• Lic. FL-dc161f4f
  • Bend, Oregon
  • $3,750

Josh Goldstein

Josh is a leading licensed facilitator with 15 years of experience in therapeutic settings and nearly 30 years of personal plant medicine practice. He facilitated the first legal mushrooms ceremony for veterans and played an instrumental role in a collaboration with Project New Day. His calm and grounded presence creates an atmosphere where people feel safe to be authentic, vulnerable, and raw.

Josh Goldstein

Josh Goldstein is one of the most experienced licensed facilitators in the country, with nearly 30 years of personal engagement with psychedelics and 15 years of experience working in therapeutic environments.

Works best with

Curious and Open
People who approach this work with genuine curiosity, openness, and a willingness to engage deeply with the process.
Veterans with PTSD
Veterans navigating the lasting effects of service-related trauma who are looking for evidence-informed support.

How Josh works

  • Clinical and evidence-based

    Grounded in licensed clinical practice and the psychotherapy research the trials were built on.

  • Mindfulness and meditation

    Attention trained before the journey, so the session has something steady to return to when it intensifies.

  • Somatic and body-led

    The body read as closely as the conversation: what someone is carrying is often physical before it has words.

  • Spiritual growth

    The meaning-making side of a journey, held without a prescribed framework for it.

Credentials

Licensed, trained, and in practice since 2011

One state

Licensing

Licensed facilitator
Oregon · FL-dc161f4f
Active

Three programs

Education

University of Oregon
B.S. Biology
Southern Oregon University
Masters in Teaching
InnerTrek Mushrooms Facilitation Certification

Since 2011

Experience

15 years in the healing arts
7 client stories on file
Collected after the journey, shared with permission

Where you'll be

A setting that feels like home

Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.

Where you'll be

A setting that feels like home

Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.

What's included

What's included

  • Odyssey Foundations

    Eligibility screening, licensed facilitators personally vetted by our founder, and evidence-based protocols inspired by clinical trials.

  • Individual Preparation

    Two one-on-one video sessions with your facilitator before your journey. You'll talk through what you're hoping for, what to expect during your experience, and explore your personal intentions.

  • Individual Mushroom Journey

    Your guided in-person journey, one-on-one with your facilitator. You'll have your own private space, with eye shades and music to help you turn inward, and your facilitator by your side for personal support the whole time.

  • Individual Integration

    Two one-on-one integration sessions with your facilitator, in person or by video. Make sense of what happened and start turning insight into lasting change.

  • Ongoing Support

    Lifetime access to our group integration circles. If you have a particularly hard journey, our Odyssey safety net adds up to five more integration sessions to help you through it.

Not included

  • Flights

    You'll book your own travel to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan around the dates.

  • Lodging

    You'll book your own place to stay. Your care coordinator will share our local travel guide, with vetted Airbnbs and places to stay near the service center.

  • Meals

    Food and drink are up to you. Our local travel guide includes our favorite places to eat, so you'll have plenty to choose from.

  • Ground Transportation

    You'll handle getting to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan the logistics.

  • Travel insurance

    We recommend it in case plans change, but it's booked separately and not part of your experience cost.

What people say

In their words

7 stories

Josh was excellent! Highly knowledgeable about mushrooms, supportive, empathetic and sensitive to my needs. He prepared me very well for my journey. He also communicated well before, during and after. Highly recommended!

B.S.Private session · April 2026

Josh was very precise and thoughtful with what was needed to move me through the process and come out on the other side with some meaningful interpretations of my experiences.

T.S.Private session · November 2025

From the initial meetings to follow up sessions, Josh had been amazing in letting me speak and guiding me into embracing uncomfortable truths. During the session, Josh was there. I knew that from start to finish. He checked in and when things got a bit tough for me, held my hand, which I'll never forget.

H.N.Private session · August 2025

Josh has extensive personal experience with the theraputic use of mushrooms and is a seasoned facilitator. He is compassionate and very relatable in his approach and guidance through these journeys. I would recommend him to anyone seeking healing. I am a former first responder, and have difficulty opening my doors to people to help me. Josh was easy to allow in, due to his demeanor and professional approach.

Z.E.K.Private session · January 2025

I am delighted to recommend Josh Goldstein, whose dedication and insightful guidance have been instrumental in my personal development journey. From the moment I began working with Josh, his exceptional ability to identify areas for improvement was evident.

M.M.Private session · 2024

Josh is a gentle, kind, and open person. We were able to quickly form a connection of trust and respect, which was exactly what I needed, even though I didn’t realize it beforehand. Josh guided me before the session, equipping me with resources for preparation and sharing insight and experiences. This helped me conceive of and cultivate my intentions, allowing me to make the most of the experience.I had no prior experience with psychedelics or altered states of consciousness. Josh’s gentle reassurance gave me the courage to proceed. This experience has since become a rich source of learning that continues to shape my life. During the session, Josh was a reliable shomer (guardian). When fearful or challenging moments arose, his calming presence reassured me, enabling me to surrender to the process and allow meaningful learning to unfold. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh as a guide for anyone considering mushrooms therapy.

D.N.Private session · 2023

Sometime ago, I participated in Bendable Therapy’s first therapeutic mushrooms session. Josh’s interaction with me, his high level of knowledge, and his effort to help me build a real 'intention' were amazing! He guided me through my one-on-one journey, which lasted over six hours. Josh used his own soul and spirit to direct me to what I needed. I trusted him and felt completely safe. A day or two later, we met privately. With Josh’s in-depth knowledge, I was able to integrate the seeds of my memory from the journey into real, practical takeaways. His wisdom feels like it is from a higher order.I highly recommend Josh. He has the rare ability to balance grounded expertise with a deeply soulful approach to guidance.

J.C.Private session · 2023

Check eligibility

Every experience starts here

Mushroom experiences carry real risks, and not everyone is a good fit. Every Odyssey experience starts with our eligibility screening.

Guided by a licensed facilitator

Odyssey Eligibility Screening

$49one time
  • Comprehensive intake. Covering your medical history, medications, supplements, allergies, and personal and family mental health history.
  • Facilitator review. A licensed senior facilitator reviews your intake against the eligibility requirements, risk factors, and contraindications named in state guidelines.
  • Eligibility discussion. We walk you through your eligibility showing what your intake surfaces, what it means for a mushroom experience, and answer any questions you have.
  • Clinically-informed standards. Our eligibility standards were designed by licensed medical doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

Book your place

Retreats Josh co-leads

If you would rather journey in a group than one to one, these are the upcoming departures.

Only the retreats Josh leads are listed. See every upcoming retreat.

Two-Journey Flagship Retreat

Oregon

Sept. 8 – 13, 2026

Dundee, Oregon

Retreat
Two-Journey Flagship Retreat
Journeys
2 guided
Co-leading
Josh Goldstein
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WhereBend, Oregon
Session rate$3,750Bend, Oregon
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