What is Ketamine Psychotherapy?
Life is full of struggle, and for many of us, that struggle can be very challenging to go through alone. That is why, here at Routes to Wellness, we are pleased to be able to provide our clients with access to many different forms of support. A very exciting modality now being offered is psychedelic-assisted therapy, which consists of a combination of traditional talk therapy with the use of psychedelic compounds to increase therapeutic efficiency. This is not a drug-free party, although you may enjoy the experience. This is a conscious and intentional process of utilizing altered states of consciousness to access and heal some of the most challenging struggles that an individual may go through. Whether faced with treatment-resistant, severe traumatic experiences, support in substance treatment, or seeking a deeper and more connected understanding of one’s self and the world that inhabits, psychedelic-assisted therapy offers support in a new way that will radicalize the way we view and think about mental health.
Here at Routes to Wellness, we work specifically with Ketamine. Ketamine is a man-made drug, first synthesized in 1956, used predominantly as a dissociative anesthetic for surgeries and pain management. Throughout its history, Ketamine has been shown to have antidepressant and neurodegenerative properties, which has prompted the use of off-label drugs to support those struggling with mental health. Research has shown and continues to promise that the results of conscious and intentional use of Ketamine, in conjunction with talk therapy, have great benefits for depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders.
Routes to Wellness partners with local prescribers and Journey Clinical, a remote psychiatry service that provides medical evaluation, medication management, and psychiatric consultations to clients seeking ketamine-assisted therapy. Ketamine prescribers work in littoral compounding pharmacies to have the medication sent directly to your home. Once a medical evaluation has been conducted by a psychiatrist/prescribing professional to clear the body for safety, clients will begin to prepare their minds by thinking about their route to Wellness therapist. Intentions, sets, and goals will be discussed and formulated to make the most of the experience. After 2–6 preparation sessions, a medicine session will be conducted, either in the office or in the comfort of your home, with you, your trusted therapist, or a chaperone supporting you throughout the experience. Once you have returned from the journey, integration begins, with you capturing the experience and figuring out how to implement the lessons learned.
This is a very intense but effective form of mental health treatment. We are honored to be a part of your healing journey and look forward to working together!
Integrative Health
Our staff offers an approach that focuses on integrative health, nutritional, and lifestyle counseling to create a more complete and well-rounded plan of action. You will work individually with a staff member to develop personalized goals that will help you achieve optimal living.
Session Cost
Some insurances accepted, depending on provider. Out of network reimbursement may be available depending on your plan. Out of pocket cost per hours range between $100 - $150. Sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Please feel free to reach out regarding fees.