Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy 101
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality which combines talk therapy with ketamine as an adjunct to help eligible patients experience profound breakthroughs and lasting improvement. It is especially effective for depression, anxiety, PTSD — particularly when other treatments haven’t been as effective. A licensed KAP provider handles the psychotherapy portion, while Embraced Therapy’s psychotherapeutic team and Journey Clinical’s medical team manage the medical aspects — including eligibility, treatment planning, prescription, and monitoring outcomes.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a legal, safe, and effective medicine for treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Its rapid antidepressant effects are often felt within hours and can last for weeks. Ketamine acts on the neurotransmitter glutamate to promote neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections.
Administration methods include IV infusion, intramuscular injection, nasal spray, and sublingual lozenges. Embraced Therapy and Journey Clinical use the sublingual lozenge form.
How Does Ketamine Feel?
Effects last around 45 minutes and are generally pleasant. Patients may feel detached from their body and experience shifts in perception, emotional insight, and visuals that provide relief from habitual thoughts. You'll be lying down comfortably during the session. Afterward, your therapist will guide you through processing and discussing the experience. Although the sensations may be hard to describe, the insights are often clear.
Initial consultation
with Journey Clinical
prescriber, eligibility
check and ketamine
prescription.
Preparation Session:
Align on the process
and set intentions
for the KAP dosing
session.
KAP dosing session:
Self- administer your
ketamine lozenge
with your therapist
in-person or remote.
Integration session:
Review memories,
thoughts & insights
that arose during
your dosing session.
Follow-up
consultations with
Journey Clinical
prescriber with
refills if eligible.
What is the Cost?
Insurance Covered Costs
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an affordable, accessible modality. Depending on your insurance plan and therapist, the medical intake, follow ups, medication management and psychotherapy sessions are covered by insurance, or eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
Out of Pocket Medical Costs
- Initial Medical Consultation: $250
- Medication: $97 (2 Sessions)
- Follow-up Medical Consultation: $150 (at least 1x per quarter)
- Medication: $163 (6 sessions)
- Ongoing Psychiatric Medication Management Sessions: $150
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 a licensed KAP provider takes on the therapy. This collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet your individual needs and improve longterm outcomes.
How Do I Sign Up?
If you would like to explore the possibility of working with Embraced Therapy on KAP, please e-mail us directly to discuss eligibility and the next steps: KAP@embracedtherapy.com
