About Our Healing Center & Psilocybin Therapy
A sacred, regulated space where healing unfolds naturally — through clinical expertise, genuine compassion, and the profound potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy.
A Sacred Sanctuary for Healing & Self-Discovery
The Psychedelic Therapy Den in Denver, Colorado offers something genuinely rare — a safe, fully legal, and deeply supportive space where whatever arises in your inner experience can be met without fear.
We welcome clients at every point on their wellness journey. Some come navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma. Others arrive mentally well, seeking personal growth, creative breakthroughs, spiritual connection, or simply a deeper understanding of themselves. You don't need a diagnosis to benefit.
Founded with a primary intention: to offer a place where people can engage in this depth of work openly and safely — a privilege almost never granted throughout history. We hold that responsibility with integrity and deep respect.
This practice is not about a facilitator, a guide, or any one person. It's about the container itself — the safety it protects, the freedom it offers, and the profound possibilities that emerge only when fear is no longer part of the process.
You Are Your Own Healer
We believe deeply in the self-healing model of psychedelics. Psilocybin doesn't fix you — it reveals what's already within you, waiting to be integrated, understood, and transformed. Our role is to hold space, ensure safety, and offer guidance when needed.
Inner Wisdom First
The medicine illuminates what is already within you. We don't impose a therapeutic agenda — we create the conditions in which your own inner healing intelligence can lead the way forward.
Structure for Those Who Need It
For those who get stuck, who need support navigating difficult territory, or who benefit from structured therapeutic guidance — we're here. Clinical expertise is available, not imposed.
Returning to Self
Many of us live misaligned — diverged from our true values, with protective parts leading instead of our authentic Self. This work helps you find your way back to who you actually are.
Psilocybin Therapy: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Evidence-Based Care
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have worked with psilocybin mushrooms for healing, insight, and spiritual growth. Today, Colorado stands at the forefront of bringing this tradition into regulated therapeutic practice.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring, non-habit-forming compound found in certain species of mushrooms. When used in a therapeutic setting, it temporarily alters patterns of consciousness in ways that support emotional insight, expanded awareness, and meaningful self-reflection.
A typical session lasts between two and six hours depending on dosage, setting, and individual physiology. Modern scientific interest expanded dramatically after a landmark 2006 Johns Hopkins study demonstrated both its safety profile and the potential for lasting positive effects from a single guided experience.
Neuroplasticity
Psilocybin stimulates BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), promoting new neural connections that help break entrenched patterns of depression, anxiety, and trauma — often after a single experience.
Carhart-Harris et al., 2021 · Imperial College LondonDefault Mode Network Reset
Psilocybin temporarily quiets the Default Mode Network — the brain region behind rumination, self-criticism, and "stuck" thinking — creating a window of genuine openness and flexibility.
Carhart-Harris et al., 2014 · Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesRapid & Lasting Relief
Clinical trials show significant, lasting relief from depression, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction — often after just one to three sessions — in people for whom traditional treatments have not worked.
Davis et al., 2021 · JAMA PsychiatryPsychosomatic & Spiritual Benefits
Beyond symptom relief, many clients report increased clarity, emotional openness, spiritual insight, and long-term shifts in perspective — changes that extend far beyond the session itself.
Griffiths et al., 2016 · Journal of PsychopharmacologyStrong Safety Profile
Research consistently confirms psilocybin is non-addictive and has an excellent safety record when administered in a structured, supervised clinical context by trained facilitators.
Johnson et al., 2008 · Journal of PsychopharmacologyIs Psilocybin Therapy Right for You?
Emerging research and clinical experience suggest psilocybin therapy supports healing across a wide range of emotional, psychological, and psychosomatic concerns. It is not appropriate for everyone — we conduct a thorough intake to determine whether this approach aligns with your goals, health history, and current supports.
- Depression, including treatment-resistant depression
- PTSD and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders, panic, and OCD
- Grief, loss, and existential distress
- Addiction and substance use recovery
- Burnout, stuckness, and loss of meaning
- End-of-life concerns and chronic illness
- Stress-related physical symptoms (headaches, digestive)
- Personal growth, self-discovery, and spiritual exploration
- Seeking creative breakthrough or expanded perspective
- Personal or family history of psychotic spectrum disorders
- Current use of antipsychotic medications
- Certain antidepressants (requires facilitator assessment)
- Significant cardiovascular or kidney conditions
- Active psychiatric crisis requiring immediate clinical support
- Pregnancy or nursing
- Under 21 years of age (Colorado law requirement)
These conditions do not automatically disqualify — they require documented physician clearance or additional clinical assessment before services can be provided.
Clinical Precision & Genuine Spiritual Empathy
Michael P. Biggans founded The Psychedelic Therapy Den to bridge the gap between cutting-edge psychedelic medicine and proven clinical treatment — creating a practice where profound healing meets professional excellence.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Lead Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator, Michael specializes in working with individuals and groups navigating complex mental health challenges — particularly those who haven't found relief through traditional therapy, and those moving through profound spiritual experiences and awakenings.
Michael combines advanced therapeutic training with a deep personal understanding of the spiritual path. Having navigated his own profound awakening and discovery of the divine, he offers a unique bridge between clinical psychology and existential exploration — bringing both professional rigor and genuine spiritual empathy to every session.
Clinical Specializations
Your Journey, Step by Step
Every therapeutic journey at The Psychedelic Therapy Den is intentionally structured and uniquely tailored. No two paths look the same — but every path includes the same foundation of safety, preparation, and supported integration.
Free Consultation
Begin with a no-cost exploratory call with Michael Biggans. This is a space for your questions, a discussion of your goals, and an honest determination of whether psilocybin-assisted therapy is the right next step for you.
No cost · No commitmentPreparation
For individual sessions: one to three meetings prior to your psilocybin session. For groups: one individual meeting and one group meeting minimum. We explore your history, map your inner parts, clarify intentions, and build genuine trust and safety.
In-person or remoteThe Session
You arrive at our licensed healing center in Denver. Dosage, duration, and comfort protocols are already agreed upon. Your facilitator provides continuous, attentive presence throughout — ensuring safety, containment, and emotional care across every phase of the journey.
6–8 hours · Fully supportedIntegration
Integration sessions help you process your experience and translate insights into meaningful, lasting change in your daily life. Some clients choose ongoing integration or multiple therapeutic journeys, depending on their goals and needs.
Ongoing · Your paceFully Legal, Fully Regulated
With the passage of Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122) in 2022 and the opening of licensed healing centers in 2025, The Psychedelic Therapy Den proudly offers psilocybin-supported services under full regulatory compliance with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Colorado's natural medicine regulations differ from traditional medical models. A prescription or physician referral is not required to access psilocybin-assisted therapy. State law does require preparation work with a licensed facilitator before any psilocybin session.
Certain medical conditions require documented physician approval before services can be provided. These requirements exist to protect your safety and are mandated by Colorado law.
Discover Which Path Is Right for You
Whether you're working through depression, anxiety, trauma, or simply ready for a deeper look inward — we offer two pathways to psilocybin-assisted healing. Your free consultation with Michael Biggans will help you find the right fit.