Psychedelic Medicine and Embodied Healing

Heal trauma, disrupt harmful patterns, and expand consciousness through the intentional use of plant medicine and somatic techniques.

Services

  • Establish set and setting, share information and education, clarify intention, gain tools for the journey, establish an agreement on the process, and build a connection (of trust and safety).

  • Attentive, non-directive support to the emerging process. Deep attunement to the journeyer, providing assistance and guidance when needed.

  • Engage in processing your psychedelic experience through practices like parts work, IFS, journaling, embodiment, and analysis. Incorporate lessons and insights with action plans, awareness, and accountability.

  • Address and resolve trauma-related stress responses using bottom-up processing techniques like Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic experiencing, and breathwork.

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    Debbie approached the challenge of supporting me in such a nurturing and enfolding manner that I feel we have known each other for eternity. In a temporal sense she carried no judgment, just total acceptance of what was happening, and in those weeks we worked together, she helped me understand that there was nothing to fear. I feel blessed to have had such an important introduction to what plant medicine can do accompanied by her.

    - RE -

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    Not only is Deb wise beyond her years, she is skilled in compassion, intuition, communication, and holding safe space. Deb was there for me with all my questions, doubts, confusions - sometimes with answers, but mostly with love, kindness and an open heart for my human-ness. The months we spent getting to know one another allowed me to feel so trusting of our relationship that by the time she showed up at my home, I knew she was my guide, my companion, my sister, my daughter, my mother. She provided the perfect balance of structure, safety, and flow while also helping me push myself beyond my own limitations. I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for Deb’s to help in facilitating this most incredible adventure.

    - CC -

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    Debbie’s calm, loving presence allowed me to let go into the experience in a way I had never been able to do on my own or with others. She was responsive to the difficult parts of my experience, reached out a hand when I needed that connection, and invited me to work on all the levels (physical, emotional, spiritual). I never felt alone. Debbie accompanied me into the light from the dark. Her nonjudgmental, empathic and warm presence is a gift. I was able to go into places that I have not ever been able to access otherwise, and I doubt I could have done that without feeling connected and cared for by Debbie. Her feedback and support in the integration sessions were also a treasure. This experience has restored some faith in my own strength, trust for the journey ahead, and an intention to be kind and gentle to myself along the way! I am so thankful for you, Debbie!

    - LS -

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    With Debbie’s knowledge of the medicine, her deep listening skills, and her gentle affirmations, she was able to build both my trust in her as a person, and my confidence in her abilities as a guide. She is very professional and yet has a wonderful sense of humor, a beautiful way of communicating, and a deep and caring soul that is easy to recognize. I believe this is more than a job for Debbie, rather it is a calling, into which she puts all her energy and heart. If you feel drawn to this medicine, for whatever personal reasons, and if you are ready to take it seriously, I highly recommend Debbie as your guide.

    - LT -

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    Debbie has extraordinary intuition, skill, and experience. She has helped me in ways that are immeasurable, and she accomplishes this by offering a safe and loving space in which I can be vulnerable. She gently offers wisdom and invitations to explore and connect with myself in deeper ways. Debbie always finds a way to balance bringing her true self to every encounter, while remaining focused and attuned to her clients needs. She works with a high level of integrity and skill, while also being relatable and real. Debbie is a natural healer with beautifully honed skills. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

    - CH -

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    Working with Debbie was such an amazing experience, she made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. Debbie did an amazing job at listening and created a plan that shows she truly understands me. Not only is she caring and kind but also incredibly smart and educated. It was a privilege to work with her and she truly has changed my whole life. I have a brand new perspective about most things and my life and I have found daunting tasks to be so much more manageable. After working with Debbie, I have felt a new surge of confidence and peace that I don’t think I have ever felt before.

    - ER -

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    Debbie is an amazing therapist and psychedelic guide. She is the perfect person to accompany you on any deep journey and blends her gifts of wisdom, intuition, empathy with tremendous insight and communication skills. Working with Debbie fully took me to a new level of understanding of myself, acceptance of who I am and who I wish to further become. Her presentation and preparation sessions were professional and full of great guidance, and she brought great insight and compassion to our post-trip sessions. I highly recommend Debbie for anyone who wants to explore psychedelic and better understand themselves and their place in the world.

