https://www.melissaangiel.com/home daily 1.0 2022-03-15 https://www.melissaangiel.com/services daily 0.75 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/1633965355112-35IVA0R89E9UJDHMQW6S/unsplash-image-tqQ-LWRzfIk.jpg Psychological Services - Adults Individual, couple and group sessions are available to adults of all ages. Sessions are organized around your specific needs and wants. We will set goals together and adjust them as we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/5a594864-3776-4731-b487-e1a15482bdaf/unsplash-image-oMpAz-DN-9I.jpg Psychological Services - Psychedelic Assisted Therapy - Psilocybin and Ketamine I offer psychedelic-assisted therapy as part of ongoing therapy or as a single experience that includes preparation, administration, and integration. Research suggests that psilocybin and ketamine temporarily increase neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to form new connections. During that window, people often view familiar patterns from new angles, which helps them connect memories, emotions, and insights that once felt separate. This can lead to deep healing and lasting change. Therapy before and after the experience deepens and crystallizes those insights, helping people carry them from understanding into real-life changes. Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy I am a licensed facilitator in Colorado's natural medicine program [license title and number], which allows legal access to psilocybin services for adults 21 and older. Psilocybin is legal only in a few states, including Colorado. Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine is a legal prescription medication used off-label in mental health care. A licensed medical provider evaluates whether ketamine is appropriate for you, prescribes it, and oversees your medical safety. I provide the therapy, including preparation, support during sessions, and integration. Because ketamine can be taken at home, this work can often be done by telehealth in states where both the prescribing provider and I are authorized to practice. How Psilocybin and Ketamine Differ Psilocybin's effects typically last four to six hours. People often describe vivid imagery and strong emotion, and the experience can feel deeply meaningful. It is most often offered as a single session, sometimes two, with preparation beforehand and integration afterward. Ketamine is shorter acting, with effects that usually last about an hour. People often describe it as more dissociative and reflective and less visual than psilocybin, with a sense of stepping back from familiar thoughts. It is generally offered as a series, often four to eight sessions, with integration between them. Is It Right for You? Psychedelic-assisted therapy isn't right for everyone. Certain conditions are contraindicated for both psilocybin and ketamine, including uncontrolled high blood pressure, some heart conditions, pregnancy, a personal history of psychosis or mania, active substance misuse, and some medications. Every process begins with careful screening and a conversation about your goals. To read more about how I think about this work, visit my Substack https://melissaangiel.substack.com/p/the-art-of-working-with-psychedelic?r=3zg7y This page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Experiences and outcomes vary, and no specific result is guaranteed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/1633964856517-P6PNMWBQBXHEV7XCXN8Y/unsplash-image-iWr3xT8C6L4.jpg Psychological Services - Children, Adolescents & Young Adults I work with children from age two through college. I served as the Chair for the Committee of special education for preschool (CPSE) and school aged children (CSE) for many years. In private practice, I've worked closely with parents and teachers to bring out the best in children. I offer individual and family therapy, along with neuropsychological, psychological, and psycho-educational evaluations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/1639300040359-8731JS8MON8846XXVR4G/unsplash-image-omeaHbEFlN4.jpg Psychological Services - Psycho-educational Testing Psychoeducational Evaluation This evaluation looks at learning potential and academic performance across a range of cognitive skills. It's often used when attention or learning problems are a concern. The written report includes test findings and recommendations for school accommodations and learning strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/1639300057159-M8ZFPLDMUF5A181AJ1AY/unsplash-image-M9jrKDXOQoU.jpg Psychological Services - Psychological Testing sychological Evaluation This evaluation looks at emotional and social functioning: how you cope, how you manage emotions, and your overall cognitive, emotional, and behavioral style. It helps clarify strengths and areas of difficulty. The written report includes test findings, DSM diagnoses, and treatment recommendations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615e41584ed9ca21375405cc/1639300359714-76MK9Z47YCG0HWMXP49Y/unsplash-image-kV_u_GsXnwQ.jpg Psychological Services - Neuropsychological Evaluation Comprehensive testing used for the global assessment of cognitive (brain) functioning that includes the areas of language (receptive and expressive) visual-spatial systems, executive functioning (i.e., problem-solving, planning, organization, attention) memory (auditory and visual) perception ( visual and auditory) and socio-emotional functioning. Evaluations are used for diagnosing a wide range of disorders including processing disorders (central auditory processing / processing speed) executive functioning (including attention disorders) learning disabilities (i.e., reading/ writing/ math/ non-verbal) and a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Neuropsychological examinations also assess cognitive and emotional functioning post brain injury (for example from stroke, head injury, seizure, dementia and more). 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