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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

KAP is a holistic, psychedelic-assisted modality that pairs ketamine treatment with dedicated psychotherapy sessions for more deeper therapy, more frequent breakthroughs and better clinical outcomes.

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a widely-used, FDA-approved medicine prescribed off-label for mental health with a long track record of clinical safety. Beyond its original use as an anesthetic and analgesic, ketamine is also prescribed off label for the treatment of depression and anxiety and other mental health challenges.

Ketamine and the Brain

Ketamine targets the underlying causes of mental illness rather than merely addressing the symptoms. Its rapid antidepressant and mood-enhancing properties are complemented by its ability to enhance neuroplasticity and foster new synaptic connections, leading to a more resilient and healthier brain over time.

KAP for Mental Health

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an evidence-based form of psychedelic-assisted therapy. KAP pairs ketamine treatment with ongoing psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional, giving eligible patients the opportunity to experience more powerful breakthroughs in therapy.

Why Therapy Matters

The therapeutic alliance is the unique relationship between the patient and their psychotherapist. The trust and safety of this therapeutic container creates the conditions needed for the patient to be able to unfold deeper content in their KAP sessions, leading to more frequent breakthroughs and longer-term improvement in clinical outcomes.

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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is gaining popularity as a treatment for mental health disorders due to its potential to rapidly alleviate symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction.

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy 101

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. A licensed KAP provider takes 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.

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, nasal spray, and sublingual lozenges. At 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, your psychotherapist will spend the remainder of your 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.

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