General FAQs
Our intention is to keep our fees affordable for working mental health professionals. At most of our programs, we reserve select number of spaces for a discounted rate for applicants whose presence would benefit the community for whom our fee would be a hardship. We prioritize providing scholarships to participants whose participation will enhance diversity among clinicians educated in this modality and/or the populations to which it is available. To learn more please see our diversity fund page. Applications will be accepted and scholarships awarded on a rolling basis, so please apply early. Where available, you will find a link to the application for a scholarship spot on the page for each training. Please note scholarships only apply to training fees and do not cover transportation, lodging, and meals. Please note that scholarship applications are only considered before course or program payment. Scholarships cannot be retroactively applied.
No, Fluence does not provide clinical services. Fluence is an education program that aims to increase the availability of trained providers that can provide competent and ethical services in your local community. We can’t provide direct referrals to people who are seeking MDMA or psilocybin-assisted therapy services as this type of therapy is currently only available through clinical trials at this time. However, we can refer you to our certificate program graduates, who are trained to do ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration, or facilitate Psilocybin sessions in Oregon. Please reach out to naomi@fluencetraining.com for more information.
Depending on the compound there may be a legal avenue to do so either by participating in a research trial, receiving treatment (as a patient with an approved condition) with a currently available psychedelic (e.g. ketamine), becoming a client of a licensed Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon, or traveling abroad. Fluence will provide referrals to licensed providers where available.
We do not provide academic credit.
We work with a variety of community partners to bring our trainings to their organizations. Our programs can be open to the public or private for the members of your organization, and tailored to suit your community’s needs. If you would like to collaborate on holding a training locally, please email us and we’ll start the conversation.
Yes. Students must apply through our Diversity Fund. Awarded scholarships will be applied to tuition expenses and will not cover travel or lodging for our in person programs. Scholarship requests must be submitted and processed before program enrollment, we do not process scholarship requests retroactively.
Yes, Certificate Program tuition can be paid in 12 monthly installments. Our Reading and Study Groups and Clinical Consultation Groups can also be paid over a 3-month period. We do not offer payment plans for our introductory workshops.
Supervision is a legal term denoting a situation in which a trainee works under a supervisor’s license, usually towards hours for independent licensure. We do not offer supervision. We do offer clinical consultation, which includes elements of supervision, but is intended for providers who are already independently licensed.
No. This program is entirely independent of any academic institution.
Yes Fluence is able to provide a limited amount of partial scholarships for many of our offerings through our Diversity Fund. Scholarships funds are prioritized for practicing mental health professionals in regards to diversity considerations, financial need, professional background and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply on our scholarship application here.
Fluence holds all required in-person programs at ADA compliant locations. If you require accommodations or have additional questions please contact us.
More questions? Come to an Open House Program or email us at info@fluencetraining.com.
Psychedelic Integration, or Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration—also known as PHRI—is a client-centered approach to working with people in a clinical setting who have had or are considering having a psychedelic experience in any context—including therapeutic, spiritual, peer-led, or alone. For a more detailed response on this modality, including Fluence’s role in helping define it, please see this page.
You can go to https://clinicaltrials.gov to search for clinical trials of psilocybin, MDMA, or other psychedelics by putting those words in the search terms.
If you require accommodations or have additional questions please contact us at info@fluencetraining.com.
Certificate Program FAQs
We do not provide academic credit.
All courses are available online except for the Psychedelic Integration Experiential Practice Retreat and Trauma-informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Our KAP certificate program also includes an observational practicum, which is in-person (whether locally or with one of Fluence’s Practicum Leaders).
For Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI): Yes, participants are expected to be independently licensed and able to practice psychotherapy within their scope of practice. Fluence will not review everyone’s scope of practice in their particular jurisdiction. If you are applying we are asking you to inform us of your license. You are responsible for determining that you are practicing within your scope of practice.
For the Psilocybin-assisted Therapy Certificate: No, however program participants are required to have prior training and experience practicing psychotherapy or related health care services in the field of mental health or addiction treatment. Participants may be currently or formerly licensed (retired) psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, or other similar professions.
Yes. Students must apply through our Diversity Fund. Awarded scholarships will be applied to tuition expenses and will not cover travel or lodging for our in person programs. Scholarship requests must be submitted and processed before program enrollment, we do not process scholarship requests retroactively.
Yes, Certificate Program tuition can be paid in 12 monthly installments. Our Reading and Study Groups and Clinical Consultation Groups can also be paid over a 3-month period. We do not offer payment plans for our introductory workshops.
For the Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI), most of the courses you take for the certificate program are open to non-certificate students. The Psilocybin program includes Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: Parts 1 & 2, which are only for program participants.
Certificate program capacity is determined by the number of classes and training events we can run in a given year and the number of trainers available to provide them. Regardless of the total enrollment in a certificate program, class sizes for most weekly classes is capped at 12 participants.
Upcoming cohorts are available until marked full. We do not maintain waitlists of more than 1-2 people for each cohort, but rather encourage students to pick a cohort with seats available. You will be advised of the status of your requested cohort at the time of your interview.
