Ketamine assisted
psychotherapy
About
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an in-depth process that treats and supports conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, eating disorders, and more. It may be supportive for end of life care, as well as psycho-spiritual exploration.
We develop a therapeutic relationship before and throughout treatment, so that patients feel safe and supported during their care. Ritual and ceremony help create a space that invites the whole person - body, mind, heart, and spirit. Dr. Stephanie collaborates with psychiatrists and psychotherapists as needed during treatment.
OUR PROCESS
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We meet for an hour-long medical intake visit to ensure that ketamine is a safe medication for you. We discuss how this treatment works, begin to explore dosing, and answer your questions.
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We meet prior to your ketamine journey to prepare for the session, to explore intentions, and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Preparatory sessions last 1 hour and the number of sessions prior to the first ketamine journey will vary among depending on each individual’s needs.
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Each 1:1 ketamine medicine session is approximately 2 hours long. The number and frequency of sessions varies depending on each individual’s needs. Dosage and form of medication (intramuscular versus sublingual) will also vary among patients. Medicine sessions are opportunities for deep emotional exploration and processing in a safe and supportive environment.
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Integration sessions typically occur 1-2 days after medicine sessions. These meetings help bring everything together! We encourage you to meet with a psychotherapist with psychedelic therapy experience, or there is also the option to meet with Dr. Stephanie.