Unlock Your Self
Psychotherapy & Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Boulder, CO
Therapy with substance
It may be hard to imagine, but there is already an aspect of you who is calm, clear, confident, courageous… even playful!
Do you remember the last time you experienced…
Passion
Spontaneous joy and lightness
Ease in your own skin
A feeling that you belong on the earth
A sense of deep, irreplaceable value simply for being a human?
These are the gifts of childhood that have always been ours. It can feel like they are gone forever.
They’re closer than you think… but layers of pain keep them hidden.
Tired of feeling like your life is haunted by the past?
Old stories seem to constantly play in the background like the mind’s greatest hits…
“I’m not good enough… I’m unlovable… I’m a failure…It’s all my fault… I’m broken…”
Sometimes the thoughts are so loud you can’t hear anything else. They spark a blazing fire of emotion that seems more intense than the present situation calls for.
Deep inside you know there’s a better way to be, but you get backed into a corner. Overwhelmed.
Suddenly that pattern is playing out yet again, and you act out of alignment with who you really are.
You're not broken. Your pieces just need a little rearranging.
I’m here to help you peel back those layers separating you from yourself.
I can help you see yourself, others, and the world with more clarity. To believe in your own worth and act in alignment with the best part of who you are.
In our work together you will learn how to make peace with the past, let go of the pain, and rediscover what it means to live your truth.
Ready to start your journey?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation call. Together, we'll explore how therapy can help you reconnect with your authentic self and create a more full life.
What Clients Say
“Clay was amazing to work with. As a woman with a lot of trauma around/from men, I was hesitant to work with a man, but I was comfortable with clay from our initial meeting. He has an incredible gift for holding space for anything and everything. I felt heard and validated through every step of the practice, in part because of his ability to listen critically and say/express back to you what you were thinking in a way that facilitates growth and connection. I got so much healing and release from our work together and a lot that was because I truly felt safe and comfortable to feel and express the myriad of emotions and past experiences that came up for me. I look forward to working with Clay again as I continue on my journey.” - N, Previous Client
“The whole process was very intentional and professional. I felt really supported and really enjoyed our sessions. Incredible use of somatics, mindfulness and parts work. You are very skilled at interweaving these different modalities in a way that is flexible and most appropriate for each moment. Your knowledge and ability of somatic work especially is amazing. Your presence felt very compassionate, non-judgemental and supportive the entire ceremony. It was a very solid anchor during challenging times and gave a lot of space and safety for my process to open up.” - M, Previous Client
Clayton S. Ickes, NMCF, LSW
“Clay is totally professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and caring. His session gave me myself back. I have seen multiple therapists and Clay is the only one that has ever proven to be of benefit.” - P, Previous Client
“You are so much more effective than my other counselor... the entire way of how I relate and function with reality is changing and most health professionals are not equipped to guide someone through that. “ - Z, Previous Client
“If you're looking for someone to guide you through a process of introspection, help you find self-acceptance, and support you in uncovering the reasons behind self-sabotaging behaviors, look no further than Clay. He has been amazing throughout this journey, and I couldn't ask for a more compassionate and understanding person. There were moments during our work together when I felt nervous and even fearful, but Clay did an incredible job keeping me grounded and on track. I can't thank you enough, Clay, and I am very much looking forward to what the future holds!” - T, Previous Client
Hi, I’m Clay
“I highly recommend Clay to anyone looking for a transformative exploration of self and connection. I’ve engaged in different types of therapy over the years, and my experience with Clay has been and continues to be nothing less than magical. He is a wise, experienced, empathetic and professional practitioner of the therapeutic arts. Those in search of exploration and understanding of self, healing, growth or expansion of conscious existence will be in good hands with Clay as part of your journey.” - P, Previous Client
“I love working with Clay! He is 100% present at all times while working with me on very complex and difficult issues. I appreciate his kindness, how well he listens, and the ideas and support he gives me every time we meet.” - S, Previous Client
I’m going to be honest with you, therapy is not always comfortable. Especially psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Even after 12 years of my own psychedelic work I still get butterflies and feel nervous when I’m about to take natural medicine. My mind runs with possibilities and I often feel immense resistance.
One night during an Ayahuasca ceremony in Peru I was vomiting onto the jungle floor thinking to myself “Why would anyone do this?”. The sun had set, I was surrounded by darkness, and there were still 6 nights of ceremony ahead of me...
A part of me wanted to quit and go home the next day, but a support person came to sit with me. Their presence was an anchor that stabilized me through the choppy internal ocean and gave me the strength to face the work.
In that moment, I remembered that the darkness is the space through which the light shines. By turning away from the dark places we are also turning away from our other emotions like joy and excitement.
When we go towards the challenge we access a greater range of the human experience instead of being stuck in the gray middle.
I’ve been to those frightening internal places, and am committed to helping you through them to reclaim all of who you are.
What I Offer
Individual Therapy
In your individual sessions we rebuild connection to Self, the inner healing intelligence, that may have been temporarily lost through painful experiences. We offer Individual Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Psilocybin and Ketamine as well as integrative talk therapy.
PAT: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
I specialize in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Psilocybin as well as Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). When used skillfully and with intention these tools can provide a clear window into the mind, move stuck emotion, and reconnect us with a deeper sense of what it means to be a human being.
Group Therapy
Wounds of relationship heal in relationship. Within an intentional group container we become more conscious of our old stories and patterns, providing us the opportunity to change them. Our groups intentionally maximize the benefits of collective attention and create supportive community environments for personal and Psychedelic-Assisted work.
Colorado Psilocybin Facilitator Consultation
Training as a Psilocybin Facilitator? We offer consultation in fulfillment of your hours required for full licensure in Colorado.