- 179 W. Chestnut Hill Rd. Ste 6, Newark, DE 19713
- alba@embracethechangecounseling.net
A groundbreaking frontier in mental health care — combining ancient plant wisdom with modern neuroscience to catalyze deep, lasting transformation.
President Trump signed a landmark executive order accelerating research and access to psychedelic medicines including psilocybin and ibogaine. The order directs the FDA to fast-track review of these substances, commits $50 million in federal funding, and opens Right-to-Try pathways for eligible individuals — a historic step toward bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy into mainstream mental healthcare in the United States.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is an emerging therapeutic approach that uses guided experiences with substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, or plant medicines to facilitate profound psychological healing. Unlike recreational use, this is a structured, clinically supported process with preparation, experience, and integration phases. These substances work by temporarily quieting the brain’s default mode network — the part responsible for self-referential thinking and rumination — allowing individuals to process trauma, release deeply held emotional patterns, and gain new perspectives with greater openness and clarity.
Stimulates new neural pathways, helping break cycles of rumination, depression, and PTSD.
Fosters connectedness, meaning, and transcendence linked to lasting well-being.
Quiets the brain's self-critical voice, easing anxiety, addiction, and depression.
Opens a window to access and reprocess traumatic memories with reduced fear response.
Softens rigid self-concepts, allowing greater openness, empathy, and insight.
Single or few sessions can produce improvements persisting for months or years.
Whether you're curious about psychedelic medicines or have already had an experience, Alba is here to support you. She offers education on the science, history, safety, and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines — and compassionate integration support to help you make sense of your experience, incorporate insights into daily life, and navigate any challenging material that arose.
Inspired by Indigenous wisdom traditions, Alba holds ceremonial and spiritual spaces centered on ancestral practices, honoring their cultural roots and offering experiences of connection and healing through a respectful and conscious approach.
Alba is completing studies in psychedelic-assisted therapy (graduating mid-2026). Integration sessions, education, and ceremonial support are offered within Alba's current scope of practice. Alba does not administer psychedelic substances. Always work with a licensed medical provider for clinical psychedelic treatment.
Monthly in-person and online guided meditations — free and open to everyone. No appointment needed. Join the community and experience the healing power of mindfulness together.
Plus free resources to support your mindfulness practice, stress reduction, and emotional well-being between sessions.
