Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Erika Holmes and CCFT is proud to be able to offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I do the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports clients with all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. Below is more information about KAP to help you navigate if it may be a good fit for you…
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. 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 can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion, intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work with Journey Clinical we only use the sublingual lozenge form.
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 subside, 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 happens during the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are clear.
How does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy work?
Initial Prescription Consultation: Done with Journey Clinical prescriber, eligibility check and ketamine prescription.
Preparation Session: Done together with me to align on the process & set intentions for your initial KAP dosing session. We can schedule & discuss how your dosing session will work.
KAP Dosing Session: You will self-administer your ketamine lozenge at my office or remotely. I will monitor and guide you through your session.
Integration Session(s): We will review the memories, thoughts & insights that arise during your previous dosing session. We’ll integrate these throughout this therapeutic session.
Follow-Up Consultation: With Journey Clinical prescriber with prescription refills if you plan on having additional sessions and/or your dosage needs adjusting.
What is the Cost of Treatment?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an affordable, accessible modality. Although the medical intake and follow ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
Journey Clinical Medical Costs For First-Time Patients:
• Initial medical consultation with Journey Clinical: $250
• Cost of medication: $85 (enough for 2 sessions)
• Follow-up medical consultation with Journey Clinical: $150 (at least 1X per quarter)
• Cost of medication: $145 (enough for up to 6 sessions)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Sessions
Please reach out to me directly to discuss the rate for KAP sessions with me.
How do I sign up?
If you would like to explore the possibility of working with me through KAP, please email me directly to discuss eligibility and next steps. Erika@coloradoCFT.com
Or set up a free 15 minute consultation with Erika Holmes on our website:
What is Journey Clinical?
Journey Clinical is a platform for licensed psychotherapists to incorporate science-based psychedelic therapies in their practice safely and effectively, starting with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Journey Clinical’s in-house medical team takes on patient eligibility, prescriptions and outcome monitoring, while your therapist takes on the therapy. Their collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet your individual needs and improve long-term outcomes. KAP can be a useful tool for many types of heavily ingrained issues and persistent disorders such as trauma, PTSD, major depression, etc.
Learn more:
@journeyclinical