Welcome to Heart Openers, a partnership rooted in intuition, expertise, and a shared dedication to supporting others in their self-healing and creative expansion.

Zev is a licensed psychotherapist with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from NYU. He specializes in trauma informed modalities with a thriving private practice in New York City. James brings a rich background in shamanic teachings from Central America & Southeast Asia, honed during his years backpacking and as a producer of Envision Festival—a transformative, week-long spiritual experience. He is also a certified Life Coach & Landmark graduate. By a beautiful convergence of paths, we united our unique skills and perspectives to train extensively as Psychedelic Integration Specialists, working in private communities and at a renowned Ketamine Wellness Center in Manhattan.

Together, we've designed our own curriculum in this field, training with luminaries such as Gabor Maté, Pam Kryskow of Roots to Thrive, and Fluence’s Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy program. Additionally, we have participated in and learned from a variety of medicine circles worldwide, deepening our understanding of sacred practices and their transformative potential as we curated a thoughtful and heartfelt Ceremony protocol for you. 

Our philosophy is grounded in the boundless possibilities of consciousness expansion. We draw from diverse sources of wisdom, including Zen Buddhism, psycho-spiritual modalities, ontology, mystical and Kabbalistic teachings, and the insights of visionaries such as Ram Dass, Eckhart Tolle, Neville Goddard, Carl Jung, Michael Pollan, Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks, Esther Perel, and Michael Singer, among others.

Whether facilitating individual Journeys or curating multi-day immersive retreats, our heart-centered, customized approach has supported thousands of individuals worldwide over the past decade. Through this work, we invite fellow seekers to embark on a profound Journey of healing and discovery, connecting deeply with the heart, mind, body, and spirit.