the Psychedelic Bridge to Somatic Healing

Published: Nov. 6, 2021, 4:42 p.m.

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Aviva is a licensed psychotherapist offering somatic-based talk therapy and ketamine- and cannabis-assisted psychotherapy in her private practice in Boulder, Colorado. Today she shares her story and how she found this remarkable path. 

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She graduated from Naropa University with a Master\\u2019s Degree in Somatic Counseling Psychology and a concentration in Body Psychotherapy. Passionate about the responsible use of psychedelics, she has volunteered with Zendo and other organizations offering emotional support for festival attendees having a difficult experience on substances. She works as a Night Attendant for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), where she provides supportive companionship for study participants after their MDMA sessions. She has worked with a wide variety of clients, including low-income adults, homeless women, teen girls, and high-trauma populations.
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\\nWebsite: http://avivabannerman.com

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