Thinking about Ketamine? Here’s How to Know if You Are Eligible for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a therapeutic approach that utilizes the legal, controlled use of ketamine in a safe, supportive setting to support emotional healing. While this is a powerful healing modality, it may not be a fit for everyone!
Who Might Be a Good Fit for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?
KAP may be appropriate for people ages 18+ experiencing:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Adjustment Disorders
Eating Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Bipolar Disorder (in stable phases, often with mood stabilizers)
Other stress-related or emotional conditions
Each individual is reviewed by a medical team to ensure that KAP is a safe and appropriate choice.
Who May Not be a Good Fit for KAP?
KAP is generally not recommended for people who:
Have uncontrolled substance use disorders
Are experiencing active suicidal ideation or severe emotional instability
Are in a state of acute mania or mixed bipolar episode
Have a history of primary psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia)
Have unstable medical conditions
Are actively using ketamine recreationally
Have severe breathing problems
Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
Have uncontrolled glaucoma
Have a ketamine allergy or hypersensitivity
You may still be eligible for KAP, but will require extra screening if you are/have:
Pregnant or trying to conceive
Currently nursing
Liver disease or bladder inflammation (cystitis)
Extreme personality disorders
History of ketamine misuse
Active substance use disorder
Hyperthyroidism
Medications you are taking (see below)
Contraindications:
KAP is not a safe or appropriate option for you if you are experiencing the following:
Acute manic or mixed states
Primary psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar with psychotic features)
Uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)
Uncontrolled glaucoma
Severe respiratory issues
Unstable or untreated serious medical illness
Ketamine allergy
Active ketamine use disorder
Severe suicidal risk requiring hospitalization or intensive care
Interested in learning more about Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at LifeSpring?
You can learn more by checking out our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) page at LifeSpring.
Are you a Marylander who is ready to schedule a FREE, 15 minute consultation session to see if KAP is right for you?
Here’s how you can schedule your consultation call for Ketamine Assisted Therapy at LifeSpring.
1. Contact us at 443-726-1318 M-F from 9-5 to schedule a consult call with our KAP therapist.
2. Fill out this form and someone from our office will be in touch with you to schedule a consult call.
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Interested in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma?
If you’re a Marylander who knows that counseling is the direction you need to take, the therapists at LifeSpring Counseling Services are here to help. We offer online counseling services for mindfulness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. We also offer Brainspotting as a specialized service, and Brainspotting can be done online, too!
Here’s how you can get started! Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma aren’t the only services offered at our Baltimore, MD office.
The counselors and social workers at our Maryland office also offer counseling services for trauma, grief and loss, boundary setting, communication skills, and difficult life transitions. We also offer specialized counseling services including Brainspotting and spiritually-integrated counseling. Because we are located next to several local universities, we also work with college students.