No. This program is entirely independent of any academic institution.
Monthly program meetings are community building events at which we will explore special topics and current events in the field.
Fluence does not conduct clinical operations, but we occasionally receive requests for therapists that we can pass on to trainees or graduates. Students may also accept referrals from the community email list in alignment with their scope of practice and competency.
No. We can only review complete applications submitted through our application form.
You can apply at any time. You will be enrolled in a cohort of students, where you will take a specific set of classes together. Application deadlines and expected start/end dates can be found on our certificate program pages.
Yes, You may take any other Fluence courses that are not part of this program and you will receive a 15% discount on the listed price for 3 years after your enrollment date. Check with program administration for enrollment procedures.
Yes Fluence is able to provide a limited amount of partial scholarships for many of our offerings through our Diversity Fund. Scholarships funds are prioritized for practicing mental health professionals in regards to diversity considerations, financial need, professional background and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply on our scholarship application here.
Psychedelics are not administered at our in-person retreats or other events, nor do we require students to have personal psychedelic experience. Our trainings use a variety of contemplative practices for experiential learning.
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Certificate FAQs
The Trauma-informed Psychedelic-assisted Therapy course and the Experiential Practice Retreat offer continuing education credit valid for all professions which Fluence is an approved provider for. Please see individual course pages for details.
All courses are available online except for the Psychedelic Integration Experiential Practice Retreat and Trauma-informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Our KAP certificate program also includes an observational practicum, which is in-person (whether locally or with one of Fluence’s Practicum Leaders).
For Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI): Yes, participants are expected to be independently licensed and able to practice psychotherapy within their scope of practice. Fluence will not review everyone’s scope of practice in their particular jurisdiction. If you are applying we are asking you to inform us of your license. You are responsible for determining that you are practicing within your scope of practice.
For the Psilocybin-assisted Therapy Certificate: No, however program participants are required to have prior training and experience practicing psychotherapy or related health care services in the field of mental health or addiction treatment. Participants may be currently or formerly licensed (retired) psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, or other similar professions.
For the Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI), most of the courses you take for the certificate program are open to non-certificate students. The Psilocybin program includes Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: Parts 1 & 2, which are only for program participants.
Certificate program capacity is determined by the number of classes and training events we can run in a given year and the number of trainers available to provide them. Regardless of the total enrollment in a certificate program, class sizes for most weekly classes is capped at 12 participants.
Upcoming cohorts are available until marked full. We do not maintain waitlists of more than 1-2 people for each cohort, but rather encourage students to pick a cohort with seats available. You will be advised of the status of your requested cohort at the time of your interview.
Monthly program meetings are community building events at which we will explore special topics and current events in the field.
Fluence does not conduct clinical operations, but we occasionally receive requests for therapists that we can pass on to trainees or graduates. Students may also accept referrals from the community email list in alignment with their scope of practice and competency.
No. We can only review complete applications submitted through our application form.
You can apply at any time. You will be enrolled in a cohort of students, where you will take a specific set of classes together. Application deadlines and expected start/end dates can be found on our certificate program pages.
The Trauma-Informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy course and the Experiential Practice Retreat offer continuing education credit valid for all professions for which Fluence is an approved provider. Please see individual program pages for details.
Yes, You may take any other Fluence courses that are not part of this program and you will receive a 15% discount on the listed price for 3 years after your enrollment date. Check with program administration for enrollment procedures.
In some cases Fluence can offer partial program credit for students who have completed MAPS training or part of another OHA approved program in alignment with OHA Regulations. Please include this information in your application.
Psychedelics are not administered at our in-person retreats or other events, nor do we require students to have personal psychedelic experience. Our trainings use a variety of contemplative practices for experiential learning.
Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Certificate FAQs
All courses are available online except for the Psychedelic Integration Experiential Practice Retreat and Trauma-informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Our KAP certificate program also includes an observational practicum, which is in-person (whether locally or with one of Fluence’s Practicum Leaders).
For Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI): Yes, participants are expected to be independently licensed and able to practice psychotherapy within their scope of practice. Fluence will not review everyone’s scope of practice in their particular jurisdiction. If you are applying we are asking you to inform us of your license. You are responsible for determining that you are practicing within your scope of practice.
For the Psilocybin-assisted Therapy Certificate: No, however program participants are required to have prior training and experience practicing psychotherapy or related health care services in the field of mental health or addiction treatment. Participants may be currently or formerly licensed (retired) psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, or other similar professions.
For the Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI), most of the courses you take for the certificate program are open to non-certificate students. The Psilocybin program includes Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: Parts 1 & 2, which are only for program participants.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Understanding Ketamine, Reading and Study Groups, on-demand courses, and our experiential practice retreat programs remain open to both those who are and are not licensed clinicians.
Supervision is a legal term denoting a situation in which a trainee works under a supervisor’s license, usually towards hours for independent licensure. We do not offer supervision. We do offer clinical consultation, which includes elements of supervision, but is intended for providers who are already independently licensed.
