Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines the therapeutic power of ketamine with psychotherapy to support healing from PTSD, depression, OCD, substance use disorder, and other conditions linked to rigid thinking. By enhancing Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF), KAP helps "reset" your brain and reprogram maladaptive patterns that limit emotional flexibility.

Ready to take a new approach to healing? Schedule a consultation to learn more about how Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy can help you.

About KAP Sessions

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative treatment designed for individuals who have not found lasting relief from traditional therapy. KAP works by increasing the growth of new brain cells, promoting neuroplasticity, and breaking through rigid thought patterns.

Whether you’ve struggled with persistent trauma or depression, or are seeking a new method to manage emotional pain, KAP offers a path to deeper healing and lasting change.

Package 1

$2250

Includes:

1 Prep session
3 Ketamine sessions
3 Integration Sessions
1 Follow up EMDR session

Package 2

$4140

Includes:

1 Prep session
6 Ketamine sessions
6 Integration Sessions
1 Follow up EMDR session

In partnership with Journey Clinical: Medical evaluation, prescriptions, and medication management are provided.

In-Person Only: All sessions are held in person for the most effective therapeutic experience.

  • Journey Clinical accepts the following insurance plans for covered medical consultations: 

    • Aetna

    • Anthem Blue Cross, California 

    • Blue Shield of California 

    • Cigna (Evernorth)

    Joanna Lovinger Therapy partners with the medical team at Journey Clinical in order to jointly provide KAP to clients. The medical portion of KAP appointments are billed separately through Journey Clinical.

Check out my FAQ for more information about billing and insurance.

Benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

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Reset Your Brain

KAP helps reset your brain, reducing symptoms like hypervigilance and ruminative thinking by promoting new neural pathways.

Ketamine helps break through old thought patterns, providing a fresh perspective on your life, memories, and emotions.

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Neuroplasticity for Healing

With KAP, your brain becomes more adaptable, leading to improved emotional flexibility and cognitive shifts that can last.

Whether it's treatment-resistant depression, OCD, or PTSD, KAP can offer relief when other therapies have failed.

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Better Sleep & Calm

Many clients report improved sleep and a reduction in stress and anxiety, helping them experience life with greater peace.

This newfound calm can enhance focus, resilience, and overall well-being.

Who is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy For?

KAP is designed for individuals who have struggled with mental health challenges and haven’t found relief from traditional therapy alone. If you're ready to explore a deeper level of healing and are dealing with conditions such as:

  • Treatment-Resistant Depression

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Substance Use Disorder

  • Anxiety, Insomnia, and Existential Dread

This approach is also suitable for anyone seeking emotional flexibility, cognitive shifts, and a break from rigid thought patterns.

Results of Ketamine Therapy

  • Reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD

  • Increased cognitive flexibility and mental clarity

  • Better sleep and reduced stress levels

  • Improved ability to process emotions and past experiences

  • Enhanced sense of peace and emotional balance

  • Renewed motivation and a deeper sense of purpose

How to Get Started

1

Book a 15-Minute Call

Learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and whether it's right for you. We'll discuss your history, symptoms, and how KAP might benefit you.

2

Have an Intake Session

This 50-minute prep session is designed to set the stage for your KAP experience. We’ll address any questions, set goals, and prepare you for the KAP process.

3

Start Your KAP Sessions

Your KAP sessions will be 2 1/2 hours long and tailored to your specific needs. These sessions combine the therapeutic effects of ketamine with guided psychotherapy to facilitate healing and personal growth.

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • 1. Initial consultation with Journey Clinical

    • You schedule an initial evaluation with a clinician from the Journey Clinical medical team via zoom. They will go over your medical and psychiatric history with you, provide education on the treatment and determine if you are eligible for KAP.

    • If Journey Clinical’s medical team determines that you are eligible for KAP, they will develop a personalized Ketamine prescription and outcome monitoring plan for you. 

    • Journey Clinical’s medical staff will write a ketamine prescription for you, and a small amount of oral ketamine will be sent to your home, enough for the first 2 KAP sessions. You will be taught to take your vitals and self-administer the ketamine lozenges by Journey Clinical’s medical team in advance of our KAP sessions.

    2. Preparation sessions: 

    • Once you receive your ketamine lozenges, we will schedule time together for our KAP preparation, dosing and integration sessions. Preparation session(s) will be scheduled just like regular therapy sessions prior to the KAP dosing session. The goal of a preparation session(s) is to align on the process and set intentions for our KAP sessions together.  

    3. KAP Dosing Session: 

    • A typical ketamine dosing session lasts between 1-2 hours and can take place either in-person at my office, or remotely via telehealth. 

    • During a dosing session, you will self-administer your ketamine lozenge either in my office or in your home.  You will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to calming music.  Although a KAP dosing session may be largely an internal experience, I will be present with you the entire time to hold space and provide support as needed.

    4. Integration Sessions: 

    • After our KAP dosing session, we will meet for multiple integration therapy sessions to review the memories, thoughts & insights that arose during your dosing session, and to prepare for the next dosing session.

    5. Follow-up consultations with Journey Clinical:

    • After our first KAP session, Journey Clinical’s medical team schedules regular follow ups with you to monitor outcomes and prescribe ketamine lozenge refills, as appropriate.  The frequency of follow ups depends on your unique treatment plan, at a minimum of once per quarter.

  • KAP isn’t a panacea or “magic formula.” But it’s been proven to be effective in hundreds of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. For patients who actively participate in their treatment, there’s a 70% success rate. Some patients won’t notice a reduction of symptoms until session 4, 5, or 6. But most KAP patients feel a big improvement in their mood by day 15. This is why treatment plans are catered to each individual. It is often recommended to follow up KAP sessions with a maintenance dose anywhere from 1 month to 3 months later, depending on your treatment plan.