Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
A structured, depth-oriented approach for emotional processing and meaningful change
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can support individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that have been difficult to shift through traditional therapy alone.
What is KAP
KAP combines the use of low-dose ketamine with psychotherapy to support deeper emotional access and processing.
This approach can be helpful for:
trauma and PTSD
depression and anxiety
entrenched relational or emotional patterns
Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, KAP creates a window for deeper therapeutic work.
How This Works
Ketamine can temporarily soften habitual defenses and patterns, allowing access to emotions, memories, and insights that may be difficult to reach in traditional talk therapy.
This work is guided, intentional, and supported throughout the process.
What to Expect
KAP is a structured process that includes:
Preparation sessions to clarify intentions and readiness
A medically supervised evaluation with a prescribing provider
In-session support during your ketamine experience
Integration sessions to process and apply insights
This work is paced carefully and tailored to your needs.
My Approach to KAP
My work integrates:
trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy
somatic and nervous system approaches
culturally responsive care
I work closely with a collaborating medical provider to ensure safety and continuity of care.
The focus is not only on the experience itself, but on how insights are integrated into lasting change.
What Makes This Work Different?
What Makes This Work Different?
Trauma-informed and nervous system-focused
Integration-centered (not just the medicine experience)
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Culturally responsive and identity-aware
Available for individuals and couples
Pricing
KAP sessions are offered in person in Denver.
Individual KAP Session: $340 (120 minutes)
Couples KAP Session: $380 (120 minutes)
Integration Sessions: $170
This service is offered on a private-pay basis. HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
FAQs
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Ketamine influences the brain’s glutamate system, promoting new neural connections and helping to "rewire" negative thought patterns. This mechanism can rapidly improve mood and aid in trauma recovery, while therapy during and after the session helps clients integrate these new insights into their everyday life.
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Sessions last around 2 hours, with additional integration sessions following to discuss the experience and its impact. The effects of ketamine generally wear off within a few hours, but it's important to plan time for rest and recovery after.
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The number of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) sessions you’ll need depends on your individual goals and progress. Typically, clients start with an initial series of 3 to 6 sessions, spread out over several weeks.
Sessions are usually scheduled every 2 to 3 weeks to allow time for integration between sessions, where you process insights gained from the experience. The frequency may vary based on your specific needs and therapeutic goals.
After the initial series, some clients choose to continue with maintenance sessions every few months, while others transition fully to traditional therapy.
We’ll work together to determine what’s best for you based on how you respond to the treatment and your personal healing process.
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Common side effects may include temporary dissociation, nausea, dizziness, or mild headaches. These effects typically wear off as the ketamine fades. It’s important to undergo KAP under medical supervision to ensure safety.
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KAP is generally not recommended for individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of psychosis or schizophrenia, or severe liver/kidney disease. A full medical evaluation will determine whether KAP is right for you.