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Yes—there are mental health professionals currently offering cannabis-assisted psychotherapy, though the approach remains quite niche, experimental, and varies significantly depending on location, training, and legal context.
Types and Examples of Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy
• Somatic or Psychedelic Cannabis-Assisted Therapy
This approach uses cannabis to deepen the therapeutic process, particularly through somatic awareness—i.e., tuning into bodily sensations, emotions, and trauma stored in the body:
• Temple of the Soul (Central Coast) describes Cannabis-Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy, emphasizing how cannabis can amplify body awareness and help discharge trapped emotional energy.[1]
• Dr. Anna Fekete offers Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy (CAP) using cannabis to access deeper somatic and autonomic processes. Sessions last 2.5–3 hours and include reflection and integration.[2]
• Inclusive & Trauma-Sensitive Cannabis Therapy
Therapists combining cannabis with trauma-informed and somatically focused therapy, particularly for marginalized or identity-diverse populations:
• iAmClinic (Denver)—queer-led, inclusive therapy that integrates cannabis (and sometimes ketamine) with mindfulness and somatic work. It's designed for emotional and identity-based trauma and emphasizes safety, consent, and integration.[3]
• Clinical Practices in Select U.S. Cities
Certain therapy clinics actively offer cannabis-assisted psychotherapy within structured clinical frameworks:
• Beyond the Mind Psychotherapy (Denver) uses cannabis in 2-hour sessions to deepen therapeutic work. Cannabis is self-provided and used during sessions under carefully managed conditions with preparation and safety measures.[4]
• Denver Emotional Health integrates cannabis with established models like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and ACT, aiming to access non-ordinary states for deeper healing.[5]
• AIMS Institute (Seattle) runs an 8-week CAP program: intake, preparation, cannabis-assisted sessions via vaporizer, and subsequent integration sessions.[6]
• Cannabis-Informed Psychotherapy
Rather than in-session cannabis use, this modality involves therapists who are knowledgeable and open about cannabis use, offering context-aware mental health support:
• Mindful Connections Counseling (New Jersey) offers “Cannabis-Informed Psychotherapy” where therapists are trained in cannabis’s benefits and risks and provide supportive, nonjudgmental therapy.[7]
How to Locate a Practitioner
• Directories: Sites like Psychology Today and Inclusive Therapists enable filtering for therapists experienced in cannabis-assisted care.[8]
• Local Networks: Dispensaries and community platforms often maintain clinician referrals.
• Social Communities: Conversations on Reddit mention protocols like “Saj Razvi’s cannabis-assisted somatic psychotherapy,” though finding local providers may be challenging.[9]
Considerations & Summary
• Cannabis psychotherapy is not a standard or widespread practice; it remains experimental and is offered only by a small number of trained professionals.
• Legality matters—even where cannabis is legal, therapeutic use requires specialized training, planning, and consent.
• Safety protocols are vital—many providers require pre-screening, controlled dosing, integration periods, and transportation arrangements (e.g., no self-driving after sessions).
• Therapy goals vary: from somatic trauma work to mindfulness, self-awareness, parts work, and integrative healing.
Quick Comparison Table
Citations
1. https://www.templeofthesoul.org/cannabis-assisted-psychotherapy
2. https://www.drannafekete.com/cannabis-therapy
3. https://www.iamclinic.org/cannabis-assisted-therapy
4. https://www.beyondthemindpsychotherapy.com/cannabisassistedtherapy
5. https://www.denveremotionalhealth.com/services/cannabis-psychotherapy
6. https://www.aimsinstitute.net/services/cannabis-assisted-therapy
7. https://mindfulccnj.com/cannabis-therapy
8. https://marijuanas.org/marijuana-mental-health-consultation
9. reddit.com/r/mdmatherapy
Yes—there are mental health professionals currently offering cannabis-assisted psychotherapy, though the approach remains quite niche, experimental, and varies significantly depending on location, training, and legal context.
