Client Testimonials
As a Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, I’m deeply honored to guide clients through their psilocybin journeys. Each experience is uniquely personal, bringing profound shifts and life‑changing insights. The testimonials below share the powerful transformations many have experienced through our work at Prism Bend. I’m grateful for the trust my clients place in me and for their willingness to tell their stories. If you’d like to go even deeper, you can listen to Amy’s full 48-minute interview.
Physician’s Perspective on a Guided Psilocybin Journey
“As a physician who specializes in pain management, my life has been shaped by science, evidence, and careful risk assessment. I understand the power of psychoactive substances and the responsibility they demand. For that reason, I approached the idea of a psilocybin-guided journey with caution. Because this work exists outside the traditional structures of conventional Western medicine, I was acutely aware that without the right preparation and guide, such an experience could feel unsafe or unmoored.
What I found in Cate was extraordinary.
From our earliest conversations, she brought a depth of wisdom and integrity that immediately put me at ease. Her preparation process was deliberate and deeply personal. Through multiple intention-setting sessions, she helped me name fears I had long carried, clarify hopes I had barely allowed myself to imagine, and step toward the experience with awareness rather than apprehension. Because of her carefulgroundwork, I did not approach psilocybin as something to endure, instead I was able to welcome it in as a friend and teacher.
The space Cate created felt intentional in a way that is difficult to articulate. The music moved like a living current, guiding the journey forward. The physical setting felt warm, safe, almost sacred, a place where I could set aside my armor and meet myself honestly. At every moment, I felt held by Cate's steady presence and extraordinary knowledge, not just of the substance itself, but of the human psyche and the terrain of transformation.
The journey opened something profound. I felt an overwhelming sense of awe at the vastness of the universe, at the mystery of consciousness, at the intricate and endless interconnectedness between all beings. It was not an intellectual insight; it was lived. I experienced, in a way beyond language, that separation between beings is largely an illusion. That realization softened me. That softening has stayed.
In my medical practice, I find myself sitting with patients differently, with deeper presence, humility, and reverence for the shared human experience that underlies suffering and healing alike. My work feels less mechanical and more relational, even sacred. The journey did not replace science for me; it expanded it. It reminded me that medicine, at its heart, is an act of connection.
Equally meaningful was the integration that followed. Cate remained steady and attentive, helping me translate insight into lived understanding with personal insights she observed during the journey. Her guidance throughout was compassionate, grounded, and deeply attuned.
As someone who does not offer trust lightly, I can say that Cate’s support was extraordinary. I am profoundly grateful for her wisdom, for the safety she created, and for the expanded sense of wonder and connection that continues to shape both my life and my work.”
— RD, M.D. from California
“I was experiencing these deep & profound feelings from others that felt very kind of bidirectional, like I was feeling their heart & soul while they were feeling mine.”
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00:00 — As I was going through the journey, as I was experiencing these deep and profound feelings from others that felt very kind of bidirectional, like I was feeling their heart and soul while they were feeling mine.
00:09 — Sometimes you would be like overwhelming and then they would the mushrooms would give you like a little joke or something light to lighten it for a moment and remind you and tease you a little bit about your own nature so that you could get out of your head and just follow along the journey.
00:23 — So I thought it was just spectacular that the pre-work that I did, I felt like I was very heard and listened to by a dear friend.
Life-Changing & Unforgettable
“This psilocybin journey was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. It felt like the mushrooms knew exactly what I needed — and gave it to me with both intensity and grace. What unfolded was a full-bodied, somatic release that I didn’t even know I was seeking. The mushrooms worked through me like a force of nature, unlocking places in my body and spirit that had been holding on for far too long. At one point, it felt like they were cleansing my belly, releasing my back, even cracking open my hip. I could feel the grief moving through and out. I wasn’t scared — I was in awe. This wasn’t just emotional healing — it was physical, spiritual, cellular. I feel great on the other side of it!
This was my third journey with Cate, and I came in with clear intentions for stepping into a new phase of life. What surprised me was how much resistance I still had inside — subtle ways I was avoiding, deflecting, or holding back. I even tried to stall going deeper as the mushrooms kicked in, and Cate discussed it with me kindly and lovingly, helping me see that I was avoiding some big work that was coming. So I trusted her, and let go... and the mushrooms took me deep into what I truly needed to face. When it got intense — and it really did — Cate checked in at just the right moments. Even when I looked like I wasn’t okay, she reminded me that I was. And when I told her I need to grapple with this she remained ever-present, and I knew I could actually let go. That brief connection made a huge difference. Her calm, grounded support created the kind of container where I could surrender fully and go to the depths I truly needed.
This was the care my soul needed. Life-changing and unforgettable. Cate was the wise and intuitive psilocybin guide I needed by my side.”
— Shawn H. from Bend, Oregon (Third Prism Bend Journey)
“It was like an explosion of psychedelic showtime where I saw the most magical & beautiful lizards, dragons & colors that aren't even on this earth.”
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00:00 — I laid down, I put my eye mask on and for the first it seemed like hour and a half, although I had no track of time. It was just like an explosion of psychedelic showtime where I saw the most magical and beautiful like lizards, dragons and colors that aren't even on this earth with diamonds.
00:19 — And it wasn't scary or odd, it was just it was magical and I I felt like I was just watching it on a big screen. As I was watching it and there was music, I couldn't even tell you what it was, but the music kind of directed the energetic flow of what you were seeing.
00:36 — But you weren't just seeing these images and like, wow, that's cool and beautiful. They had like a deep spiritual meaning.
