KAP has shown effectiveness in treating depression (including treatment-resistant depression), OCD, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and chronic pain.

KAP also may be beneficial for anyone who wants to explore deeper healing, such as those seeking to process trauma, uncover emotional or psychological patterns, or explore existential or spiritual questions.

There are some people for whom ketamine is contraindicated. These conditions are not all necessarily preclusive, but they are considerations to be discussed thoroughly with your medical provider.

• Medical conditions including uncontrolled hypertension, severe heart or liver disease, chronic migraines, sleep apnea, respiratory disorders

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Certain medications (benzodiazepines, opioids)

• Psychiatric conditions like active psychosis, personality disorders, active substance use, and acute suicidal ideation

• Ketamine allergy

• History of ketamine addiction

• Those without a stable support system

• Those without the ability to engage in therapy

KAP packages start at $2,500, depending on the number of sessions and the specific structure of care. I recognize that this is a meaningful investment. Research consistently shows that a series of sessions is significantly more effective than a single-dose experience. For that reason, a package is required to begin KAP if you are not already an established client. Please get in touch to learn more or to discuss what might be the best fit for your needs.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is the use of prescribed ketamine as an addition to psychotherapy sessions. Other ketamine treatments, such as IV infusions, focus primarily on ketamine's biochemical effects to alleviate symptoms like depression or chronic pain. These treatments are more medicalized, without accompanying psychotherapy or integration support to process the experience.

Ketamine often feels like a dream-like state, with a sense of floating or detachment from your body and surroundings. It can bring emotional relief, altered perceptions, and heightened introspection, sometimes accompanied by a peaceful or expansive feeling. Experiences can range from calm and introspective to deeply immersive, and higher doses may lead to profound dissociation or a sense of merging with everything around you. Often in sessions, certain ideas or memories will surface, leading to new perspectives or emotional insights.

For many, the ketamine experience can feel ineffable, meaning it is challenging to fully describe in words. The altered sense of self, time, and reality, combined with vivid inner experiences, can make it difficult to convey the sensations and insights to others. This ineffability is often part of what makes the experience profound, as it transcends ordinary ways of thinking and perceiving the world.

Ketamine is not physically addictive. However, recreational users may develop a psychological dependence with frequent, repeated use due to its euphoric and dissociative effects. In a therapeutic setting like KAP, ketamine is administered at controlled doses under professional supervision, with sessions spaced out to reduce the risk of dependence. The focus is on healing and integration, making the risk of psychological dependence minimal when used responsibly.

Ketamine can produce altered states of consciousness, but the environment and guidance of the therapist are designed to help you feel safe and supported during the experience.

Common side effects include mild nausea, dizziness, or dissociation, which typically subside quickly. Rare side effects can include elevated heart rate or blood pressure.

No, you will need a trusted person to take you home, as the medication can impair motor skills and judgment.

Comfortable clothing, a journal for notes, and anything that helps you feel relaxed, like a blanket or pillow.

We’ll talk more specifics in your preparation sessions, but general recommendations include setting an intention, avoiding substances like alcohol beforehand, fasting for several hours before, and ensuring you have time to rest afterward.

While many people experience meaningful changes, it’s important to understand this treatment is not a magical cure or a quick fix. Integration is crucial to make the most of the neuroplasticity, continued ongoing therapy is usually necessary, and growth happens gradually over time.