What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a therapeutic process that supports deep inner exploration and meaningful transformation, particularly when traditional therapies and medication management have not been enough. Unlike IV Ketamine administered in a clinic setting, KAP includes consistent therapeutic support and guidance before, during, and after the medicine is administered. This work is informed by clinically tested methods emerging from the field of psychedelic research. Unlike classic psychedelics, ketamine works uniquely in the brain, sometimes offering an experience that allows access to emotions, memories, and deeper layers of the self with less fear and resistance than everyday awareness permits.
What does KAP involve?
Ketamine-assisted therapy is a structured and intentional process. Each person begins with a comprehensive screening to determine whether ketamine is an appropriate and supportive medicine for their needs, followed by an intake session and two preparation sessions to build safety, clarify intentions, and establish therapeutic support. The process then includes a medicine session held within a therapeutic container, with integration sessions afterward to help make sense of the experience and apply insights to daily life. Most individuals participate in three to six medicine sessions, each paired with integration, over the course of several months. While many people experience a reduction in symptoms, ketamine assisted therapy is not a cure-all; rather, it can deepen and accelerate therapeutic work when paired with ongoing therapy, relational support, and continued care
