Psychedelics assisting therapy, or therapy assisting psychedelics? The importance of psychotherapy in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Front Psychol February 5, 2025 Joseph A. Zamaria, Gisele Fernandes-Osterhold, Jonathan Shedler et al. 21 citations
The article argues that in psychedelic-assisted therapy, the psychotherapeutic context is at least as important as the drug itself. It emphasizes that the therapeutic relationship, preparation, and integration sessions are crucial for positive outcomes, and that psychedelics should be viewed as adjuncts to psychotherapy rather than standalone treatments. The authors highlight that neglecting the psychotherapy component risks reducing efficacy and increasing potential harms.