Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?

Ketamine Assisted Therapy is a treatment approach that uses low doses of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic medication, to manage various mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Ketamine works differently than traditional antidepressants. City Mental Health has partnered with psychiatrists who have designed a ketamine-protocol based on a growing body of research that shows this medication’s ability to rapidly relieve depressive symptoms that have not responded to other treatments.

Our approach begins with an initial video consultation followed by a thorough psychiatric evaluation and screening to determine the appropriateness of ketamine treatment for each individual. Clients in the program will receive a structured course of ketamine doses to be administered via dissolvable tablets and monitored by a licensed medical professional at City Mental Health Counseling. At this time, KAP is only offered inside clients homes.

Effects of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?

In contrast to Psychotropic Medications or SSRI's, using a psychedelic-assisted therapy model with ketamine produces a short-lived but intense subjective experience—the mystical or peak experience—which triggers or elicits an afterglow, accompanied by a subsequent positive change in affect, insight, motivation, cognition, and behavior. Ketamine patients often experience improved mood, renewed optimism, reduced negative thoughts, and a greater ability to enjoy life. 

The potential for mystical experiences to produce rapid, profound, and sustained changes in insight, mood, behavior, and consciousness was recognized and first used by indigenous cultures in shamanic and other healing rituals. 

Can I use insurance for KAP?

Yes, for Ketamine Assisted Therapy we are currently accepting clients with Aetna insurance. We also offer low out of pocket rates.

How can do I know if I am a good fit for KAP?

Connect with one of our therapists for an initial free consultation to see if you would be an appropriate fit for our KAP program. Following our consultation, you will meet with a psychiatrist to confirm eligibility.