Certificate program capacity is determined by the number of classes and training events we can run in a given year and the number of trainers available to provide them. Regardless of the total enrollment in a certificate program, class sizes for most weekly classes is capped at 12 participants.
Upcoming cohorts are available until marked full. We do not maintain waitlists of more than 1-2 people for each cohort, but rather encourage students to pick a cohort with seats available. You will be advised of the status of your requested cohort at the time of your interview.
Yes. The Postgraduate Certificate Programs do not provide basic psychotherapy training, so students are expected to have completed this elsewhere. If you are a licensed clinician but do not have psychotherapy training please consider a 1-year certificate program in psychotherapy prior to applying. One suggestion in the NYC Area is the Adelphi Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
Monthly program meetings are community building events at which we will explore special topics and current events in the field.
Fluence does not conduct clinical operations, but we occasionally receive requests for therapists that we can pass on to trainees or graduates. Students may also accept referrals from the community email list in alignment with their scope of practice and competency.
No. We can only review complete applications submitted through our application form.
You can apply at any time. You will be enrolled in a cohort of students, where you will take a specific set of classes together. Application deadlines and expected start/end dates can be found on our certificate program pages.
Yes, You may take any other Fluence courses that are not part of this program and you will receive a 15% discount on the listed price for 3 years after your enrollment date. Check with program administration for enrollment procedures.
Psychedelic Integration, or Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration—also known as PHRI—is a client-centered approach to working with people in a clinical setting who have had or are considering having a psychedelic experience in any context—including therapeutic, spiritual, peer-led, or alone. For a more detailed response on this modality, including Fluence’s role in helping define it, please see this page.
Psychedelics are not administered at our in-person retreats or other events, nor do we require students to have personal psychedelic experience. Our trainings use a variety of contemplative practices for experiential learning.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate
All courses are available online except for the Psychedelic Integration Experiential Practice Retreat and Trauma-informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Our KAP certificate program also includes an observational practicum, which is in-person (whether locally or with one of Fluence’s Practicum Leaders).
For Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI): Yes, participants are expected to be independently licensed and able to practice psychotherapy within their scope of practice. Fluence will not review everyone’s scope of practice in their particular jurisdiction. If you are applying we are asking you to inform us of your license. You are responsible for determining that you are practicing within your scope of practice.
For the Psilocybin-assisted Therapy Certificate: No, however program participants are required to have prior training and experience practicing psychotherapy or related health care services in the field of mental health or addiction treatment. Participants may be currently or formerly licensed (retired) psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, or other similar professions.
For the Postgraduate Certificates (KAP and PHRI), most of the courses you take for the certificate program are open to non-certificate students. The Psilocybin program includes Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: Parts 1 & 2, which are only for program participants.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Understanding Ketamine, Reading and Study Groups, on-demand courses, and our experiential practice retreat programs remain open to both those who are and are not licensed clinicians.
Supervision is a legal term denoting a situation in which a trainee works under a supervisor’s license, usually towards hours for independent licensure. We do not offer supervision. We do offer clinical consultation, which includes elements of supervision, but is intended for providers who are already independently licensed.
Certificate program capacity is determined by the number of classes and training events we can run in a given year and the number of trainers available to provide them. Regardless of the total enrollment in a certificate program, class sizes for most weekly classes is capped at 12 participants.
Upcoming cohorts are available until marked full. We do not maintain waitlists of more than 1-2 people for each cohort, but rather encourage students to pick a cohort with seats available. You will be advised of the status of your requested cohort at the time of your interview.
Yes. The Postgraduate Certificate Programs do not provide basic psychotherapy training, so students are expected to have completed this elsewhere. If you are a licensed clinician but do not have psychotherapy training please consider a 1-year certificate program in psychotherapy prior to applying. One suggestion in the NYC Area is the Adelphi Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
Monthly program meetings are community building events at which we will explore special topics and current events in the field.
Fluence does not conduct clinical operations, but we occasionally receive requests for therapists that we can pass on to trainees or graduates. Students may also accept referrals from the community email list in alignment with their scope of practice and competency.
No. We can only review complete applications submitted through our application form.
You can apply at any time. You will be enrolled in a cohort of students, where you will take a specific set of classes together. Application deadlines and expected start/end dates can be found on our certificate program pages.
Yes, You may take any other Fluence courses that are not part of this program and you will receive a 15% discount on the listed price for 3 years after your enrollment date. Check with program administration for enrollment procedures.
Psychedelics are not administered at our in-person retreats or other events, nor do we require students to have personal psychedelic experience. Our trainings use a variety of contemplative practices for experiential learning.
Continuing Education
Some of our programs offer CE included in the certificate of completion. Information is provided on each course page about the types/amounts of CE offered. You will need to check with your licensing board in your state to see if those credits are acceptable for your purposes.
We do not provide academic credit.
Administrative Policies
Yes, Certificate Program tuition can be paid in 12 monthly installments. Our Reading and Study Groups and Clinical Consultation Groups can also be paid over a 3-month period. We do not offer payment plans for our introductory workshops.
Our policies vary depending on the course or program in question. For a detailed account of our policies for different courses and programs please see this page.