Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) in New York and Brooklyn

Most ketamine infusion clinics focus primarily on the medical administration of ketamine to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions.

KAP includes the medication experience, but places equal importance on preparation and integration. Rather than simply receiving ketamine and going home, you'll work with a therapist before, during, and after the experience to help make sense of what emerges and apply it to your life.

Many people find that the combination of ketamine and psychotherapy creates deeper and more sustainable results than medication alone.

Ketamine experiences can be difficult to put into words. Images, emotions, symbols, memories, and bodily sensations often emerge during a journey.

Art-making provides a way to explore and express these experiences without needing to explain everything intellectually. Creating artwork can help clients process emotions, uncover deeper meaning, and preserve insights that might otherwise fade over time.

No artistic experience is required.

A typical KAP session lasts approximately three hours.

Hour One: Preparation and intention setting. We discuss your goals, emotional state, and create a supportive environment for the experience.

Hour Two: Ketamine journey. You relax comfortably with eyeshades and music while the medicine takes effect. I remain present throughout the experience to provide support if needed.

Hour Three: Reflection and integration. We discuss what emerged, journal, enjoy tea, and begin exploring how the experience relates to your life and therapy goals.

A separate integration session is typically scheduled within 24–48 hours to help deepen the work and translate insights into meaningful action steps.

Music plays an important role in shaping the ketamine experience.

Carefully curated ambient and instrumental music can help create a sense of safety, support emotional exploration, reduce external distractions, and encourage inward reflection. Many clients describe music as an important guide during their journey.

The ambient music used in sessions is intentionally selected to support the therapeutic process without directing or influencing your experience. Music playlists can be customized to start with a meditation focused on your intentions.

Research suggests that ketamine temporarily increases neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain's ability to form new neural connections and patterns.

While everyone's experience is different, many clinicians believe the most active neuroplasticity window occurs during the first few days following treatment and may remain elevated for approximately one week.

This is one reason integration work is so important. The period after treatment can be an ideal time to reinforce new habits, perspectives, emotional responses, and behavioral changes.

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Many clients work with me specifically for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy while continuing regular therapy with their primary therapist.

With your written permission, I can coordinate care and communicate with your therapist to help ensure your treatment is aligned and supportive.

A typical KAP treatment program includes:

• 3 Preparation Sessions

• 2–8 Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Sessions

• Integration Sessions between ketamine journeys

• Ongoing treatment planning and support

The exact number of ketamine and integration sessions will depend on your goals, symptoms, and response to treatment. During your consultation, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs.

My fee for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is $250 per hour.

A typical KAP session lasts approximately three hours, for a total cost of $750 per session.

Medical evaluation and ketamine prescription fees are separate and are provided through Journey Clinical. Depending on your insurance and eligibility, Journey Clinical may accept insurance benefits or offer sliding-scale options.

You can estimate costs using the Journey Clinical pricing calculator: Pricing calculator link.

I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy both in-person in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and virtually throughout New York State, provided clients meet eligibility and safety requirements.

During your consultation, we'll discuss which option may be the best fit for your needs and circumstances. Both in-person and telehealth KAP require a chaperone to be present or to pick you up after session.

Ketamine has been used in medical settings for decades and is considered safe when prescribed and monitored appropriately by qualified healthcare professionals.

Before beginning treatment, all clients complete a medical evaluation with a licensed prescribing provider to determine whether KAP is an appropriate option.

As with any treatment, ketamine may not be suitable for everyone, and potential risks and benefits will be reviewed during the screening process.