Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - What is it and is it legal?

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Ketamine is an FDA-approved, legal medicine that can be prescribed in individualized doses, often provided as a lozenge that dissolves under the tongue.

 

KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) is a combination of using ketamine and therapy together to support emotional healing. The medicine’s rapid mood-lifting effects, paired with therapeutic guidance before and after each dosing session, can often help people work through depression, anxiety, or trauma more effectively.

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Getting Started - How does it work?

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 Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is offered by Pamela Hopkins, LCSW, in partnership with Journey Clinical. Journey Clinical is a licensed medical organization that specializes in the safe and responsible prescribing of ketamine for mental health treatment. New clients begin with an appointment with Pamela to discuss their concerns, expectations, and whether they are a good fit for the KAP process. Through this collaboration, Pamela provides integrative psychotherapy while Journey Clinical’s medical team oversees the medical evaluation, prescribing, and ongoing monitoring.

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Best Candidates - Who is it for?

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While every person’s experience is unique, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy has shown a huge promise in supporting people with issues pertaining to:

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• Depression

• Anxiety

• Trauma and PTSD

• Emotional burnout

• Addictions

• Alcohol abuse

• Feeling stuck or disconnected, even after long-term therapy

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The Process - What to Expect

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Each experience includes three parts:

 

• Preparation — Clients meet with Pamela to discuss their personal concerns, clarify their goals, and set expectations and intentions for their dosing process.

• Dosing — The medicine is taken in a calm, private, and safe setting, with Pamela guiding them into their ketamine personal journey.

• Integration — After the experience, clients meet again with Pamela to talk about the experience and how to apply it to healing and personal growth.

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​Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

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• Rapid Relief: Many clients feel significant improvement after just 1–2 sessions

 

• Neuroplasticity Boost: Shifts your brain into immediate, new positive neuropathways of thinking.

 

• Interrupts Negative Loops: Supports breaking patterns of repetitive or negative thoughts and emotions.

 

• Opens the Heart: Fosters empathy and a compassionate connection with oneself and with others.

 

• Spiritual Awakening: Promotes spiritual growth, strengthens a sense of personal empowerment, and sovereignty.

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Price Breakdown - How much does it cost?

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Ketamine dosing is typically not covered by insurance, though preparation and integration sessions often are. Our office can verify benefits and answer coverage questions. Clients must first complete a virtual evaluation with Journey Clinical, including assessment, treatment plan, and ketamine medication for up to two sessions.

 

Journey Clinical Fees - Total: $362*

*Insurance may cover this cost. Contact Journey Clinical to find out more.

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Total Cost With Insurance

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Total Cost: $1,362–$1,632 (including Journey Clincial Fees)

Includes:

• $1,000 for two ketamine dosing sessions

• Outpatient mental health benefits, ranging from $0-$160 depending on insurance plan

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Total Cost Without Insurance

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Total Cost: $1,962 (including Journey Clinical Fees)

Includes:

• $1,000 for two ketamine dosings

• $600 for preparation and integration sessions

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Interested? Contact our office to learn more information about getting started and to schedule your free 10 minute consultaion with Pamela.

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