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 hrs. 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 symptom 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 with Journey Clinical we only use the sublingual lozenge form.

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 subsided, we’ll spend the remainder of our appointment 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 two weeks after the Ketamine experience.

Absolutely! If you have a safe person who can serve as a "chaperone", then virtual KAP is an options. Benefits of virtual KAP is that you have control over your therapeutic environment, you can rest immediately after session, and don't have to worry about transportation to and from your session. When you choose virtual KAP, you will be giving specific and important information on what is needed for a safe and supportive therapeutic experience. I only provide virtual KAP.

Patient eligibility is up to the sole discretion of Journey Clinical’s KAP-trained medical team. We currently only work with patients over the age of 18 who reside in NY, NJ, MA, CA, CO, OH, FL, TX, WA, GA, MD, TN, & VA.

If you would like to explore the possibility of working with me on KAP, please complete the contact form below or e-mail me at martha.aguilar.lmft@terapianepantla.com to discuss eligibility and next steps.

I am licensed in California and Washington, which means I can only work with those who reside in those states. To find therapists in your state visit: https://www.journeyclinical.com/patients

Some insurances cover KAP. Please contact your insurance provider for confirmation if they cover KAP treatment.

Journey Clinical is a platform for licensed psychotherapists to incorporate science-based psychedelic therapies in their practice safely and effectively, starting with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Journey Clinical’s in-house medical team takes on patient eligibility, prescriptions and outcome monitoring, while I take on the therapy. Their collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet your individual needs and improve long-term outcomes.