Types and Examples of Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy
• Somatic or Psychedelic Cannabis-Assisted Therapy
This approach uses cannabis to deepen the therapeutic process, particularly through somatic awareness—i.e., tuning into bodily sensations, emotions, and trauma stored in the body:
• Temple of the Soul (Central Coast) describes Cannabis-Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy, emphasizing how cannabis can amplify body awareness and help discharge trapped emotional energy.[1]
• Dr. Anna Fekete offers Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy (CAP) using cannabis to access deeper somatic and autonomic processes. Sessions last 2.5–3 hours and include reflection and integration.[2]
• Inclusive & Trauma-Sensitive Cannabis Therapy
Therapists combining cannabis with trauma-informed and somatically focused therapy, particularly for marginalized or identity-diverse populations:
• iAmClinic (Denver)—queer-led, inclusive therapy that integrates cannabis (and sometimes ketamine) with mindfulness and somatic work. It's designed for emotional and identity-based trauma and emphasizes safety, consent, and integration.[3]
• Clinical Practices in Select U.S. Cities
Certain therapy clinics actively offer cannabis-assisted psychotherapy within structured clinical frameworks:
• Beyond the Mind Psychotherapy (Denver) uses cannabis in 2-hour sessions to deepen therapeutic work. Cannabis is self-provided and used during sessions under carefully managed conditions with preparation and safety measures.[4]
• Denver Emotional Health integrates cannabis with established models like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and ACT, aiming to access non-ordinary states for deeper healing.[5]
• AIMS Institute (Seattle) runs an 8-week CAP program: intake, preparation, cannabis-assisted sessions via vaporizer, and subsequent integration sessions.[6]
• Cannabis-Informed Psychotherapy
Rather than in-session cannabis use, this modality involves therapists who are knowledgeable and open about cannabis use, offering context-aware mental health support:
• Mindful Connections Counseling (New Jersey) offers “Cannabis-Informed Psychotherapy” where therapists are trained in cannabis’s benefits and risks and provide supportive, nonjudgmental therapy.[7]
How to Locate a Practitioner
• Directories: Sites like Psychology Today and Inclusive Therapists enable filtering for therapists experienced in cannabis-assisted care.[8]
• Local Networks: Dispensaries and community platforms often maintain clinician referrals.
• Social Communities: Conversations on Reddit mention protocols like “Saj Razvi’s cannabis-assisted somatic psychotherapy,” though finding local providers may be challenging.[9]
Considerations & Summary
• Cannabis psychotherapy is not a standard or widespread practice; it remains experimental and is offered only by a small number of trained professionals.
• Legality matters—even where cannabis is legal, therapeutic use requires specialized training, planning, and consent.
• Safety protocols are vital—many providers require pre-screening, controlled dosing, integration periods, and transportation arrangements (e.g., no self-driving after sessions).
• Therapy goals vary: from somatic trauma work to mindfulness, self-awareness, parts work, and integrative healing.
Quick Comparison Table
| Temple of the Soul (Central Coast) | Somatic CAP | Body-focused, emotional discharge, insights |
| Dr. Anna Fekete | CAP (KAP variations) | Guided somatic therapy, integration sessions |
| iAmClinic (Denver) | Inclusive Cannabis + KAP therapy | Trauma-informed, identity-centered, safe |
| Beyond the Mind (Denver) | CAP with somatic & parts work | Structured sessions, self-provided cannabis |
| Denver Emotional Health | Psychedelic cannabis therapy | IFS + ACT frameworks, deep parts work |
| AIMS Institute (Seattle) | 8-week CAP program | MD intake → cannabis sessions → integration |
| Mindful Connections (New Jersey) | Cannabis-Informed Psychotherapy | Education-informed, discussion-based therapy |
Citations
1. https://www.templeofthesoul.org/cannabis-assisted-psychotherapy
2. https://www.drannafekete.com/cannabis-therapy
3. https://www.iamclinic.org/cannabis-assisted-therapy
4. https://www.beyondthemindpsychotherapy.com/cannabisassistedtherapy
5. https://www.denveremotionalhealth.com/services/cannabis-psychotherapy
6. https://www.aimsinstitute.net/services/cannabis-assisted-therapy
7. https://mindfulccnj.com/cannabis-therapy
8. https://marijuanas.org/marijuana-mental-health-consultation
9. reddit.com/r/mdmatherapy
