Session 480: Introducing Psychedelics Into Therapy

What happens when you combine psychedelics with the therapeutic process? Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining attention as more people look beyond more familiar approaches to mental health, but there’s still a lot we’re learning about how it works and what it actually feels like to experience. In this conversation with Dr. Sierra Carter, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Family Research at the University of Georgia, we’re unpacking the science behind psychedelics in therapy, the ways it may affect the brain and body, and what to consider before deciding whether this approach is right for you. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our  Patreon  community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on  YouTube . Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week.  Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at  memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls  and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of  Sisterhood Heals.   Where to Find Our Guest LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sierra-carter-751b0224 Website: www.drsierracarter.com UGA Profile: psychology.uga.edu/directory/people/sierra-carter   Stay Connected ​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at  therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox . If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at  https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory . Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at  therapyforblackgirls.com/shop . The hashtag for the podcast is  #TBGinSession .   Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram:  @therapyforblackgirls Facebook:  @therapyforblackgirls   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou  Production Assistant: Bria Mosley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Original publication date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000