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KAP frequently asked questions

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines the use of low-dose ketamine—a legal, safe, and fast-acting medication—with guided psychotherapy to support emotional healing and growth. In KAP, the medicine creates a temporary shift in consciousness that can help quiet the inner critic, soften defenses, and allow deeper access to emotion, insight, and self-compassion. This experience is supported before, during, and after the session through intentional preparation, integration, and therapeutic guidance.

  • Ketamine acts on the brain’s glutamate system, which supports neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections. When paired with psychotherapy, this window of flexibility can help you release old patterns, process trauma, and build new, healthier perspectives.

    1. Preparation Session(s) – You meet with your therapist to clarify your goals, learn what to expect, and establish grounding and safety practices.

    2. Medicine Session – You receive ketamine from a medical provider, usually by lozenge or intramuscular injection, while your therapist guides you through the experience in a supportive, calm setting.

    3. Integration Session(s) – Afterward, you process insights and emotions that arose, making meaning of the experience and applying it to daily life.

    You may also follow up with the medical provider regarding future dosing or adjustments.

  • Yes, when done under medical supervision. Ketamine has been used safely for decades in clinical settings. The medical provider screens for any health conditions or medications that may make KAP unsafe, and your therapist ensures emotional and psychological safety throughout the process.

  • ​​KAP can support people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or feelings of being “stuck.” It may also be used for personal growth, grief, or life transitions. KAP is not recommended for those with certain medical or psychiatric conditions, which will be discussed during your intake.

  •  Many clients begin with 2 dosing sessions. If continuing, a series of 6–8 is common, with integration after each. Plans are tailored to your needs and goals.

  • In KAP, the therapeutic process is equally important as the medicine. The ketamine opens a window for change—but the therapy helps you make sense of what arises, integrate insights, and translate them into sustainable growth.

  •  Preparation and integration sessions may be covered, depending on your plan. Dosing sessions are private-pay only. Medication and prescriber care are billed separately.

  •  No. Whether in person or remote, your therapist is present and available throughout. You will also have a chaperone available.

  •  Ketamine creates a temporary state of openness and flexibility in the brain. Therapy during this time helps translate insights into lasting change.

  • KAP is not a quick fix. It’s an opening — a chance to work gently with your mind and body in new ways, supported by therapy and your own inner wisdom.

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