    - IG -

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    Debbie’s youth and beauty belies the depth and knowledge she carries within. Her level of awareness and sensitivity seems to percolate up from the deepest understanding of human need. She resonates with both personal learning of an extraordinary level and innate learning, gifted through her heritage and lineage. She has immense abilities to offer in this field of work.

    - LG -

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    I have nothing but the greatest things to say about Debbie’s services and would heartily recommend reaching out to her if you are interested in working with psychedelic plant medicine. I found Debbie to be warm, honest, transparent, intelligent, intuitive and extremely competent in working with my issues and needs. She expertly helped me craft my intention and guided me in such a skilled way. All I can say is that I am extremely grateful to have met her and worked with her. Thank you so much, Debbie!

    - VR -

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    Before, during and after my journey, I felt free and held in a container of feminine wisdom and safety. Debbie guided me with both sacredness and playfulness as I shared my story, intentions, and desires. She's a wonderful listener and gently challenged me to go within and reflect. My work with her ultimately led me to overcoming a major fear and getting to know myself deeply. Debbie consistently balanced professionalism with empowerment and intimacy and structured our journey in a beautiful way.

    - LD -

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    I am a 65 yr old woman with Parkinson’s disease and wanted to see if a session with psilocybin would help with the situational depression I carry. Deb was extremely helpful in alleviating my fears and answering all questions beforehand. Her warmth, knowledge and understanding helped me feel cared for and in experienced hands. She has an amazing gift of putting you at ease and is intuitive with your needs. While parts of the session were intense Deb was attentive and by my side throughout the entire time without it feeling invasive. I am grateful beyond words for this experience and came out of it with a deep sense of peace, lightness, and an overwhelming feeling of connection that I had never felt before.

    - MB -

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    Without any reservation, I recommend Debbie as a trusted knowledgeable trip guide. I have been in recovery for 13 plus years and very active in my local 12 step recovery programs...but I was looking to get a deeper understanding of the trauma at the core of my addiction. After much research and talking to tons of people, I had a trusted person recommend Debbie to guide me on my journey. Two minutes into our first Zoom call, I immediately knew that I found the right person to guide me along this journey. Debbie took her time with me explaining the process, every step of the way. The journey itself was, and continues to be life changing for me. I found in Debbie someone who understands me and someone that I can deeply trust. Thank you Debbie !

    - BL -

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    I had the privilege of working with Deb after my first journey with plant medicine. Her approach to integration was gentle, compassionate, and centered around self-care and self-love, which resonated deeply with me. Deb helped me to tap into my own inner wisdom and feminine energy, as well as integrate the insights and lessons from my plant medicine journey in a way that felt aligned with my values and purpose. I left each session feeling uplifted, inspired, and empowered, and I am so grateful for the support and guidance that she provided. I highly recommend Deb to any human who is looking to deepen their connection to themselves and integrate a psychedelic experience in a sacred and soulful way.

    - TR -

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    When Deb and I connected, I immediately knew she was meant to be by my side during my journey. I can’t express what the healing does, as it’s different for every person- but I can use the words profound, deep, and meaningful, and insightful. With Deb, I felt held, safe, and loved. Deb is a light we need in this world. Thank you, Deb, for witnessing such a monumental moment in my life.

    - KN -

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    Como Dante todos debemos atravesar nuestro infierno, purgatorio y paraíso personal y, como Dante, todos necesitamos de numerosos Virgilios. Los guías son actores esenciales en toda iniciación, y a mi criterio un buen guía debe saber cuando escuchar, cuando respetar el silencio, cuando aconsejar y cuando extender su mano. Deb posee todas estas cualidades, y las complementa con discreción, serenidad, profesionalismo y conocimiento. Ella se define a sí misma como una Doula, y lo és! Pues el proceso que iniciamos tiene por objetivo el alumbramiento. Deb está ahí para recordarte que la chispa que enciende el fuego, está en tí.

    - IF -

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    My experience working with Deb was nothing short of a connected spiritual experience. I deeply respect her for all of the work that she helped me through. Deb was always present, never overbearing and has the calm, accepting energy that I needed for this journey. Deb handled my very fragile state with care and I am eternally grateful for it. I look forward to many more with her.

