Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo Psychotherapy

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

Psychedelics are often described as "three years of therapy in one night."

It's a provocative claim, and there may be some truth to it. But the reality is more complex. The more we look, the more it appears that psychotherapy and psychedelics are not competitors. They are allies.

If you're interested in healing, consciousness, psychotherapy, or psychedelic research, I invite you to read here: https://sergiointegral.com/howpsychedelicsheal/🪷

06/18/2026

The first therapy session is rarely about solving everything.

Instead, it's about beginning a relationship built on trust, honesty, and mutual respect.

A good therapist doesn't stand above you as an expert trying to fix what's broken. They walk beside you, helping you explore your experience with curiosity, compassion, and care.

Healing often starts not with answers, but with feeling genuinely seen and understood.

Read more here: https://sergiointegral.com/therapeutic-relationship/ ♥️

06/16/2026

Saludos!

Estaré participando en el Congreso Internacional Transpersonal CIT 2026 con la ponencia:

🌿Puentes de Sabiduría: Psicología y Tradiciones Ancestrales en la Comprensión de la Salud Mental

📅 10 al 12 de julio | 💻 En línea

Se va a poner bueno! Ojalá me puedas acompañar.

Forma parte activa del Congreso Internacional Transpersonal 2026 y posiciona tu nombre, proyecto u organización en un espacio internacional de alto impacto académico, humano y espiritual.

06/11/2026

Psychedelics can offer profound healing, insight, and transformation. But their potential should never be confused with simplicity.

Like fire, they can illuminate, warm, and transform, but they also require respect, preparation, and careful handling.

The deeper the experience, the greater the need for humility, support, and integration. Awe and humility belong together.

Explore more here: https://sergiointegral.com/fire-and-dragon-psychedelics/🔥

06/11/2026

Clients are already using AI around therapy.

They are asking chatbots about relationships, symptoms, dreams, diagnoses, attachment patterns, and personal decisions. As therapists, I do not think our job is to shame, panic, or pretend this is not happening.

Our job is to get curious.

Why are they using it? What does it provide? What are they telling AI that they have not told us? Is it helping them reflect, or replacing human connection?

I wrote this new article for therapists trying to respond to AI with discernment and humanity.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/clientsandai-medium 🤖

06/05/2026

I still remember the first time I went to therapy.

I did not think therapy was bad, but I still felt a little strange. I came in with a list of five specific things I thought needed to be addressed, probably trying to reassure myself that I was not “crazy,” just someone who needed help.

What mattered most was that my therapist made me feel comfortable and hopeful.

I wrote this reflection on empathy, sincerity, and what it means for the therapist and the client to walk together. 🤝

Read more here: https://bit.ly/-walking-together-

06/02/2026

🌿 Tomorrow: When Things Go Sideways 🌿

We’ll explore the clinical protocols, ethical complexities, and professional guardrails involved in psychedelic-informed care.

Register ➡️ https://svccamft.org/event-6511165

05/29/2026

Psychedelics are increasingly part of the clinical conversation, and patients are paying attention.

Psychiatrists don’t have to advocate for them. But being informed, thoughtful, and ethically grounded matters more than ever. When clients ask about psychedelics, how do you respond?

This is not about hype or ideology. It’s about staying present, clinically responsible, and prepared in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Learn more here: https://sergiointegral.com/psychedelics-and-psychiatry/🌀

05/28/2026

People are already using AI to think about their lives, feelings, relationships, and therapy. I do not think the answer is simply “never use it.” But we do need to use it carefully.

AI can help you prepare for therapy, organize your thoughts, reflect between sessions, and turn insights into small next steps. However, it should not become your primary source of emotional support, nor should it replace human care.

I wrote this new piece about how to use AI alongside therapy in a way that supports the work instead of replacing it.

Read here: https://sergiointegral.com/ai-alongside-therapy/ 🧩