Frequently asked questions.

50-minute therapy session: $275.

75-minute EMDR session: $412.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: See below.

Although I’m not in-network with any insurance provider, many clients receive a reimbursement through their insurance company for some or all of the fee based on their out-of-network benefits.

To find out what your benefits are, please call the customer service number on your insurance card and ask them the following questions. If there's a separate number for mental health on your insurance card, please call that number instead:

1) Is there a deductible that must be met before you receive benefits for out-of-network mental health services?

2) Once you meet your deductible, what are your benefits for out-of-network mental health services? If they ask for a procedure code, it's 90834 (in person) or 90834-95 (virtual).

3) Are there any limits to reimbursement? For example, a maximum amount reimbursed per session or a limit on the number of sessions allowed. Often, an insurer will say that they reimburse you a certain percentage of the fee, but they neglect to mention that the percentage is based on their contracted fee for in-network providers in my zipcode rather than my actual rate. Be sure to ask this specifically!

There are 3 phases in KAP. The number and frequency of these sessions depend on your goals and resources.

Phase 1, Preparation

Typically, we begin with at least 3 preparation sessions before any Ketamine dosing sessions. In the preparation phase, we’ll clarify your goals, explore the deeper roots of your issues, and prepare you to get the most out of your KAP experience. This phase also involves a psychiatric evaluation with a prescribing physician.

Phase 2, Dosing

The next phase involves dosing with your legally-prescribed Ketamine. A Ketamine “journey” typically lasts 60 minutes and can be done in person with me or remotely with another person present in case of an emergency. In-person Ketamine dosing sessions are 150 minutes to allow for integration work after the Ketamine journey. Remote dosing can be done without booking therapy time, but prescribers require a integration therapy session within 1 week of dosing. A complete round of Ketamine therapy typically involves 2-8 weekly dosing sessions.

Phase 3, Integration

After your final dosing session, I recommend 2-3 integration sessions to help maintain your benefits over time.

There are three components to the cost of your KAP program:

Medical evaluation and prescription:

You may obtain your Ketamine from any legal prescriber. If you don’t already have a prescriber, I’ve partnered with Journey Clinical. You can find their pricing information here.

Preparation and integration sessions:

$275 for each 50-minute session.

Dosing sessions:

Dosing can be done independently at no cost provided you have someone present in case of an emergency. You may also schedule a 150-minute dosing session in my office for $825, which includes time for integration.

Yes. Many online services provide Ketamine without the assistance of a licensed therapist. However, there are several disadvantages.

First, these services usually offer lower doses of Ketamine, which may limit your results.

Second, there’s a period of time after the Ketamine experience when people are often able to see themselves, their relationships, and their challenges from a new perspective. This can be an ideal time for therapy. I'm trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches that can help you make the most of this opportunity.

Finally, Ketamine is only one part of the process. Lasting change often depends on the preparation and integration work that happens before and after dosing. I can help you develop a personalized plan that addresses the deeper roots of your challenges and supports lasting growth.

Neurologically, Ketamine interacts with the NMDA receptor and the neurotransmitter glutamate. This process appears to promote neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to more easily learn, change, and adapt.

Psychologically, Ketamine can lift you out of your ordinary way of seeing yourself and the world, bringing new perspectives and feelings of inspiration, creativity, gratitude, awe, joy, peacefulness, or connection. These experiences can help you break out of old thought patterns, release difficult emotions, and heal from painful past experiences.

For some people, Ketamine can also lead to profound spiritual experiences or a sense of moving beyond the usual boundaries of the self. These experiences can foster a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and well-being.

Ketamine is generally considered safe and has been studied as an anesthetic for over 50 years. In fact, due to its therapeutic effects and wide margin of safety, the World Health Organization lists it as one of the most essential medicines.

The following groups should avoid Ketamine: People with a history of psychosis or schizophrenia, children and teenagers, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and older adults who have symptoms of dementia. Although KAP can help people overcome substance addiction (including addiction to Ketamine), people with a history of substance addiction should only use Ketamine while working closely with a therapist.

The most common side effect is nausea or vomiting, which occurs in less than 5% of people. To minimize this, I recommend not eating or drinking for 3 hours before dosing. Temporary side effects may include dissociation, sedation, increased heart rate and blood pressure, dizziness, headache, and blurred vision.

No treatment is guaranteed to help all people. However, Ketamine has been shown to be effective in treating depression, trauma and PTSD, addiction, anxiety, chronic pain, suicidal thoughts, and other issues. Unlike traditional medications that mask symptoms, Ketamine helps heal the root of these problems.