A New Pathway for Healing
In mental health, some of the most meaningful progress happens when science and the inner life meet. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is one approach that brings these together.
KAP combines low-dose ketamine—known to temporarily enhance neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to form new connections—with psychotherapy in a supportive setting. This combination can help loosen rigid patterns of thought and emotion, which can lead to feeling stuck in one’s personal and professional life, creating space for deeper therapeutic work.
KAP is a treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma disorders and may also provide relief for those coping with chronic pain. By addressing both the emotional and neurological aspects of pain, it can help people reframe their experience and develop greater resilience in daily life.
At Joy In Health, our KAP protocol is designed to maximize both safety and therapeutic benefit:
Preparation sessions set intentions, discuss goals, and create a safe mindset.
Ketamine sessions are guided by a clinician, with medical supervision, allowing patients to explore their inner experience safely in a beautiful and supportive setting.
Integration sessions help translate insights from the ketamine experience into lasting change. Most people complete 3–6 ketamine sessions, spaced and personalized according to their needs.
Safety is paramount. Everyone receives a thorough medical and psychiatric evaluation before beginning. During sessions, vital signs are monitored, and the space is designed for maximum comfort. While ketamine is generally well-tolerated, temporary changes in perception, heart rate, or blood pressure can occur and are carefully managed by our team.
People often describe KAP as opening a window to parts of themselves that had felt inaccessible—moments of clarity, release, or compassion that continue to unfold long after the session ends. One patient at Joy In Health shared:
"I keep coming back to the mantra 'All is Well' that was gifted to me from somewhere deeply sacred in my being during that first ketamine session. I can access that belief and truth when my mind tells me the exact opposite."
Healing is not just symptom relief—it’s reconnecting with one’s capacity for growth and meaning.
Marni Chanoff, MD
Founder & Psychiatrist, Joy In Health