychedelic Professionals
Feb 10, 2023 – Feb 17, 2023
Fridays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Sabrina Santa Clara, LPC, R-DMT, C-IFST, RYT
Buddhism & Psychedelic Therapy | Winter 2023
This course bridges the vast knowledge and wisdom of Buddhist contemplative practice traditions to the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Feb 15, 2023 – May 10, 2023
Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
David Gumpel, MA, Adi Flesher, M.Ed, LP
Psychoanalytic Psychedelic Clinical Consultation Group | Spring 2023
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and supportive place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Mar 2, 2023 – May 18, 2023
Thursdays 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Jeffrey Guss, MD
Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise Hybrid | March 2023
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration in clinical practice.
Mar 2, 2023 – Mar 16, 2023
Thursdays 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Dr. Ingmar Gorman, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Understanding Ketamine | March 2023
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Mar 4, 2023 – Mar 5, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Xiaojue Hu, MD
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: Part 1 | Cohort 23B
This course covers introductory and foundational topics in the psilocybin-assisted therapy curriculum.
Mar 10, 2023 – Jun 23, 2023
Fridays, Time TBD
Sabrina Santa Clara
KAP Theory & Methodology | Spring 2023
A 12-week hybrid course with self-paced materials and weekly live-online meetings that teaches a theoretically grounded methodology for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Mar 20, 2023 – Jun 12, 2023
Mondays 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Shari Taylor, PhD
Foundations of Psychedelic Therapy | Spring 2023
A Reading & Study Group focusing on various psychological concepts central to psychedelic therapy.
Mar 29, 2023 – Jun 14, 2023
Wednesdays 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Dominique Morisano, CPsych
KAP for Couples & Groups: Clinical Consultation Group | Spring 2023
Group provides a safe, informative, and supportive place for therapists to discuss their clinical work with Ketamine.
Apr 4, 2023 – Jun 20, 2023
Tuesdays 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Jayne Gumpel, LCSW
Integration Essentials, Evenings | Spring 2023
A 12-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers.
Apr 4, 2023 – Jun 20, 2023
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Alexander Camargo, PsyD
Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise Hybrid | April 2023
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration in clinical practice.
Apr 4, 2023 – Apr 25, 2023
Tuesdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET
Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Dr. Ingmar Gorman, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Psychedelic Psychopharmacology | Spring 2023
An in-depth look at the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience of psychedelics.
Apr 24, 2023 – Jul 31, 2023
Mondays 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCPP
Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise Hybrid | May 2023
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration in clinical practice.
May 1, 2023 – May 15, 2023
Mondays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Candace Oglesby, Dr. Ingmar Gorman, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Integration Essentials | Spring 2023
A 12-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers.
May 3, 2023 – Jul 26, 2023
Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Sarah Zoghbi, LPC
Understanding Ketamine | May 2023
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
May 6, 2023 – May 7, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Casey Paleos, MD
Trauma-Informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy | Spring 2023
Topic areas include the effects of drug policy and systemic inequality on the provision and practice of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the role of intergenerational trauma and trauma of oppression, and the practitioner’s role in a trauma-informed care model.
May 8, 2023 – May 11, 2023
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT
Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Victor Cabral, MSW, LSW, CCTP-I, Joseph McCowan, PsyD
Poetry, Symbols, and Story in Psychedelic Therapy | Spring 2023
Tap into the poetic. A 12-week experiential course for those interested in the use of poetry therapy in psychedelic integration with individuals and groups.
May 8, 2023 – Jul 24, 2023
Mondays 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Julia King Olivier, MD
Psychedelic Integration: Experiential Practice Retreat | Spring, 2023
A contemplative practice retreat for clinicians to experience the therapeutic use and integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
May 13, 2023 – May 18, 2023
Saturday 5/13 Evening – Thursday 5/18 at noon
Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Leah Gooch, Ed.M, 500RYT, David Gumpel, MA, Miles Bukiet, LMSW, MAPP
What We Offer
Experiential Learning
- Live demonstrations
- Experiential training
- Role plays for skills building
- Case presentations & commentary
Professional Network
- Exposure to leading researchers
- Private class discussion boards
- Clinical consultation with experts
- Alumni community membership
Empowering Setting
- Individual mentoring
- Small group discussion classes
- High student to trainer ratio
- Engaging, interactive classes
Dynamic Courses
- Exclusive Fluence course materials
- Research based curriculum
- Flexible schedules & formats
- Custom programs for organizations
Our programs
Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration
Start your orientation to the field of psychedelic integration work with this dynamic interactive workshop.
learn moreRetreat Training Programs
Build community and deepen your practice through experiential learning at a retreat program.
learn moreKetamine Programs
Incorporate ketamine into your practice with programs grounded in the principles and ethics of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
learn moreClinical Consultation & Reading and Study Groups
Meet weekly with a small group of peers and an expert trainer to discuss cases and the latest research.
learn moreCertificate Programs
Select a certificate that supports your professional practice and distinguish yourself as a leader in the field.
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See talks by leading researchers, experiential workshops, and additional programming here.
learn moreclients and partners
Fluence collaborates with and provides training for a number of prominent organizations in the in the field. See our full list of clients and community partners here.
