The Pearl Psychedelic Institute

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The Pearl Institute is a nonprofit that aims to bring cutting edge, trauma informed care into mainstream practice through research, treatment, and training while bridging the barriers to patient access. We do not support sales and distribution of illegal substances and will remove posts and comments providing such information and ban the poster from the site.

02/05/2026

As Dr. Raymond Turpin says, “educate yourself… and be dedicated to doing and believing in this work!”

At the Pearl Institute our incredible practitioners like Dr. Turpin embody this sentiment throughout their work. Through our education programs like the Online Mentor Membership program and our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy trainings you can grow in your practice and learn how to navigate these fields with passionate mentors.

To learn more about educational opportunities with The Pearl Institute check out our website! https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org

We still have a few spots available for our February Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training!This training offers an ov...
02/04/2026

We still have a few spots available for our February Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training!

This training offers an overview of ketamine use in psychiatry, a review of current research, discussion of appropriate indications and uses in treatment, and education on the differences in varying models of ketamine treatment. This training also provides discussion of unique ethical considerations, boundaries and abuse of power in the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic medicine.

Following this didactic training we offer a 2 1/2 day experiential training February 20th - 22nd where participants can get hands-on experience with this therapeutic practice. In order to do this experiential training you must have completed our didactic training prior.

Limited spots available for both of these fantastic trainings. Email info@pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org to secure your spot and register today!

Learn more here: https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/events-training

02/04/2026

Join us Tuesday February 17th for an intriguing movie night at Asheville Brewing Company! We are excited to have the opportunity to screen the documentary “Music For Mushrooms”. 

“Music for Mushrooms is an 82-minute narrative feature film, an ode to the transformative potential of art and introspection in a world aching for healing and connection.”

When: Tuesday February 17th - Check in starts at 6:00PM, movie starts at 6:30PM followed by a panel Q&A on music and p$ych3del!c experiences
Where: Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue 

We have a suggested donation of $10 that will go toward sliding scale therapeutic services provided by The Pearl Institute. 

We hope to see you there! 

Due to the inclement weather Western NC recorded this past weekend our “In Waves and War” movie night has been postponed...
02/02/2026

Due to the inclement weather Western NC recorded this past weekend our “In Waves and War” movie night has been postponed until March! Stay tuned for more information.

Our next Movie Night with will be on February 17th showing the movie “Music for Mushrooms”!

Affordable support, made accessible ✨At the Pearl Institute therapy sessions with our intern Robbie McLucas are $0–$30 (...
01/29/2026

Affordable support, made accessible ✨

At the Pearl Institute therapy sessions with our intern Robbie McLucas are $0–$30 (sliding scale), with your first session free.

Contact info@pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org to book your first session!

If you or a loved one are seeking support, we’re here to help. 💙The Pearl Institute is proud to be a VCA & VCCN Communit...
01/28/2026

If you or a loved one are seeking support, we’re here to help. 💙

The Pearl Institute is proud to be a VCA & VCCN Community Partner, meaning services may be financially covered with an Asheville VA referral.

We’re honored to support veterans through a range of services, including traditional talk therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and SoundSelf sessions, all designed to meet you where you are on your healing journey. Our therapist Chris Ramseur, a veteran himself, is currently accepting new clients with no waitlist.

Reach out to learn more or to get started.

01/27/2026

At The Pearl Institute, we offer a variety of educational opportunities for those interested in pursuing work in the p$ych3del!c field 🌱

Our Online Mentor Membership Program includes master classes, integration classes, and supervision. Our instructors offer education and insight into many facets of this work.

We also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy trainings, which include experiential days following completion of the didactic training, allowing practitioners to experience this work firsthand.

To learn more about the trainings and educational opportunities we offer, visit our website 🤍

This is the final week to register for our Online Mentor Membership Program and have access to our bonus class taught by...
01/26/2026

This is the final week to register for our Online Mentor Membership Program and have access to our bonus class taught by the incredible !!

Are you a mental-health professional, physician, coach, or practitioner eager to explore the cutting edge of p$ych3del!c-assisted therapy? The Pearl 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, registration closes January 31st.

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

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Stevens, MSN, FNP-C to the Pearl team! 💛With over 11 years of experience across inte...
01/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Stevens, MSN, FNP-C to the Pearl team! 💛

With over 11 years of experience across internal medicine, palliative care, hospice, and sub-acute care, Rebecca brings deep clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to her role as a ketamine provider. She completed specialized training in ketamine-assisted care through the Living Medicine Institute and is continuing her studies in psychosynthesis and transpersonal psychology—shaping a truly patient-centered, integrative approach to healing.

Grounded, thoughtful, and deeply committed to whole-person care, Rebecca is a wonderful addition to our team. When she’s not caring for patients, you’ll find her enjoying hot yoga, trail running, and life with her husband and their blended family of nine

Welcome to Pearl, Rebecca! ✨💛

Today we want to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful reminder that “injustice in health care is the most shockin...
01/19/2026

Today we want to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful reminder that “injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”

At The Pearl Institute, this belief drives our mission every day. We’re committed to providing accessible and affordable mental health care to our community through sliding scale treatment. It is because of our generous donors that we are able to keep this mission alive.💙

We’ve upgraded our SoundSelf System 🎶✨SoundSelf sessions are available as a standalone experience or as a powerful integ...
01/16/2026

We’ve upgraded our SoundSelf System 🎶✨

SoundSelf sessions are available as a standalone experience or as a powerful integration option following Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Your first session is free. After that, sessions are $35 each or $150 for a 5-pack.
✨ Gift certificates are also available.

Here’s what people are saying about SoundSelf:
“SoundSelf amazes me! All of my senses were immediately engaged and activated, like a journey was beginning. Yet I felt happy, at peace, and trusting of the process… I was able to explore my inner world of thought, feeling, and sensation.”
— Deanne Adamson, Being True to You

Curious to experience it for yourself? Reach out to learn more or book your first session.

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