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Josh Goldstein
He/him
Josh is one of the most experienced licensed psilocybin facilitators in the country, and brings a wealth of diverse experience to this work, enabling him to meet individuals exactly where they are on their personal journeys. With an extensive background in both science and education, and 15 years of experience working in therapeutic environments, he adeptly guides individuals and groups as they delve into their inner landscapes. His nearly 30 years of personal engagement with plant medicine has afforded him profound insights into facing the various aspects of ourselves that too often linger in the shadows.
During his decade-long tenure as the academic director of a therapeutic boarding school, Josh gained extensive training and experience addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Josh has overseen transformative experiences, notably facilitating the first “above ground”, legal group psilocybin ceremony for veterans in the United States. He has been instrumental in pioneering a groundbreaking collaboration with Project New Day, which is dedicated to supporting individuals grappling with Opioid Use Disorder. In June 2023, Josh proudly graduated with the inaugural cohort of trained psilocybin facilitators in Oregon. However, his journey in this realm began long before, enriched by over a decade of mentorship and training within a spiritual tradition that uses plant medicine as a sacrament. Today, he remains deeply committed to deepening his own practice while guiding others on their paths to healing and self-discovery.
Josh possesses a profound reverence for the transformative power of plant medicine, enabling access to innate healing wisdom within individuals. His calm and grounded presence creates an atmosphere where people feel safe to be authentic, vulnerable, and raw. Recognizing the challenges inherent in this work, Josh’s compassionate approach allows those in his care to feel seen and supported.
He invites others into the profound mysteries of life, championing the belief that plant medicine can be a powerful catalyst for personal exploration and healing. His work is continually navigating the realities that many of these practices are appropriated and practiced without proper credit given to the many generations of medicine workers that proceed the more recent widespread interest taking shape in the “West”. As such Josh looks into the crucial differences between appropriating and syncretic practices. Josh is a perpetual student, and is always looking to better understand how to improve his practice as a facilitator and spiritual being.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
B.S. University of Oregon
LOCATION
Bend, Oregon
FACILIATOR LICENSE
FL-dc161f4f
Testimonials
Josh was excellent! Highly knowledgeable about mushrooms, supportive, empathetic and sensitive to my needs. He prepared me very well for my journey. He also communicated well before, during and after. Highly recommended!
B.S. April, 2026
Josh was very precise and thoughtful with what was needed to move me through the process and come out on the other side with some meaningful interpretations of my experiences.
T.S. Nov, 2025
From the initial meetings to follow up sessions, Josh had been amazing in letting me speak and guiding me into embracing uncomfortable truths. During the session, Josh was there. I knew that from start to finish. He checked in and when things got a bit tough for me, held my hand, which I'll never forget.
H.N. Aug, 2025
Josh has extensive personal experience with the therapeutic use of mushrooms and is a seasoned facilitator. He is compassionate and very relatable in his approach and guidance through these journeys. I would recommend him to anyone seeking healing. I am a former first responder, and have difficulty opening my doors to people to help me. Josh was easy to allow in, due to his demeanor and professional approach.
Z.E.K. Jan, 2025
I am delighted to recommend Josh Goldstein, whose dedication and insightful guidance have been instrumental in my personal development journey. From the moment I began working with Josh, his exceptional ability to identify areas for improvement was evident.
M.M., 2024
Josh is a gentle, kind, and open person. We were able to quickly form a connection of trust and respect, which was exactly what I needed, even though I didn’t realize it beforehand. Josh guided me before the session, equipping me with resources for preparation and sharing insight and experiences. This helped me conceive of and cultivate my intentions, allowing me to make the most of the experience.
I had no prior experience with mushrooms or altered states of consciousness. Josh’s gentle reassurance gave me the courage to proceed. This experience has since become a rich source of learning that continues to shape my life. During the session, Josh was a reliable shomer (guardian). When fearful or challenging moments arose, his calming presence reassured me, enabling me to surrender to the process and allow meaningful learning to unfold. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh as a guide for anyone considering psilocybin therapy.
D.N., 2023
Sometime ago, I participated in Bendable Therapy’s first therapeutic mushroom session. Josh’s interaction with me, his high level of knowledge, and his effort to help me build a real 'intention' were amazing! He guided me through my one-on-one journey, which lasted over six hours. Josh used his own soul and spirit to direct me to what I needed. I trusted him and felt completely safe. A day or two later, we met privately. With Josh’s in-depth knowledge, I was able to integrate the seeds of my memory from the journey into real, practical takeaways. His wisdom feels like it is from a higher order.I highly recommend Josh. He has the rare ability to balance grounded expertise with a deeply soulful approach to guidance."
J.C., 2023
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