Amber Kerby, MS, LMFT
Non Ordinary Therapy, LLC
KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
A therapeutic approach for meaningful change
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines psychotherapy with the carefully supported use of ketamine to create an opportunity for deeper exploration, new perspectives, and meaningful therapeutic change.
Ketamine can temporarily alter ordinary patterns of thought, perception, emotion, and self-experience. Within an intentional therapeutic framework, these shifts may create greater flexibility and access to experiences that can be difficult to reach through traditional talk therapy alone.
My role is not to direct or control the experience, but to provide a safe, grounded therapeutic relationship that helps you prepare for the experience, navigate what arises, and integrate what you learn afterward.
TELEHEALTH KAP
My KAP services are offered through secure telehealth, allowing you to participate in treatment from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Telehealth KAP is designed to provide the same intentional therapeutic structure as in-person KAP while allowing you to experience the medicine in a familiar environment.
During a KAP session, you remain connected with me through secure video throughout the therapeutic experience. Depending on your treatment plan and the nature of the session, we may use periods of quiet, music, eyes-closed exploration, therapeutic conversation, or gentle therapeutic support.
You will remain in your designated treatment space for the duration of the session and will not drive, leave the location, or engage in other activities requiring alertness until you have fully recovered.
HOW DOES TELEHEALTH KAP WORK?
KAP is not simply taking ketamine while talking with a therapist. The therapeutic process begins before the medication is taken and continues after the acute effects have resolved.
Every treatment plan is individualized, but KAP generally includes:
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Initial evaluation
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Assessment of clinical history, goals, safety, and suitability.
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Preparation sessions
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KAP sessions
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Extended telehealth sessions during which you remain in your prepared treatment environment while receiving therapeutic support.
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Integration sessions
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Follow-up psychotherapy focused on processing and incorporating the experience.
The number and frequency of sessions will depend on your individual needs and treatment plan.
Because telehealth KAP takes place in your own environment, creating an appropriate setting is an important part of preparation. You will need:
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A private, quiet, comfortable space
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Reliable internet and a charged device
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A location where you can remain undisturbed
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Appropriate arrangements for children, pets, work, and other responsibilities
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Any monitoring equipment or other supplies recommended by your medical provider
Specific environmental and safety requirements will be reviewed before your first KAP session.
WHAT CAN KAP HELP WITH?
Ketamine has been studied in a variety of clinical contexts, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, and suicidal thinking. Research is also exploring its potential role in other conditions and therapeutic applications. KAP may be considered when symptoms or patterns have not adequately responded to traditional approaches, or when a client and clinician believe that a different therapeutic approach may be beneficial. Suitability is determined individually. A diagnosis alone does not determine whether KAP is appropriate.
SAFETY & COLLABORATIVE CARE
KAP involves both psychological and medical considerations. My role is to provide psychotherapy, preparation, therapeutic support, and integration. Your prescribing medical professional is responsible for the medical evaluation, prescribing, and medication-related instructions.
When appropriate, I collaborate with your medical provider to support continuity of care.Telehealth KAP also requires careful consideration of location, emergency procedures, privacy, communication, and access to appropriate local support. These factors are reviewed as part of the suitability and preparation process.
KAP is not appropriate for everyone, and participation is never guaranteed based solely on interest in ketamine.
READY TO EXPLORE WHETHER KAP IS A FIT?
The first step is an initial consultation to learn more about your goals and determine whether telehealth KAP may be an appropriate option. If KAP appears appropriate, we will discuss next steps for medical evaluation, preparation, and treatment planning.
Email therapy@amberkerby.com to inquire about telehealth KAP services.
