Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo

20+ years’ experienced bilingual Entheogens psychotherapist, integrating body, mind, heart & spirit. Trainer, minister, ex-lawyer, and university professor.

[Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo @SacTherapy]

In case you missed it, here is my presentation on transpersonal psychotherapy and ancestral traditions from the FITRA congress.

A bridge, not a blender (With English Subtitles) ~ Watch here: https://t.co/Gczt9Sm253 🌉

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Sometimes anxiety is not only asking, “How do I calm down?”

Sometimes it is asking, “How do I want to live?”

New Growth Lounge article: https://t.co/hmYq4n9zZY 🗻

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What if mental health is not just symptom relief?

What if it is restored participation: in body, relationships, community, nature, meaning, and mystery?

More here: https://t.co/ooSxWMbfdG 🌉

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Being a psychedelic guide requires far more than good intentions. It demands training, humility, supervision, and an unwavering commitment to ethics.💡

As the field grows, so does our responsibility.

My latest article explores why 👉️ https://t.co/kvI57x0X3c

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The question isn't whether the world is getting better or worse. The question is: How do we respond when it feels like it's falling apart?

This explores anxiety, meaning, agency, and reasons to remain hopeful.

Check it out: https://t.co/AraNV03sCH☀️

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Clients are already asking therapists about psychedelics. Most MFTs were never trained to answer those questions.

My latest article explores what Psychedelic-Informed Care is, and why it matters.

Explore: https://t.co/FIj3sUVxVo 🌼

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I’ll be presenting at CIT 2026, the 2nd International Transpersonal Congress.

“Bridges of Wisdom: Psychology and Ancestral Traditions in the Understanding of Mental Health” July 10 @ 10:00 a.m. CST 💥

Register ➡️ https://t.co/3KNm13aAeO

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Clients are already asking therapists about psychedelics. Most MFTs were not trained for this.

Psychedelic-Informed Care helps us respond with warmth, curiosity, information, and grounded boundaries.

Read here: https://t.co/FIj3sUVxVo ⭐️

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Part VI: The LMFT’s Role in the Psychedelic Landscape 🌲

Join me for the final CAMFT session TODAY @ 6:15 PM❕️ LMFTs can support psychoeducation, preparation, & integration, but maintain their legal scope and professional competence. 💫

Register ➡️ https://t.co/SWJuMeL0sQ

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Can psychedelics do 3 years of therapy in one night? The answer is both yes and no.

In my latest article, I explore how psychedelics and psychotherapy may work. Psychedelics amplify. Therapy stabilizes.

Read here: https://t.co/NNeAy322rR🪷

#Psychedelics #Psychotherapy

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The first therapy session matters. Not because everything changes overnight, but because trust begins.

Good therapy isn't about fixing people. It's about meeting them with empathy, respect, and genuine human presence.

Learn more here: https://t.co/jxhO5mVtoy ♥️

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Clients are already bringing AI into therapy. The therapist’s task is not to panic, shame, compete, or ignore it. It is to get curious, ask better questions, watch for red flags, and stay human.

Explore more here: https://t.co/iGFTBZ3p6j 🤖

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Psychedelics can open the door to healing and insight.

But power requires preparation. Like fire, they demand respect, containment, and care, not just fascination. Awe and humility belong together.

Read more here: https://t.co/WqbanaMqcI🔥

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The first therapy session is not just an intake. It is a moment of courage.

A reflection on empathy, sincerity, and walking together in therapy: https://t.co/fAgzoeSHkm 🤝

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🌿 Tomorrow: When Things Go Sideways 🌿

We’ll explore the clinical protocols, ethical complexities, and professional guardrails involved in psychedelic-informed care.

Register ➡️ https://t.co/Ci4K5Q1ElU

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Psychedelics are increasingly part of the clinical conversation, and patients are paying attention.

This is not about hype or ideology. It’s about staying present, clinically responsible, and prepared in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Learn more here: https://t.co/WCaRreA4cf🌀

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AI can help you prepare for therapy.

It can help you reflect after therapy.

It can help you organize thoughts and integrate insights.

But it should not replace the human relationship.

New piece: https://t.co/Uy6wNwBXfJ 🧩

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Next week, the fifth session of the Psychedelic-Informed Care Series for Therapists covers “When Things Go Sideways.” 🌼

Register: https://t.co/Ci4K5Q1ElU.

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Psychedelics are like fire: they can illuminate and transform, and they can also harm without respect, containment, and care.

Explore the idea 🔥
https://t.co/hFQMakAzaM

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Psychedelic-informed care is not the same as psychedelic promotion.

Therapists increasingly encounter clients processing difficult psychedelic experiences. Ethical care involves supporting integration, recognizing limits, and minimizing harm.

Register: https://t.co/Ci4K5Q1ElU