Fluence

Fluence is a company that offers continuing education and certificate programs in psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy. They provide training and education with both independently and in collaboration with various clinics, conferences, private practices, non-profit associations, retreat centres, and psychedelic research sponsors.

Their programs are designed for licensed professionals and advanced graduate students who work with patient populations. Many of their classes and programs are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The company’s mission is to increase awareness, availability, and safety of psychedelic therapies and related healthcare. The leadership team at Fluence includes co-founders Dr. Elizabeth Nielson and Dr. Ingmar Gorman, both of whom are experienced psychologists focused on developing psychedelic medicines as empirically supported treatments for PTSD, substance use problems, and mood disorders. Both have served as therapists on FDA-approved clinical trials, and have published on topics related to psychedelic therapy.

Fluence

Fluence announced on the 16th of February 2022 that it had completed a $3 million seed funding round. This completes Fluence’s initial fundraising round, the first close of which was announced on November 4, 2021.

Fluence originated from Liberty Psychological Services (PLLC), a private psychological services company owned and operated by Dr. Ingmar Gorman and Dr. Elizabeth Nielson.

Company Information

Fluence Website

Founded
November, 2019

Operational
Yes

Activities
B2C Educational / Training

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