The Psychedelic DJ: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Music Curation and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

by Matt Xavier

From the Publisher: The Psychedelic DJ: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Music Curation and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy is a groundbreaking book dedicated to showing practitioners how to harness the profound synergy between music curation and psychedelic therapy. Drawing from his extensive experience as a professional DJ, mental health counselor, and psychedelic guide, author Matt Xavier reveals how sound and psilocybin work hand in hand to deepen the therapeutic dimensions of a client’s journey.

This comprehensive and accessible guide blends the intuitive art of music curation with clinical practices like experiential Gestalt therapy, offering practical tools for journey preparation, safe-setting protocols, and navigating challenges. It introduces the craft of Therapeutic DJing and Psychedelic Soundtracking-from playlist creation and live mixing to emotional attunement-providing a road map for guiding transformative inner experiences.

Designed for facilitators, clinicians, music lovers, and psychedelic explorers, The Psychedelic DJ extends beyond the session itself, offering integration counseling strategies to help journeyers process insights and create lasting change. With cutting-edge music recommendations, sound system essentials for every budget, and techniques for novice and advanced guides alike, this book empowers readers to harness sound and psilocybin as interwoven modalities for healing, self-discovery, and growth.

About the Author: Matt Xavier is a full-time psychedelic guide, DJ, and mental health counselor whose career spans more than three decades at the intersection of music, healing, and expanded states of consciousness.

In the early 1990s, Matt gained prominence as “Matthew Magic,” a pioneering force in New York City’s underground electronic music scene. As cofounder of Tsunami Productions, he introduced psychedelic trance to the North American East Coast and later founded the influential techno label Railyard Recordings. He later held DJ residencies in both New York and Los Angeles, performing at renowned festivals and clubs worldwide.

Educated at Loyola Marymount University and credentialed in California, Matt has worked as a certified Gestalt therapist and addiction counselor, providing care at leading treatment centers across Los Angeles. In 2019, he received formal training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and launched Integrated Psychedelics—a private practice offering harm-reduction therapy, integration counseling, and immersive, music-enhanced psychedelic journeys. Through his work with Therapeutic DJing, Matt teaches others how to harness the synergy between music and psychedelic therapy to support emotional release, healing, and personal transformation.

EAN: 9798998680618