Ketamin-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
KAP combines the medically proven benefits of ketamine with a supportive therapeutic process designed to facilitate healing and self-discovery. Administered in a carefully monitored setting, ketamine allows the mind to access states of consciousness where deep healing and insights can occur.
Ketamine’s positive effects include:
Decreasing negative thought patterns.
Improving neuroplasticity.
Building new synaptic connections for a stronger, more resilient brain.
With these benefits, ketamine helps patients create lasting change, break free from old thought patterns, and embrace new perspectives.
Ketamine and the Brain
Ketamine has rapidly acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, often beginning within 1-2 hours of administration. It works by:
Blocking NMDA receptors and stimulating AMPA receptors, mechanisms that form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits regulating stress and mood.
Enhancing neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.
How Ketamine Feels
The effects of ketamine last approximately 45 minutes and are often described as profound. Patients may experience a sensation of being “far from” their body, accompanied by shifts in perception that feel expansive and insightful.
During KAP, patients typically lie in a comfortable, reclining position, wearing an eye mask and headphones to encourage introspection. While it can be difficult to articulate the experience, many patients report clarity in the insights gained during the journey.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, KAP works on multiple levels.
- Biological: Ketamine promotes neuroplasticity, creating new pathways in the brain that support lasting change.
- Psychological: It quiets the inner critic, enabling exploration of emotions, memories, and thoughts with reduced fear of judgement.
- Somatic: KAP invites a deeply embodied experience, allowing you to connect with feelings and sensations that support healing and integration.
What can KAP help with?
