About Me
I am a Licensed Social Worker, Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator, and life coach based in Denver, with a goal to guide you toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. I practice Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy in Colorado, in addition to offering therapy without medicine. My vision is to embolden my clients to become their authentic selves and embrace their inner magic. Intuition is something I focus on with my clients because I believe it’s important for each of us to cultivate that inner listening.
Hello, I’m Rivkah.
I’m a psychedelic therapist, mystic, and inner wisdom mentor.
I work with the full rainbow of humanity: many different colors and identities, because we each deserve to see our own reflections clearly.
I aim to build a safe container for people who have felt excluded, overlooked, or uncertain in their journey to explore the intersection of their identities and grow into their authentic selves. My expertise falls across a few realms, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities. I’m passionate about working with those with marginalized identities—individuals navigating issues related to sexual, gender, spiritual, and racial identity, as well as neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). I also support those with Complex PTSD, ancestral and intergenerational trauma, and anyone seeking to cultivate healthier relationships, including those in polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous relationships.
I believe in the power of creativity and exploration, and invite this into the work we do together.
I have a background in theater and the arts, and there are elements of 10 different careers (including software engineer, florist, and linguist) that come into my work and influence the process. The explorer’s mindset is valuable when coming to better understand your own inner world. These creative pathways can support you in reimagining this next chapter of your life.
It’s my goal to help people navigate the wilderness and release stuck narratives along the way.
My unique life experiences and an unconventional path led to this expertise. Having lived in 9 different US states and Tel Aviv, Israel, I bring a rich and diverse perspective to my practice. As a queer non-binary Jewish person of color navigating life with other marginalized identities, I’m committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life.
It would be an honor to support you in finding your own authentic path, releasing any obstacles or beliefs that no longer serve you.
Learn more about my blend of therapeutic approaches
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ACT encourages embracing difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them, promoting psychological flexibility and resilience. The underlying idea of ACT is that while everyone has values, not everyone is aware of their values; and when you live a life out of alignment with your values, that’s when mental health issues arise. ACT’s goal is to help you determine what your values are so that you can live a more aligned life.
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Brainspotting is a body- and brain-based form of healing that’s different from traditional talk therapy, but can easily be incorporated into it. It works with your field of vision to generate deep healing. Brainspotting is highly flexible and doesn’t require you to follow a specific pathway to healing. It can help you process trauma and other difficult life experiences without having to relive them.
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IFS believes that everyone has a core Self that is healed and whole, with parts that exist to protect that core Self. As complex beings with many facets, often our work together exposes or illuminates parts that have been hidden or underrecognized. Shining a light on those pieces allows the prism of our work together to generate new colors, expanding awareness to the greater whole.
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I offer a non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach that allows clients the space to explore the full spectrum of their unique experiences and work with their brain rather than against it. ADHD and Autistic brains work differently than neurotypical brains - and those differences can be wonderful! I work with clients to figure out how to manage their life in a way that makes sense with how their brain works, as opposed to forcing themselves to do what they’re “supposed” to do according to neurotypical standards.
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Creating an experience of non-judgemental safety allows us to spend time with some of life’s more challenging themes, and I aim to be mindful of your needs as we explore rockier terrain. I’m interested in empowering you to make choices about where we venture. I specialize in working with complex, ancestral, and intergenerational trauma and weave harm reduction principles into my client sessions and journey work.
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In my work with clients, I combine elements of spirituality and psychedelics as holistic paths for healing, inner reflection, and growth. If clients are interested in exploring their spirituality as a lens to interpret their experience, that’s something we can do together. One of the perspectives I offer is rooted in the mystical tradition of Judaism, known as Kabbalah. There’s a complex interplay between light, darkness, and colors as we delve deeper into challenging life content. Together we create a prism to illuminate your unique way of knowing and interpreting your lived experiences.
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For clients who want to try psychedelics as a tool for healing, I offer the possibility to work with ketamine and/or psilocybin, both of which have unique properties and use cases. I collaborate with my clients to determine which medicine, if any, is best suited to facilitate their goals.
