In Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, the Alliance in the Psychotherapy Component Is as Important as the Drug.
Psychother Psychosom May 9, 2025 Christoph Flückiger, Madita Böhme, Ann-Marie Schweizer et al. 10 citations
The therapeutic alliance—the quality of the relationship between therapist and patient—is as crucial to positive outcomes in psychedelic-assisted therapy as the drug itself. A strong bond and human connection during the psychotherapy component of treatment are essential for profound healing and beneficial results, suggesting that the interpersonal context matters as much as the pharmacological agent.