Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: Unlocking Personal Growth and Transformation
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is increasingly used to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, especially in cases where traditional therapies have been less effective.
KAP is a holistic evidence based therapeutic approach where ketamine is used alongside psychotherapy to encourage more frequent breakthroughs and longer-lasting symptom relief. In this collaborative care model, I handle the psychotherapy component, while a medical team manages all medical aspects—determining eligibility and prescribing ketamine. Together we’ll create a personalized treatment plan and monitor outcomes. Below, you’ll find more information to help you decide if KAP is a good fit for you.
I am pleased to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a safe, legal, and effective medication that has been successfully used off label to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It offers rapid-acting antidepressant and mood-lifting effects, often beginning within 1–2 hours of treatment and lasting for up to two weeks. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthesia which blocks the brain’s NMDA receptors and activates AMPA receptors, processes believed to foster new synaptic connections and support neural pathways tied to stress and mood regulation. Ketamine has also shown promise in enhancing neuroplasticity, helping deliver lasting improvement in symptoms.
Ketamine can be administered in several ways—including IV infusions, intramuscular injections, nasal sprays, or sublingual lozenges.
How Does Ketamine Feel?
Most patients find ketamine’s effects pleasant, with the experience typically lasting about 45 minutes. During this period, you may feel somewhat detached from your body and notice shifts in perception that can feel expansive. Because motor and verbal skills are temporarily reduced, you will be resting comfortably in a reclined position. When the ketamine’s effects wear off, we’ll spend the rest of the session giving you space to reflect on and discuss your experience.
While it may be challenging to articulate the experience at first, many patients describe a profound sense of clarity and renewed insight. Studies show the mood-boosting and neurological benefits of a ketamine sessions can last up to two weeks, helping people feel more balanced, focused, and emotionally resilient.
How Does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Work?
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Together we’ll determine the best rout of administration. I will refer you to a partnered medical prescriber. They will go over your medical and psychiatric history with you, provide education on the treatment and determine if you are eligible for KAP.
If the medical team determines you are eligible for KAP, they’ll develop a personalized Ketamine prescription and protocol for your treatment plan.
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Preparation session(s) will be scheduled just like regular therapy sessions prior to the KAP dosing session. The goal of a preparation session(s) is to align on the process and set intentions for our KAP sessions together.
Typically for KAP 1-3 preparation sessions is sufficient and begin once you have been determined eligible for KAP.
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A typical ketamine dosing session can last between 1-3 hours depending on the rout of administration and dose. The medicine induces a non-ordinary state of consciousness much like a dream state.
During this time, you will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to calming music.
Although a KAP dosing session is largely an internal experience, I can be present the entire time to offer support and hold space as needed.
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Following a dosing session there will be time to reflect and begin to process your experience.
Further integration sessions will be scheduled to help you process any memories, thoughts, or insights that arose, and prepare for future dosing sessions.
Fee Structure
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an affordable, accessible modality. Although it will vary on whether the medical intake and follow ups will be covered by your insurance, they should be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement dependent on your plan.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Preparation and integration is billed at my standard hourly rate. The medication evaluation, medicine and medical follow up sessions will be separate and billed directly with prescriber.