Trainings
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Supervision
I am supervised by Perri Corvino, LCSW, MA, LAC. You can find me on DORA under my legal name, Rebecca Standig. My social work license number is LSW.0009924901. For psychedelic work, I am supervised by Rachel Castillo Snitowsky, LCSW. My Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator license number is NMCF.0000009.Master in Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver
I graduated with a Master in Social Work in May 2023. Social work is a profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion and the empowerment of people and communities. Social workers share a commitment to promoting social welfare, helping people of all backgrounds overcome their unique challenges, advocating for social and economic justice for all members of the community, and embodying a professional code of ethics.
As part of my degree, I completed a capstone project that involved creating and leading an experiential workshop for other therapists to learn about and navigate working with clients with marginalized identities.
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Life Coaching Certification from Courageous Living Coach Certification
The Courageous Living Coach Certification program is an ICF-accredited life coach and leadership training program. It is designed to help individuals develop their courage and overcome self-doubt by applying the neuropsychology of habit formation to change old patterns and create new habits. I graduated and became a certified life coach in November 2019.
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Introduction to Psychedelic Autism from Autistic Psychedelic Community
Completed in February 2023. A course designed for professionals who work in psychedelic care for Autistic individuals that provided a foundational understanding of Autism, psychedelics, and the intersection of the two. The course consisted of a combination of essential terms, statistics, and definitions, plus a deep dive into a wide assortment of relevant clinical investigations completed during both the pre-prohibition & modern “psychedelic renaissance” eras of research.
Psychedelic Care for Neurodivergent Clients from Autistic Psychedelic Community
Completed in April 2024. This course was an intermediate-level course designed to follow the Introduction to Psychedelic Autism course and develop an in-depth “understanding of the unique challenges faced by autistic and neurodivergent individuals and how to better serve them.” It was led by Justine Lee, MSc. Topics covered included client intake and pre-session preparation; socioemotional reward and reciprocity; harnessing neuroplasticity; and integration and aftercare.
Neurodiversity-Informed Mindfulness from the Mindful Society Global Institute
Completed in August 2024. This course provided practical tools of how to incorporate neurodiversity-informed techniques into mindfulness practice offerings. Led by Sue Hutton, LCSW, who works with the research team at the CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre.
Autism, ADHD, and Gender: How Gender Expression & Neurodiversity Intersect from The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education
Completed in January 2024. This workshop was led by Reese Hebrank, LCSW, and provided an overview of the current research into the intersection of and a deeper understanding of the needs and experiences of neurodiverse and gender-diverse folks. Topics covered included the range of experiences that encompass neurodiversity; the differences between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression; ways in which Autism and ADHD may impact individuals’ experience of and expression of gender; and techniques for supporting clients at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender exploration.
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Certificate in Psychedelic-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Integration from Vital
I graduated from this program in January 2025. Psychedelics Today’s Vital program is a 150-hour year-long training that consists of live lectures, study groups, and specialized electives that cover all aspects of psychedelic-assisted practice. Topics covered include the history and science of psychedelics, practical applications, legal considerations, harm reduction, various therapeutic modalities including Internal Family Systems, and ethical practices. Students also complete an experiential retreat where they both facilitate psychedelic experiences for and have psychedelic experiences facilitated by other students in the training cohort.
I chose to specialize in Jungian Psychology; Psychedelics, Animism, and Ecology; Navigating Spiritual Emergencies; and Somatics and Trauma.
Accelerated Psychedelic Facilitator Training from InnerTrek
I graduated from this program in January 2025. This program was designed for psilocybin facilitators who have already completed robust psychedelic facilitator training, to enable them to become licensed as Natural Medicine Facilitators in the State of Colorado. It included Colorado-specific didactic components coupled with experiential training and a four-day experiential psilocybin retreat.
Foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy from Journey Clinical and Fluence
Completed in November 2024. This foundational course covered the context and background of KAP; how to select, prepare, and and see clients with KAP; and medical and dosage considerations.
