Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety - these experiences can leave people in a web of confusing and painful emotions, as well as negative thoughts and beliefs about oneself, other people, and the world. To find personal healing, one must dive a little deeper into the journey. Combining the power of individualized ketamine treatments provided by the Charlottesville Ketamine Center and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) within our THRIVE Model of Psychedelic Integration™, we are able to guide individuals and groups on their path towards healing. Our customized approach to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy allows you to explore and reframe a new and different perspective on emotions, memories, and experiences.
How it Works
The ketamine space can bring up strong images and emotions, so during a KAP session, your therapist will hold space for you in a safe and supportive way while you sit with and process the experience after it unfolds. Your therapist will work with you after your infusion to record observations, feelings, experiences, and revelations that arose during your infusion. Your therapist will support you through any challenges and spend time with you after the effects of the ketamine are beginning to wear off to begin the integration work that is essential to the long-term healing that ketamine can help facilitate.
A few days after your ketamine treatment, your KAP therapist will meet with you for post-ketamine integration sessions. During these sessions, you will explore challenges and insights you encountered during the ketamine treatment. Ideas, feelings, and sensations you experience during an infusion session can be meaningful for healing.
Investment per Session
60-minute Preparation Sessions (1-2) - $200/session
120-minute Ketamine Sessions (3-6) - $175/session + $475/infusion
60-minute Integration Session(s) - $250/session (we also offer Integration packages at a reduced cost for those wanting to get the most out of their experience)
Total Investment Estimate
For a full 3 to 6 session program, including preparation and integration, total costs can range between $2,000 to $7,000 or more. Some insurance companies may cover a portion of the costs if ketamine is being used off-label for treatment-resistant depression or other psychiatric conditions.
KAP is not just about temporary relief; it's about empowering individuals on their journey towards healing. Under the guidance of our experienced and compassionate team, clients receive a controlled infusion of ketamine in a supportive environment. This allows for deep introspection and breakthroughs, enhancing the effectiveness of ongoing therapy.
Utilizing the evidence-based THRIVE Model of Integration™, we will help you find ways to carry those themes over to your daily life. Pairing psychotherapy with ketamine infusions has been shown to improve the benefits of ketamine and longer-lasting results in symptom reduction.
Your KAP therapist can also work closely with any other mental health professional you are working with to enhance your well-being and help you carry forward the insights you have gained. KAP is not a replacement for existing therapies but a bridge, connecting breakthrough research with the foundations of traditional psychology.
The intention is to deepen your ketamine assisted therapy experience to allow you to receive all the benefits from this treatment modality. Our goal is to help you move towards yours. Book a consultation today and take your first step toward unlocking new hope and profound healing.
