What Is Cannabis Assisted Psychotherapy & Where To Find It

What to Look for in a Cannabis Psychotherapy Practitioner?

So, what makes the difference between a good cannabis psychotherapy practitioner and a bad one? Ultimately, this question can only be answered by you as your needs and requirements can be met by a variety of therapists in different ways. However, there are some general considerations you should make on your search. 

First, it’s important to discover what type of protocol the therapist is using. Are they using practices that have been developed for use in medical science? Therapists may use practices developed by researchers like those at MAPS. They may also use similar protocols to those who study MDMA or psilocybin assisted therapy. 

The practitioner you choose should also have experience with individuals like you. Their therapy background should include experience with trauma, anxiety, depression—whatever you’re using cannabis therapy to address (this is why determining a specific intention is so important). Practitioners may be trained with an array of other psychedelic therapies, or have experience with alternative therapies like art therapy, journaling, meditation, and psychedelic integration—to name just a few. 

It’s important to remember that people get involved in practicing cannabis therapy for a variety of reasons—not all of them good. While many cannabis psychotherapy practitioners do have the ultimate goal of helping people, some are only practicing as a way to boost their ego or make some extra money. Exercise caution on your search and try to find a therapist who has been recommended by a friend or colleague, or who has received many positive testimonials.