Regulatory Status
Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 812). The FDA has not approved psilocybin for any medical use.
In Colorado, psilocybin is authorized for therapeutic use under the Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122, Article 170, Title 12, C.R.S.). Natural medicine services are regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Office of Natural Medicine. Rules: 4 CCR 755-1.
Scope of Services
Natural medicine facilitation is not medical treatment. Facilitators do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Services complement but do not replace traditional medical care.
Under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122), the state established a "Clinical Facilitator" category specifically for licensed behavioral health professionals — including Licensed Clinical Social Workers — who bring their clinical training and expertise into the facilitation of natural medicine sessions. Laurel Tropeano holds both an LCSW license and a Natural Medicine Facilitator in Training (NMIT) credential. These credentials work in concert: her clinical background in social work informs the depth, safety, and care of her facilitation practice, while the NMIT credential authorizes the specific work of natural medicine facilitation within a licensed healing center. This integrated approach reflects how Colorado's regulatory framework was designed — to ensure that qualified clinicians can offer their full professional competence in service of this work.
No Guaranteed Outcomes
Experiences and outcomes vary significantly between individuals. No specific results can be guaranteed. Scientific research on psilocybin is ongoing and investigational. References to clinical studies on this website are for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical claims or endorsements.
Confidentiality
Facilitators maintain confidentiality standards per 4 CCR 755-1 (Rule 6.4).
Exceptions to confidentiality include:
- Risk of harm to self or others
- Mandatory reporting (child abuse, elder abuse, dependent adult abuse)
- Court orders
- Law enforcement investigations
Clinical Facilitators who hold secondary licenses (such as LCSW) may have additional obligations and protections under those licenses.
Regulatory Contacts
For questions or complaints regarding natural medicine services:
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Board of Social Work Examiners:
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 894-7760 -
Office of Natural Medicine:
(303) 894-7800
dora_natural_medicine@state.co.us
In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the above boards.
Privacy Policy
What Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly through contact forms, including your name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content. If you engage in consultation or services, we may collect additional health screening information relevant to safe facilitation.
How Information Is Stored and Protected
All personal information is stored securely and only accessed by authorized personnel. Contact form submissions are transmitted via encrypted connection (HTTPS). Health screening data and participant records are maintained according to Colorado natural medicine regulations and best practices.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, share, or disclose personal information to third parties except as required by law or with explicit consent.
Analytics
Our website uses privacy-focused analytics tools that do not rely on cookies or personal tracking. We do not use traditional tracking pixels, advertising networks, or third-party cookies.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Contact us at laurel@circleswithin.com to exercise these rights.
Emergency Resources
If you are experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7)
- Emergency services: 911
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741