Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in Tennessee
Ketamine sessions paired with preparation and integration therapy. Ketamine may open a window of flexibility that therapy can use to work through trauma and stuck patterns.
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Ketamine + therapy
Sessions
Prep, dosing, integration
Lead
Licensed therapist
Overview
How KAP ketamine works
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) combines ketamine sessions with guided talk therapy. The goal is to use the period of mental flexibility that ketamine can create to make lasting changes.
KAP may use IM, sublingual or IV ketamine, depending on the clinic. A licensed therapist works with you before, during and after dosing sessions.
Often a good fit for
- PTSD and trauma
- Long-term emotional change
- People already in therapy
What to Expect
- 1
Preparation
Therapy sessions to build trust, set intentions and plan for the experience.
- 2
Dosing session
Ketamine is given in a calm setting with a therapist and medical oversight.
- 3
Integration
Follow-up therapy helps you make sense of insights and apply them to daily life.
- 4
Ongoing care
Additional sessions as needed, coordinated with your care team.
Benefits
- • Combines medicine with therapy
- • Focus on long-lasting change
- • Helpful for trauma work
Things to consider
- • Longer time commitment
- • Therapy portion adds cost
- • Fewer large studies than IV alone
Cost
Pricing usually combines medical dosing fees with therapy rates; some therapy portions may be billable to insurance.
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Do I need a current therapist?
No. Many KAP programs include their own therapists, though some coordinate with yours.
Is KAP only for PTSD?
It's often used for trauma, but also for depression, anxiety and other conditions.
Educational information only, not medical advice. Session times and schedules vary; your licensed clinician sets your plan. No statewide price or insurance coverage is guaranteed.
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