Frequently Asked Questions
What are your qualifications and certifications?
Your facilitator holds a degree in music education from Berklee College of Music and is certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) through PESI, a non-profit continuing education organization for mental health professionals. They also hold professional certification as a psychedelic guide through the Psychedelic Studies Intensive Course with Zach Leary, a program emphasizing ethics, safety, harm reduction, client preparation and integration, and the ethical and legal landscape of guided psychedelic work. Contemplative study and years of professional practice as a musician round out a multidisciplinary background in support of this work.
Do you provide psychedelic substances?
No. Authentic P.A.S.T. does not prescribe, provide, or sell any substances. The focus is on preparation, integration, and sound-centered support around experiences clients choose to pursue within legal and ethical frameworks.
Is this medical or psychotherapy?
Authentic P.A.S.T. is a complementary, harm reduction-focused practice and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care. Clients are encouraged to maintain relationships with their existing healthcare providers.
What is sound therapy and ASMR-informed work?
Sound therapy uses carefully selected or live-created music and sound to support relaxation, emotional processing, and altered states of consciousness. ASMR-informed elements may include gentle, personalized sounds intended to evoke safety, presence, and memory access.
How do I play my session file?
Your session arrives as a standard MP3 that plays in any music, podcast, or files app on a phone, tablet, or computer. Save it to your device so playback doesn't stop if your connection drops. See Using Your Session for the full walkthrough.
I bought a session but didn't get the download email. What now?
After payment, we build your session and email a download link — usually within a few minutes. Check your spam and “Promotions” folders and search for Authentic P.A.S.T. If it still hasn't turned up after about 30 minutes, our Support page walks through the fixes and how to reach us.
Do I need headphones?
We strongly recommend them. The session moves gently between your left and right ears, and the optional low tones only work in stereo — on a single speaker that detail is lost. Keep the volume at a comfortable, conversational level.
How often can I listen?
As often as you like — daily is completely fine. People use their session as a daily reset, a wind-down before sleep, grounding before a therapy or psychedelic experience, or support for integration afterward. More on this in Using Your Session.
Is this safe for everyone?
Psychedelic-related work is not appropriate for all people or all stages of life. Intake and ongoing dialogue help assess fit and, when needed, guide you toward other forms of support.
Do you offer online or in-person sessions?
Authentic P.A.S.T. offers both virtual and in-person options, when available, to make this work as accessible and supportive as possible. The exact format is decided collaboratively during your initial consultation.
Do you work with individuals or groups?
Services may be offered one-on-one or in small groups, depending on your goals, comfort, and what is currently being offered. This flexibility allows the work to remain responsive to your needs.
Still have questions?
Reach out and we'll be happy to discuss how this work might support you.
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