Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine is a medication that can enhance psychotherapy by alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms, and facilitating psychedelic experiences that yield insights for long-lasting positive change.

To experience the therapeutic awakening of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, it is essential to work with a qualified and experienced medical professional in a comfortable and serene setting where you can feel relaxed and empowered.

How it works

  • Preparation

    Initial sessions to assess your current wellness and discuss past experiences that have led to seeking psychedelic psychotherapy, including how these may inform intentions for your journeys. Essential for building trust and rapport because journeys occur in a vulnerable state where feeling comfortable and safe is essential for a therapeutic experience.

    60 minutes per session.

  • Dosing

    Ketamine is administered via an intramuscular injection in the arm, the most precise and controlled method to achieve the higher dosage required for a psychedelic experience (an oral option is available as well). Your journey is overseen by Dr. Daly, who offers assistance as needed to ensure a positive and meaningful experience.

    150 minutes per session.

  • Integration

    Takes place the day after a dosing session, within the optimal window of neuroplasticity. Reflect on what you experienced during the journey and interpret potential meaning. Identify deeper conclusions and how to integrate these into your life to achieve long-lasting change beyond the immediate physiological benefits of ketamine.

    60 minutes per session.

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FAQs

How does Ketamine work?

Ketamine can create hypnotic, dream-like, or even fully dissociative trance states that are conducive to psychotherapy because of how they augment conscious awareness. It can also increase access to traumatic memory through enhanced synaptic connectivity.

Is a ketamine injection different from ketamine taken orally?

Yes, an intramuscular ketamine injection is more precise and controlled than taking oral lozenges and facilitates achieving the higher dosage required for an ego-dissolving psychedelic experience (vs. a non-ordinary psycholytic experience). Choosing a method should depend on each person’s health history, the nature and severity of their symptoms, and other factors specific to their situation.

what can ketamine therapy help with?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy may be used to treat a number of conditions including depression, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What are the risks of taking ketamine?

Taking ketamine may result in short-term adverse effects including: disorientation, confusion, loss of motor coordination, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, and increased blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and body temperature. Long-term effects are still being studied, but may include the potential for addiction.

how many sessions are involved with ketamine therapy?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is personalized for each individual but it typically involves an initial evaluation session, followed by two preparation sessions, six dosing sessions, and six integration sessions.

is ketamine therapy right for me?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a personal and individualized choice. An initial evaluation is the best way to determine whether your medical history and background indicate whether ketamine therapy is likely to be a good treatment option for you.