Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
I offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent
breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes.
Below is more information about KAP to help you navigate if it may be a good fit for you.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental
health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine has rapidly-
acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect
within 1-2 hrs. after treatment. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors as
well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic
connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has
also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.
Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion,
intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work with
Journey Clinical we only use the sublingual lozenge form.
How does Ketamine Feel?
The effects of ketamine, which most patients find pleasant, last for
approximately 45 minutes. These effects can make you feel “far
from” your body, and facilitate shifts in perception that can often
feel expansive in nature. Your motor and verbal abilities will be
reduced, so you’ll be lying down in a comfortable position during the
experience. Once these effects subside, we’ll spend the remainder
of our appointment giving you space to process and discuss your
experience. While it may feel hard to articulate what happens during
the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are clear.
KAP Therapy Prices with Emily
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Preparation and Integration Sessions: $200/hr
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Minimum 1 Prep Sessions required before 1st Ketamine Session with New Client
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At least 1 Integrative Session between Ketamine Sessions
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Ketamine Dosing Session: $150/hr
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Minimum 3 hour Session for 1st Session
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Example Cost Schedules
Below are some examples of cost depending on: time contraints, financial constraints, social support, and proximity to Emily's office. Journey Clinical suggests a minimum of 6 Ketamine Sessions to reach full, lasting benefit. But with many people they experience significant change with 2 sessions.
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Client 1: Over 12 Weeks
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Initial Preparation Session: $200
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Medical Consultation: $250
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Cost of Medicine: $85
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3 hr Medicine Session: $450
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Integration Session: $200
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2.5 hr Medicine Session: $375
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Medical Follow-up: $150
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Cost of Medicine (6 sessions): $145
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2 more Medicine Sessions: $750
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2 more Integration Sessions: $400
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2 Self-guided Medicine Sessions: $200
Total: $3205
$1068/month
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Client 2: Over 4 Weeks
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Initial Preparation Session: $200
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Medical Consultation: $250
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Cost of Medicine: $85
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3 hr Medicine Session: $450
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Integration Session: $200
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2 hr Medicine Session: $300
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Integrative Session: $200
Total: $1685
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Client 3: Over 12 Weeks
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Initial Preparation Session: $200
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Medical Consultation: $250
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Cost of Medicine: $85
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3 hr Medicine Session: $450
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Integration Session: $200
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Medical Follow-up: $150
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Cost of Medicine (6 sessions): $145
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5 Self-guided Medicine Sessions: $500
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2 more Integration Sessions: $400
Total: $2380
$793/month