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Welcome. My name is Alicia Santiago (she/her) of Just Beyond Yourself Therapy. I created Just Beyond Yourself in order to empower folx to untangle their trauma histories—the stories of what happened to them—as well as process and integrate psychedelic experiences. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and supportive container. It is a deep honor for me to support you on your journey. I cannot do the work for you, but I can help you along the way. 

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Therapeutic Approach

I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of wisdom that can be cultivated through psychotherapy, meditation practices, psychedelic medicines, yoga and other connecting practices that link the brain, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach has a foundation of mindfulness and compassion, curiosity and respect. Drawing from both contemplative traditions and clinical training, I support healing and integration in a grounded, relational framework. I am certified in EMDR, an evidence-based approach to working with trauma, to support healing from difficult experiences. I also provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to support those seeking relief from depression, anxiety and trauma, and am IFS informed. IFS, or Internal Family Systems therapy, is a style of therapy that supports a gentle and inquisitive exploration of "parts" for deeper healing. I am sensitive to the impact of one's social, physical and cultural environment as well as systems of oppression. My approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based and trauma-informed. I have taken the North Star Ethics Pledge and commit to put integrity at the heart of the work I do in the psychedelic space.

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Biography

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from the beaches of Southern California and now residing in the mountains of Colorado on the traditional lands of the Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne peoples. I hold a Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University and a Masters of Social Work from California State University, Dominguez Hills, specializing in community mental health. I am a certified EMDR therapist and have additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Additionally, I received my teacher-in-training status for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from the University of California, San Diego and am a devoted meditation practitioner (currently, Waking Up is my favorite meditation app) and student of herbal and plant wisdom. I offer deep gratitude for all of my teachers on this path, the incredible EMDR  and KAP consultants, clinical supervisors, the plants, indigenous healers, maestros/maestras, meditation and spiritual teachers, Iyengar yoga teachers, my own therapist, fellow pasajeros, family, dear friends, colleagues, past lovers, my ancestors, and lastly, my clients who don't realize how much they teach me all the time. Thank you.