Dr. Lindsey Lerner
Dr. Lindsey Nelson, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed psilocybin facilitator and death doula based in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in existential anxiety, grief, and trauma therapy.
Psilocybin Sessions for End-of-Life Care: Applications in Terminal Diagnoses
Confronting terminal illnesses or life-changing diagnoses often leads to profound psychological and existential challenges, including anxiety, depression, and a diminished sense of meaning. Psilocybin, a serotonergic psychedelic, has shown promise as a palliative intervention, alleviating psychological distress and enhancing well-being. This presentation, led by a Clinical Psychologist, death doula, and psilocybin facilitator, examines psilocybin’s therapeutic potential and its application in end-of-life and critical illness care.