Navigating Difficult Experiences in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy from Journey Clinical
Led by Dr. Dominique Morisano, this workshop delved into what difficult KAP experiences look like, how to prevent difficult experiences from occurring, problem-solving during a difficult experience, and how to help clients integrate such experiences.
Introduction to Psychedelic Autism from Autistic Psychedelic Community
Completed in February 2023. A course designed for professionals who work in psychedelic care for Autistic individuals that provided a foundational understanding of Autism, psychedelics, and the intersection of the two. The course consisted of a combination of essential terms, statistics, and definitions, plus a deep dive into a wide assortment of relevant clinical investigations completed during both the pre-prohibition & modern “psychedelic renaissance” eras of research.
Psychedelic Care for Neurodivergent Clients from Autistic Psychedelic Community
Completed in April 2024. This course was an intermediate-level course designed to follow the Introduction to Psychedelic Autism course and develop an in-depth “understanding of the unique challenges faced by autistic and neurodivergent individuals and how to better serve them.” It was led by Justine Lee, MSc. Topics covered included client intake and pre-session preparation; socioemotional reward and reciprocity; harnessing neuroplasticity; and integration and aftercare.
Judaism is Psychedelic: Exploring Judaism as a Container + Catalyst for Expanded Consciousness from Shefa
This training is in progress. Led by Madison Margolin, it explores how Judaism can serve as a framework for preparing, navigating, and integrating psychedelic experiences. The training includes how to utilize rituals, holidays, and spiritual practices as grounding tools, and incorporates Jewish wisdom from blessings and breathwork to ritual and reflection to expanded consciousness. Teachings from luminaries like Rebbe Nachman and the Baal Shem Tov are incorporated to find meaning and direction in altered states.
Navigating Psychedelics: Jewish-Informed Perspectives on Psychedelics from Psychedelics Today
This training is currently in progress. It is an advanced, specialized course that synergizes core psychedelic education with Jewish cultural and mystical insights. It is led by David Drapkin, LCSW, along with guest instructors who are Jewish or Israeli experts in the field. The curriculum delves into foundational topics like Set & Setting, Harm Reduction, and Integration, while also offering specialized modules on Jewish phenomenology, mysticism, and spiritual practices concerning psychedelics.
Psychedelic Peer Support Workshop from The Zendo Project
Completed June 2023. The Zendo Project takes a public health and harm reduction oriented stance on psychedelic support. The workshop explored a variety of methods to help transform difficult experiences while in a non-ordinary state of consciousness, including practical strategies to help someone through a difficult psychedelic experience. The workshop explored the topics of: Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Peer Support foundations, Effects of psychedelics, Understanding challenging psychedelic experiences, How set and setting contribute to the psychedelic experience, The Zendo Project principles of psychedelic peer support, Sitter self-care, Psychedelic integration, and Ethics of Psychedelic Peer Support.
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Autism, ADHD, and Gender: How Gender Expression & Neurodiversity Intersect from The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education
Completed in January 2024. This workshop was led by Reese Hebrank, LCSW, and provided an overview of the current research into the intersection of and a deeper understanding of the needs and experiences of neurodiverse and gender-diverse folks. Topics covered included the range of experiences that encompass neurodiversity; the differences between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression; ways in which Autism and ADHD may impact individuals’ experience of and expression of gender; and techniques for supporting clients at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender exploration.
Eating Disorders and Diet Culture: Inclusive Care for Trans Communities from The Affirmative Couch
Completed in April 2024. This course was led by Sand Chang, Ph.D., and provided an overview of how to provide culturally sensitive, affirming care to trans and nonbinary folks who are experiencing food and body image issues. The course covered multiple approaches to eating disorders assessment and treatment, including levels of care, intuitive eating, Health At Every Size (HAES), and Body Trust® frameworks.
Pathways Towards Mental Health and Wellness for LGBTQ+ Jews from Keshet
Completed in August 2024. Led by Kohenet Dr. Harriette E. Wimms and Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz, this training explored the psychosocial factors impacting the mental health experiences of Jewish LGBTQ+ people, as well as external and internal stressors that contribute to distress and trauma. It covered what contributes to resilience in this population, including pride, joy, and community connections. Through the use of clinical vignettes depicting real-world circumstances facing LGBTQ Jews, students developed individualized strengths-based interventions for providing support and affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, schools, and communities within the context of Judaism.
