Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT)

A compassionate, science-informed pathway to clarity, emotional healing, and lasting change

Curious if PAT Could Be Right for You?

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) offers a unique opportunity to access deeper clarity, emotional openness, and healing by combining medicine with skilled therapeutic support.

During treatment, the medicine temporarily quiets rigid thought patterns and strengthens new neural pathways, making space for insight and change.

With a compassionate witness and a trained therapist guiding and overseeing preparation, navigation, and integration, clients feel supported throughout the process.

PAT can help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and long-standing emotional blocks find meaningful relief and renewed perspective.

Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Increases emotional openness and clarity
Enhances neuroplasticity
Supports breakthrough insights
Promotes long-term growth through integration
Reduces depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms

Who Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy May Support

Individuals experiencing moderate to severe depression
People living with treatment-resistant depression who haven’t found relief with traditional approaches
Those struggling with anxiety, generalized worry, or panic
Individuals dealing with PTSD or the lingering effects of traumatic experiences
People experiencing emotional rigidity, rumination, or feeling “stuck” in old patterns
Clients looking to enhance psychological flexibility and increase openness to therapeutic change
Individuals navigating major life transitions, grief, or burnout
People who benefit from experiential or insight-based therapy approaches
Clients seeking a structured, medically supported alternative to medication alone
Those interested in pairing ketamine with psychotherapy for deeper healing and integration

Did You Know?

Psychedelics increase psychological flexibility, helping people adapt, shift perspective, and regulate emotions (Sakopoulos & Todman, 2025).

This is important because psychological flexibility is a key predictor of mental health and receptiveness to new ideas (Constantinou et al., 2021).

Psychedelics can quiet the Default Mode Network (DMN), which reduces rumination.

Neuroimaging research demonstrates that psychedelic medicines like ketamine decrease activity in the DMN, which is associated with overthinking, self-criticism, and depressive loops (Scheidegger et al., 2012).

PAT is clinically distinct from recreational psychedelic use.

Clinical PAT involves controlled dosing, medical monitoring, and structured psychotherapy, leading to safer and more reliable outcomes.

PAT promotes rapid neuroplasticity, which helps the brain form new, healthier pathways that support mood regulation and emotional flexibility.

The medicine enhances synaptogenesis and strengthens neural circuits in brain regions involved in mood regulation (Marguilho et al., 2022).

PAT works best when combined with integrative psychotherapy.

Research suggests that integration enhances the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions (Sakopoulos & Todman, 2025).

Meet Our Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy-Trained Psychotherapists

Evolution of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Prior to the early 2000s, psychedelic substances were largely excluded from mainstream psychiatric research due to regulatory and cultural barriers. By the early 2000s, clinical studies demonstrated its rapid impact on treatment-resistant depression, reshaping how science understood mood disorders. Today, PAT combines this evidence with therapeutic frameworks that help clients integrate insights from the experience. Thanks to clinical successes, PAT is a powerful tool for individuals navigating depression, PTSD, and chronic emotional patterns. The field now blends neuroscience with trauma-informed therapy, creating a new category of care: psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy FAQs

How does Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy offer unique benefits from regular talk therapy?

PAT creates a rapid “reset” in the brain by quieting the Default Mode Network (DMN), which can trap people in rumination, anxiety, and rigid thought loops. With the DMN softened and neuroplasticity enhanced, clients can:

Process trauma more freely
Reduce fear and self-judgment
Engage more openly in therapy
Break repetitive negative thought patterns
Build lasting change through integration therapy

Who is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for?

Adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, addictions, or chronic pain may be eligible, based on clinical assessment.

Is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy legal in Ontario?

Yes. Certain medications used in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy are approved drugs that are prescribed off-label, and others require case by case approval by regulators in order to prescribe.

Will I be awake during the session?

Yes. Most clients remain conscious and able to communicate, though they may feel relaxed or introspective.

Will I feel “high” or out of control?

You may feel altered, but your therapist will keep you grounded. You remain in a safe and supportive environment.

How is it administered?

Psychedelic medicines can be given IM, IV, intranasally, or orally. At New Track, we use sublingual administration, the standard practice in Ontario.

Do I have to stop taking my medications?

Not usually. Our medical team will review your medications to ensure safety and check for contraindications.

Can I drive after my session?

No. The medicine impairs coordination, so you’ll need to arrange a ride home with a trusted companion or take a taxi/rideshare.

Is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy safe for everyone?

No. Safety and fit depend on your medical history and personal healing needs

How do I care for myself after a session?

You should avoid hazardous activities for 12–24 hours. Avoid critical decision-making for 14 days and avoid alcohol or other substances 24 hours before and after sessions.

How will I feel after my session?

Research shows improved mood and personality shifts in the days and weeks after PAT. Many clients experience lasting improvement within hours of treatment.

Feeling stuck? Your brain may need a reset.