Experience Accelerated Therapy at DC’s First Integrative Psychedelic Medicine and Wellness House
“Modern mental healthcare is more than symptom reduction.
EXPANDED is committed to providing gold standard care using a biopsychosocialspiritual model that guides individuals in restoring their internal locus of control and returning to themselves.
This unique, bespoke framework accelerates progress through self-knowledge, nervous system work, behavioral analyses, energetics, and expanded states— resulting in a more complete experience and more sustainable outcomes than traditional approaches to therapy.”
Gianna Biscontini, MAEdHD, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Psychedelic Therapist, Bestselling Author, Rescue Advocate and Momma, Philanthropist
Our Philosophy
Welcome to EXPANDED Modern Health — where therapy and personal expansion is experiential, grounding and connected, and every step of the process is designed with your experience in mind.
Gianna works according to a modern, de-siloed philosophy of health — one that acknowledges not simply a diagnosis or set of symptoms, but as a unique individual wanting to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels nourishing, transformative and sustainable.
Psychological safety, connection, depth, self-love and quiet luxury
are at the foundation of everything we do.
At our intentionally-designed Georgetown wellness house, every session is a time for you to feel deeply cared for, truly heard, and gently challenged to grow. You’ll leave with new insights, resources, and tools that feel as practical as they are meaningful, helping you stay inspired and connected between visits.
Gianna’s approach is rooted in a unique framework that blends evidence-based, trauma-informed neuroscience, expanded states (using ketamine or substance-free practices) and behavioral science with the innate wisdom of the brain and body.
EXPANDED’s services are specifically designed for those stuck in rigid thinking or behavioral loops, feeling overwhelmed and with a preference for avoidance.
Though overwhelm is natural, avoiding the discomfort that arises by facing our challenges keeps us stuck (a phenomena called experiential avoidance), looping in unhealthy, deeply limiting thought and behavior patterns. Gianna and her integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner support you in a tailored, brain-body supportive process of moving through those discomforts—at your own pace—by cultivating safety, clarity, and flexibility along the way.
This process is about more than just resolving what feels heavy, hard or unknown.
It’s about remembering and returning to yourself.
Hear From Past Members
“I really appreciated that Gianna has had her own ketamine experiences and education, and that she has trained with experts like Sunny Strasburg and Dick Schwartz. I’ve worked with professionals who have not had their own experiences with ketamine, so it was difficult for them to truly understand where I was coming from and what I was going through, as it felt more medical and transactional. Ketamine paired with her approach was a game changer after years of stalled progress elsewhere.” - F.D.
“This experience was unlike any other I have encountered. I have gone through traditional therapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, yoga teacher training and meditation for 30 plus years and this went beyond that. It helped me find a safe place within myself, hold space for myself and others and uncover this unconscious power within my mind and soul that I didn't know existed. It helped me to let go and to forgive and to open that space up for new and positive opportunities. I am so thankful I was able to experience this.”
-K.F.
The whole process was unbelievable. It dove into my subconscious and let me experience myself and my life through a whole different perspective. I could see and feel things vividly that I didn't even remember I had forgotten. It gave me tools to combat blocks (lack of confidence, insecurity, avoidance) that I am still using. The whole experience felt safe and at the end of each session I learned something new and important to take with me into my life. More importantly it stayed with me and I am still utilizing these tools and learnings daily.” - H.P.
“Gianna's EXPANDED method dives deep into the layers of our programming as human beings. This method is a one-of-its-kind in the industry, it's highly effective and potent, and it will most certainly transform individuals from the inside out. Gianna herself is a stand-out woman who is meant to do this work, and she makes everyone feel completely comfortable to open up, share, and co-create in the journey together. I am so blessed to have gone through EXPANDED and would recommend it to anyone! Wildly different, transformative, EXPANSIVE.” -V.L.
“I’ve been to therapy on and off for years, but nothing prepared me for how different EXPANDED would be. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was stepping into a sanctuary — not a sterile office or clinical space. Every session felt like a personalized retreat for my mind, body, and soul. Gianna holds space in a way I’ve never experienced before — with warmth, curiosity, and this deep presence that made me feel truly seen. What surprised me most was how much we integrated different practices — from nervous system regulation to guided inquiry and even elements of plant medicine philosophy — all rooted in science but delivered with so much heart. It was never just about talking — it was about transformation. For the first time, I learned how to actually move through discomfort instead of numbing it. I left every session with tools I could use on my own and a sense of calm that stayed with me long after. EXPANDED isn’t just therapy — it’s a whole new way of healing.” - C.H.
“The profound effect of Expanded was the process of going inward to discover what it is that I want. I think having a variety of tools and methods to pull from and access was really helpful and well-rounded. It felt like it was multi-functional which was really amazing compared to other models that feel one dimensional in terms of tools and processes. I love Gianna's thoughtful questions and visualizations that help provide such clarity and deeper self-connection.” - A.N.
“I wasn't just talking/unloading baggage or even looking to find ways to grow and solve things myself. There was something so safe and pure and open about this experience that is hard to define. It fundamentally opened things up inside me that I didn't know were there and I am so grateful for the experience.” - D. V.
