Explore our team below! Our mission is to bring psilocybin services to Albany and surrounding communities. Our goal is to have licensed facilitators available 7 days a week. Looking for a facilitator? Visit Life Trek LLC’s webpage for more!
Dee Lafferty
Owner / Operator
(she/her)
Greetings,
I’m Dee Lafferty, MSSW, LCSW. With two decades of nurturing individuals towards better wellness, I am passionately dedicated to unlocking clients’ innate potential, which is why I opened Inner Guidance Services Inc. Beyond my enriching work with psychedelic experiences, I offer therapeutic support at my serene private practice in the heart of Albany, Oregon. When the day’s work is done, the joy of my family and the delightful company of my three malti-poos keeps me grounded. It’s a privilege to journey with you. Welcome.
Facilitators
Patrick Winczewski, B.Sc.
Full-time Licensed Facilitator
(he/him)
I am Pat Winczewski, a certified psilocybin facilitator with a rich history of dedication to mental well-being and personal growth. Since June of 2023, I have been privileged to work with psilocybin as a means of promoting mental wellness. I hold the distinction of being the inaugural graduate of my training cohort and had the honor of being the pioneer facilitator at one of Oregon’s premier psilocybin service centers.
My academic foundation is in science, with a Chemistry focus, for which I earned a Bachelor’s degree from the esteemed Oregon State University. I have a personal and professional interest in nutrition, food science, and sustainability. Following my academic pursuits, I spent many years working my way up through the Food Manufacturing industry, serving in pivotal roles in Quality Assurance, Customer Care, Sustainability and Safety. I bring this same passion for safe, quality, care to my facilitation practice to ensure the best experience for my clients.
On a more personal note, I have always been driven to serve and give back to my community. In my youth, I proudly achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, which is at the foundation of my passion for giving back all of these years later. I have contributed significantly to organizations like the American Red Cross and Jackson Street Youth Services through volunteer efforts, reflecting my commitment to leadership and community service.
Having been born and raised in Oregon, I share a profound connection with its diverse terrains, and immersive culture. I love spending time at the coast, hiking around our forests, and visiting the many scenic and serene places this beautiful state has to offer. I have been skiing on Mt. Hood, and have floated the Willamette River. As a Quality Assurance and Food Science professional, I can confidently tell you that Tillamook Ice Cream is the best in the world! Autumn is my favorite season, warm clothes, bonfires, and my favorite activity: foraging for the Pacific Golden Chanterelle, Oregon’s official state mushroom. They smell of apricots and they match in a vibrant orange color, a nutritious delicacy that is rarely sold at the market. Paired with the fresh scent of our serene conifer forests, I can see why the mushrooms love it!
Beyond my professional and academic pursuits, I have a diverse range of interests that add depth to my practice. I have a particular passion for spiritual health, searching for answers to the many questions this universe holds. I believe every person has a place, purpose, and responsibility to care for the earth and each other. I am very interested in modern psychology, how we learn, and the different parts of your mind relating to the soul. I take an inclusive interfaith approach, as my goal is to serve you and your needs, respectful of your personal beliefs or lack thereof.
At the core of my practice is a commitment to social justice. I have crafted a comprehensive Social Equity Plan, endorsed by the Oregon Health Authority, ensuring that my services remain inclusive, accessible, and beneficial to all.
Fun, joy, and laughter are essential components of well-being, I bring this philosophy to every interaction both personal and professional.
Let’s embark on a transformative journey together.
Ethan Fields
Licensed Facilitator
(He/Him)
Greetings, I’m Ethan Fields, a dedicated and certified psilocybin facilitator deeply committed to cultivating mental wellness and personal growth. As a pioneer graduate of my training cohort, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a facilitator at one of Oregon’s distinguished psilocybin service centers since October 2023.
My journey with psilocybin extends beyond professional expertise; it’s a personal exploration that has profoundly influenced my own growth. This first-hand experience has fortified my belief in the transformative power of psilocybin, and I approach facilitation with a nuanced understanding of its potential for positive change.
In crafting my facilitation philosophy, I recognize that well-being is a tapestry woven with various emotions. I embrace the importance of joy, laughter, introspection, and even moments of introspective solemnity as integral components for a flourishing personal growth journey. By creating a balanced and supportive atmosphere, I aim to facilitate your journey through various emotional landscapes. Each emotion, whether it be the lightness of joy, the camaraderie found in laughter, or the depth of introspection.
At the heart of my practice lies a robust commitment to social justice, exemplified by a comprehensive Social Equity Plan endorsed by the Oregon Health Authority. I integrate this dedication into every facet of my work, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all.
About me: I love Cooking/Baking, Longboarding down hill, and playing videogames with my friends. I recently moved to Albany and am excited to see what this town has to offer!
Molly Gage, MSW
Licensed Facilitator
(she/her)
Molly Gage
Hello. I am pleased that you are considering a psilocybin experience with me. I bring to my work with you a sense of respect, wonder, and trust. I have a calm, open and supportive presence.
I was among the first wave of Psilocybin Facilitators licensed by the Oregon Health Authority and began to work in this capacity in August of 2023. It has been a whirlwind of change and learning. In addition to working with individuals at Life Trek, I was a co-facilitator for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute providing group practicum/experientials for their Psychedelic Assisted Therapy students from all over the world. In that capacity, I accompanied over 150 people on their journeys with psilocybin. I have a special interest in helping to customize a psilocybin playlist specific to your sensibilities and preferences.
