Frequently Asked Questions
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and how can it benefit me?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an integrative mental health treatment that combines the use of ketamine with structured psychotherapy. Ketamine is a medication that, at carefully monitored doses, can create a temporary shift in awareness, reduce rigid thought patterns, and increase neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections.
In KAP, ketamine is used intentionally to help clients access emotions, memories, and perspectives that may feel unreachable in traditional talk therapy alone. The therapeutic process typically includes preparation sessions, one or more ketamine dosing sessions, and integration sessions afterward to help make meaning of the experience and apply insights to daily life.
Research and clinical experience show that KAP may be helpful for conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, and mood disorders—especially when symptoms have not responded well to standard treatments. Many people report feeling less emotionally stuck, more open, and better able to engage in the healing process when ketamine is thoughtfully combined with psychotherapy.
As clinically appropriate, EMDR can be used during KAP sessions to increase symptom reduction.
Are there out of pocket costs?
There are out of pocket costs related to psychiatric evaluation and medical approval, and the cost of the medication itself. Additionally, dosing sessions are longer than a regular psychotherapy session, and while the first hour is billed to insurance (if in network), the remainder will be out of pocket. Please reach out for a more detailed estimate.
*Please Note: Ketamine is not kept on site, and comes from an outside provider*
EMDR & EMDR Intensives
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, taps, or tones—while a person focuses on a difficult memory. This process helps the brain reprocess the memory so it becomes less emotionally intense and less disruptive in the present.
EMDR is widely used to treat trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and phobias. Many people experience a reduction in symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity, and negative beliefs about themselves. Because EMDR does not require detailed verbal retelling of traumatic events, it can be especially helpful for individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed in traditional talk therapy.
Clients can expect to experience a range of benefits, including decrease in emotional distress related to traumatic memories, decrease in negative or obsessive thoughts and negative self-talk an increase in self-compassion and self-esteem, increases in connection to emotions and somatic sensations, and adaptive shifts in perspective on self, relationships, and worldview.
What are EMDR Intensives?
EMDR Intensives are a way of delivering EMDR therapy in a short period of time - typically several hours or a weekend. Research supports the use of intensive EMDR therapy for effective treatment of symptoms of trauma and stress. Intensives are offered in different timeframes depending on your scheduling needs and therapeutic goals. Multiple EMDR sessions are completed per day. As clinically appropriate, KAP can be used during EMDR Intensives for increased symptom reduction.
Are EMDR Intensives right for me?
EMDR Intensives may be right for you if you are looking for more focused treatment that delivers more immediate, lasting results that don’t require weekly check-ins or weeks or months to experience noticeable improvements.
Are there out of pocket costs?
Typical EMDR sessions are completed within a normal 50-minute session and are billed to insurance if we are in network. As EMDR Intensives are longer than a regular psychotherapy session, the first hour is billed to insurance (if in network), and the remainder will be out of pocket. Please reach out for a more detailed estimate based on your unique needs.
Alcohol Use Recovery Support with Naltrexone
What is Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is a non-addictive medication commonly used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. It works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, which reduces the rewarding and reinforcing effects of alcohol. As a result, many people experience fewer cravings and less urge to continue drinking once they start.
Naltrexone can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include therapy, behavioral support, and lifestyle changes. It does not cause sickness if alcohol is consumed and does not require complete abstinence to be effective, making it a flexible option for people working toward reduced drinking or sobriety.
How can Naltrexone help with Alcohol Use Disorder?
Naltrexone works for alcohol use disorder by changing how the brain responds to alcohol, rather than by causing an aversive reaction to drinking.
Alcohol triggers the brain’s reward system in part by releasing endorphins, which activate opioid receptors and reinforce the desire to keep drinking. Naltrexone blocks these opioid receptors. When alcohol is consumed while taking naltrexone, the pleasurable and rewarding effects are significantly reduced. Over time, this leads to:
Decreased cravings
Less urge to continue drinking once started
Reduced frequency and intensity of binge drinking
Improved ability to stop or drink less
Because naltrexone does not make people feel sick if they drink, it can be used by individuals who are aiming for moderation as well as those pursuing abstinence. It is most effective when combined with therapy, behavioral strategies, and medical monitoring as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Are there additional costs?
Additional costs include a medical evaluation fee and medication subscription fees. Psychotherapy is billed to your insurance as usual as long as we are in network.