Vincent Espinoza – Licensed Trauma Clinician and Natural Medicine (Psilocybin) Facilitator-in-Training

I am a private practice licensed clinician (LCSW) and natural medicine (psilocybin) facilitator-in-training (NMIT) serving clients via telehealth in the states of Colorado, Florida, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Vermont and Virginia. My clinical focus mirrors my lived experience as someone who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, has been in ethically non-monogamous, open relationships, and who has multicultural and multiethnic roots. I enjoy working with adult men who are exploring their gender, sexuality, and relationships; members of the LGBTQ+ and BDSM/kink communities; and sexual trauma survivors and thrivers. I aim to help clients in accepting and loving the parts of themselves that they have disowned or hidden throughout their lifespan due to negative influences from their families of origin, peers, and society.

Let’s face it. . . .counseling and therapy are SCARY. However, if you are here reading this, something inside of you has clicked and is asking (perhaps, begging) for deeper reflection and healing. Whether it is someone else or myself who you choose as a therapist, I believe you should honor your journey at your own pace and always trust that YOU know what is best for YOU. I believe you already know what you need and I am happy to be that mirror that reflects it back to you. My belief is “Everyone already has their own answers, they just need someone to ask the right questions.”

Treatment Approach

I use a trauma-informed, sex-positive (sex+) approach to address each client’s unique needs. I strive to ensure that my clients always have therapeutic safety in our relationship. I develop and strengthen this safety over time using Person-Centered Therapy. Person-Centered Therapy focuses on providing my clients with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity in all of our interactions.

I am also extensively trained in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) Therapy, The Safe and Sound (SSP) Protocol, and the Flash Technique. All of these modalities are intended to help my clients regain safety and cultivate resilience in their nervous systems.

Additionally, I observe and support a growing body of research that champions the practice of self-compassion and mindfulness in psychotherapy. Neuroscience research reveals individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past. It is my honor and mission to help my clients move past what’s blocking them from reaching their full potential individually and in their relationships.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Credentials:

Licensure:

  • Colorado, CSW.09931245, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Colorado, NMIT.0000628, Natural Medicine Facilitator-in-Training (NMIT)
  • Florida, TPSW5004, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Maine, LC204022, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • New Mexico, SWB-2024-0368, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • New Mexico, CSA0201041, Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
  • Oregon, L15521, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Utah, 14227928-3501, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Vermont, 156.0134387TELE, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Virginia, 0904017557, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Education:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (2005)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Legal/Business Administration and Marketing, New Mexico State University (2007)
  • Master of Justice Management in Court Administration, University of Nevada, Reno (2014)
  • Certificate of Employability in Human Services-Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (2018)
  • Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Practice, New Mexico Highlands University (2019)
  • Micro-Certificate in Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy,  Fluence International (2025)
  • Micro-Certificate in Essentials of Psychedelic Therapy,  Fluence International (2025)
  • Micro-Certificate in Psilocybin Preparation and Integration,  Fluence International (2026)
  • Professional Certificate in Psilocybin Facilitation, Fluence International (2026)
  • Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration, Fluence International (2026, pending)

Training and Coursework:

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI), MITC, LLC (2021)
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training, Zero Suicide Institute (2021)
  • Suicide Safe Care Fellowship, Concert Health (2021)
  • The Hearing Voices Approach, MITC, LLC (2021)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (Basic Training), The Maiberger Institute (2021)
  • Slaying the Dragon, Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute (2023)
  • Lethal Means Safety Counseling, Star Behavioral Health Providers (2024)
  • Clinical Supervision of Paraprofessionals, ENVIVE Solutions (2024)
  • Ethical Clinical Documentation, Clinical Supervision Academy (2024)
  • Supervising Clinicians with Suicidal Clients-Enhance Results and Reduce Legal Risk, Clinical Supervision Academy (2024)
  • The Ethics of Supervising Clinical Interns and New Clinicians, Clinical Supervision Academy (2024)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapy, Star Behavioral Health Providers (2024)
  • Clinical Supervision Orientation and Supervision Styles Training, Clinical Supervision Academy (2024)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (Basic and Advanced Training), The Trauma Therapist Institute (2024)
  • The Safe and Sound Protocol, Unyte Health (2024)
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision Academy (2025)
  • Roles and Functions of a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervision Academy (2025)
  • Methods and Techniques of Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision Academy (2025)
  • Theoretical Models and Frameworks of Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision Academy (2025)
  • Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training, Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (2025)
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid, NMSU Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (2025)
  • Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy, Fluence International (2025)
  • Essentials of Psychedelic Therapy, Fluence International (2025)
  • EMDR for Spiritual Trauma and Religious Abuse, The Trauma Therapist Institute (2026)
  • EMDR for the Treatment of Addictions and Compulsions, The Trauma Therapist Institute (2026)
  • The Trauma Beneath The Craving-A Neurobiological Approach to Addiction, The Trauma Therapist Institute (2026)
  • Psilocybin Preparation and Integration, Fluence International (2026)

Certifications:

  • Approved Clinical Supervisor, New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (2025)
  • Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) (2026, pending final approval)