ABOUT PATA

Empowering Individuals and Therapists on the Path to Healing

The Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Association (PATA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the safe, ethical, and effective use of psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT). Grounded in science and compassion, PATA provides education, resources, and advocacy to support both consumers and licensed mental health professionals.

We believe psilocybin holds extraordinary potential to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. Our model emphasizes a collaborative approach—pairing psychedelic professionals with licensed therapists—to prioritize consumer healing and mental health outcomes. Through public education, stigma reduction, clinical guidance, and harm-reduction practices, PATA empowers individuals and professionals to navigate the therapeutic use of psilocybin with integrity, safety, and care.

Supporting Those Who Serve

PATA recognizes that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Our approach respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and therapeutic goals of each individual—especially those navigating complex trauma like first responders.

By equipping consumers with reliable tools, self-assessments, and therapist resources, we help bridge the gap between curiosity and clinical support. Whether you're exploring psilocybin for the first time or seeking guidance on integration, PATA is here to ensure your journey is informed, supported, and grounded in best practices.

Meet The Team

Meet the people behind PATA.

Our team brings together lived experience, clinical knowledge, and a shared commitment to safe, compassionate care. We value collaboration, transparency, and respect—building a culture where diverse skills and perspectives work toward the same purpose: advancing access to psilocybin-assisted therapy with integrity and care.

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MA, LPC Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Lisa Ritter (She/Hers)

Lisa is a licensed professional counselor and University of Oregon alum with over twelve years of experience. She brings an integrative approach to counseling, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her career has been dedicated to service—supporting the underserved, unhoused, and those most in need of being heard.

MNA - Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer

Jason Burdge (Him/Him)

Jason brings over 17 years of non-profit leadership and a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration, with a focus on expanding mental health services for underserved communities. An advocate for foster youth and veterans, he helped change Oregon law to cover Equine Assisted Therapy and now champions insurance access for psilocybin-assisted therapy. His own journey with psilocybin informs his belief in its power to heal PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

Creative Director

William A. Schuelein

William brings over 30 years in television, multimedia, and web design, with a career spanning Blue Honey Media, Alchemy Communications, conference speaking, and published authorship. A longtime advocate for psychedelic education, he uses design and storytelling to make complex ideas accessible. Originally from the U.S., he now lives in Finland, bringing an international perspective to PATA’s mission.

Ph.D., LPF, Psilocybin Facilitators Association Program Director

Jeanette Small

Jeanette is a licensed psilocybin facilitator and founder of Lucid Cradle in Central Oregon. Since 2023 she has supported veterans, first responders, and clients facing trauma, addiction, or end-of-life distress, often working with higher-dose psilocybin sessions. Her facilitation is shaped by depth psychology, attachment theory, and her professional art practice. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology (Somatic Psychology) and years of counseling, foster care, and advocacy work, she brings deep clinical and human experience to her role.

MS, Research Director

Bodhi Quenneville (They/Them)

Bodhi is a Portland State University graduate and CCAR-trained Recovery Coach with seven years of experience in harm reduction. They have worked across inpatient rehab, community mental health, recovery organizations, and eating disorder treatment. Combining research and clinical experience, Bodhi is dedicated to exploring psilocybin as a tool for healing and growth.

Ph.D., Researcher

JaDee Y. Carathers (She/They)

JaDee is a sociologist and psilocybin facilitator whose work focuses on gender, sexuality, and lived experiences of queer and trans communities. With over a decade in academia and training with InnerTrek in 2024, she is exploring how psilocybin-assisted therapy can support self-acceptance, gender authenticity, and collective liberation. Her approach blends research, teaching, and lived experience as a queer mother into compassionate, affirming practice.