Licensing
- Licensed facilitator
- Colorado · NMIT.0000254
Anne Metz, Ph.D.
Dr. Anne Metz is a full-time counseling faculty member with extensive clinical experience and advanced training in mushroom therapy, and she is licensed in five states to practice therapy. Dr. Metz brings rigorous scrutiny and intellectual curiosity to mushroom therapy; she's at the forefront of this revolutionary mental health treatment, challenging overstated claims while offering realistic hope to those struggling with mental illness and addiction.
Dr. Anne Metz is a seasoned clinician, counseling faculty member, and leading voice in criminal justice reform with advanced training in mushroom therapy and licensure to practice in five states.
Works best with
- Mushroom-Curious Newcomers
- Those who are new to altered states of consciousness and are approaching this work with curiosity and courage.
- Autopilot No More
- People ready to heal painful pasts and build a life and relationships that reflect who they truly are, not just the roles they've taken on.
- Later Life Reinvention
- Older adults navigating significant stage-of-life changes who are ready to deepen their sense of self.
How Anne works
Clinical and evidence-based
Grounded in licensed clinical practice and the psychotherapy research the trials were built on.
Addiction
Substance use and behavioural addiction, including work alongside recovery programmes.
Anxiety
Chronic anxiety and the anticipatory fear that tends to arrive with the journey itself.
Depression
Depression, including the treatment-resistant kind that has not moved with medication alone.
Credentials
Licensed and Trained for Professional Facilitation
Education
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision
- James Madison University
- MA/EdS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- James Madison University
- B.A.
- University of Virginia
- MDMA-Therapy Education Training
- MAPS (now Lykos Therapeutics)
- KAP Theory and Methods
- Fluence
- Advanced facilitator training
- PsychAlchemy
- Healing and Therapy: From Theory to Practice
- Big Leap Coaching
- Hendricks Institute
- Evidence-based Approaches to Suicide Risk Assessment
- Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy Externship
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experience
- 5 client stories collected
- Shared with permission
Where you'll be
A setting that feels like home
Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.
Where you'll be
A setting that feels like home
Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.
What's included
What's included
Odyssey Foundations
Eligibility screening, licensed facilitators personally vetted by our founder, and evidence-based protocols inspired by clinical trials.
Individual Preparation
Two one-to-one video sessions with your facilitator before your journey. You'll talk through what you're hoping for, what to expect during your experience, and explore your personal intentions.
Individual Mushroom Journey
Your guided in-person journey, one-to-one with your facilitator. You'll have your own private space, with eye shades and music to help you turn inward, and your facilitator by your side for personal support the whole time.
Individual Integration
Two one-to-one integration sessions with your facilitator, in person or by video. Make sense of what happened and start turning insight into lasting change.
Ongoing Support
Lifetime access to our group integration circles. If you have a particularly hard journey, our Odyssey safety net adds up to five more integration sessions to help you through it.
Not included
Flights
You'll book your own travel to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan around the dates.
Lodging
You'll book your own place to stay. Your care coordinator will share our local travel guide, with vetted Airbnbs and places to stay near the service center.
Meals
Food and drink are up to you. Our local travel guide includes our favorite places to eat, so you'll have plenty to choose from.
Ground Transportation
You'll handle getting to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan the logistics.
Travel insurance
We recommend it in case plans change, but it's booked separately and not part of your experience cost.
As someone who has struggled with mental health for years, working with Anne has been life-changing. Her vast arsenal of therapeutic techniques have equipped me with more confidence and resilience to better navigate the constant challenges in my life.
JMPrivate session
Anne has been invaluable in helping me better manage my emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. She has made me feel safe, heard, understood, and accepted without judgment no matter what subject I broach.
AnonymousPrivate session
Anne's insight, wisdom, and expertise made me feel empowered and motivated to make positive changes in my life. Her genuine care and commitment have been evident in every session, and I truly feel like she has my best interests at heart.
JTPrivate session
I have inevitably “swiped left” on so many therapists who were not the right fit with me. “Swiping right” on Anne was one of my best decisions; she was a match from the start. She is easy to connect with and has given me validation in regard to feelings that I have questioned myself about while offering me insight on different ways to view and reconcile some of my life-long struggles. I’m a work in progress, but Anne continues to help me make steps forward.
KPPrivate session
My therapeutic experience with Anne has both encouraged and challenged me to grow and evolve. Her compassionate nature has had a huge impact on my mental health and overall well-being.
DFPrivate session