Lene Pedersen
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate, trauma-informed mental health professional with experience supporting clients in non-ordinary states, somatic processing, and integrative therapeutic work. Trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy, cannabis breathwork facilitation, trauma modalities, and mindfulness-based emotional regulation. Not currently licensed, but I have 2 years of experience working in a clinical environment while pursuing licensure at Rose Therapy and Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center. Grounded, steady, and attuned presence, with the ability to remain regulated with dysregulated clients. Skilled in building rapport, providing preparatory and integrative support, maintaining safety, and following structured protocols. Former Clinical Research Associate, experienced with GCP-aligned procedures, documentation, protocol adherence, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Integrative Mental Health Facilitator
Pathways Inward
Mill Valley, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Provide integrative mental health support rooted in mindfulness, somatic awareness, breathwork, and integration of non ordinary states.
- Facilitate prep and integration sessions for clients engaged in non-ordinary state work.
- Maintain a therapeutic container centered on safety, compassion, spiritual grounding, and emotional attunement.
Psychotherapy Associate
Rose Therapy
Mill Valley, CA
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided psychotherapy under clinical supervision in a licensed mental health practice.
- Conducted intake assessments, developed case formulations, and supported clients through trauma, anxiety, relational distress, and identity work.
- Utilized somatic, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Maintained clinical documentation and followed agency standards for care and ethics.
Trainee
Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center
San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered psychotherapy services within a licensed clinical environment.
- Supported clients using depth psychology, somatic awareness, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions.
- Participated in weekly supervision, trainings, and case conferences.
- Documented sessions according to clinical practice standards.
Clinical Research Associate
UCB Pharma
Watford, United Kingdom
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Conducted study initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
- Ensured protocol adherence, accurate data capture, and compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborated with clinical sites and sponsors to troubleshoot issues and ensure study integrity.
- This experience uniquely aligns with Segal Trials’ emphasis on GCP and protocol fidelity.
Graduate Research Assistant
American University
Washington, DC
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Conducted behavioral and physiological research including stereotaxic procedures, classical conditioning tasks, histology, and quantitative data analysis.
Education
M.A. - Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA08-2023
Graduate studies - Physiological Experimental Psychology
American University
Washington, DC01.1999
B.A. - Psychology
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL01.1996
Skills
- Psychedelic-informed preparation
- Facilitation
- Integration
- Trauma-sensitive interventions
- Mindfulness-based regulation
- Somatic-based regulation
- Emotional containment
- Crisis-aware grounding
- Compassionate clinical judgment
- Attuned case conceptualization
- Ability to maintain steadiness with dysregulated clients
- Cultural humility
- Client-centered presence
- Data integrity
- Documentation
- Adherence to protocols
- Collaborative communication
Languages
- Danish, native
- German, conversational
- Spanish, conversational
Additional Qualities
- Highly intuitive, empathetic, and grounded presence
- Strong emotional regulation
- Deep commitment to ethics, safety, and client dignity
- Reliable, inquisitive, and collaborative team member
- Spiritually informed and clinically grounded
Relevant Training
Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy & Research, CIIS, Enrolled, Psilocybin Facilitator Training, CIIS, Oregon portion completed, Cannabis Breathwork & Group Facilitator Training, Medical Mindfulness Institute, Enrolled, SOMA Breathwork Facilitator Training, Enrolled, Polaris Insight: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training, Zendo Project: Psychedelic Sitter Training, Internal Family Systems for Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction & Depression, Gabor Maté — Compassionate Inquiry, C-DBT, Shamanic Journeying & Interactive Guided Meditation
Websites
Timeline
Founder / Integrative Mental Health Facilitator
Pathways Inward
11.2024 - Current
Psychotherapy Associate
Rose Therapy
10.2023 - 09.2024
Trainee
Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Research Associate
UCB Pharma
01.2000 - 01.2002
Graduate Research Assistant
American University
01.1997 - 01.1999
M.A. - Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
Graduate studies - Physiological Experimental Psychology
American University
B.A. - Psychology
Flagler College