Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado
Colorado is one of the only places in the country where adults can legally access psilocybin-assisted therapy outside a clinical trial. We offer it the way it's meant to be done — licensed, screened, and clinically supported — for clients across the state.
Why Colorado
In 2022, Colorado voters passed the Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122), creating a first-in-class regulated framework for psilocybin-assisted therapy. It's now operational statewide — a system of licensed facilitators, state-approved healing centers, and rigorous training standards that makes Colorado a national leader in legal, regulated psychedelic therapy.
For Coloradans, that means access to something most of the country can only get inside a research trial. And because legal access is still rare, many people travel within the state — and from neighboring states — to do this work properly, in a supported clinical setting rather than informally.
Colorado's Natural Medicine Law (Prop 122)
The short version of what the law does — and doesn't — allow.
What it legalized
Prop 122 (2022) created a regulated framework for adults 21+ to access psilocybin services through licensed facilitators at state-approved healing centers — not retail sale.
Regulated therapeutic access
Access runs through trained, state-licensed facilitators in approved settings, with required preparation and integration — the model FRTC follows.
Personal-use provisions
The law also decriminalized limited personal use and sharing for adults, but that is distinct from — and not the same as — supervised therapeutic services.
Federal status
Psilocybin remains federally Schedule I; Colorado's program operates under state law. It is not FDA-approved, and this is still an emerging field.
Want the plain-language deep dive? Read Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act, explained.
How the Colorado Program Works
Regulated access follows a clear, supported arc — not a one-off experience.
Screening & Preparation
A thorough screening confirms it's safe and appropriate, followed by preparation sessions to build trust, set intentions, and get ready.
The Session
You take psilocybin in a calm, approved healing center with a state-licensed facilitator present throughout. You're never left alone.
Integration
Follow-up sessions translate the experience into lasting change — the part that's required by law and where much of the value lives.
Continuity of Care
Because FRTC is a full clinical practice, your natural-medicine work connects to ongoing therapy rather than ending at the session.
What People Seek It For
People pursue psilocybin-assisted therapy in Colorado for a range of reasons — most often treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, end-of-life distress, and personal growth. The research in these areas is genuinely promising, though still emerging and not FDA-approved, and it isn't right for everyone.
Rather than make claims here, we cover each area honestly on its own page and in our natural medicine services overview — including who's a good candidate, who isn't, and what the evidence actually shows. Whatever brings you, the work is the same careful process: screen, prepare, journey, and integrate.
Serving Clients Across Colorado
We're based in the Denver metro (Greenwood Village) and work with clients from across the state. Because legal, regulated access is concentrated in just a few places, traveling for it is normal — and we make it workable: preparation and integration sessions can be done by secure video for Colorado residents, with the in-person session scheduled around your trip.
If you're in the Denver area specifically, our natural medicine services page has the local details and current pricing.
Is This Right for You?
If you're curious whether legal psilocybin-assisted therapy in Colorado could help — and whether it's safe for your situation — the first step is a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll talk through your goals, the screening, and the process honestly, including telling you if now isn't the right time.
It isn't appropriate for everyone (a personal or family history of psychosis is a key contraindication, and some medications require review), the research is promising but emerging, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Why Choose FRTC?
Front Range Treatment Center is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program™ with a state-licensed natural-medicine practice under Prop 122. That combination is rare: you get psilocybin services delivered to clinical standards and connected to ongoing, evidence-based care — not a standalone session with no follow-through.
Screening, preparation, the session, and integration all happen with one team that knows your story.
“Colorado made this legal. Doing it well is a separate thing — it takes screening, preparation, a skilled facilitator, and real integration. That's the part we don't cut corners on.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is psilocybin therapy legal in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122), passed in 2022 and now operational statewide, legalized regulated psilocybin services for adults 21 and older through licensed facilitators at state-approved healing centers. It is not sold at retail, and it remains federally Schedule I — the program operates under Colorado state law.
I don't live in Denver — can I still come?
Yes. Colorado is one of the only places in the country with legal, regulated access, and people travel for it. We're based in the Denver metro (Greenwood Village) and welcome clients from across Colorado and the Front Range. Preparation and integration can often be done by secure video, with the in-person session scheduled around your travel.
Is this a retreat?
No — and the difference matters. A retreat is typically a group, experience-first setting. What we provide is facilitator-led therapy: individual screening, preparation, a supervised session, and structured integration, connected to ongoing clinical care. If you're comparing options, that continuity and the clinical grounding are the distinction.
Do I need a diagnosis to access it?
No. Colorado's program doesn't require a specific diagnosis. Eligibility is determined through screening — some people come with treatment-resistant depression or PTSD, others for end-of-life distress or personal growth. Screening is about safety and fit, not a diagnostic gate.
How much does it cost, and does insurance cover it?
Natural medicine services are not currently covered by insurance and are paid out of pocket; we provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA/FSA funds may apply. See our natural medicine services page for current pricing.
Is it safe? Is it right for everyone?
Thorough screening comes first, and it is not appropriate for everyone — a personal or family history of psychosis or schizophrenia is a key contraindication, and certain medications (SSRIs, MAOIs, lithium) require review. The research is promising but emerging, it's not FDA-approved, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Related Services
Start with our natural medicine services overview for the full process and pricing, learn about psychedelic integration therapy, or see how psilocybin fits for treatment-resistant depression. Natural medicine complements our depression and trauma programs rather than replacing them.
Who you'll be working with.
Licensed clinicians, led by a Certified DBT Clinician™. We meet weekly as a consultation team so every client gets the collective expertise — not one therapist working alone.
Explore Legal Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado
A free consultation is the no-pressure first step — wherever in the state you are. We'll talk it through honestly.