Hello, I’m James.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in my work. Regardless of the specific reasons that have brought you here, there’s a good chance that you share in the common thread that connects people with my work: an undeniable yearning to experience of your human capacity for healing, growth, and transformation. Unsurprisingly, it was my very own sense of yearning for personal transformation out of decades of depression and anxiety that has led to my present work as an explorer and practitioner of these fields as a psychotherapist and psychedelic facilitator.
As you probably know, embarking on the pursuit of healing and self-actualization entails a variety of unpleasant surprises, not least of which is the confusing, misleading, and often contradictory advice that is endemic to the “wild west” of self-help, psychology, and spiritual healing fields. In attempting to navigate this landscape, an element of tragedy emerges in the profound difficulty many of us experience in attempting to find the help we need - and cannot find - often when we need it most.
My own challenges in finding the help I needed has been one of the most significant influences in my approach as a practitioner. It has resulted in a therapeutic style that celebrates the mysterious and inexplicable elements of our human experience while remaining firmly rooted in the ground of practical reality. Above all else, my approach is rooted in the conviction that it is the quality of our relationships rather than our consumption of information that determines the extent to which our process unfolds in a significant and meaningful way.
In reflecting on my own personal experience navigating this path, I feel compelled to share the most important (and painful) lesson that I’ve taken away from my experience: there is nothing more important than the people you choose to trust in accompanying you on our journey. I encourage you to take the time to explore my work, connect with me on X, and schedule a free consultation if you’d like to explore working together. I’m looking forward to hearing from you and, in the meantime, wishing you all of the best.
James
Qualifications & Experience:
The Pennsylvania State University (2012)
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Science & MechanicsPacifica Graduate Institute (2023)
Master of Arts: Counseling & Depth PsychologyRegistered Psychotherapist in the state of CA (2023)
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #139967 CA
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #14029 CAMaple Counseling Center (2021-2023)
Psychodynamically trained intern MFT/PCC in Los Angeles, CAMycoMeditations (2023-Present)
Psychedelic therapist for & facilitator of high-dose psilocybin-assisted retreats in Treasure Beach, Jamaica