Now Offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, often called KAP, has become an important option for people who feel stuck in patterns of depression, anxiety, or trauma that haven’t responded fully to traditional approaches. It can also aid in spiritual growth and existential identity challenges. As I begin offering this treatment in my practice, I want to give a clear sense of what it is and why it can be helpful.
Ketamine is a well-researched medication that, at low therapeutic doses, can create rapid shifts in mood and perception. Many people describe a sense of relief from the heaviness or rigidity that has kept them stuck for a long time. Rather than muting emotions, ketamine tends to create more psychological space—loosening the grip of repetitive, self-critical thinking so that new insights and perspectives can emerge. For some, this means feeling less overwhelmed by anxiety or depression. For others, it allows them to revisit painful experiences with a level of distance and compassion that wasn’t accessible before. These shifts often occur alongside changes in the brain that support learning and healing, which is part of why combining ketamine with psychotherapy can be so effective.
The therapeutic process begins well before the first ketamine session. We start with preparation, which is a chance for us to explore your intentions and hopes for the work. We talk through what the medicine experience is like, how to navigate it, and how it can support your broader therapeutic goals. This time also gives us space to build trust and ensure that KAP is a safe and appropriate option for you.
After the medicine session, we shift into integration—the part of the process where the real therapeutic work takes root. This is our chance to make meaning of what came up, to explore any insights or emotional openings, and to connect the experience with the changes you want to make in daily life. Integration helps translate a temporary shift in consciousness into lasting growth, which is ultimately the heart of KAP.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy isn’t a quick fix, but it can be a powerful catalyst. For many people, it opens a door that had felt firmly shut, allowing them to reconnect with a sense of possibility, clarity, or self-compassion. If you’re curious about whether KAP might be a meaningful step in your healing process, I’m always happy to talk more and help you determine whether it may be the right fit for you.