I have worked as a Social Worker in hospice and palliative care since 2011. I got my BA from St John’s College, “The Great Books Program” and my Masters in Social Work from Portland State. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015. I am a mother to two amazing teenagers and I live with my family in rural Oregon in a house that we have been building around ourselves. I enjoy reading, writing, music, travel, friends and family, and the outdoors. I am an LGBTQ+ ally and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
I do this work because it feeds my soul. It allows me to witness humanity at its best – simultaneously both vulnerable and powerful. I consider it an honor and a privilege to earn your trust and to accompany you into this magical and sacred healing realm.
“When we approach with reverence, great things decide to approach us. Our real life comes to the surface and its light awakens the concealed beauty in things.” John O’Donohue.
Amy Koehlinger, Ph.D
Licensed Facilitator
(she/her)
Amy Koehlinger (she/her) is an educator with over 25 years of experience in post-secondary and graduate settings. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Yale University, and an M.A. in U.S. History from the University of Oregon. Amy researches, writes, and teaches about historical intersections of religious experience and structures of power in the United States. She became interested in the therapeutic use of psilocybin through teaching about the neurology of religion. Amy trained in psilocybin facilitation through InnerTrek and was a member of the first graduating class of trained psilocybin facilitators in Oregon. In the 1990s, before her current career, Amy worked in the field of HIV/AIDS and retains from that experience a commitment to both LGBTQ equity and also to compassionate and empowered approaches to end-of-life, including the therapeutic use of psilocybin as part of hospice care.
Georgette Grodzinski
Licensed Facilitator
(she/her)
I am a psychology student at Oregon State University. I’m excited to be part of this amazing team to bring connection and healing to our local community and beyond. When I’m not working, I love playing with my two chihuahuas, cooking with my family and meditating. I am training to be a facilitator and look forward to working with clients soon.
Liv (Olivia) Dye, BSN, RN
Licensed Facilitator
(she/her)
My experience prior to finding psilocybin services has been in healthcare. Initially, I worked as a nurse assistant and for the last five years as an ICU Nurse. I grew up on the coast in Newport but have made Albany home.
I have a personal commitment to my clients to provide a safe setting in which inner potential can be discovered. I specifically hope to be a safe haven for clients of all backgrounds and professions to be able to explore psilocybin without fear of workforce retaliation. Creating a safe container for your psilocybin experience will help you begin your psilocybin journey with the knowledge that client/ facilitator confidentiality is of utmost importance. I am honored to be a part of your experience, and I look forward to facilitating you in the near future.
Permitted Workers
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Sean Lane
Permitted Worker
As someone who has lived in the Corvallis-Albany area since I was in grade school, I’ve grown attached to our community and the people within it. I hope with Inner Guidance I can work to help people like me who have had struggles with mental health and want to do better. In my off hours I can be found pursuing music performance and collecting, and spending time with my friends and loved ones.
Facilitator Friends
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Jade Stay
Licensed Facilitator
(she/they)
Jade Stay (She/They) is an experienced state licensed psilocybin facilitator, space holder, listener, herbalist, musician. as well as an instructor and Admin Staff at Subtle Winds Psilocybin Training Program in Eugene Oregon. As a trans/non-binary individual, Jade is deeply invested in promoting inclusivity and compassion in healing environments. They lead with a commitment to ethical practices and advocacy for marginalized communities, especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC and Neurodivergent individuals. Jade incorporates sound baths and ambient music into her healing work, leveraging her personal experiences and enriching her facilitation and mentoring roles. Jade is dedicated to creating spaces that foster healing and personal expression for all.
Availability:
Mondays through Fridays with some selected weekends.
Contact:
📱 801-310-2229
📧 jadewillowstay@gmail.com
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Elizabeth Finch
Licensed Facilitator
My Professional Background: I have been a bodyworker and instructor of meditation and breathwork since 1991. I have traveled the world discovering healing modalities from a variety of cultures. I have had a massage practice in Corvallis since 2020. I use a combination of meditation and breathwork from my training in Watsu, Shiatsu, and Amanae. I received my license in Psilocybin Facilitation April 2024. I have a deep connection to the deep properties of psilocybin. In 2000 I went to Brazil to study Shamanism, which is the path of self-discovery. I have walked this path of the night of the dark soul and believe it is a privilege to support others in their healing process.
My Mission: I would like to create a healing community for veterans and their spouse’s to thrive and provide them with supervised access to psilocybin treatments.
My Personal History: I was born into a military family. Both my grandfather and father served in the Air Force. My husband was a veteran of the Coast Guard. I have a deep commitment to serve my community to the best of my ability. I was drawn to the healing properties of psilocybin for my own grieving after my husband committed suicide.
My Favorite Quote is an excerpt from James Meyer’s Live Like You Mean it: Reimagining Your Purpose and Vocation, summarizes my belief system: “Each of us needs to bushwhack our own trail up the mountain of life that leads to spiritual awakening and, with it, true meaning. One of the greatest barriers to living a life of meaning is the false notion that our purpose will come to us as a revelation rather than through journey and discovery. We have to be pilgrims walking the path, getting dust in our throats and blisters on our feet.”
My interests while not working are to be creative through art and gardening. I love going to museums, botanical gardens, hiking and the serenity of the ocean.
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