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Brainspotting Phase 1 from The Jewish Therapist Collective
Completed in July 2024. This course covered the Brainspotting Phase I curriculum while including Jewish community-based experiences that impact both clients and clinicians.
As stated by instructor Jana Glass, LPC: “Brainspotting is a cutting-edge neuro-experiential based approach that promotes deep healing. It is a brain-based therapy based on the hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as ‘brainspots’ activate and access specific areas of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences. In addition, Brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, Brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.”
Foundations of Internal Family Systems Therapy from Trauma Therapist Institute
Completed in November 2024. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a non-pathologizing modality that believes every person has a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self. IFS believes the mind is naturally multiple and that your core Self knows how to heal. This class, led by Crystal Hines, LPC, offered “an immersive exploration into the IFS model” through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on practice. Topics covered included “how to build rapport with protective parts, foster self-energy within clients, and facilitate deep, meaningful healing processes.”
Holding Steady in the Storm: ACT-based Exposures for Political Anxiety from Real Therapy
Led by Grace Dickman, LCSW, this training focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based exposure strategies to help clients build psychological flexibility, tolerate distress, and take values-driven action. It explored practical interventions for reducing avoidance, navigating media overwhelm, and supporting clients in facing political fear with resilience.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain from Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Completed in March 2024. This course was led by Kathy Baur, Ph.D., and focused on how to apply concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of chronic pain and illness. Topics covered included an overview of ACT principles and how they apply to chronic pain, how to apply motivational interviewing to ACT interventions, skills to use to help clients improve their overall functioning, and looking at pain from a contextual and intersectional perspective.
Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality from CAMS-care
I completed the first level of Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training in January 2024. CAMS is a suicide-specific therapeutic framework that aims to assess and treat a client’s risk of suicide. It uses the client’s input about what works and what doesn’t work for them when it comes to managing suicidality.
Cognitive Processing Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina
This training is currently in progress. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a cognitive behavioral therapeutic modality that is aimed at treating trauma. It has been clinically proven to be effective at treating symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. CPT helps clients learn how to challenge and modify beliefs related to the trauma they’ve experienced.
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Wisdom Circle with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Ph.D.
Completed May 2023. This was a 7-month course designed for therapists to learn how to heal intergenerational trauma through experiential activities. It involved teachings from the fields of Jungian depth psychology, intergenerational trauma healing, and embodied ritual work. The course built a foundation for understanding personal, familial, cultural, and archetypal healing, in order to augment the healing modalities already practiced.
Brainspotting Phase 1 from The Jewish Therapist Collective
Completed in July 2024. This course covered the Brainspotting Phase I curriculum while including Jewish community-based experiences that impact both clients and clinicians.
As stated by instructor Jana Glass, LPC: “Brainspotting is a cutting-edge neuro-experiential based approach that promotes deep healing. It is a brain-based therapy based on the hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as ‘brainspots’ activate and access specific areas of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences. In addition, Brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, Brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.”
Foundations of Internal Family Systems Therapy from Trauma Therapist Institute
Completed in November 2024. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a non-pathologizing modality that believes every person has a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self. IFS believes the mind is naturally multiple and that your core Self knows how to heal. This class, led by Crystal Hines, LPC, offered “an immersive exploration into the IFS model” through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on practice. Topics covered included “how to build rapport with protective parts, foster self-energy within clients, and facilitate deep, meaningful healing processes.”
Cognitive Processing Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina
This training is currently in progress. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a cognitive behavioral therapeutic modality that is aimed at treating trauma. It has been clinically proven to be effective at treating symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. CPT helps clients learn how to challenge and modify beliefs related to the trauma they’ve experienced.
