KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY





"Many people describe psychedelic experiences as profoundly meaningful, which may help them develop a sense of purpose in life or envisage an alternative to being stuck in a rut. . ."
— David Nutt





I offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical.


Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for


INDIVIDUALS

COUPLES

GROUPS


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 take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes.



How and why ketamine increases the effectiveness of psychotherapy





Recent studies suggest that ketamine can have a positive impact on mental health. It may improve mood, alleviate anxiety, and enhance the effectiveness of psychotherapy.



Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) can effectively deal with many mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, and physical challenges. Studies have found that ketamine can help boost your mood, reduce anxiety, and make psychotherapy even more beneficial.


Plus, it can help you progress faster, get more involved in your treatment, and build a stronger theraputic relationship with me. Ketamine can help you deal with challenging symptoms and create powerful experiences that help you be more open and get better results from your psychotherapy.


Studies indicate that ketamine can lead to the:

  1. facilitation of emotional learning through enhanced neuroplasticity
  2. recalling of emotionally arousing lived experiences,
  3. reductions in defensiveness
  4. enhanced treatment adherence and engagement (motivation)


Ketamine is believed to be effective in psychotherapy for three reasons:

  1. It could help people access traumatic memories better by improving synaptic connectivity.
  2. It reduces activity in the prefrontal cortex, thus reducing central sensitization.
  3. It can help people forget pain-related memories linked to certain experiences.


WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY?





Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy means engaging in psychotherapy and using Ketamine as an aid. It is not engaging in Ketamine and using psychotherapy as an aid.


Psychotherapy is an incredibly valuable form of mental health treatment that involves confidential conversations between an individual and a trained professional. These conversations allow the individual to explore and address emotional and mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment. Through psychotherapy, individuals can gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, develop healthy coping skills, and ultimately improve their overall well-being. Learn more about Dr. Lynne's psychotherapeutic approach:


Psychotherapy with Dr. Lynne

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 to get started





Reach out to me to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation. You will be sent information to read about KAP so you can be ready to ask questions and explore if you want to move forward with the process.


After your FREE consultation, if you decide to take the next step, you will be given 3 brief mental health assessments ($40) to determine if moving to next step is right for you.

COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION



How Does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)Work?



  • 1. Initial consultation with Journey Clinical
  • You schedule an initial evaluation with a clinician from the Journey Clinical medical team via zoom. They will go over your medical and psychiatric history with you, provide education on the treatment and determine if you are eligible for KAP.


  • ● If Journey Clinical’s medical team determines that you are eligible for KAP, they will develop a personalized Ketamine prescription and outcome monitoring plan for you.


  • ● Journey Clinical’s medical staff will write a ketamine prescription for you, and a small amount of oral ketamine will be sent to your home, enough for the first 2 KAP sessions. You will be taught to take your vitals and self-administer the ketamine lozenges by Journey Clinical’s medical team in advance of our KAP sessions.

  • Once you receive your ketamine lozenges, we will schedule time together for our KAP preparation, dosing and integration sessions.


  • 2. Preparation session(s) will be scheduled just like regular therapy sessions prior to the KAP dosing session. The goal of a preparation session(s) is to align on the process and set intentions for our KAP sessions together.


  • 3. KAP: Dosing Session● A typical ketamine dosing session lasts between 2-3 hours and can take place either in-person at my office, or remotely via telehealth. ● During a dosing session, you will self-administer your ketamine lozenge either in my office or in your home. You will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to calming music. Although a KAP dosing session may be largely an internal experience, I will be present with you the entire time to hold space and provide support as needed.


  • 4. Integration Sessions: ● After our KAP dosing session, we will meet for multiple integration therapy sessions to review the memories, thoughts & insights that arose during your dosing session, and to prepare for the next dosing session.


  • 5. Follow-up consultations with Journey Clinical: ● After our first KAP session, Journey Clinical’s medical team schedules regular follow ups with you to monitor outcomes and prescribe ketamine lozenge refills, as appropriate.


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 I take on the therapy. Their collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet your individual needs and improve long-term outcomes





pricing



15 minute consultation
30-40 minute assessment



Meet with me to learn more about KAP, ask questions and decide if you want to move forward.


FREE (15 Minute Consultation)

$40 (30-40 minute assessment)



Mental health evaluation



Journey Clinical in house Medical Provider,eligibility check, prescription of Ketamine

(One time fee, reimbursable through out-of-network)


$250



ketamine doses



Mailed to your home

for 2 dosing sessions.

(Ketamine Lozenges)


$40-$75​ (depends on shipping costs)




Assessment- Psychotherapy Session (new clients only)





60 MINUTES

For clients not currently in psychotherapy with me (Dr Lynne). During this session, we get to know each other, complete a mental health assessment and discuss what you want to achieve with KAP.




Preparation Session





90 MINUTES

Preparation sessions includes learning about what to expect during your dosing session, essential things to know, and set your intentions for the KAP dosing session




Dosing Session





THREE HOURS EACH

You will self-administer your ketamine lozenge at my office or remote. I sit with you the whole time, providing you a sense of safety and support.




Integration Session





ONE HOUR EACH

We review the insights, images, thoughts, and feelings that you experienced, so you can gain better clarity and create a unified lesson that will stay with you.



the total experience



$1,500





INCLUDES


1 - Preparation Session

2- Dosing Sessions

4 - Integration Sessions

1 - Essentials Kit


New Clients:

Assessment Psychotherapy Session add $125





PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE


Call for Couples & Groups fees


Some of the sessions may be reimbursable using out-of-network benefits

or if you have UHC/OPTUM health insurance.




**KETAMINE INFUSIONS AT KETAMINE CLINICS: usually costs $400 to $800 per treatment, not including psychotherapy sessions, and most ketamine clinics perform a series of 6 treatments over 2 to 3 weeks. Some providers offer 4 treatments over 1 to 2 weeks. Several ketamine clinics will evaluate whether or not the patient responds to the first infusion before proceeding with subsequent infusions. The majority of ketamine providers seem to request an upfront payment for a complete set of 4 to 6 infusions. Depending on the price per infusion, this can cost the patient anywhere from $1600 to $4800 for a full series of IV ketamine treatments for depression.



.Essentials Kit



For both in-office and remotely



  • Eye Cover
  • Wired Earbuds
  • Journal Notebook
  • Pen
  • Box of Crayons
  • Sheet of sketch paper
  • Scented Candle.


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