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Expanding Therapeutic Horizons

A Clinical Introduction to Psychedelic Therapies

This training is designed for therapists and helping professionals seeking a structured, evidence-informed introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapies. The course explores legal context, clinical research, practical application, and ethical responsibility across multiple substances. Clarity, discernment, and professional grounding.
Self-PacedEvergreen$250 tuitionStephan & Amber Kerby
92%
Cohort Completion
650+
Alumni

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Training Outcomes

What Our Data Shows

We track outcomes across cohorts. Here's what the numbers say about expanding therapeutic horizons.

92%
Completion Rate
Exit surveys, n=450+
650+
Practitioners Trained
2020-2026

Methodology

Exit surveys conducted 30 days post-certification. Response rate: 89%. Dropout analysis shows highest attrition occurs during Phase 1 screening module (months 1-3). Post-certification support includes 12 supervised integration calls over 6 months.

Research Foundation

Evidence base for Psilocybin in therapeutic contexts

The following peer-reviewed research supports the therapeutic application of Psilocybin. These studies inform our curriculum and underscore the importance of evidence-based practice in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Long-term Follow-up Study of a Single Dose of Synthetic Psilocybin in Treatment-Resistant Depression (COMP004)

Goodwin, G.M. et al.2025Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Finding52-week observational follow-up: a single 25 mg COMP360 psilocybin dose showed longer-term antidepressant effects than lower doses, with response durability across a year.

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Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Raison, C.L. et al.2023JAMA

FindingLandmark randomized trial in JAMA: a single 25 mg psilocybin session with psychotherapy produced rapid, sustained antidepressant effects.

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Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for treatment resistant depression: A randomized clinical trial

Rosenblat, J.D. et al.2024Med

FindingIndependent randomized trial replicating single-dose psilocybin efficacy in treatment-resistant depression — evidence beyond the originating group.

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Long-term follow-up of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psychiatric and existential distress in patients with life-threatening cancer

Agin-Liebes, G.I. et al.2020Journal of Psychopharmacology

FindingFollow-up data: anxiety and depression reductions after psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy persisted at long-term follow-up in patients with life-threatening cancer.

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Finding the self by losing the self: Neural correlates of ego-dissolution under psilocybin

Lebedev, A.V. et al.2015Human Brain Mapping

FindingNeuroimaging study linking psilocybin-induced ego dissolution to disorganized activity in association networks — the mechanistic basis of the experience.

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Adverse event reporting and management in psilocybin therapy clinical trials: A systematic review

Bukovsky, D. et al.2025Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry

FindingSystematic review of adverse-event handling across psilocybin trials: what safe protocols screen for and how they manage events.

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6 peer-reviewed studies curated from PubMed and clinical trial registries.

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Course Overview

Participants gain a clear map of where psychedelic therapy stands today, legally and clinically, without abandoning professional rigor.

This training is designed for therapists and helping professionals seeking a structured, evidence-informed introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapies. The course explores legal context, clinical research, practical application, and ethical responsibility across multiple substances. Clarity, discernment, and professional grounding.

What You'll Learn

  • Legal, regulatory, and ethical grounding for psychedelic therapies
  • Clinical foundations for ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted care
  • Preparation, screening, and integration principles
  • Professional development guidance for responsible growth

Core Focus Areas

The Modern Therapeutic Landscape

Start with legal status, regulatory shifts, and the historical context that shapes current psychedelic practice.

Substance-Specific Clinical Foundations

Review ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA through mechanisms of action, therapeutic potential, and practical implementation realities.

Structure Over Hype

Emphasis remains on preparation, screening, safety awareness, and integration support rather than intensity-driven narratives.

Professional Development Pathway

Close with expert lectures, curated resources, and practical next steps for continued education within scope.

Self-Paced Learning

Course Curriculum

A structured pathway designed to take you from foundational science to advanced facilitation mastery.

Foundational orientation to the field and its current legal and cultural status. Participants gain clarity about where psychedelic therapy stands today legally and culturally.

  • Current legal status and regulatory considerations
  • Historical use of psychedelics in clinical settings
  • The resurgence of psychedelic research
  • Ethical implications of practicing in emerging spaces

Your Guides

A blend of clinical precision and experiential wisdom.

Stephan Kerby

The Visionary

Founder of Mindscape Psychedelic Institute. He bridges the gap between the street and the clinic. A master facilitator of 5-MeO-DMT who understands that trauma-informed care is the only care that matters.

Amber Kerby, LMFT

The Integrator

She blends the clinical world of Marriage and Family Therapy with the depth of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine. She knows how to hold space for the parts of us that are most afraid.

Dr. Stephen Mandler

The Psychiatrist

Chief Medical Officer. Board-certified. He has worked from Afghanistan to the Menninger Clinic and brings medical credibility necessary to legitimize this work in clinical settings.

Dr. Desmond Wallington

The Activist-Healer

A licensed psychologist with Indigenous heritage who helped decriminalize nature in DC and Denver. He reminds us that this medicine is old, even when the frameworks are new.

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Why Mindscape

Why 450+ practitioners chose Mindscape.

Not the easiest path. The one that actually prepares you.

450+
Practitioners Trained
12 mo
Training Duration
97%
Completion Rate
96%
Would Recommend

Ethics-First Training

Every graduate evaluated on ethical competency, not just attendance.

Trauma-Informed

Built on clinical best practices, not weekend workshop shortcuts.

Live + Cohort-Based

Real container, real accountability, real professional standards.

What graduates say

Trusted by 450+ practitioners worldwide.

Here's what people say after completing our programs.

5.0
The depth of this training surprised me. It's not just theory — you're pushed to actually embody the material. I came out a fundamentally different facilitator.

Dr. Sarah M.

Clinical Psychologist

5-MeO-DMT Facilitation

5.0
I'd done three other psychedelic trainings before this. None of them came close to the rigor and ethical grounding here. This is what the field needs.

James T.

Integration Coach

5-MeO-DMT Facilitation

5.0
The interview process alone told me this program takes standards seriously. The curriculum delivered exactly what was promised — no fluff, no spiritual bypassing.

Maria L.

LMFT, Private Practice

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

5.0
What sets Mindscape apart is the accountability. You're not just watching videos — you're being evaluated on actual competency. That matters when you're working with people in altered states.

David R.

Harm Reduction Specialist

5-MeO-DMT Facilitation

5.0
I was skeptical about another certification program. But the curriculum structure, the live components, and the ethical framework are genuinely best-in-class.

Dr. Rachel K.

Psychiatrist

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

4.9
The masterclass format was perfect for my schedule. Deep content, well-organized, and immediately applicable to my practice. Worth every penny.

Alex P.

Licensed Therapist

MDMA Masterclass