Facilitator Spotlight
Erin Pappas
Director of Services/Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator
“I am dedicated to creating meaningful, life-changing experiences for my clients. My aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Each session is approached with empathy, creating a safe and nurturing space allowing you to embrace your healing journey with an open and playful spirit.””
With 17 years of experience as a registered nurse, Erin brings compassionate, trauma-informed care to her clients. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, family separation and loss, and those seeking deeper spiritual connection. At Drop Thesis, Erin is dedicated to creating meaningful, life-changing experiences, approaching each session with empathy, playfulness, and respect. Her mission as Director of Services is to ensure psilocybin is accessible, safe, and transformative for all who seek it.
Outside of her professional work, Erin calls Bend, Oregon home. She finds joy in hiking, meditation, and cheering for her beloved New England sports teams. Most often, she can be found on the river trail with her rescue dog, Oopsie. Erin is also the proud mother of two grown children: a daughter pursuing a career in nursing and a son serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Erin has spent over 25 years exploring the transformative potential of plant medicines, blending personal experience with professional expertise. She graduated from the Changa Institute’s accelerated program and is proud to be among the first licensed psilocybin facilitators in the United States. Currently pursuing her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Oregon Health and Science University, Erin is committed to merging ancestral wisdom with contemporary, evidence-based mental health care. She is an active member of the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and OPENnurses (Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses), and volunteers with the Zendo Project to provide harm-reduction support at festivals. Deeply rooted in Bend’s vibrant psychedelic community, she continues to expand her knowledge and service.
