COMING SOON: KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines structured therapy with the medical administration of ketamine. When used in controlled doses, ketamine is a medicine that can cause altered states of consciousness. Research has shown that, when combined with forms of therapy by trained mental health professionals, these psychedelic experiences can enable some individuals to overcome a broad range of mental health challenges, ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and trauma. The aim of KAP is to harness the openness of the altered state promoted by the use of ketamine by combining it with structured therapy to engage with and process strong emotions that may otherwise be painful or simply difficult to access. Working on this emotional awareness we may then make it possible to ‘reorganize’ core experiences, see important relationships in a new light, and create a coherent and meaningful narrative that supports changes in behaviours and thought patterns.
KAP is a process that allows us to gain access to the unconscious. At low doses, ketamine produces a hypnotic or dreamlike state. During normal waking life, we have barriers and defense mechanisms that serve to push away unpleasant or intolerable memories, emotions, and phobias—feelings that we repress and store in our unconscious, where we can’t readily access them. Ketamine can break down those barriers and open up a filter to the unconscious. At higher doses, ketamine can be dissociative and produce deep, meaningful transpersonal experiences. The rate at which someone can reach a breakthrough and come to terms with negative emotions is far quicker. Essentially, ketamine helps bring deep-rooted emotions to the surface, giving us a glimpse into the unconscious mind. Then within the therapeutic relationship we can work through and examine those emotions in a safe and freeing environment. Usually the treatment model is several preparation, dosing, and integration sessions. The frequency and duration of your treatment will be determined through collaboration with yourself, the medical team and myself.
I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. I have received over 200 hours of training thru the Integrative Psychiatric Institute, a leader in the field of training therapists as psychedelic-assisted therapy providers (PATP).
Partnering with Journey Clinical can make KAP more affordable and accessible. Although the medical intake and follow ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out of-network reimbursement.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines structured therapy with the medical administration of ketamine. When used in controlled doses, ketamine is a medicine that can cause altered states of consciousness. Research has shown that, when combined with forms of therapy by trained mental health professionals, these psychedelic experiences can enable some individuals to overcome a broad range of mental health challenges, ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and trauma. The aim of KAP is to harness the openness of the altered state promoted by the use of ketamine by combining it with structured therapy to engage with and process strong emotions that may otherwise be painful or simply difficult to access. Working on this emotional awareness we may then make it possible to ‘reorganize’ core experiences, see important relationships in a new light, and create a coherent and meaningful narrative that supports changes in behaviours and thought patterns.
KAP is a process that allows us to gain access to the unconscious. At low doses, ketamine produces a hypnotic or dreamlike state. During normal waking life, we have barriers and defense mechanisms that serve to push away unpleasant or intolerable memories, emotions, and phobias—feelings that we repress and store in our unconscious, where we can’t readily access them. Ketamine can break down those barriers and open up a filter to the unconscious. At higher doses, ketamine can be dissociative and produce deep, meaningful transpersonal experiences. The rate at which someone can reach a breakthrough and come to terms with negative emotions is far quicker. Essentially, ketamine helps bring deep-rooted emotions to the surface, giving us a glimpse into the unconscious mind. Then within the therapeutic relationship we can work through and examine those emotions in a safe and freeing environment. Usually the treatment model is several preparation, dosing, and integration sessions. The frequency and duration of your treatment will be determined through collaboration with yourself, the medical team and myself.
I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. I have received over 200 hours of training thru the Integrative Psychiatric Institute, a leader in the field of training therapists as psychedelic-assisted therapy providers (PATP).
Partnering with Journey Clinical can make KAP more affordable and accessible. Although the medical intake and follow ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out of-network reimbursement.
- First-time clients
- Initial medical consultation with Journey Clinical: $250
- Cost of medication: $85 (enough for 2 sessions)
- Psychotherapy: psychotherapy may be partially or fully covered by insurance or may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
- Ongoing treatment
- Follow-up medical consultation with Journey Clinical $150 (at least 1X per quarter)
- Cost of medication: $145 (enough for up to 6 sessions)
- Psychotherapy: psychotherapy may be partially or fully covered by insurance or may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.