Group Ketamine Therapy in Brooklyn: Is Healing in Community Right for You?
Healing is often imagined as something we do alone.
We read books, introspect, attend therapy, meditate, journal, or quietly carry our most sensitive struggles without letting others see them. While individual therapy can be helpful, many people discover that something powerful happens when healing occurs in the presence of others.
At The Art of Integration, our group ketamine therapy program in Brooklyn combines ketamine-assisted group sessions with art therapy, mindfulness, music, and community. The result is a carefully supported experience that helps participants reconnect with themselves while also discovering that they don't have to heal alone or perform for others.
If you're curious about group ketamine therapy but aren't sure what to expect, this guide will help you understand how it works and who it may be right for.
What Is Group Ketamine Therapy?
Group ketamine therapy combines the therapeutic effects of ketamine with the support of a small group of people who are on their own healing journeys.
Rather than taking the medicine alone, participants move through a structured program together that includes:
Individual assessment and screening
Then Group preparation sessions
Guided ketamine medicine sessions with the same cohort
Integration and accountability group calls
Engaging in art making together and sharing creative expression and music listening
Although each person's experience is unique, the group creates a shared container where healing is witnessed, supported, and celebrated over time.
Why Heal in Community?
Many people living with trauma, depression, anxiety, or burnout also carry a deep sense of isolation and confusion.
They often believe:
"I'm the only one who feels this way."
"Nobody would understand."
"Something is wrong with me."
Healing in community gently challenges those beliefs and addresses isolation and stigma.
Watching another person speak honestly about fear, grief, hope, or recovery often makes it easier to acknowledge those same experiences within ourselves.
You don't have to share every detail of your story.
Simply sitting beside others doing courageous inner work can reduce shame and create a profound sense of belonging. Each member simply shares intentions at the start of groups.
What Makes Our Brooklyn Ketamine Group Different?
Our approach is about much more than the medicine itself.
Each session weaves together several therapeutic elements designed to support both the ketamine experience and the integration that follows.
Our groups include:
Group journeys in an plant filled setting with skylights
Trauma-informed facilitation
Creative arts therapy such as scribble drawing, body mapping, collage
Guided meditation and breathwork
Carefully curated ambient music and a live sound healing bath
Reflection and journaling practices
Small, supportive groups of up to 8 that prioritize emotional safety
Arts and expressive therapy is woven throughout the process—not because anyone is expected to make beautiful artwork, but because images, colors, and symbols often communicate experiences that words cannot fully capture.
The Power of Witnessing and Being Witnessed
One of the most meaningful aspects of group therapy is something that can't easily be replicated in individual treatment.
Being witnessed.
Many people spend years believing their pain is something they must carry privately. Or have been dismissed, mocked or minimized by others.
Within a safe therapeutic community, something shifts.
Someone else describes a feeling you've never been able to put into words.
You recognize yourself in another person's story.
You realize you are not broken or weak.
These moments often become just as healing as the medicine itself.
Who Is a Good Fit for Group Ketamine Therapy?
Our Brooklyn groups may be a good fit if you:
Feel stuck despite years of therapy
Live with depression, anxiety, burnout, or complex trauma
Are curious about psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
Value creativity and self-reflection
Feel drawn to healing in community
Want more than symptom relief—you want meaningful personal growth and to meet like minded people
You do not need previous experience with ketamine or art therapy.
Every participant completes an individual consultation before joining the group to make sure the experience is appropriate for their needs.
What If I'm Nervous About Being in a Group?
Almost everyone feels some anxiety before their first group experience.
Common questions include:
Will I have to talk?
What if I cry or disrupt the group?
What if I don't know anyone?
What if I don't feel comfortable sharing?
These concerns are completely normal.
There is never pressure to disclose more than you want to. Our facilitators create a compassionate, structured environment where each person is invited—but never forced—to participate at their own pace. We discuss these topics during our prep call together as a group.
More Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are in each group?
Our groups are intentionally kept small to foster trust, emotional safety, and meaningful therapeutic connection. 4-8 participants.
Will I interact with other participants during the medicine session?
Most of the ketamine experience is inwardly focused. Participants have their own space while facilitators provide support as needed. Group connection becomes more central during preparation and integration sessions.
Is group ketamine therapy as effective as individual therapy?
For many people, yes—and sometimes even more so. While individual therapy offers personalized attention, group therapy provides the additional healing experience of connection, shared understanding, and community. Most participants keep in touch after the sessions.
Do I need previous psychedelic experience?
No. Many participants are completely new to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Preparation sessions are designed to answer your questions and help you feel informed before your first medicine session.
Can I still do individual therapy?
Absolutely. Many participants continue working with their individual therapist while participating in our group program. With your permission, collaboration between providers can help support continuity of care.
Why We Created This Program
We created this program because healing isn't just about reducing symptoms.
It's about reconnecting with yourself.
It's about discovering that your nervous system can experience safety around others again.
It's about finding language—and sometimes art—for experiences that have lived silently inside you for years.
Most importantly, it's about remembering that you don't have to carry your healing journey alone and can be your true self around others.
Ready to Learn More About Group Ketamine Therapy in Brooklyn?
Our Autumn Equinox Group Ketamine Program is designed for adults seeking a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach to healing through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, and chosen community.
The process begins with an individual consultation so we can learn about your goals, answer your questions, and determine whether the group is the right fit for you.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about our upcoming Brooklyn group or explore whether individual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy may better meet your needs
