Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
A supported path for deeper healing
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy can help create access to emotions, memories, and insights that may feel difficult to reach through talk therapy alone. At Trypstate, this work is grounded in preparation, safety, and integration, so the experience has room to become meaningful and lasting.
KAP medicine sessions are offered in person in Miami and New York City. Preparation and integration therapy are available via telehealth for clients in New York, Florida, California, and PSYPACT states.
A different kind of access
KAP can create space for what feels hard to reach
Many people describe a sense of spaciousness, clarity, or emotional release during ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The inner critic may quiet, making it easier to explore stuck patterns, process difficult experiences, and relate to yourself with more openness.
KAP is not about forcing a breakthrough. It is a supported therapeutic process that combines preparation, medicine sessions, and integration so what comes up can be understood, grounded, and carried into daily life.
KAP may support:
Depression or treatment-resistant depression
Anxiety, including generalized or social anxiety
PTSD and unresolved trauma
Burnout or chronic stress
Obsessive-compulsive patterns
Major life transitions or existential distress
Disconnection from emotions or sense of self
Patterns you understand, but cannot seem to shift
What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
A medicine-supported therapy process
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines ketamine, a legal and fast-acting medicine, with therapy to support deeper emotional healing. In carefully monitored doses, ketamine can create a gentle shift in consciousness that opens access to insight, emotion, and self-exploration.
You are not left to navigate the experience alone. I remain present throughout medicine sessions to offer grounding, reassurance, and support. Integration therapy then helps you make sense of what came up and begin carrying those insights into daily life.
Ketamine
May create a gentle shift in consciousness and support a window of openness, clarity, and emotional access.
Therapy
Offers a grounded relationship and safe container for what arises before, during, and after the medicine session.
Integration
Helps you make meaning of insights, emotions, images, sensations, or memories and begin carrying them into daily life.
What to expect from treatment
KAP asks for time, preparation, and space to integrate
Before beginning medicine sessions, we start with a psychological intake and preparation sessions to assess fit, clarify intentions, discuss what to expect, and build grounding tools.
Medicine sessions typically last around 3 hours, with integration sessions scheduled afterward to help you process the experience and bring insights into daily life.
Many clients complete a series of 4 to 6 medicine sessions over 2 to 3 weeks, depending on their treatment plan. During this time, it can be helpful to keep your schedule lighter so there is room for rest, reflection, and emotional processing.
Safety and fit
KAP is not appropriate for everyone
Before beginning Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, we take time to make sure this work is clinically appropriate for your mental and physical health. This includes a psychological intake, preparation sessions, and medical clearance from a licensed prescriber.
KAP may not be recommended for people with certain medical conditions, a history of psychosis, pregnancy, or acute psychological crisis. Active substance use concerns are something we look at closely, but they don’t automatically rule this work out. We’ll talk through where you are and decide together whether it’s a good fit right now.
The screening process helps ensure that your care plan is safe, informed, and aligned with your needs. The work is grounded in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and ethical best practices, with support before, during, and after each medicine session.
Safety includes:
✔ Comprehensive psychological intake
✔ Medical clearance from a licensed prescriber
✔ Preparation and grounding tools
✔ A personalized safety plan
✔ Therapeutic support during medicine sessions
✔ Integration after each session
Rates & Insurance
KAP rates and package options
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a multi-session process that includes intake, preparation, medicine sessions, and integration. Your total investment depends on the number of medicine sessions recommended for your care plan, with package pricing available for fuller KAP treatment arcs. Payment plans may also be available for packages based on need.
Ketamine dosing sessions are self-pay and are not typically covered by insurance. Integration therapy without dosing may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan. Prescriber fees are separate.
Common questions
What else to know about KAP
If you still have questions about the process, safety, timing, or whether this work may be a fit, these answers can help you get oriented before scheduling a consultation.
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When conducted responsibly, KAP is generally considered safe and well-tolerated. Before beginning, you’ll complete a psychological intake and receive medical clearance from a licensed prescriber to make sure ketamine is appropriate for your mental and physical health.
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You may not need to take extended time off, but KAP does require real time and energy. Medicine sessions typically last around 3 hours, and it’s helpful to keep your schedule lighter around treatment so there is room for rest, reflection, and integration.
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Treatment usually begins with an intake and preparation sessions before medicine work begins. Many clients complete a series of 4 to 6 medicine sessions, with integration sessions scheduled after each one. The exact timeline depends on your care plan and clinical needs.
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KAP medicine sessions are offered in person in Miami and New York City. Preparation and integration therapy are available via telehealth for clients in New York, Florida, California, and PSYPACT states.
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Integration is where we make sense of what came up during the medicine session. This may include emotions, memories, images, sensations, or insights. The goal is to help you ground the experience and begin translating it into meaningful change in daily life.
Explore whether KAP is the right fit
A free consultation is a simple place to begin. You can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a better sense of whether Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy feels aligned with your needs.