Deep Insights, Healing & Shifts
“I have completed three guided psilocybin journeys with Cate, and each one has been deeply transformative for me. Every experience built upon the previous one, leading to deeper insight, healing, and meaningful shifts in how I live my life. Through this work, I have been able to resolve two extremely destructive patterns that had followed me for years. The first was a deep fear of abandonment, and the second that is something I am continuing to integrate, has been reclaiming my life and learning to truly live as myself. The impact of these journeys has been profound and lasting.
Cate brings a rare combination of kindness, professionalism, and deep knowledge to her work. From the moment the journey begins, she creates an environment that feels safe, calm, and supportive. Her presence is gentle and grounding, which allows you to fully surrender to the experience and trust the process.
What stands out most about Cate is how thoughtful and intentional she is with the tools she incorporates. Each journey included elements I did not expect but that became incredibly meaningful such as sound healing and spiritual card work with Earth Warrior. In one session I drew the Tawodi (Red-Tailed Hawk) card, which carried a message that resonated deeply with where I was in my life and continues to hold significance for me today.
I wholeheartedly recommend working with Cate to anyone seeking deep personal healing and self-discovery. Psilocybin journeys, when facilitated with the care and professionalism that Cate brings, can open doors to growth and understanding that I don't believe can be achieved through other means (like counseling or western medicine). My experiences with her have truly helped change the trajectory of my life.”
— Kelly W. from Sunriver, Oregon (Third Prism Bend Journey)
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“The work began right away & it was sort of like a comforting, sweet process of being held & cared for before the day of the journey…”
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00:00 — Probably what was happening, and the way you described it to me is, the mushrooms are always there working and that they'll start working once they know your intention.
00:09 — It was more of this deep connection that you feel with everything where that was already starting to manifest in ways that I couldn't really fully understand.
00:20 — So it's not the way you think of it, like, oh, I prepared my homework, so I did good on a test or like… Wow, I put myself out there to be open to this experience that I really couldn't understand until I did it.
00:35 — And the work began right away and it was sort of like a comforting, sweet process of being held and cared for before I even got to see Cate on the day of the journey.
“The experience was very peaceful from the minute you walk in the door… The tea was warm & cozy & the mushroom powder was sprinkled in. It felt beautiful.”
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00:00 — The experience was very peaceful from the minute you walk in the door to I had tea, which was lovely. Cate, you’ll have to remind me what was in that tea. It was so good. It was warm and cozy and the mushrooms were powder was just sprinkled in there and it felt beautiful.
00:14 — Even as I was sipping the tea, that was calming, the room was calming. And when I very first started to feel it come on for just a minute, I felt this slight little shift. It was kind of like when you're putting your car into first gear.
Transformative Journeys
“It definitely peaked in ways to make you get out of yourself & realize there’s a whole other world out there… but it was never scary.”
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00:00 — It wasn't scary. It was just like, oh, I'm starting to go there. And then I laid down and relaxed. And although it was very heightened in the beginning with lots of psychedelic color and images and the music sometimes heightened your experience, it was never anxious.
00:17 — It definitely peaked in ways to make you kind of get out of yourself and realize, you know, there's this whole other world out there, spiritual world and realms. But it wasn't ever scary, or my heartbeat never felt like it was beating too fast, or I couldn't breathe. I had none of that.
“I was experiencing these deep & profound feelings from others that felt very kind of bidirectional, like I was feeling their heart and soul while they were feeling mine.”
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00:00 — As I was going through the journey, as I was experiencing these deep and profound feelings from others that felt very kind of bidirectional, like I was feeling their heart and soul while they were feeling mine.
00:09 — Sometimes it would be overwhelming and then they would, the mushrooms would give you like a little joke or something light to lighten it for a moment and remind you and tease you a little bit about your own nature so that you could get out of your head and just follow along the journey.
00:23 — So I thought it was just spectacular that the pre-work that I did, I felt like I was very heard and listened to by a dear friend.
High-Level Support with Heart
“That's the purpose of being here. Our deep love & connection with other people & growing in our soul is the main reason for our presence on earth.”
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00:00 — The real reason that we're here is for these relationships, these connections, love, you know, all the things that you may hear, whatever your spiritual belief is.
00:09 — That's the purpose of being here. Our deep love and connection with other people and growing probably in our soul and spirit is the main reason for our presence here on earth.
“Although I knew it intellectually, to get that at a soul level is completely life-changing & has really changed the way I look at my life & relationships every day since the journey.”
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00:00 — Part of it was this message that weaved through everything is that I've been brought in to be a teacher to help and guide and lift other people up. And in so doing I can carry their burdens with me like that dream I had the night after I wrote the letter showed.
00:18 — So it was kind of an interesting combination of showing you have this life purpose and this mission. You were meant to do this work, feel confident and free to do this work and yet don't take on their burdens, you know, understand how to feel and be compassionate and relate and be connected to that person in that moment.
00:39 — Then what's theirs is theirs and what's yours is yours. Then you go on. So that was really clear and super important for me. Although I knew it intellectually, to get that at a soul level is completely life-changing and has really changed the way I look at my life and my relationships every day since the journey.
Personalized Experience
“Cate is one of those rare individuals you meet and immediately sense that everything about her is genuine. Her intelligence, authenticity, compassion, and knowledge are truly exceptional. From the moment I met Cate, it was clear that her emotional intelligence and awareness of me were profound.
Working with Cate is far more than just going through psilocybin therapy; it’s a deeply thoughtful and personalized experience. She has an incredible ability to understand what you’re feeling, whether it’s fear, uncertainty, or hesitation. Cate provides exactly what you need to help you find your own answers and guide yourself toward what feels right for you.
Her process, both before and after the journey, is something she has perfected with care and attention, and I found it incredibly valuable. Cate has a natural gift for guiding, teaching, and coaching. And, though she’ll never tell you how remarkable she is, you’ll quickly discover for yourself—she’s one of the most humble and gracious people you’ll ever meet."
— Erik L. from Utah