Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
Welcome,
Whether you’re exploring new approaches to mental wellness or seeking support after a transformative experience, we’re grateful you’re here.
At RVN Wellness we provide a supportive space for individuals looking to prepare for or integrate psychedelic experiences. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, emotional safety, and professional ethics. We specialize in psychedelic assisted therapy offering individual and group sessions both online and in-person in the Vancouver area (Port Moody) and Greater Toronto area (Barrie).
There is a growing body of evidence based research exploring the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. While RVN Wellness does not provide or facilitate access to psilocybin, we do support individuals who are engaging with or reflecting on these experiences through legal and self directed pathways.
Our therapists and nurses are trained through Therapsil, Canada’s leading organization for psychedelic-assisted therapy education. We’re here to help you process, integrate, and gain insights from your experiences in a safe, confidential, and compassionate setting.
Services may be eligible for extended health benefits for those with coverage for Counselling by a Registered Social Work in British Columbia and Ontario.
For questions or to schedule a session, reach out to dawn at rvnwellness.com.
Please note: RVN Wellness does not supply, promote, or arrange access to any substances, including psilocybin. Our services are limited to therapeutic support, education, and integration.
Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
Meeting 1:1 with a trained therapist, you will work collaboratively to create a safe container to experience the benefits of psilocybin. You will have 3 preparation counselling sessions to set your intention, receive psychoeducation, and create a connection with the therapist prior to your medicine journey. Your medicine journey is a 5-8 hour session with two trained therapists to support you. Afterwards, you will have 3 integration sessions to debrief and integrate your experience.
Investment: $3333, no GST includes 6 individual counselling sessions and 1 macro journey with two qualified therapists.
This offering may be covered by extended health plans where counselling by a Registered Social Worker is a benefit.
You'll want to book a free 15 minute consultation first to ensure this package is right for you.
Microdose Consultation
Microdosing is taking a low, sub-perceptual dose of psilocybin on a regular basis.
It is recommended that you book 3-4 sessions to establish the right microdose regime and schedule. Psychoeducation provided during a microdose consultation is not medical advice, and is within the educatioinal, supportive, and therapeutic guidelines of the therapist's licensing body.
Investment: Standard counselling rates apply ($170/50 minutes)
Microdose Sound Healing with Reiki in Port Moody, BC. Next Date: September 27, 2025
This special evening will provide a safe container to experience the healing benefits of psilocybin combined with the somatic healing benefits of sound healing and reiki. This therapeutic evening is led by therapist/yoga instructor Dawn Slykhuis, and sound healer, Stephanie Rose. This offering may be eligible for coverage under extended health benefits where counseling by a Registered Social Worker is a benefit. This event is for those 19+. $88 or included in unlimited studio memberships.
Microdose Sound Healing with Reiki, Barrie, Ontario, Next Date: TBA
This special evening will provide a safe container to experience the healing benefits of psilocybin combined with the somatic healing benefits of sound healing and reiki. This therapeutic evening is led by therapist/yoga instructor Dawn Slykhuis, and sound healers Sonic Bloom.
This offering may be eligible for coverage under extended health benefits where counselling by a Registered Social Worker is a benefit.
Next Offering: To be announced
12 Dunlop st. E (BLiSS Ann Green Yoga)
Tiny Doses, Big Shifts, Microdosing 101: Next Date: July 20, 2025
Join us for an evening led by Dawn, a registered social worker with training in psilocybin‑assisted therapy, as we explore the current science, safety considerations, and evolving understanding of microdosing. Discover how this practice is being explored to support emotional balance, creativity, and overall well‑being.
Please note: This is an educational forum only, and is intended to provide information, not medical or clinical advice.
Please bring a journal, an open mind, and any questions you’d like to discuss!
This offering may be eligible for coverage if your extended health benefits include counselling with an RSW, or it can be included as part of a monthly membership.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Virtual Open House: Next Date: TBA
Meet with therapists Dawn and Surya to find out more about psilocybin assisted therapy in this information session.This session is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how psilocybin can be used as a tool for healing and personal growth in a therapeutic setting, and will have an opportunity to answer any questions to help determine if this approach is right for you.
Walk Through the Forest Psilocybin Assisted Group Therapy: Next Date: July 2025
For those wanting to experience the healing benefits of psilocybin in a group container, this Port Moody group might be for you. This four session group will be co-facilitated by therapists Dawn & Surya to provide an opportunity to learn about the benefits of psilocybin in a safe group setting.
This group will include a psychoeducation, microdose group session, macrodose group session, and integration session.
July 9, 2025, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Preparation and Intention Setting (virtual)
July 12 2025, 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Macro Journey (in person)
July 13, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Integration Group (in person)
July 13, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Integration Yoga (in person)
July 16, 2025, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Integration Group (virtual)
Email dawn@rvnwellness.com to book your intake. May be covered by extended health benefits for those with counselling by a Registered Social Worker.
You are encouraged to do your own research regarding psilocybin and the information provided here is not meant to be legal or medical advice.
Why offer psilocybin therapy?
As interest in psychedelics grows, many people seek a safe, informed, and supportive environment. Working with a trained therapist can help foster a more intentional and guided experience.
Does the therapist provide the psilocybin?
Therapists are unable to provide psilocybin for individuals and those accessing therapy will need to procure their own medicine, and the therapist will work within a harm reduction framework to support the journey. There are several psilocybin dispensaries online and located in Vancouver that you can connect with.
Is psilocybin legal in Canada?
It’s a bit of a grey area. Psilocybin is still considered a controlled substance in Canada, which means it is not currently legal for general use. However, in certain circumstances, it may be accessed legally — for example, through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP), where a physician can apply for approval on behalf of a patient with serious or treatment-resistant conditions.
In some cities, like Vancouver and Toronto psilocybin is becoming more openly available through dispensaries operating with valid city licenses.
At RVN Wellness, we don’t provide or arrange access to psilocybin. Our role is to offer safe, supportive spaces for preparation and integration for individuals exploring or reflecting on their own experiences.
Who is not appropriate for psilocybin therapy?
Those who are under 19, pregnant, or have a history of mania/psychosis are not currently candidates for psilocybin therapy. Those on psychotropic medications may find the benefits of psilocybin therapy to be limited. Please book a free 15 minute consultation to further determine if psilocybin assisted therapy is right for you.
Why don’t you provide psilocybin therapy for youth?
In Indigenous cultures, plant medicine is provided to youth and there is some great promise in treating some common mental health issues in youth however, we just aren’t there yet. Because we strive to provide services that are evidence based at RVN, we are following the research and once there is enough research supporting the safety and efficacy in youth, we hope to provide this service in the future.
If you have any additional questions about psilocybin assisted therapy, please reach out to dawn@rvnwellness.com
*Dawn works within the regulations around therapeutic use of psilocybin in Canada, primarily using a harm reduction approach and does not promote or provide illicit substances*