Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic & evidence-informed approach that integrates a therapeutic dose of ketamine with psychotherapy and/or Brainspotting to accelerate breakthroughs and create lasting shifts. It’s designed for clients who’ve done the work, tried the traditional routes, and still feel stuck. KAP helps you access deeper layers of insight, unlock emotional patterns, and move toward real, sustained relief.

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What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a legal, safe, and well-researched medicine used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Its antidepressant and mood-elevating effects work quickly, often within 1–2 hours and can last up to two weeks.

Ketamine works by blocking NMDA receptors and activating AMPA receptors. This dual combination supports the formation of new synaptic connections and strengthens the brain circuits that regulate mood and stress. It also enhances overall neuroplasticity, creating the conditions for deeper, more durable symptom improvement.​

Psycholytic KAP Sessions:

Psycholytic KAP uses a low-dose, self-administered sublingual ketamine protocol (typically 50–200 mg) in a safe, structured therapeutic setting. Unlike higher-dose psychedelic sessions, this lighter dosing keeps you present, aware, and able to engage throughout the experience. That means you can actively explore thoughts, emotions, and memories in real time with a trained practitioner, creating a powerful bridge between ketamine’s neuroplastic effects and meaningful therapeutic insight.

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  • Duration: Each session lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours.

  • Administration: Clients self-administer an oral ketamine lozenge.

  • Setting: Sessions can be conducted in-person at my office or remotely via telehealth for.

  • Support: Throughout the session, I will be present to provide support, facilitate discussion, and help navigate the experience.

This modality is particularly beneficial for individuals seeking to:

  • Enhance emotional processing and release suppressed feelings.

  • Gain deeper self-awareness and insight into personal challenges.

  • Alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.

  • Foster empathy and improve interpersonal connections.

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  • Rate: $200 per hour.

  • Total Cost: Depending on session length, the total cost ranges from $300 (90 minutes) to $400 (2 hours).  

    **This does not include the price of appointments with a medical prescriber, or the medicine.  

  • Heather Moore, LMFT or Beyond Mainstream Therapy does not prescribe medication.

  • I am partnered with Journey Clinical (JC). JC will match you with a medical provider, provide you consultation and support, and eligible clients will be prescribed KAP medicine with a treatment plan through their Journey Clinical Prescriber.

    To get started, please reach out to me via text 916-258-5213 or email at heathermoorelmft@gmail.com.

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Psychedelic KAP 8-Week Protocol for Deep Transformational Work

This immersive 8-week protocol is designed for individuals seeking deep emotional healing, personal insight, and transformative growth through non-ordinary states of consciousness. Utilizing moderate to high doses of ketamine in a therapeutic setting, this structured series of sessions supports you in preparing for, navigating, and integrating your experiences with care and intention.

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Protocol Breakdown:

  • 1 Preparation Session

    • In-depth intake and assessment

    • Intention setting and logistics

    • Education on ketamine’s effects and navigating expanded states of consciousness

  • 8 Dosing Sessions

    • Client self-administers medicine

    • Eye shades and curated music may be used to support an inward, introspective experience

    • Therapist present throughout the session for containment, attunement, and support

    • Sessions last approximately 2 hours each

  • 8 Integration Sessions (Within 24–72 hours after each dosing session)

    • One-on-one psychotherapy focused on meaning-making, emotional processing, and embodiment of insights

    • Practices to support nervous system regulation and daily life integration

    • Reinforcement of emerging strengths, clarity, and healing trajectories

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This protocol is especially supportive for:

  • Complex trauma and attachment wounding

  • Persistent depression, anxiety, or existential distress

  • Life transitions, grief, and identity transformation

  • Spiritual exploration and reconnection with meaning

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Investment:

  • Dosing Sessions : 8 x 2-hour sessions at $400 each = $3,200

  • Integration Sessions: 8 x 60 minute sessions at $175 each = $1,400

  • Preparation Session: 1 x 60 minute session = $175

    Total Program Cost: $4,775

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  • PAY-IN-FULL (PIF) Discount: up to 10% off

    Total Program PIF Cost: $4,300

**This does not include the price of appointments with a medical prescriber, or the medicine.  

  • Heather Moore, LMFT or Beyond Mainstream Therapy does not prescribe medication.

  • I am partnered with Journey Clinical (JC). JC will match you with a medical provider, provide you consultation and support, and eligible clients will be prescribed KAP medicine with a treatment plan through their Journey Clinical Prescriber.

​​Helpful Resources:

1. Paradigms of Ketamine Treatment by Raquel Bennett, Psy.D. for MAPS.

2. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy - research study by Jennifer Dore et al, 2018

3. Ketamine for Depression and Mood Disorders by Erica Zelfand, ND for Townsend Letter

4. Ketamine-Facilitated Psychotherapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression by goop

5. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Jonathan Sabbagh of Journey Clinical - Psychology Talk Podcast