Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines ketamine treatment with psychotherapy to support healing from depression, trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. While ketamine may help create a window for new perspectives and emotional flexibility, meaningful and lasting change often comes through the therapeutic work that happens before and after the medicine session.
My role is to guide you through that process.
I do not prescribe or administer ketamine. Instead, I work collaboratively with trusted psychiatrists who determine whether ketamine treatment is appropriate and safely oversee the medication. Together, we provide coordinated care so you feel supported throughout your healing journey.
What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine is a medication that has been used safely in medical settings for decades. More recently, it has been used under medical supervision as an option for individuals experiencing treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other conditions. Research suggests that when ketamine is paired with psychotherapy, many people are better able to process difficult emotions, access new insights, and create lasting change.
Psychotherapy helps transform those experiences into meaningful growth rather than allowing them to fade once the medication wears off.
My Role in Your Care
As your therapist, my focus is on helping you prepare for and integrate your ketamine experiences.
I collaborate with several experienced psychiatrists who can evaluate whether ketamine treatment is appropriate for you. If you're already working with a psychiatrist, I'm happy to coordinate care with them as well.
Preparation Sessions
Preparation is one of the most important parts of the process.
Before your first ketamine treatment, we'll spend time:
- Understanding your goals for treatment.
- Exploring the concerns or symptoms you want to address.
- Discussing what to expect during the experience.
- Identifying intentions without placing pressure on specific outcomes.
- Developing grounding and coping skills.
- Creating a plan for emotional support before and after treatment.
Entering the experience feeling informed, supported, and emotionally prepared can help you approach treatment with greater confidence.
During integration sessions, we'll work together to:
Process what emerged during your ketamine experience.
Explore emotions, memories, or insights.
Connect your experience to everyday life.
Strengthen healthier patterns and coping skills.
Create practical steps toward lasting healing.
The goal isn't simply to understand what happened during treatment—it's to help those insights become meaningful changes in your relationships, behaviors, and overall well-being.
Conditions That May Benefit
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy may be considered for individuals experiencing:
- Treatment-resistant depression.
- Anxiety disorders.
- PTSD and trauma-related symptoms.
- Obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Whether ketamine is appropriate is determined by your prescribing medical provider.
Do you prescribe ketamine?
No. I do not prescribe or administer ketamine. Medication is provided by licensed psychiatrists or other qualified medical providers.
Can you refer me to a psychiatrist?
Yes. I work with several trusted psychiatrists who provide ketamine evaluations and treatment. I'm happy to discuss referral options during your consultation.
Do I have to receive ketamine through one of your referral partners?
No. If you're already working with a psychiatrist or ketamine clinic, I'm happy to provide preparation and integration therapy while collaborating with your existing provider.
Can I start therapy before I begin ketamine treatment?
Absolutely. Many clients begin with preparation sessions before their medical evaluation or first treatment.
Begin Your Healing Journey
If you're considering ketamine treatment and want the support of an experienced therapist before and after your medical sessions, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
Together, we'll help transform moments of insight into meaningful, lasting change.
Schedule a consultation today to learn whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy preparation and integration are right for you.
