Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is the intentional combination of ketamine and psychotherapy.

By integrating brain-body therapies (EMDR & IFS) with the neuroplastic potential of psychedelic medicines, KAP tends to accelerate therapeutic progress.

The cost of our intensive work together is $1,725. This includes:

• Intake Session (1 hr)

• Preparation Session (1 hr)

• Ketamine Session (3 hrs)

• Integration Session (1 hr)

• Written summary of key themes & integration notes

• Consultation meeting between me & your medical prescriber to collaborate on your care plan

Once you have confirmed your intensive dates, a non-refundable deposit for half the amount of your total intensive cost is due within 1 week. The remaining half of your intensive cost will be charged on the date of the first session.

The cost of working with your prescriber ranges from $400-500.

• Medical Screening with prescriber: $350

• Ketamine Prescription: $50-150

Payment & scheduling with your prescriber occurs separately from our therapy work together.

Ketamine therapy may be a fit for you if:

• You want to accelerate your healing process in a short period of time.

• You’re going to weekly therapy, and things have come up (past traumas) that your current therapist does not specialize in. You’d like to do some adjunct, intensive therapy to address these issues.

• You've tried traditional treatments (talk therapy, medication, self-care), but it only got you so far. You're looking for something that will get to the root of your anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Please note that in order to receive a prescription for ketamine, a diagnosis is required as part of your medical screening. Common diagnoses include: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder.

There are some contradictions to ketamine therapy, and it's not for everyone. Before participating, you will be carefully interviewed to determine if you are a good candidate for ketamine treatment.

You are not eligible if you:

• are pregnant or nursing

• are currently in a manic episode

• have a primary psychotic or dissociative disorder

• have a previously demonstrated allergy to ketamine

• have untreated or uncontrolled hypertension

Some medical and psychiatric conditions need to be treated before you can safely take ketamine. These conditions include hallucinations, untreated mania, unstable angina (chest pain/heart disease), uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, increased intracranial pressure, or evidence of liver disease. 

An EKG may be required for those with a history of arrhythmia or a history of cardiovascular issues. 

Those with a history of cystitis or other bladder issues may need to be cleared by urological consultation, due to the rare but potentially significant adverse effect of cystitis.

Each experience is unique, depending on your intentions, dosage, and the set & setting.

In general, though, ketamine causes a temporary sense of detachment from the body & surroundings, or a sense of "conscious dissociation" (being aware that you are dissociating, or witnessing yourself from an outside perspective). This non-ordinary state of consciousness disrupts habitual brain patterns, allowing for deep relaxation, insights, and softening of defenses.

The most noticeable effects last 1-2 hours.

During our ketamine therapy sessions, you will consume the ketamine orally, via a lozenge that you dissolve under your tongue for 15 minutes and then spit out.

Ketamine has an extensive record of safety. It is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance, indicating a lower potential for abuse compared to other drugs.

As a result of thorough medical screenings, education on responsible use, and limited access to the medication, ketamine therapy clients are less likely to experience adverse affects, and more likely to experience therapeutic benefits.

For your safety, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 12 hours after a ketamine therapy session.