Click here to read more about Ketamine and the Brain Ketamine is a legal, safe, effective medicine with rapid antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, often noticeable within hours and can last for weeks. It is one of the most extensively studied psychedelic medicines. It is in every hospital around the world. It’s on the WHO’s list of top 10 essential medicines and has a high safety profile. For this reason, it’s used in pediatrics. As a mental health treatment, unlike typical antidepressants, ketamine helps by targeting the neurotransmitter glutamate, which influences mood and thought patterns. It promotes neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections. This process allows for a "reset," helping you break free from stuck patterns of thinking.

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.

Faster Progress: KAP often accelerates the therapeutic process compared to traditional talk therapy. Some of our members have described it as “the express elevator” Emotional Release: Many patients report feeling lighter, with a sense of relief from deep pain. New Perspectives: Ketamine helps uncover insights and address patterns that were previously difficult to access.

Moms who are suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety may benefit greatly from KAP. Consulting with a prescriber will help rule out any concerns and determine eligibility. Moms are often concerned about KAP and breastfeeding. According to the Infant Risk Center, withholding breastfeeding for 8 hours after a treatment session would reduce exposure to the drug significantly. The following articles offer more information about research with postpartum women and ketamine: Is Ketamine an Option for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression? In summary, this study demonstrated that a single dose of esketamine administered intravenously to women with mild depressive symptoms at delivery was associated with reduced depressive symptoms at week 1 postpartum. In addition, those who received esketamine had a 75% lower risk of experiencing significant depressive symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum. Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce the Risk of PPD? The Pharmacokinetics of Ketamine in the Breast Milk of Lactating Women: Quantification of Ketamine and Metabolites Glamour: How Some Women Are Using Ketamine to Treat PPD

Journey Clinical is a platform for licensed psychotherapists to incorporate science-based psychedelic therapies in their practice safely and effectively, starting with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Journey Clinical’s in-house medical team takes on patient eligibility, prescriptions and outcome monitoring, while the therapist takes on the therapy. Their collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet the client's individual needs and improve long-term outcomes.

Eligibility: I collaborate with Journey Clinical, whose expert medical team ensures safe and personalized care. You’ll begin with an in-depth virtual intake appointment to assess your medical and mental health history. If eligible, they’ll prescribe 2 doses of sublingual ketamine (a rapidly dissolving lozenge) for use during our therapy sessions. Preparation Therapy Sessions: Before the dosing session, we’ll meet to set intentions and prepare for the experience. We will review all the steps that go into the dosing session so that you feel confident going in. We'll take our time with prep, sometimes meeting several times before dosing. Dosing Session: Sessions last just over 2 hours and can be in-person or remote. You’ll self-administer your vitals using a blood pressure monitor. You'll also self-administer the ketamine lozenges. Then you’ll lie down in a cozy, comfortable setting with an eye mask, listening to music. Your journey will present you with thoughts or emotions that we will explore together. I’ll be present to support you, ensuring you feel safe and grounded. After the session, we’ll process your experience and identify insights to carry forward. Integration Session: We will schedule an integration session within 24-72 hours of the dosing session, when your neuroplasticity will be most enhanced, which will give you the chance to deepen the insights gained and start applying them to your life. Integration is the most important part - it’s where the most lasting changes happen. Follow-Up Sessions: as needed/desired.

During a dosing session, clients self-administer their ketamine lozenges. The lozenges dissolve in your mouth, and are held and swished in your saliva for around 10 minutes as they absorb. At that point clients are prompted to spit into a cup and begin their journey. Typically, the patient will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to inspiring music.

Pricing consists of two components: medical and psychotherapy. KAP Medical Fees (Journey Clinical) Initial Evaluation and Medication: $338 Ongoing Treatment: Follow-up Medical Consultation $150 KAP for Individuals KAP Intake Assessment for New Clients (50 minutes) $245 KAP Preparation Session (50 minutes each) $245 KAP Dosing Session (2.5 hrs) $245 per hour KAP Integration Session (50 minutes) $245 * sliding scale available KAP Fees for Groups $800 Group KAP Package (5.5 hours) includes: (1) KAP Group Preparation Session (90 minutes each) (1) KAP Group Dosing and Integration Session (3 hrs) (1) KAP Group Integration Sessions (60 minutes) For new clients: (1) KAP Intake Assessment for New Clients (50 minutes) $245

I do not accept insurance but can provide a superbill. Journey Clinical does accept some insurance. Contact them for more information.