Steven Forstner LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, psychedelic medicine therapist, and contemplative psychotherapist who works with people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or searching for deeper clarity and direction in their lives. Many of the clients who find their way to Steven are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, neurodivergence, or major life transitions, and are looking for support that goes beyond surface-level coping strategies.

A core area of Steven’s expertise is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and integration. He has extensive experience supporting ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psychedelic harm reduction, and post-psychedelic integration. Steven has also served as a study therapist on clinical trials involving MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD, and has over 100 hours of direct clinical experience supporting psilocybin sessions. His approach emphasizes thoughtful preparation, attuned facilitation, and integration work that helps clients carry insights from expanded states of consciousness into real-world healing and growth.

Steven brings a steady, relational presence to therapy, helping clients feel safe enough to explore what’s beneath the symptoms. His work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to support meaningful, sustainable change. Whether someone is working through anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, or a sense that “something isn’t quite right,” Steven helps translate insight into grounded, day-to-day shifts that improve quality of life.

Steven works with adolescents (14+) and adults, and particularly enjoys supporting neurodivergent clients, individuals healing from trauma and PTSD, and those exploring psychedelic integration, spiritual or transpersonal growth, and life direction. He also has a special interest in helping clients rebalance their relationship with gaming and screen use, as well as supporting people within nontraditional or non-monogamous relationship structures.

Clients often describe Steven’s style as warm, direct, and deeply human. He offers clear and compassionate feedback, practical tools, and honest reflection, while remaining closely attuned to nervous system patterns and the therapeutic relationship itself. Steven believes that skillful, respectful humor can be a powerful part of the healing process, helping reduce shame, build connection, and make difficult work feel more approachable.

Steven holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University. Both personally and professionally, he has seen how psychedelic and plant medicine experiences, when approached with care, intention, and integration, can catalyze profound healing and insight.

Outside the therapy room, Steven enjoys spending time in nature, rollerblading, going to the gym, gaming, film analysis, and restorative practices such as flotation tanks.