Over the past 10 years, Sam has developed a strong connection with the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin. Discovering the efficacy of this tool in her own healing journey with grief and loss, she was inspired to educate herself on the deeper therapeutic potential of psychedelics, ultimately leading her to work in Oregon’s legal psilocybin industry since its birth in 2023 as one of Bendable’s first employees.

Understanding the importance of trauma-informed work and the need for ongoing integration in the world of psychedelic-resourced therapy, Sam was inspired to pursue her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and she is a licensed professional counselor associate.

When not holding or curating spaces at work (Sam designed the Bendable Services cottage), she enjoys spending time in nature and especially enjoying a cold plunge in the Deschutes whenever possible.

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Amanda is the executive director and co-founder of Bendable Therapy. Amanda spent 15 years working in youth-serving agencies as a well-respected leader with a focus on community mental health and well-being. Amanda is a graduate of Innertrek and is also in the final stages of completing a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health, where her focus is adult populations with a specialty in crisis and trauma counseling.

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Charan is a graduate student of clinical mental health counseling, focusing on trauma, and a psychedelic therapy enthusiast interested in the integration of psychedelic experiences for those using psychedelics along their mental health path. He approaches therapy from a trauma-informed experiential/relational perspective, using the concept of memory reconsolidation and frameworks offered by Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and Coherance therapy. Charan’s roles at Bendable include Research Assistant and Psychedelic Integration offerings. In his free time, Charan enjoys spending time in nature, walking his dogs, doing yoga, and playing bass guitar.

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Ryan Reid is a co-founder of Bendable Therapy and a licensed psilocybin facilitator. Ryan has been at the forefront of Oregon’s legal movement, contributing to the early adoption and establishment of two of the first licensed service centers in the state. Originally an engineer, Ryan combines his analytical skills with his meditation and mindfulness practices to provide thoughtful, safe, and supported sessions.

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Betty Warden is a seasoned psychedelic facilitator with a robust background in clinical mental health, specializing in trauma recovery and integrative therapy. She began her career as a licensed clinical social worker, focusing on individuals with complex PTSD, depression, grief, substance abuse disorders, and anxiety disorders. Betty has extensive experience working with first-responders, active duty service members and veterans. Betty has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 2 decades and in that time as received extensive training and certification in many modalities including EMDR, PACT, ACT, Family Systems, and DBT. Driven by her passion for holistic healing, Betty expanded her practice to include psychedelic-assisted therapy, seeing it as a powerful tool for unlocking deep-seated emotional barriers. She has undergone extensive training with renowned psychedelic therapy programs and was part of the first training cohort in Oregon to become psilocybin facilitators. She holds certification in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as well. Her practice emphasizes safety, empathy, and integration, providing clients with a grounding framework to process and make meaning of their experiences.

Betty’s approach blends traditional psychological practices with mindfulness techniques, creating a nurturing space where clients can explore the mind-body connection. She is also an active researcher, collaborating with academic institutions on studies examining the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for trauma and treatment-resistant depression. Betty leads group integration circles and offers training workshops for other clinicians entering the field of psychedelic therapy. She believes in the transformative potential of these therapies when paired with comprehensive mental health support. Compassionate and deeply committed, Betty continues to advocate for safe, accessible psychedelic treatments and works tirelessly to reduce the stigma surrounding these emerging therapies.

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