Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Bellingham
WA
KAP isn't about bypassing the work—it’s about helping you get to the work that matters most.
You’ve done all the things- talk therapy, western medicine, eastern medicine, mindfulness, maybe even things you’ve never told anyone about. And still, you find yourself here—exhausted and over it. You might get some relief for a while, but it doesn’t seem to last.
There’s no magic cure for emotional turmoil or psychological pain. But ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) can be a powerful catalyst. Ketamine assists in lowering your guard, making it easier to access and explore the tender places where your suffering resides.
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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative approach for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Ketamine has rapid antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, often noticeable within hours and can last for days or even weeks. Unlike standard medications, ketamine works by targeting the glutamate system, a neurotransmitter network that influences mood, cognition, and perception. Ketamine’s pleasant dissociative effects help to soften your protective layers in order to turn toward a more spacious inner experience. In this state, you can begin to "zoom out" and observe your:
thought patterns without judgement
emotional tone with curiosity
body sensations without panic
internal narrative with neutrality
When paired with skilled psychotherapy, ketamine becomes more than a chemical reset—it’s a therapeutic accelerator. You may find greater access to buried emotions, unresolved trauma, or deep-seated fears. Voices of self-doubt quiet down, making space for clarity and self-compassion. As old mental and emotional loops are interrupted, new perspectives can emerge—along with more adaptive responses to life’s challenges.
Window of Opportunity
One of ketamine’s greatest benefits is its promotion of neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to change, adapt, and form new connections.
The earliest effects of neuroplasticity can begin at approximately 24 hours, peaking at 72 hours, and lasting up to 3 weeks after treatment.
This “neuroplastic window” is an ideal time to let go of old habits that no longer serve you and perhaps try something new. It’s not just about swapping “bad” habits for “good” ones. It’s about loosening rigid ego demands, and making choices that reflect what truly matters to you.
You’re the medicine.
I’m your guide.
The healing wisdom you seek is already within you. My role is to help you get most of the experience by integrating mind-body centering techniques within a depth psychology framework.
Before the dosing session, we will practice how to surrender your ego mind, allowing access to the hidden dimensions of your inner world. Ketamine can open the door — but your psyche decides how far we go. Contrary to common misconceptions, ketamine doesn’t “do the therapy” for us. Like any meaningful relationship, this collaboration requires both openness and engagement. Your conscious participation is not only invited — it’s essential.
Being With What Arises
As trust builds, we begin the process of learning how to stay with discomfort and meet it with curiosity and care. The delicate dance between willfulness and surrender is the heart of the work. It not only supports your ketamine journey, but also strengthens your ability to meet life’s challenges with creativity and strength in the days, weeks, and years to come.
The process
1. Complete an Intake Form
After you complete an intake form, I will schedule a brief consult call to clarify any questions you may have. If we’re a good fit, we will meet for our first appointment. The first 4-6 sessions
4. Intention Setting
You’ll take the sublingual ketamine and relax until the medicine sets in. Depending on your dose and intentions for the journey, you may want to talk or you may want to go inward. In our experience, you will likely find yourself moving between speaking and introspection.
2. Intake & Preparation
During your intake, we will discuss a rough outline of your treatment plan, including the recommended course of treatment and what to expect.and I will meet for four to six sessions to establish your goals and lay the foundation for the Ketamine Assisted experience, then you will have one to four Ketamine Assisted sessions. The overall time commitment is approximately 8 weeks of 1-4 hours weekly.
5. The Dosing Session
You’ll take the sublingual ketamine and relax until the medicine sets in. Depending on your dose and intentions for the journey, you may want to talk or you may want to go inward. In our experience, you will likely find yourself moving between speaking and introspection.
3. Connect With Your Prescriber
You will meet with a prescriber who will meet with you for a medical intake and prescribe the ketamine. You and I will collaborate on the frequency of dosing sessions and design a treatment plan that meets your unique needs. You are in charge of arranging this appointment and procuring the ketamine prescription before the first ketamine therapy session.
3. The Dosing Session
You’ll take the sublingual ketamine and relax until the medicine sets in. Depending on your dose and intentions for the journey, you may want to talk or you may want to go inward. In our experience, you will likely find yourself moving between speaking and introspection.
I will support you in staying connected to your body and the felt sense of your emotions. You may want to wear an eye mask to block out light, which can facilitate a deeper experience.
After your experience has ended, and with the time remaining in the session, we may discuss insights and downloads from your experience.
Why try KAP with me?
Because you're not just seeking treatment—
you're seeking meaning.
In my practice, every modality I offer serves one central purpose: to invite the unconscious into the room and consciously engage with it. The unconscious doesn’t speak in plain language. It communicates through imagery, metaphor, and symbol.
Whether it arises in a dream, a waking fantasy, or a ketamine journey, there's always a message waiting to be received—often the missing ingredient in truly getting better.
My strength lies in helping you build a relationship with these symbolic messages. Together, we translate them into practical insights that support tangible change. The true power of KAP isn’t in the journey—it’s in how you choose to integrate it, consciously and courageously.
