Ketamine assisted psychotherapy
For depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders
Our approach combines medical,
psychological, and psychedelic research
Our ketamine assisted psychotherapy program includes:
This course of therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment with Dr. Marni Chanoff. This includes collaboration with your usual treatment team throughout your course of therapy.
If ketamine assisted psychotherapy with our team feels right, here’s what’s next:
Preparation psychotherapy, usually 1-3 sessions with a therapist on our team
3-hour music guided & ketamine assisted psychotherapy, intramuscular ketamine administered with medical supervision throughout the whole experience
Integration psychotherapy in the next few days following your ketamine session
Alternating ketamine and integration sessions going forward, usually 3-6 ketamine sessions over a timeline that’s right for you
Complimentary health coaching to support your nutrition and lifestyle choices (optional)
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy integration groups to help you continue to integrate your experience with us into your day to day life with community & over time (optional)
“Last week in Boston, I had the rare opportunity to sit in on one of our 3-hour Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) sessions at Joy In Health. Alongside Dr. Marni Chanoff and Margo Crawford, I witnessed just how transformative integration can be when approached creatively.
After sitting with the client before her ketamine journey—discussing her intentions, emotions, and life circumstances—and holding space while she experienced the medicine, we moved into integration in a way I had never seen before.
We brought out a whiteboard and mapped her inner world onto it—people, places, emotions, themes—all interconnected. Seeing it visually laid out allowed her to externalize her insights, recognize patterns, and create meaning in real time. The process was dynamic, interactive, and incredibly illuminating—a true embodiment of what integrative care can be.”
At Joy In Health, we know that the real work of KAP happens by using ketamine to facilitate a deep therapeutic process in our 3-hour sessions and afterwards in integration. By combining psychiatry, therapy, and innovative tools like this visual mapping technique, we help clients bring their experiences to life in a way that feels tangible and actionable. Healing is not just about insight—it’s about making connections, finding clarity, and stepping forward with intention.
What is ketamine assisted psychotherapy?
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a groundbreaking approach that combines the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with psychotherapy to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy involves the administration of ketamine—a medication commonly used for anesthesia and pain management—in conjunction with psychotherapeutic support to address a variety of mental health conditions. Unlike traditional antidepressant medications, which can take weeks or even months to produce effects, ketamine works rapidly, often providing relief from symptoms within hours or days.
During a ketamine assisted psychotherapy session, we typically administer ketamine as an intramuscular injections. While ketamine induces a temporary altered state of consciousness, we guide our clients through the experience, providing support, insight, and guidance to facilitate healing and integration.
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy has shown promising results in the treatment of a range of mental health conditions, including:
Depression: Ketamine has demonstrated rapid and robust antidepressant effects, making it particularly effective for individuals who have not responded to traditional antidepressant medications. KAP can provide relief from symptoms of depression, including low mood, hopelessness, and lethargy.
Anxiety: Ketamine has anxiolytic properties, meaning it can reduce symptoms of anxiety and panic. KAP can help individuals manage feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.
Trauma: Ketamine assisted psychotherapy has shown promise in the treatment of trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By facilitating emotional processing and memory reconsolidation, KAP can help individuals heal from traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms of hyperarousal and avoidance.
At Joy In Health, we prioritize safety, compassion, and personalized care in every ketamine assisted psychotherapy session. Our experienced team is trained in both ketamine administration and psychotherapeutic techniques, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of care throughout your treatment journey. In addition, there is medical supervision throughout the entire experience.