    - MK -

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    Debbie is a top-notch facilitator. She reads people very well and is also compassionate. She has excellent suggestions for and answers to a first-timer's concerns and questions. Debbie has a way of making one feel very comfortable in her presence. She inspires trust. I felt like I was in extremely capable hands with her as she handled my very fragile state with care and I am eternally grateful for it. I strongly recommend her.

    - RV -

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    Debbie was the best guide I could have asked for. She is warm, wise, powerful, safe, and overall an amazing person to be on this journey with. At no point did I feel judged, shamed, or afraid to be myself, and I cannot thank her enough for creating that environment for me. She knew what I needed and also encouraged me to tap in to that inner knowledge and speak up to voice my needs/concerns. She was always available to me and offered me endless reassurance, which I am immensely grateful for. I always knew that with her, I was in good hands, and this allowed me to surrender to the experience.

    - MS -

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    Debbie was an incredible support system for me through a difficult personal journey to healing. From the first meeting to the last, I felt at ease and safe with Debbie. She thoroughly prepared me for my journey so that I would know how to navigate what I might encounter emotionally and physically. She was kind and compassionate in getting to know me and my story, and present throughout each word. In the most compassionate way, Debbie would gently challenge me as I took a deep look into myself. She was professional and warm, and her experience and background was an excellent fit for my needs. I'm so thankful to Debbie and her standing by me and supporting me on this journey.

    - LJ -

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    Debbie was accessible and easy to schedule. She was knowledgeable about the preparation, process and integration. She was prepared which made me very comfortable. She has a lightness and authenticity about her. I was comfortable in every way possible...from easing any anxiety, to understanding the process (what happens during the trip), to even knowing when I might want to move my body. She is thoughtful, kind, warm and confident- I was really just comfortable from the get go which helped the "set" part of my trip. I highly recommend Debbie and look forward to many other trips in the future with her.

    - RR -

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    I loved working with Debbie! She created a real sense of a safety net and she also clearly enjoys her work. She was very much in charge and that was reassuring, and also willing to meet me wherever I was during the trip, explore that moment, and also remind me to come back to my intentions. There was a rhythm to the process that felt artful and practiced, in a very good way. I can't imagine how draining it must be to support someone through such an intense experience over the course of a day. She was consistently there for me and consistently professional.

    - BW -

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    Debbie is born to do this work. She’s a natural healer and even when I didn’t know her in the beginning, she had a way of drawing me out and helping me to lower my guard. Her insight even before the session was so eye opening. Then during the ceremony, she was beyond supportive. Debbie was so attuned to what I needed, even when I was coming down from the medicine, she went above and beyond to be so nurturing and kind. The integration sessions were by themselves amazing and incredibly helpful as well. I can’t recommend working with her enough. It’s a life changing experience.

    - SA -

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    I could not be happier to have had Debbie for my first ever journey. I felt seen and understood right from the first "get to know" zoom call, and had very good and helpful preparation calls. In between calls, Debbie was also always quick to reply and support. When I met her in person for the first time on the day of the ceremony, I immediately felt safe and supported. I had a very beautiful journey and felt connected and cared for by Debbie`s presence, and also really enjoyed her playlist. In the integration call, she helped me recall and identify some insights I had while on my journey and was always spot on with how they play into my past and present. You can tell Debbie is an empathetic, experienced facilitator who loves what she does and knows a lot about the workings of our psyche and about healing. I can highly recommend her and would work with her any time again.

    - MC -

Meet Your Facilitator

Hi, my name is Debbie Sostman, and I’m an integrative plant medicine practitioner.

Through my clinical experience at Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center, time spent facilitating psychedelic-assisted group therapy retreats at Mycomeditations, and continuous work as a professional space holder, guide, and integration coach, I have gained thousands of hours facilitating hundreds of highly intentional and personalized healing experiences, along with a strong multi-dimensional foundation in trauma, consciousness, and psychedelic medicine.

Though certified and skilled in numerous modalities, as well as having the privilege to study under various cultural lineages, clinical disciplines, and notable mentors in the field, I come to each space as a student of the medicine and a conduit of each journeyer’s inner intelligence.

To further enhance my skills in supporting and guiding individuals on their journeys, I am currently on track to complete my master's degree in counseling psychotherapy by 2026.

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