Reviewer Profile
Christian Snuffer, CMHC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Christian Snuffer is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of Attunement Psychotherapy, a Salt Lake City-based group practice specializing in psychedelic healing and somatic therapy. With years of experience guiding individuals through deep psychological and spiritual work, Christian is a leader in the intersection of trauma, nervous system healing, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
His journey of reclaiming his body from shame-based ideology, rooted in the conditioning of high-demand religion, informs his work with others seeking to break free from dissociation and disembodiment. Christian is passionate about helping people cultivate a profound, felt sense of presence and aliveness.
A dedicated practitioner of psychedelic medicines both personally and professionally, he specializes in preparation and integration, ensuring that psychedelic experiences become catalysts for lasting transformation.
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