O P E N P L A I N S

A Psychedelic Therapy Symposium

Join the Movement

We invite healers, therapists, researchers, and anyone intrigued by the potential of psychedelics to be a part of this exciting journey. Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the global conversation on psychedelic healing.

Open Plains is not just a symposium—it’s a step into the future of healing. Be part of the change and the conversation.

Day 1: A Psychedelic Salon

Friday, April 18th, 2025
6:30 pm
Wompa 

Kick off the symposium with an evening of networking, inspiration, and storytelling, where clinicians, enthusiasts, and thought leaders can engage over curated true stories centered around psychedelics.

Among the featured storytellers (and Symposium Keynote Speaker) is Sarko Gergerian, MS, MHC, CARC—a police lieutenant, psychotherapist, and pioneer in psychedelic-assisted self-care for first responders. Alongside Sarko, local storytellers will share personal and professional experiences that illuminate the transformative power of psychedelic healing.

Storytelling curated by Ok So Tulsa.

Day 2: Open Plains Psychedelic Symposium

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
10am-5pm
OSU Tulsa Conference Center

*6 CEUs available (including ethics)

See Speaker Line Up Below

Day 1: A Psychedelic Salon

Friday, April 18th, 2025
6:30 pm
Wompa 

Kick off the symposium with an evening of networking, inspiration, and storytelling, where clinicians, enthusiasts, and thought leaders can engage over curated true stories centered around psychedelics.

Among the featured storytellers (and Symposium Keynote Speaker) is Sarko Gergerian, MS, MHC, CARC—a police lieutenant, psychotherapist, and pioneer in psychedelic-assisted self-care for first responders. Alongside Sarko, local storytellers will share personal and professional experiences that illuminate the transformative power of psychedelic healing.

Storytelling curated by Ok So Tulsa.

Day 2: Open Plains Psychedelic Symposium

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
10am-5pm
OSU Tulsa Conference Center

*6 CEUs available (including ethics)

See Speaker Line Up Below

AfterParty: Bloom On Blvd

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
6:00 PM
Wompa

Bloom on BLVD –  the official afterparty for the Symposium—a playful, immersive experience designed to support psychedelic and somatic integration through movement, connection, and creative expression. Set in the vibrant and sensory-rich space of WOMPA, this event invites us to explore the therapeutic power of music, art, and embodied play. With two unique stages, immersive art, sensory exploration and plenty of space to connect and unwind, Bloom offers a container for renewal, reflection, and joy. 

Come as you are—and leave with a story. 

Symposium Details

April 19th, 2024
10am-5pm
Tulsa, OK

Cost: $145 Professional
$115 Student

6 CEUs (including ethics and supervision)
*LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Lunch will be provided.

2025 Speaker Line Up

Sarko Gergerian, Police Lieutenant & Psychotherapist

Keynote: Bridging Law Enforcement, Psychedelic Self-Care, and Religious Liberty

Sarko Gergerian is a pioneering law enforcement professional with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of public service, mental health advocacy, and psychedelic self-care. As a decorated officer and wellness advocate, he has led efforts to integrate trauma-informed practices into policing, ensuring that first responders have access to the mental and emotional support they need. His groundbreaking work has earned recognition at the local, state, national, and international levels through numerous awards.

Gergerian’s advocacy is deeply rooted in his exploration of psychedelic-assisted self-care and its potential to foster resilience in high-stress professions. Understanding the profound impact of psychedelics on mental health, he has pushed for policies that encourage open dialogue, protect religious freedoms, and promote harm reduction strategies. His legislative efforts include supporting Massachusetts Ballot Question 4, ensuring psychedelic policy reform aligns with public safety and ethical considerations. His journey and advocacy were also featured in Episode 3 of the Netflix documentary How to Change Your Mind—based on Michael Pollan’s best-selling book.

Beyond law enforcement, Gergerian is a dedicated advocate for religious and cognitive liberty. He successfully petitioned his department for a religious accommodation, setting a precedent for first responders seeking constitutional protections for their spiritual practices.

Through public speaking, policy engagement, and community outreach, Sarko Gergerian is helping shape a future where law enforcement, mental health, and psychedelic self-care can coexist—supporting individual and collective healing, resilience, and liberation.

 

Angie Leek, LMFT, LPC-S, SEP

The Journey of Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future – A Steady
Hope.

Angie Leek, LMFT/LPC-S, SEP (she/her) Angie is a Transpersonal psychotherapist,
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and IFS level 1 therapist with over 25 years of clinical
experience. Specializing in spiritually informed somatic therapy grounded in trauma-
informed care, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. In her
private practice, Holos Counseling, Angie focuses on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy,
psychedelic integration, and clinical supervision. As the founder and clinical director of
the Holos Collective, she offers consultation, training, and retreats in a collaborative
community setting.
Angie serves as a consultant and lead therapist for a psychedelic clinical trial site in
Northwest Arkansas and served a core faculty instructor and advisor for Psychedelics
Today’s VITAL training program. A graduate of CIIS, she has also trained with the
MAPS MDMA-assisted psychotherapy program, the Ketamine Training Center, Polaris
and fluence. Angie has worked with 5MeoDMT and nn-DMT in a clinical trial setting.

