The Pearl Psychedelic Institute

12/18/2025

As the holidays begin it’s normal to experience a little extra stress in our nervous systems! This holiday season try these quick and easy nervous system reset tricks to regulate and keep yourself grounded.

Which is your favorite?

12/17/2025

✨ Welcome to The Pearl Team Chris! ✨

We’re excited to welcome our newest therapist, Chris Ramseur, LCSW, who currently has openings for veterans ready to begin or deepen their healing journey.

Chris has worked in a variety of concentrations since graduating from Western Carolina University, to include: Assertive Community Treatment Team SUD Specialist, Outpatient SUD Counseling, Adult Corrections Re-Entry, Care Management, and Program Leadership. Chris is trauma informed, trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD (CBD-SUD), & Harm Reduction. Chris also served in the US Air Force and is an Iraq Veteran.

Feel called to begin your journey? Email info@pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org to connect with Chris today.

12/16/2025

Healing looks different for everyone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

At The Pearl Institute, we offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy and support services designed to meet you where you are, from traditional counseling to Spravato® and k3tam!ne-assisted therapy, p$ych3de!ic integration, and specialized care for veterans and musicians.

If you’re curious, exploring options, or ready to take the next step, we invite you to reach out.

Schedule a consultation or contact us to learn more about what care could look like for you. 💙

12/15/2025

We were so honored to have Rick Doblin as a special guest speaker at our 4th Annual Gathering of the Pearl. His stories and insight about the pioneering work he has done with Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the kind words he had to say about The Pearl Institute made for an unforgettable speech!

Missed the Gathering or want to experience the magic again? The full talk is now live on our YouTube! 🎥 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K72pd7JD_mQ

➡️ Head over to The Pearl Institute’s channel to hear from the one and only Rick Doblin!

Watch Rick Doblin’s full address from The Gathering of the Pearl 2025. In this powerful talk, he reflects on the evolution of healing work, the promise of ps...

12/11/2025

🧠 NEW BLOG: The Science Behind Spravato

For people living with treatment-resistant depression, hope is closer than you think. Our latest blog breaks down how Spravato (esketamine) works in the brain and why it’s an FDA-approved option for those who haven’t found relief with traditional antidepressants.

✨ At The Pearl Institute, we offer safe, supportive Spravato treatment guided by our experienced clinical team.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/post/the-science-behind-spravato-treatment-how-esketamine-targets-treatment-resistant-depression
👉 Interested in Spravato? Reach out today to learn about eligibility, the treatment process, and how our team can walk with you every step of the way. Learn more here: https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/spravato

12/10/2025

We’re ecstatic for the chance to auction this beautiful masterpiece by Serpentfeathers by Kathryn June that started at the 2025 Gathering of the Pearl as a live painting.

Revelation - Acrylic and oil on canvas, 18x48”

Every bid directly supports The Pearl Institute’s mission to expand access to healing, education, and compassionate mental-health care.

🌟 Why bid?
You’re not just taking home a meaningful piece of art, you’re contributing to programs that help individuals and families receive the support they deserve.

🌟 Ready to make an impact?
Tap the link below to learn more about the artwork and place your bid. Every dollar moves our mission forward, whether you win or not.

https://givebutter.com/c/D7RGIP/auction/items/1423638

Auction will be closing at 9PM on Sunday December 14th!

12/09/2025

🌟 Online Mentor Membership 2026 Registration is Open🌟

Are you a mental-health professional, physician, coach, or practitioner eager to explore the cutting edge of p$ych3del!c-assisted therapy? The Pearl Psychedelic Institute is now enrolling members for the 2026 Online Mentor Membership program.

Why join?
🔹 Live Masterclasses each month led by licensed experts in clinical p$ych3del!c medicine.
🔹 Monthly group supervision with an experienced clinician / KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) medical provider as you integrate skills and knowledge.
🔹 Integration Session monthly to help you learn tools for integrating p$ych3del!c-assisted work with your clients and deepen your own growth.
🔹 Community & Networking connecting with like-minded professionals passionate about advancing p$ych3del!c healing in a thoughtful, ethical, research-informed setting.

Membership Options
🔹Monthly Payment Plan: $90/month
🔹Annual Plan: $960/year (best value)

📅 The 2026 program starts in January 2026 — now is a great time to reserve your spot. Student discount options available, send us a DM to inquire!

If you’re ready to deepen your practice or step into the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, visit the link below and register today.

https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/contact-8

12/08/2025

We’re deeply grateful to Living Medicine Institute for featuring our own Dr. Raymond Turpin on their latest podcast, “M**A and Ketamine as Tools for Trauma Treatment: Reflections From an Expert in Both.” 💛

Dr. Turpin, our Clinical & Executive Director, shares decades of trauma-informed work. From psychiatric hospitals, schools, and community clinics to pioneering psychedelic-assisted therapy with M**A and ketamine.

If you care about trauma, healing, and expanding compassionate, ethical mental-health care, this is a must-listen. 🎧✨

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://livingmedicineinstitute.com/2025/11/20/mdma-and-ketamine-as-tools-for-trauma-treatment-reflections-from-an-expert-in-both/

Dr. Raymond Turpin, Clinical and Executive Director of The Pearl Institute, about psychedelic-assisted trauma therapy.

12/05/2025

This holiday season shop small & give big with our incredible local community partners! 💛❄️

Each of these businesses has a special place in our hearts, the Pearl wouldn’t be here today without them. Support small businesses this holiday season. When you shop local, you’re giving twice; once to someone you love and once to the Western NC community!

12/03/2025

✨ Last chance for Early Bird rates! ✨

Today is the final day to lock in special pricing for our Online Mentor Membership program. Each month includes:
✨ Live masterclasses with licensed experts
✨ Group supervision with a clinician & KAP provider
✨ Integration sessions for client + personal growth
✨ Ongoing community & networking opportunities

Two exclusive pricing tiers are open now:
🔸 Current OMM Members: renewal pricing (check your email!)
🔸 Early Bird Enrollment: open to all new members — ends today, Dec 3!

💰 Early Bird Rates:
$85/month | $935 pay-in-full
🎓 Student discounts available — email info@pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org

💛 Special Early Bird Bonus:
Get 50% off last year’s OMM recordings — regularly $500, now $250 with the discount.

🔗 Learn more + register here: https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/contact-8

12/03/2025

Our 4th Annual Gathering of the Pearl was an unforgettable evening and Fiasco Media captured our mission and message beautifully in this video.

Our mission is to bring cutting-edge, trauma-informed p$ych3del!c-assisted care into mainstream mental health. Working to combine rigorous research, compassionate treatment, education and practitioner training so that healing is accessible, ethical, and grounded in dignity for all.

A donation to The Pearl Institute is a donation toward this mission. These funds help provide scholarships for education, support, and treatments to help those in the community. This Giving Tuesday and holiday season give the gift of turning trauma into transformation with The Pearl.

Donate to our Giving Tuesday Campaign here:
https://givebutter.com/c/D7RGIP

Step inside the magic, music, and mind-expanding moments of the 4th annual Gathering of the Pearl.