assisted therapy
Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or chronic pain? Traditional treatments may not always work for everyone. At Ampersand Holistic Wellness, we offer an innovative approach to mental health treatment through Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Ketamine is an FDA-approved anesthetic medication that has been used for decades in hospitals and clinics. However, recent research has shown that ketamine can also be a powerful tool for treating mental health conditions. KAP involves the use of Ketamine in a therapeutic setting, under the guidance of a licensed therapist, to help you explore and process difficult emotions and experiences.
KAP has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and addiction. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks or months to take effect, Ketamine can produce rapid and profound improvements in mood and outlook.
At Ampersand Holistic Wellness, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment. That’s why we offer KAP as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and other evidence-based interventions.
Our therapists have completed a year long, 200-hour Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy training through Integrative Psychiatric Institute. This ensures that our therapists have the knowledge, skills, and expertise to provide safe and effective KAP. When it comes to KAP, the expertise and skill of the practitioners involved play a vital role in maximizing the therapeutic benefits and ensuring safe and effective treatment. Choosing a well-trained practitioner for KAP ensures that you receive the highest level of care, expertise, and support throughout your treatment journey. Their knowledge, skill, and compassionate approach help optimize the therapeutic potential of Ketamine, leading to profound personal growth, emotional healing, and improved well-being.
Invest in your mental health by partnering with a qualified and experienced practitioner who can guide you towards transformative outcomes. Our therapists will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs and goals.
If you’re ready to explore the transformative potential of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness.
If interested in starting Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy please fill out the KAP referral form.
FAQs
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a safe, legal medication prescribed off-label to treat a variety of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It has rapidly acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, that can begin to take effect within hours after treatment and last for several weeks after. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors and stimulating AMPA receptors, which may help form new synaptic connections and boost mood-regulating neural circuits. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.
do you provide the ketamine?
No, we will refer and connect you to a prescribing provider.
what is the cost for kap & is it covered by insurance?
Please review cost info here. **Not all services KAP services are covered by insurance, so this requires a financial investment. Some insurance providers can cover portions of KAP. Depending on your plan, you may be able to use insurance for the Clinical Mental Health Assessment, Initial Psychiatric Assessment and Psychiatric Follow-up Assessments, KAP Prep Session(s), and Integration Sessions.
What determines patient eligibility?
Patient eligibility is up to the discretion of the prescribing physicians, as well as Ampersand Holistic Wellness Licensed Mental Health providers. We currently only work with patients over the age of 18 who reside in Iowa.
What is the kap process?
You will need to complete and send this referral form. We ask that you honestly report any diagnoses or conditions that may prevent you from being a candidate for KAP.
• We will refer and connect you to a prescribing provider for an Initial Psychiatric Assessment to determine if you are eligible for KAP. We recommend you talk with this provider about obtaining nausea medication if you have concerns. Ketamine can cause nausea for some participants, and since we are unable to provide any medications on site, this ensures you will have what you will need to feel as comfortable as possible.
• Next, we will complete a Prep Session(s). Prep Sessions discuss in detail, the process, your needs, limits, and safety. It is imperative to us that you feel you have time to talk about whatever you will need to feel safe and comfortable for your KAP experience. You may require more than one session if you have heightened feelings of anxiety or require more time to discuss all of your questions. We will also discuss any revisions to your treatment plan.
• You will receive a prescription for oral Ketamine and once your assessments are complete and the medicine is in your possession; we can schedule your Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Session. These sessions will take place in the office. KAP sessions are 2 hours in length. The total number of sessions can vary, but research supported protocol is 4-6 total sessions. Scheduling can also vary, but we begin with 1 KAP session a week, followed by 1 integration therapy session.
• If an individual is unwell, not ready for another session, or feels they need more integration time in between, we will follow the guide of the client and adjust as needed.
• Psychiatric Follow up Assessments are required every 30 days while you are receiving KAP. You may schedule a follow up session with the prescribing provider to receive additional medication if needed. Once you have obtained the medicine, we will continue to schedule KAP sessions following the recommendation of the prescribing provider and your psychotherapist.