Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a therapeutic approach that combines prescribed ketamine with guided psychotherapy to support emotional healing and deeper psychological insight. This safe and legal treatment has been shown to be effective for depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and other mental health conditions, especially when traditional therapy alone hasn’t created the change you’re looking for.
KAP may be a helpful option if you’re feeling stuck, seeking deeper healing, or interested in exploring psychological, emotional, or spiritual transformation. With professional support, ketamine can open space for expanded awareness, reduced emotional reactivity, and meaningful shifts in long-standing patterns.
Ketamine is a dissociative medication with a 50-year history of safe use as an anesthetic in medical settings. In recent years, it has gained attention for its significant potential as an off-label treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
For therapeutic purposes, the dose is much smaller than what’s used for anesthesia. At these lower doses, ketamine can create a dissociative or psychedelic-like state that allows clients to access deeper emotional insight, reduce rigid thinking patterns, and process experiences in new ways.
Ketamine is fast-acting and metabolizes quickly, which makes it well suited for 2–3 hour ketamine therapy sessions. Many clients find that even a single session can open space for meaningful emotional shifts and accelerated healing when combined with psychotherapy.
Next Steps
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We will do an in-depth therapy intake and determine if KAP is suitable for you. We will talk about your goals for ketamine-assisted therapy.
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We will do as many preparation sessions as needed to get ready for the ketamine journey. 1-3 are typically recommended.
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You will meet with a ketamine prescriber to ensure ketamine is safe for you. The prescriber and I will work closely together throughout your treatment process.
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We will use a sublingual form of administration, lozenges, also called troches, or rapid-dissolving tablets (RDTs); dosage will be determined by your prescriber. During the ketamine experience, you will be lying down with eye shades on and music playing. I will make sure you are safe, guide you in exploring your inner healing, and help you process what comes up.
These sessions are typically 3-3.5 hours.
The number of sessions varies based on personal needs and treatment responses.
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I’ll guide you in exploring what you felt, learned, and discovered, and applying these insights to create meaningful, lasting change in your daily life.