About Me
Offerings & Pricing
Offerings & Pricing
My name is Alix Kirshner, and I’m the founder of Higher Healing here in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. My path to this work has been shaped by both formal training and lived experience. I am a Certified Psychedelic Guide through the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado, trained in Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (
My name is Alix Kirshner, and I’m the founder of Higher Healing here in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. My path to this work has been shaped by both formal training and lived experience. I am a Certified Psychedelic Guide through the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado, trained in Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) and integration.
In addition to my private practice, I work as an Integration Coach with Mindbloom, where I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 1,000 clients through their ketamine therapy journeys. Bearing witness to so many people in moments of vulnerability and transformation has deepened my belief that healing is possible for all of us — especially when we feel safe, supported, and seen.
My work is not only professional, but personal. My own journey through grief, recovery, and illness has taught me what it means to face the unknown, to surrender, and to rediscover strength on the other side. These experiences continually inform how I hold space for others: with compassion, patience, and reverence for the courage it takes to heal.
I specialize in:
- Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT)
- Integration Coaching for psychedelic experiences of all kinds
- Grief, loss, and shame support through workshops and one-on-one sessions
At Higher Healing, my intention is to create a safe, grounded, and heart-centered space where you can explore your inner world, release what no longer serves you, and bring the insights of your journey into everyday life. This isn’t a replacement for therapy or medical care — it’s a complementary path, one that honors the body, mind, and spirit as inseparable parts of healing.
Higher Healing is rooted in the belief that even our deepest challenges can become gateways to greater wisdom, resilience, and connection.
Offerings & Pricing
Offerings & Pricing
Offerings & Pricing
At Higher Healing in the Berkshires, I offer safe, intentional support for healing and growth — through Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT), integration coaching, and grief, loss & shame work. Sessions are warm, grounded, and tailored to you.
[Email me to book a Complimentary 15-Minute Discovery Call at the bottom of the page]
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At Higher Healing in the Berkshires, I offer safe, intentional support for healing and growth — through Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT), integration coaching, and grief, loss & shame work. Sessions are warm, grounded, and tailored to you.
[Email me to book a Complimentary 15-Minute Discovery Call at the bottom of the page]
Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT)
What it is
Guided, intentional cannabis journeys in a safe container — with preparation → medicine → integration — to support nervous system regulation, trauma release, and deeper insight.
You might choose CAPT for
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, addiction recovery, life transitions, spiritual exploration
How it works
- Preparation: clarify intentions, safety review, set & setting
- Medicine Session: ceremonial cannabis, mindfulness/somatic guidance
- Integration: translate insights into daily life
Pricing
$150/hour · Sliding scale available
Series examples:
- 2 × 3-hour medicine sessions + prep + integration → $1200
- 2 × 5-hour medicine sessions + prep + integration → $1800
(Additional prep/integration can be added as needed.)
Psychedelic Integration Coaching
What it is
One-on-one support to process and integrate journeys (ketamine, psilocybin, cannabis, etc.). We anchor insights, shift patterns, and design simple practices that stick.
Great for
Recent journeys, “stuck” experiences, pre-journey intention setting, ongoing integration
Pricing
$150/hour · Sliding scale available
Grief, Loss & Shame Healing
What it is
Gentle, structured space to meet grief and release shame — privately or in community. Tools draw from mindfulness, somatics, and meaning-making.
Formats
- Individual sessions (60 min)
- Workshops/Groups
Pricing
$150/hour for individual sessions · Sliding scale available
Workshops: varies by program length
Individual Support Sessions (non-medicine)
What it is
Focused guidance without medicine — intention setting, nervous system tools, integration planning, and mindful accountability.
Pricing
$150/hour · Sliding scale available
Ongoing Support & Community
Seasonal circles, integration groups, and special events in the Berkshires.
Pricing varies by format/length. New offerings announced throughout the year.
Accessibility & Sliding Scale
If cost is a barrier, please reach out. I hold a limited number of sliding-scale spots so healing can remain accessible.
[Email findhigherhealing@gmail.com for Sliding Scale]
What to Expect
- Safety first: thorough screening and clear set/setting
- Agency: you are in choice the whole way
- Integration: where insights become real-life change
FAQs
Offerings & Pricing
FAQs
What is Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT)?
CAPT is a healing process where cannabis is used with clear intention in a guided, mindful setting. It creates a safe container to explore your inner world, process past experiences, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. Many people come to CAPT for support with anxiety, depre
What is Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT)?
CAPT is a healing process where cannabis is used with clear intention in a guided, mindful setting. It creates a safe container to explore your inner world, process past experiences, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. Many people come to CAPT for support with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, or life transitions. Others come simply to feel more present, connected, and alive.
What can I expect in a CAPT session?
Every journey is unique, but common experiences include:
- Heightened body awareness and deep relaxation
- Vivid inner imagery and memory recall
- A sense of connection with intuition or something greater
- Emotional release and nervous system regulation
- Breakthrough insights into old patterns and new possibilities
Some sessions are powerful and intense, others are gentle and quietly profound. What’s most important is that the medicine tends to meet you exactly where you are, and only takes you as far as you’re ready to go.
How many sessions will I need?
A lot can happen in just one series (one preparation session, two medicine sessions, and one integration session). For many, that’s enough to experience real breakthroughs and lasting shifts. Others may choose to continue with occasional medicine sessions over time, especially when they feel at a crossroads or sense they’ve reached a block.
How is CAPT different from traditional talk therapy?
Talk therapy focuses on language and thought. CAPT invites you into the wisdom of your whole self — body, mind, and spirit. These sessions are closer to a guided mindfulness or meditation practice than to traditional counseling. They’re not meant to replace therapy or medical care, but to complement them. Many people find that CAPT opens new doors that make their ongoing therapy even more effective.
Is CAPT safe?
When practiced intentionally, cannabis is a very safe medicine with a long history of use. CAPT itself is safe for most adults, but it’s not for everyone. Before beginning, we’ll review a safety questionnaire together to make sure there are no medical or psychological contraindications.
CAPT is not a replacement for medical treatment, psychiatric care, or emergency support. It’s one piece of a larger healing journey.
Contraindications may include:
- Pregnancy
- Severe heart or blood pressure conditions
- Recent surgery or fractures
- Epilepsy or seizure disorders
- Acute infections or illnesses
- Certain severe mental health diagnoses (such as psychosis, personality disorders, or bipolar disorder)
- Acute/unprocessed trauma or active addiction
- Suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors
Is cannabis really a psychedelic?
Yes. Cannabis, when grown and used with intention, can absolutely be a psychedelic medicine. It can open altered states of consciousness, deepen awareness, and support profound healing experiences. For many people, cannabis feels more accessible and gentle than other psychedelics — and that’s part of what makes it such a beautiful ally.
How much does it cost?
CAPT sessions are billed at $150/hour (sliding scale available).
A standard series includes:
- One preparation session
- Two medicine sessions (3 or 5 hours each)
- One integration session
Example pricing:
- Two 3-hour medicine sessions + prep + integration: $1200
- Two 5-hour medicine sessions + prep + integration: $1800
Some clients choose shorter sessions for exploration, while others benefit from longer sessions to go deeper. We’ll decide together what best fits your needs and intentions.
At Higher Healing, CAPT is more than a session — it’s an invitation to listen, release, and grow into more of who you truly are.