Ketamine is a safe, well researched anaesthetic, so safe that it is used on the battlefield by field medics. In lower doses, it acts as a safe psycholytic or psychedelic — as long as you don’t suffer from issues listed in the exclusion criteria. At this point there has been significant research into its efficacy for depression and other mental health challenges.

Depending on the dose, people can experience dissociative and psychedelic effects, ranging from mild dissociation to out-of-body experiences and more that are usually experienced as pleasant, expansive, removed from day-to-day ruminative thinking but sometimes can bring up difficult or dark material. We will prepare for all possible experiences during the preparation session. Some people experience nausea (and even, more rarely, vomiting), increase in blood pressure and heart rate, dizziness, disorientation, blurred vision, headache, dry mouth, or an increase/decrease in energy. Abuse and/or addiction have been reported only in recreational use.

Yes! Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is the only psychedelic-assisted therapy that is currently legal.

I offer intravenous, intramuscular, and lozenge methods of administration in collaboration with a prescribing physician. Ketamine is a highly lipid soluble chemical and, as a result, its clinical effects present within 45 to 50 seconds of administration when given intravenously, within 3 to 4 minutes when given intramuscularly, and within 20 to 30 minutes when given orally. IV/IM are administered in a doctor’s office. Lozenges offer greater flexibility and can be taken in any setting, including at home. The method and dosage are highly tailored to the individual. We will decide together during intake which route is best for you.

Yes, there are several. While our initial consultation will provide us both with more information to see if KAP is a fit for you, please review the exclusion criteria in advance to ensure that you meet the basic requirements for treatment.

I work directly with my clients. I do provide a superbill. Most insurances do not cover KAP but they might cover the intake, preparation, and integration therapy sessions. Please check with your insurance.