Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

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I offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Marti Klaver, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. 

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Marti supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. Below is more information about KAP to help you navigate if it may be a good fit for you.

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What is Ketamine?

 

Ketamine is a legal ,safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine has rapidly-acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hours after treatment and last for up to 2 weeks. It works by blocking the brain's NMDA receptors as well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptoms improvement. 

 

Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion, intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work, we only use sublingual lozenge form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Does Ketamine Feel?

 

The effects of Ketamine, which most patients find pleasant, last for approximately 45 minutes. These effects can make you feel "far from" your body, and facilitate shifts in perception that can often feel expansive in nature. Your motor and verbal abilities will be reduced, so you'll be lying down in a comfortable position during the experience. Once these effects subside, we'll spend the remainder of our session giving you space to process and discuss your experience. While it may feel hard to articulate what happened during the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are none-the-less clear. Studies have shown that the benefits to mood and neurological growth can last up to 2 weeks after the Ketamine experience.

 

 

How Does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Work? 

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1. Initial consultation with Dr. Boersma, followed by eligibility check with Marti Klaver who will provide the Ketamine prescription

2. Preparation sessions together to align on the process and set intentions for the KAP dosing session

3. KAP dosing session: You will self-administer your Ketamine lozenge at my office

4. Integration sessions to review the memories, thoughts & insights that arise during your dosing session

5. Follow-up consultations with Marti Klaver with prescription refills if eligible

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​​​​​​​​​What is the Cost of Treatment?

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an affordable, accessible modality. Although the medical intake and follow ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

• My hourly rate is $140.00/hr (dosing session is 3 hours at same rate)

Marti Klaver - for prescription 

• Please contact Marti Klaver directly for current pricing - visit her webpage here