Part 3: Curious About Psychedelic Assisted Therapy? Here’s What a Dosing Session Looks Like

Many people feel curious about what actually unfolds in a psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) dosing session, yet clear and grounded information can be rare.

Without this clarity, it can feel uncertain to choose whether this approach fits into your own mental health journey.

In PAT, the dosing session is a carefully designed space that holds both safety and the potential for deep personal growth.

At the heart of the process are the principles of “Set and Setting” – your mindset and the environment you step into.

Pre-Session Preparation and Safety Checks

The dosing session begins with important safety steps.

Therapists spend time checking in with you, noticing your overall mood and well-being that day.

It’s common for a mix of nerves and anticipation to arise, and that’s considered part of the process.

Key preparation steps include:

• Revisiting intentions created during earlier preparation sessions
• Opening space for any last-minute questions, worries, or thoughts
• Confirming the appropriate dose and medicine for the session
• Gently reminding you of the agreements in place around boundaries, safety, and support

The Dosing Process

Before the medicine is offered, therapists often review the approach and share tools for moving through any moments that may feel intense.

Silence, meditation, or prayer can be woven in to support ease, calm, and trust as you step into the experience.

The medicine is usually presented in a dedicated vessel, allowing you to take it at your own pace.

From here, you’re often invited to rest back, close your eyes, and turn your awareness inward—beginning the journey within.

Peak Experience

As the session deepens, you enter what’s often called the peak experience.

Therapists stay close, creating a safe, supportive presence while allowing space for your inner process.

Their role is often non-directive—offering a word or reminder only when needed—so that insights can rise naturally.

Music plays a powerful part here, guiding and amplifying what surfaces emotionally.

Over the course of several hours (around 5–6), you gradually return to everyday awareness.

This transition often includes gently sharing insights with therapists, reconnecting to the present, and beginning to map out integration for the days ahead.

💬 Curious to learn more? Book a discovery call today and explore how this process could support your journey.