Ketamine-assisted therapy
Held, medically separate, and slow
Ketamine-assisted therapy pairs psychotherapy with a medication prescribed and overseen by an independent licensed medical provider — never by me.
Ketamine is prescribed by a separate licensed medical provider. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I do not prescribe, supply or administer medication, and I do not provide medical care. A medical screening by the prescriber is required, and this is not a first-line treatment.
What it is
A 180-minute in-person session at my office in Manhattan or in your home. We settle and prepare, the medicine session takes place with me present throughout, and we leave real time at the end for what wants to be said. It sits inside ongoing psychotherapy rather than standing on its own.
The clinical role is divided on purpose. The prescribing medical provider handles screening, prescribing and any medical oversight. I hold the psychotherapy.
Who it may be considered for
- People already in ongoing psychotherapy with me.
- People who have discussed other approaches first.
- People a prescribing medical provider has screened and considers appropriate.
Who it is not for
- Anyone looking for a first or quick intervention.
- Anyone whose medical or psychiatric history makes it unsuitable — that call belongs to the prescriber.
- Anyone not in a position to attend in person at my office in Manhattan or in your home.
- Anyone in acute crisis. In a crisis, call or text 988 or dial 911.
I make no promises about what this will do for you. Therapy outcomes are not guaranteed, and nothing on this page is medical advice.
Fee
$846
Per 180-minute in-person session at my office in Manhattan or in your home, covering preparation, the session itself and integration time. Medication and medical care are billed separately by the prescribing provider.
FAQ
Straight answers
Who prescribes the ketamine?
A separate, independent licensed medical provider. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, not a physician or prescriber, and I do not prescribe or supply medication at any point.
Is a medical screening required?
Yes. The prescribing medical provider carries out their own screening and decides whether ketamine is medically appropriate for you. Without that, this work does not go ahead.
Is this a first-line treatment?
No. It is not a first step. It is considered only alongside ongoing psychotherapy, after other approaches have been discussed, and only where the prescriber agrees it is appropriate.
What does the $846 cover?
A 180-minute in-person session with me at my office in Manhattan or in your home: settling and preparation at the start, the session itself with me present throughout, and time for integration at the end. Medication and any medical care are arranged and billed separately by the prescriber.
Who is this not appropriate for?
It is not appropriate for everyone. Certain medical and psychiatric histories, including some cardiovascular conditions and some psychiatric presentations, may rule it out. The prescribing medical provider makes that determination, not me.
What happens afterwards?
Integration sessions, at our usual therapy rate, where we make sense of what came up and put it to work in your ordinary life.