Ayahuasca and Art Therapy with Holly Patterson

Holly Paterson has a background in national security and is a former member of the intelligence community. She holds a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations. She has suffered from depression and suicidal ideation her whole life, and since 2017, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Holly is also autistic and has ADHD. After a suicide attempt in 2018, Holly travelled to South America seeking alternative treatment at a traditional shamanic plant medicine retreat in Peru. Holly’s experiences were profound and life changing. After her ceremonies her nightmares had lessened significantly, suicidal ideation had disappeared, and she no longer felt scared and anxious. After returning from Peru, Holly discovered art therapy. She is now an enthusiastic fluid artist and psychedelic therapy advocate, helping veterans and first responders access psychedelic therapy overseas and teaching the value of art therapy.