Plant Medicine Therapy | Heart-Opening Therapy | cacao-assisted therapy

Cacao Ceremony: Heart-Opening Therapy

ADD-ON SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES SESSIONS

Ceremonial cacao (100% pure, raw cacao) is a non-psychedelic plant medicine and superfood traditionally used for ritual, ceremony, and healing in Indigenous communities of Central and South America. Cacao has long been revered as a heart medicine—a gentle plant ally for deep emotional connection, inner reflection, and relational healing. In modern-day ceremonial practice, cacao is not about replicating ancient rituals but about engaging with this plant in a way that is meaningful, intentional, and responsive to the present moment.

By incorporating Cacao into therapeutic work (Cacao-Assisted Therapy), we work with this sacred plant in a therapeutic setting to support heart-opening, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation. Cacao enhances self-awareness, softens emotional barriers, and invites deeper connection—to yourself, your relationships, and your inner wisdom. This offering blends somatic therapy, parts work, and guided meditation with the gentle yet profound medicine of Cacao.

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Cacao enhances self-awareness, softens emotional barriers, and invites deeper connection—to yourself, your relationships, and your inner wisdom.

Other benefits of Cacao-Assisted Therapy include:

  • Opens the heart and calms the mind – Encourages emotional softness, self-compassion, and deeper connection.

  • Supports emotional processing and self-connection – Facilitates inner work, allowing emotions to flow with greater ease.

  • Grounds the nervous system and promotes relaxation – Supports nervous system regulation, reducing stress and overwhelm.

  • Elevates mood and reduces anxiety – Contains natural compounds that promote relaxation and emotional balance.

  • Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – Nourishes the body while supporting brain and nervous system health.

  • Enhances creativity, intuition, and inspiration – Opens pathways for creative expression and inner wisdom.

  • Increases blood circulation and oxygenation – Enhances cardiovascular function and overall vitality.

  • Provides a natural, sustained energy boost – Theobromine gently energizes without the jitters or crashes of caffeine.

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FROM MY HEART TO YOURS

Meet Your Partner in Healing: Mama Cacao

My inspiration for creating this offering comes from a deep desire to help my clients connect with the profound healing potential of plants. Cacao-Assisted Therapy is an invitation to meet Mama Cacao—to feel her gentle, heart-opening presence, and to begin a relationship with this sacred plant that can support you in self-regulation, inner exploration, and emotional healing. My goal as a therapist has always been to equip my clients with long-term tools they can use to support their own healing journey, and a relationship with Mama Cacao is another tool.

My hope is that through these sessions, you’ll come to know cacao not just as a plant, but as a loving guide—one that helps you soften, listen, and reconnect with yourself (or your partner) in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. Mama Cacao is especially sweet for those of us with wounding around the feminine.

This offering is rooted in deep respect for cacao’s Indigenous origins, honoring the wisdom keepers and sacred traditions that have carried this medicine forward, while also allowing space for you to experience how her spirit speaks uniquely to you and your journey.

THE DETAILS

Ready to Open Your Heart with Cacao-Assisted Therapy?

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  • This offering is designed to be incorporated at the beginning of any individual or couples therapy session. Cacao-Assisted Therapy requires a 30-minute add-on, making sessions approximately 90 minutes in total.

    Together, we’ll invite the spirit of Mama Cacao into our session, set an intention, and begin sipping. The first 5-10 minutes will be spent engaging in Somatic Experiencing sensation tracking, allowing us to slowly drop into the body. From there, we’ll move into the session as usual, with more intentional pauses to check in with the body, the heart space, and our communion with Cacao’s spirit.

    Individual Rate: $265 | Couples Rate: $285

  • The main difference is that for virtual Cacao-Assisted Therapy, you’ll need to purchase your own cacao (I recommend Ora) and set aside 10-20 minutes beforehand to prepare it.

    For in-person sessions, I will provide and prepare the cacao for both of us (or all three of us for couples therapy).

  • The ceremonial cacao I utilize during these sessions is from Ora Cacao. It is 100% pure, organic, fair-trade cacao, sourced from small family farms across Belize, Colombia, Guatemala, Tanzania, and Uganda. Ora Cacao maintains direct, long-term relationships with these farmers, ensuring ethical and regenerative practices. Through their Farmer Climate Resiliency Fund, Ora Cacao supports sustainable farming methods that promote environmental health and community well-being.

    If you’d like to order your own Cacao from Ora, feel free to use my discount code CLARA65175 to receive 10% off.

  • Cacao is a vasodilator, which means it increases blood flow and heart rate. Because of this, it may not be suitable if you are taking certain antidepressants (such as MAOIs or SSRIs), have a heart condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    We can discuss any questions or health concerns you might have and adjust your cacao dose accordingly to ensure a safe and supportive experience.

Cacao is more than a plant—she’s a guide, a teacher, and a gentle companion on the path of healing.

LET’S EXPLORE AND SIP THIS SACRED MEDICINE TOGETHER!