Certificate in Psychedelic-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Integration from Vital
I graduated from this program in January 2025. Psychedelic’s Today’s Vital program is a 150-hour year-long training that consists of live lectures, study groups, and specialized electives that cover all aspects of psychedelic-assisted practice. Topics covered include the history and science of psychedelics, practical applications, legal considerations, harm reduction, and ethical practices. Students also complete an experiential retreat where they both facilitate psychedelic experiences for and have psychedelic experiences facilitated by other students in the training cohort.
I chose to specialize in Jungian Psychology; Psychedelics, Animism, and Ecology; Navigating Spiritual Emergencies; and Somatics and Trauma.
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Wisdom Circle with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Ph.D.
Completed May 2023. This was a 7-month course designed for therapists to learn how to heal intergenerational trauma through experiential activities. It involved teachings from the fields of Jungian depth psychology, intergenerational trauma healing, and embodied ritual work. The course built a foundation for understanding personal, familial, cultural, and archetypal healing, in order to augment the healing modalities already practiced.
Certificate in Psychedelic-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Integration from Vital
I graduated from this program in January 2025. Psychedelic’s Today’s Vital program is a 150-hour year-long training that consists of live lectures, study groups, and specialized electives that cover all aspects of psychedelic-assisted practice. Topics covered include the history and science of psychedelics, practical applications, legal considerations, harm reduction, and ethical practices. Students also complete an experiential retreat where they both facilitate psychedelic experiences for and have psychedelic experiences facilitated by other students in the training cohort.
I chose to specialize in Jungian Psychology; Psychedelics, Animism, and Ecology; Navigating Spiritual Emergencies; and Somatics and Trauma.
How to Become a Kabbalist with Dr. Yosef Rosen
Completed in February 2024. Dr. Yosef Rosen is a historian of Kabbalah and Jewish magic. Each session in the class explored “one path of the kabbalist, highlighting its historical evolution and resources for contemporary Jewish life: concealing & revealing mystery; ascending & descending through the higher/inner worlds; creating through language, light, and relationship; using the sefirot as a guide for spiritual life; arousing love; healing bodies and theologies; and protecting oneself and others from the dangers of this vulnerable life.”
Describing the Indescribable and Finitizing the Infinite: An Introduction to Kabbalah with Geo Poor
Completed in April 2024. Geo Poor is a Ph.D. student in Kabbalah and has been teaching Kabbalah for 8 years. Major topics covered include the infinite divine, the ten sefirot of creation, God and humans, Kabbalah and Jewish ritual, rupture and repair, and magic and demons.
Judaism is Psychedelic: Exploring Judaism as a Container + Catalyst for Expanded Consciousness from Shefa
This training is in progress. Led by Madison Margolin, it explores how Judaism can serve as a framework for preparing, navigating, and integrating psychedelic experiences. The training includes how to utilize rituals, holidays, and spiritual practices as grounding tools, and incorporates Jewish wisdom from blessings and breathwork to ritual and reflection to expanded consciousness. Teachings from luminaries like Rebbe Nachman and the Baal Shem Tov are incorporated to find meaning and direction in altered states.
Navigating Psychedelics: Jewish-Informed Perspectives on Psychedelics from Psychedelics Today
This training is currently in progress. It is an advanced, specialized course that synergizes core psychedelic education with Jewish cultural and mystical insights. It is led by David Drapkin, LCSW, along with guest instructors who are Jewish or Israeli experts in the field. The curriculum delves into foundational topics like Set & Setting, Harm Reduction, and Integration, while also offering specialized modules on Jewish phenomenology, mysticism, and spiritual practices concerning psychedelics.
Pathways Towards Mental Health and Wellness for LGBTQ+ Jews from Keshet
Completed in August 2024. Led by Kohenet Dr. Harriette E. Wimms and Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz, this training explored the psychosocial factors impacting the mental health experiences of Jewish LGBTQ+ people, as well as external and internal stressors that contribute to distress and trauma. It covered what contributes to resilience in this population, including pride, joy, and community connections. Through the use of clinical vignettes depicting real-world circumstances facing LGBTQ Jews, students developed individualized strengths-based interventions for providing support and affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, schools, and communities within the context of Judaism.