Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Specialized support for treatment-resistant depression and trauma helps adults overcome deep emotional blocks, leading to breakthrough healing and renewed self-connection.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Resilient Roots offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Journey Clinical, combining trauma-informed psychotherapy with medical oversight to deliver a safe, comprehensive treatment experience.
KAP is gaining widespread recognition as a promising modality for individuals navigating treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief, and existential distress. By pairing ketamine administration with dedicated therapeutic support, clients often experience deeper emotional insight, increased neuroplasticity, and more frequent clinical breakthroughs than with conventional talk therapy alone.
At Resilient Roots, psychotherapy is delivered by culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinicians. Journey Clinical’s licensed medical team manages all medical components, including eligibility screening, personalized treatment planning, prescribing ketamine, and tracking outcomes for safety and effectiveness.
This integrative approach is sought out by individuals seeking alternatives to traditional psychiatric care, especially when conventional treatments have plateaued or fallen short.
What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a legal and evidence-informed treatment model that combines ketamine administration with structured therapeutic support. This integrative approach is designed to help individuals access deeper emotional insights and accelerate psychological healing.
Key benefits of KAP may include:
- Deeper engagement with underlying emotional patterns, especially those resistant to traditional talk therapy
- More frequent therapeutic breakthroughs that can promote lasting transformation
- Enhanced neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to develop healthier, more adaptive pathways
- Improved outcomes for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, existential distress, grief, and adjustment challenges, especially when traditional treatments have provided limited relief
This modality is particularly well-suited for individuals seeking alternative or adjunctive support when conventional approaches have been insufficient.
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 and last for up to 2 weeks. 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 is provided in sublingual lozenge form when used in collaboration with Journey Clinical. Other administration routes are not utilized as part of this therapeutic model.
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 subsided, we’ll spend the remainder of our appointment giving you space to process and discuss your experience.
While it may feel hard to articulate what happened during the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are none-the-less clear. Studies have shown that the benefits to mood and neurological growth can last up to two weeks after the Ketamine experience.
How Does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Work?
Schedule a Clinical Consultation
Begin by booking a consultation to explore treatment goals and determine whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is appropriate.
Virtual Medical Evaluation & Delivery
Journey Clinical's medical team conducts a telehealth assessment, develops a personalized treatment plan, and, if clinically indicated, arranges delivery of ketamine lozenges. Clients receive training on self-administration and vital sign monitoring.
Preparation Phase
Preparation sessions take place prior to the first dosing appointment. These sessions promote emotional safety, clarify intentions, and support readiness for the therapeutic experience.
KAP Dosing Session
Sessions are facilitated via telehealth and last approximately 2-3 hours. Clients self-administer lozenges in a calming environment with therapeutic support provided throughout.
Integration Sessions
Post-dosing therapy supports the integration of insights, emotions, and experiences into daily life, fostering continued growth and grounding.
Ongoing Monitoring
Journey Clinical conducts periodic follow-ups to monitor safety, assess outcomes, and adjust treatment if needed.
Alternative: Zigzag Flow Design
Schedule a Clinical Consultation
Begin by booking a consultation to explore treatment goals and determine whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is appropriate.
Virtual Medical Evaluation & Delivery
Journey Clinical's medical team conducts a telehealth assessment, develops a personalized treatment plan, and arranges delivery of ketamine lozenges.
Preparation Phase
Preparation sessions take place prior to the first dosing appointment to promote emotional safety, clarify intentions, and support readiness.
Benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Breakthrough Processing - Access emotional blocks that traditional therapy hasn't reached.
- Rapid Relief - Often see improvements in depression symptoms within days or weeks.
- Enhanced Therapy - Ketamine can make regular therapy sessions more effective and insightful.
- Neuroplasticity Support - Helps create new neural pathways for healthier thought patterns.
- Integrated Approach - Combined with ongoing psychotherapy for comprehensive healing.
Why Choose Resilient Roots For KAP Therapy
Rooted in over 16 years of clinical experience, Resilient Roots offers expert Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) grounded in a range of evidence-based modalities.
Each session is thoughtfully structured to foster safety, depth, and therapeutic focus, integrating ketamine treatment with proven psychological approaches for lasting change.
Breakthrough Healing and Renewed Connection
Imagine feeling genuinely connected to yourself and others for the first time in years. Picture depression lifting in ways you thought were impossible, allowing you to experience joy and meaning again.
With KAP support, many people discover parts of themselves they thought were lost forever. Trauma no longer controls your responses, and you develop new ways of understanding and processing difficult emotions. Life feels more vibrant and manageable than it has in years.
When You’re Ready for Something New
If traditional treatments haven't relieved your pain, innovative approaches might help.
KAP support is available to assist you in overcoming healing barriers.
Why Specialized Treatment Can Change Everything
Without access to innovative treatments like KAP, treatment-resistant depression can continue for years without significant improvement. Traditional approaches may provide some relief but fail to create the breakthrough healing that's possible with specialized interventions.
With proper KAP treatment, many people experience profound shifts in their mental health that seemed impossible before. The combination of ketamine's neuroplasticity effects with expert psychotherapy can unlock healing potential that other treatments couldn't access.
Frequently Asked Questions About KAP Therapy
What is virtual Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and how is it offered?
Virtual KAP combines psychotherapy with guided ketamine experiences via telehealth. This practice partners with Journey Clinical, whose licensed medical providers handle all medical aspects. Your therapist, trained in KAP, offers support before, during, and after dosing, but does not prescribe or administer ketamine.
Who determines if I’m eligible?
Eligibility is assessed by Journey Clinical’s medical team after a referral. If approved, ketamine lozenges are shipped to your home, and medical follow-up is coordinated independently. Your therapist focuses on emotional readiness and integration.
What does the process involve?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at Resilient Roots follows a structured, supportive process designed to prioritize safety, intention, and integration:
1. Medical Evaluation and Clearance: A licensed prescriber conducts a comprehensive assessment to determine clinical eligibility and develop an individualized treatment plan.
2. Preparation: Clients work with a therapist to clarify therapeutic goals, set intentions for their experience, and co-create a safety plan tailored to their needs and environment.
3. Dosing Session: The ketamine experience typically lasts 2–3 hours and is conducted at home. A chaperone must be physically present, and the therapist provides support throughout via secure video.
4. Integration: After the dosing session, clients engage in follow-up therapy to reflect on insights, process emotions, and translate the experience into meaningful healing and personal growth.
What are the costs?
Fees vary depending on services. Medical costs are billed through Journey Clinical, while therapy sessions are billed separately. For full details, please visit the Fee Page on this website.
Is this provider a prescriber or responsible for medication decisions in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
No. This provider does not prescribe medication. Training has been completed to formally partner with Journey Clinical, a medical organization responsible for all prescribing and medical decisions related to Ketamine. This provider offers KAP-specific support before, during, and after dosing to ensure emotional safety and therapeutic continuity.
A New Approach for Deep Pain
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