Ana Schlosser, Psychologist

Trailblazing Ketamine: A Practitioners Journey

Ana Schlosser, Registered Provisional Psychologist, is the founder of Synergy Centre Health & Wellness in Medicine Hat, Alberta-Canada. Originally from Tulsa, Ana immigrated to Canada in 2008, to work in forensic psychology. Ana has over 24 years of experience working with diverse populations in mental health. Ana currently works primarily in the area of consulting, and treating first responders, front line workers, public safety servants, active duty military and veteran members. A firm believer in our innate healing wisdom, Ana values communal healing above all. 

Ana is specialty trained in Ketamine & Psychedelic Assisted Therapies, including MDMA Assisted Therapy via MAPS, along with Psychedelic Pharmacology and Emotion Focused Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She  completed postgraduate training certificate in Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Therapy through Fluence. She also was selected for Burning Man 2023’s Zendo Project Psychedelic Peer Support Team.

Christina Conrad, LPCS, SEP

Fractured: The Neurobiology of & Need for Integration

Christina Conrad, LPCS, SEP is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Executive Director of Palo Santo Therapy & Wellness, where she and her team offer Somatic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychedelic Integration Therapy, rooted in traditional trauma healing modalities. Christina is also trained in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Science), Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy and is passionate about integrating this leading edge work into her Oklahoma community via consulting and clinical/community education. With her training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, EMDR, and iRest Yoga Nidra teacher, Christina offers a somatic-informed therapy and training experience.

Michael Mason

Potential, Peril, and Transformation: The Psychedelic Science of Belief

Michael Mason is a science writer and recipient of the UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Discover magazine, and elsewhere. He has also interviewed researchers from the Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Research Center and the Imperial College of London and has focused much of his own research toward indigenous approaches to plant medicines. He teaches Zen meditation through the Tulsa Zen Center at All Soul’s Unitarian Church as well as the Tulsa Zen Sangha at Forrest of Peace.

Jessica Fitzmaurice, RN
Eren Hicks, RN, Holistic Nurse Coach

Reclaiming Our Right to Heal: A Community Approach to Plant Medicine Access

Jessica Fitzmaurice and Eren Hicks are both Registered Nurses (RNs) and graduates of Vital training program through Psychedelics Today, designed to provide comprehensive education on plant medicine facilitation, integration, harm reduction, ethics, and scientific research. Jessica is the founder of Decriminalize Nature NWA, where she and Erin are working to expand education, policy reform, and community support for plant medicine access. In addition, Jessica is actively involved with Reconsider Nurses, an organization dedicated to reshaping the role of nurses in psychedelic healing and policy advocacy. Eren is also a Holistic Nurse Coach and the founder of Flowstate Wellness, integrating her background in nursing with mindfulness, personal development, and alternative healing methods to empower individuals in achieving optimal wellness. Her expertise in holistic wellness makes her a valuable advocate for responsible plant medicine integration within the healthcare landscape.


Jessica Fitzmaurice, RN

Reclaiming Our Right to Heal: A Community Approach to Plant Medicine Access

Jessica Fitzmaurice is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a graduate of the Vital training program through Psychedelics Today, designed to provide comprehensive education on plant medicine facilitation, integration, harm reduction, ethics, and scientific research. Jessica is the founder of Decriminalize Nature NWA, where she is working to expand education, policy reform, and community support for plant medicine access. In addition, Jessica is actively involved with Reconsider Nurses, an organization dedicated to reshaping the role of nurses in psychedelic healing and policy advocacy.

Eren Hicks, RN, Holistic Nurse Coach

Reclaiming Our Right to Heal: A Community Approach to Plant Medicine Access

Eren Hicks is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a graduate of the Vital training program through Psychedelics Today, designed to provide comprehensive education on plant medicine facilitation, integration, harm reduction, ethics, and scientific research. Eren is also a Holistic Nurse Coach and the founder of Flowstate Wellness, integrating her background in nursing with mindfulness, personal development, and alternative healing methods to empower individuals in achieving optimal wellness. Her expertise in holistic wellness makes her a valuable advocate for responsible plant medicine integration within the healthcare landscape. Alongside Jessica, she works through Decriminalize Nature NWA to promote education, policy reform, and community support for plant medicine access.

Branda Jean Piersall, RN

Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective & Current Status

Branda Jean Piersall, RN, has been an RN for 28 years, primarily in hospice and palliative care. She has certifications in holistic health, nutrition, and spiritual philosophy, and is a certified death doula. She recently completed the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies program and is currently pursuing a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology. Branda is passionate about the role Psychedelics, such as Ketamine and Psilocybin, can play in end-of-life care, as well as First Responder and Healthcare Worker Burnout prevention and recovery, as this becomes medically available. Branda is also the co-founder of Ok So Tulsa, a true live storytelling collective.

Thank you to our sponsors & collaborating partners:

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WOMPA Inside
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Palo Santo Therapy & Wellness

WOMPA

Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective