The Untold Stories of Psychedelic Therapy
Narrated and Compiled by
William A. Schuelein
Creative Director at PATA
Foreword and other contributions by
Lisa Ritter, MA, LPC
Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of PATA
Real voices. Real visions. Real returns.
Transformed is a forthcoming book from PATA’s Creative Director, William A. Schuelein—a collection of true stories from individuals who have undergone psychedelic-assisted therapy with psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, and other sacred medicines.
These are not clinical case studies or abstract research findings. These are human stories—intimate, raw, and deeply transformative.
Each chapter follows an archetypal arc:
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The Descent — the pain, rupture, or longing that brought them to the medicine
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The Encounter — the experience itself, often beyond words
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The Return — the integration process and how life changed afterward
These stories are narrated in the voice of the person who lived them, guided with care by William and shaped for clarity and truth.
To deepen each narrative, we are also inviting select therapists, guides, and integration specialists to offer brief reflections at the close of each chapter—bringing in therapeutic insight, symbolic context, and emotional resonance. These commentaries are not clinical notes—they are reflections of experience, grounded in compassion and humility.
TRANSFORMED
Who We’re Inviting
We are currently welcoming inquiries from:
Participants
Who have undergone psychedelic-assisted therapy and feel called to share their story
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Your voice will be supported throughout the process
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You may remain anonymous if you wish
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You will have full approval before anything is published
Therapists, Guides, and Integration Specialists
Who are open to contributing brief commentaries (400–600 words) on completed participant stories
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You will receive a fully edited story first
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Your writing will be supported and proofread by our editorial team
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What matters most is your authentic perspective
About Our Structure
Transformed is compiled and narrated by William A. Schuelein, with support from PATA and guidance from a select circle of contributors.
Lisa Ritter, MA, LPC—Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of PATA—will be writing the foreword and the conclusion, and offering reflections on a few select stories.
PATA is honored to support this project as a bridge between therapeutic practice and narrative healing. While the book is not a PATA publication, it reflects the organization’s values of integrity, compassion, and responsible storytelling.
Why This Matters
This book is a lantern in the dark. A living archive of transformation. A reminder that healing is not linear, and that psychedelic-assisted therapy is not about escape—it’s about return.
If you feel called to share your voice—whether as a witness or a guide—we would be honored to hear from you.
Ready to Get Involved?
Select the appropriate button below and fill out our brief interest form. We’ll be in touch with next steps.
Participants (Story Contributors)
Thank you for your interest in Transformed. If you’ve experienced psychedelic-assisted therapy and feel called to share your story, please fill out the form below. We’ll be in touch shortly with next steps. Your voice matters—and we’re honored to hear it.
Therapists, Guides, and Integration Specialists
We’re grateful you’re here. If you feel called to contribute a short reflection for one of the stories in Transformed, please fill out the form below. We’ll reach out to match you with a completed story that aligns with your expertise.