What Do You Do When a Client Uses Psychedelics?

Most clinicians were never trained for this moment.
Now it’s happening in session.

Clients are sharing psychedelic experiences, insights, confusion, and sometimes distress.
You want to respond thoughtfully. Ethically. Competently.

But without clear guidance, it’s easy to feel unsure:
- What should you assess?
- What’s within your scope?
- How do you support without overstepping?

You’re not alone.

A Practical Guide for Real Clinical Situations

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What to Do After Your Client Uses Psychedelics

Psychedelic use - legal and otherwise - is becoming more visible.
Your clients aren’t waiting for the field to catch up.

Inside, you’ll learn five research-informed strategies you can use immediately in your practice to:

- Assess safety and recognize when something needs closer attention
- Support emotional regulation after disruptive or intense experiences
- Help clients explore meaning without overwhelming them
- Integrate insights into ongoing therapy in a clinically grounded way
- Know when consultation or referral is appropriate

This isn’t theory.
It’s a clear, structured approach to a situation you’re already facing.

Built for Clinicians Who Don’t Want to Specialize

You don’t need to become a psychedelic therapist.

This guide is for licensed professionals who:

  • Want to support clients competently within their existing practice
  • Care about ethics, boundaries, and scope
  • Prefer grounded, evidence-informed approaches over hype
  • Need practical guidance—not another abstract training
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The focus is simple: Help you adapt the skills you already have—
so you can meet this moment with competence and care.

Meet the author

This guide is created by an experienced mental health professional and researcher who works at the intersection of clinical practice and psychedelic-informed care. The approach is grounded in safety, ethics, and real therapy-room experience—helping you respond to client disclosures with clarity, appropriate boundaries, and professional confidence.

Dr. Peter H. Addy

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Peter H. Addy is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality.

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