our
team
We are a multidisciplinary team of doctors, licensed mental health therapists, holistic nurse coaches, and legal psychedelic therapy facilitators who bring deep clinical expertise, diverse cultural perspectives, and a shared passion for whole-person healing.
What sets us apart is not just our training—it’s our commitment to walking beside you with integrity, curiosity, and compassion. We are scientist-practitioners and soul-centered healers. Each of us blends evidence-based methods with mind-body-spirit approaches tailored to your unique path.
Gerardo E. Gonzalez, Ph.D. (Dr. G)
Psychologist | Psychedelic Therapy Specialist Mindful Elevation Natural Medicine Healing Center, Owner
Dr. Gonzalez is a compassionate clinician, lifelong student of psychology and philosophy, and the visionary behind Elevation Psychology. With over 15 years of experience, he blends evidence-based psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and psychedelic-assisted therapy to help individuals reclaim their wholeness and rise into their highest potential. Dr. G is licensed in TX, CO, and HI as a psychologist and in Colorado as a Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator (NMCF.0000021). He is certified in Clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Whether you're healing from trauma, suffering from depression, seeking spiritual transformation, or personal growth, Dr. G brings heart, depth, and science to curate the medicine journey experience you are searching for.
Learn more about Dr. G on his bio page or visit his clinical practice website: www.elevationpsychology.clinic
Nathan S. Johnston, D.O.
Medical Director | Board Certified Psychiatrist in Private Practice
Dr. Johnston founded the Phoenix Mental Health clinic to bring new, innovative, evidence-based treatments for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to the people of San Antonio, TX… and beyond.
Dr. Johnston has been nominated by the American Psychiatric Association for the 2025 Innovative Psychiatrist of the Year award in recognition of his contributions to the field as an educator, speaker, and interventionalist psychiatrist offering multiple cutting-edge modalities at multiple clinic locations in San Antonio and Seattle.
The Phoenix Mental Health is the first clinical site in San Antonio to offer Deep Brain Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of MDD and the first psychiatry clinic in the nation to offer Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) as an outpatient procedure. Phoenix Mental Health also offers medication management, ketamine and Spravato treatments.
Dr. Johnston serves as the medical director for Mindful Elevation Natural Medicine Healing Center. In this role, he conducts medical clearance evaluations for individuals interested in pursuing Psilocybin Assisted Therapy. His services include interdisciplinary consultation with our licensed facilitators prior to, during and after your medicine journey. He offers virtual and clinic appointments.
Dr. Johnston is well known for his kind and empathic demeanor as well as his exceptional bedside manner.
Heather A. Lee, LCSW
Psychedelic Therapist | Author | Speaker | Mind/Body Medicine Expert
Heather A. Lee is a nationally recognized expert at the forefront of psychedelic-assisted therapy, integrative mental health, and transformational healing. With over 25 years of clinical experience and advanced training in Mind/Body Medicine from Harvard, she is one of the nation’s first Certified and Licensed Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapists (NMCF.0000022). As faculty of the Conscious Physicians Psychedelics Academy, Heather provides education to medical professionals and training to support licensing of facilitators in the implementation of the upcoming regulated practice of Natural Medicine in New Mexico.
A former Director of Women’s Wellness Education at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Heather has designed groundbreaking psilocybin retreats across Colorado, Mexico, Portugal, and Jamaica. She is a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant for leading wellness brands including Four Seasons, The Golden Door, and One&Only.
Heather’s work bridges the science of mental health with the soul of plant medicine, creating safe, sacred spaces with a focus on healing experiences for women over 50. Her book “The Psilocybin Sessions” shares the real stories of women transformed by the power of psilocybin and inner wisdom.
Visit Heather’s websites to learn more about her nationally recognized work and watch her interviews on the Drew Barrymore Show and with CBS reporter Lisa Ling:
Anna Desmarais, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC
Integrative Nurse | Holistic Health & Life Coach | Psilocybin Facilitator
Anna combines her clinical nursing expertise with over 30 years of lived and professional experience with psychedelic medicines, bringing safety, trauma-informed care, and compassionate presence to every session. Working in acute and complex settings, such as emergency departments and correctional facilities, has helped Anna refine the ability to remain calm and steadfast in challenging situations. Her experience providing Veterans care and working with chronic pain management, women’s health issues, and supporting individuals adjusting to cognitive decline and mental health challenges has prepared her to support clients through vulnerable states and transformative medicine journeys.
Anna has a diverse background and lived experience. She is the daughter of an immigrant and of mixed heritage. She lived on three continents and studied psychedelic facilitation with Indigenous healers in Mexico. She weaves the healing philosophies of these cultures with a reverent and ethically responsible approach to plant medicine. She prioritizes safety, trust, and connection, creating spaces where healing and transformation can naturally unfold.
Anna skillfully balances a caring, grounded presence and gentle humor with a wealth of experience as a natural medicine facilitator (NMF.0000042). She also leads retreats, works as a consultant, and educates facilitators and medical professionals entering the regulated psychedelic space.
Check out Anna’s book, The Path Back: A Holistic Nurse’s Guide to Healing at the Intersection of Science, Spirituality, and Ancient Wisdom, and
visit her website to learn more about her programs and services:
“I found a place that filled my heart and stirred my soul. I fell in love with this place and I want to share it with all my friends; And with all those friends, I do not yet know, who are seeking refuge from the storms and comfort from the heaviness of life, I invite you to Evergreen Lake.”
— Dr. Gonzalez