ABOUT US

Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training

Our training center exists to help students find their place in the emerging space of psychedelics; to help people find healing and restoration in a clinically focused, culturally respectful, and ethically responsible way.

A major motivation for our involvement with psilocybin is the appalling statistics about our country's veterans. We know we can do better by them and partner with UpHold Our Troops in an effort to be part of the solution. Visit our page for more information and learn how you, too, can help.

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Meet Our Staff and President of our Board

We strive to be the best psilocybin facilitator training center in Oregon. Our curriculum is respectful of ancient cultures and traditions while embracing leading psychological support methods. CCFT's mission is to match clients seeking psilocybin therapy with skilled, ethical, and compassionate facilitators who will support them on their healing journey.

Mary Nielsen

Founder and Executive Director

Mary Nielsen is the entrepreneurial founder of Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training. Mary is the Executive Director and founder of Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Institute (www.spectrumlasertraining.com), the OG of Fearless Beauties (www.fearlessbeauties.org) and an author of several textbooks. She believes in the empowerment found in education and in supporting complementary methods for enacting the highest level of healing, including psychedelic facilitator training.

Mary serves on the Advisory Board for Private Career Schools in Oregon.

Marlin Hofer

Lead Educator -Practicum Supervisor

Marlin, is a knowledgeable Psilocybin Facilitator. He is passionate about guiding transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing. Trained and licensed in Oregon, he creates safe spaces for exploring the potential of psilocybin mushrooms. Marlin specializes in LGBTQ+ individuals, spiritual trauma reduction, and palliative/end-of-life care. He fosters trust, empathy, and non-judgment, assisting clients in setting intentions and preparing for their psilocybin experiences. Marlin prioritizes integration for long-term benefits and supports clients in finding mental health professionals. Committed to ongoing research, he upholds safety, confidentiality, and respect for each person’s unique journey, empowering profound healing and personal growth.

Marlin is also the manager of Oregon Psychedelic Solutions, our partner service center, where students complete their 40 hour practicum.

Ben Kramer

Educator

Ben Kramer is a licensed psilocybin facilitator, a Marine Corps Veteran, and an ex-firefighter, passionate about supporting fellow veterans and first responders in his work.
During his five years of active duty, he served in combat, achieving the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge. After serving in the military, Ben began his seven-year career as a firefighter/EMT. These experiences give him first-hand insight into the challenges within these communities and how best to serve them. The research suggesting the profound efficacy of psilocybin for treating conditions such as PTSD, depression, and addiction gave Ben an undeniable drive to contribute to this transformative work. Outside of facilitating, Ben is also an ambassador for the Heroic Hearts Project, a nonprofit committed to helping veterans with PTSD access psychedelics, and an educator for future psilocybin facilitators at Clinical Cognitive. He is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of every psilocybin participant, providing all a secure space for healing and growth.

Ben is also the assistant manager of Oregon Psychedelic Solutions, our partner service center, where students complete their 40 hour practicum.

John Richardson

Board Member

John Richardson is an Executive Vice President and a disabled military veteran. He is well known in the medical space for building successful sales teams focused on training, ethics, and relationship-based sales. He works as a consultant with many physicians, providers, nurse practitioners, and nurses throughout the country to help achieve their practice goals. His guidance with Uphold Our Troops is instrumental for our military veterans scholarships.

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