Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Oregon & Hawaii
A doorway inward.
A bridge to healing.
A pause from the noise.
Discover a Different Kind of Therapy
KAP combines low-dose ketamine — a legal, fast-acting psychedelic medicine — with the safety and insight of skilled psychotherapy. Ketamine disrupts habitual patterns of thought and emotion, creating openings for emotional release, renewed perspective, and reconnection to self.
Used with intention and support, ketamine therapy becomes a space to heal not just symptoms but your relationship to self, to others, and to what you carry.
This work is for individuals and couples who:
Value discretion and high-level care
Want evidence-informed therapy integrated with emotional depth
Are ready to move beyond insight into transformation
Desire secure attachment within themselves and with others
KAP is not a quick fix. It’s a catalyst, thoughtfully facilitated, clinically grounded, and deeply intentional.
If you’re ready to trust yourself fully, to speak clearly, lead confidently, and connect securely this work was designed for you.
Who is KAP for?
You do not need a formal diagnosis to explore KAP. Many people arrive at this work when they’re tired of “holding it all together” and want to feel more alive, more connected, and more like themselves.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Services
We offer thoughtfully designed Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) experiences for individuals and couples seeking profound, lasting change. Each offering integrates medical safety, clinical expertise, and intentional therapeutic preparation and integration.
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For those ready to deepen self-trust, heal relational patterns, and accelerate emotional growth. Individual KAP allows for highly personalized treatment in a confidential, supported setting.
Available as:
1:1 private sessions
Small therapeutic group experiences (intimate, curated groups)
In-office sessions
In-home concierge experiences
Telehealth or in-person preparation and integration sessions
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For partners seeking to rebuild trust, improve communication, and create secure, conscious connection. Couples KAP supports emotional softening, increased empathy, and meaningful relational repair.
Available as:
Private couples intensives
Small couples group experiences
In-office sessions
In-home concierge experiences
Telehealth or in-person preparation and integration sessions
All KAP services include structured preparation, medically supervised dosing, and dedicated integration work to ensure insights translate into sustainable transformation.
Designed For Depth, Not Quick Fixes
This process is structured, discreet, and clinically grounded.
Each step builds on the next to create change that is both neurological and relational.
You are not simply having an experience.
You are rewiring the way you relate to yourself and to the people who matter most.
The KAP Process
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is not a single session. It’s a carefully structured therapeutic process designed for depth, safety, and lasting transformation.
1| Consultation
Clarity. Fit. Intention.
We begin with a comprehensive consultation to assess medical appropriateness, psychological readiness, and alignment with your goals.
This is where we explore:
What feels stuck or unresolved
Patterns you’re ready to shift
Relationship dynamics (for couples)
Desired outcomes
You’ll receive honest guidance about whether KAP is the right next step; and if so, how to structure your experience for maximum impact.
2| Preparation
Building internal safety.
Transformation requires nervous system readiness.
In structured preparation sessions, we:
Clarify intentions
Identify protective patterns
Strengthen emotional regulation tools
Establish safety anchors
Align on therapeutic focus
For couples, this phase also includes relational mapping: understanding attachment dynamics, communication styles, and conflict cycles.
Preparation is where much of the depth begins. It ensures the journey is purposeful, not accidental.
3| The Journey Session
Expanded Awareness. Structured Support.
Your medicine dosing session is held in a carefully curated therapeutic environment whether in-office or in-home.
During the journey:
You are medically supervised
The nervous system softens
Rigid patterns temporarily loosen
Insight and emotional access deepen
This is not passive.
It is an intentional therapeutic experience supported by skilled facilitation.
For couples, this may include guided shared reflection and structured connection work, depending on your treatment plan.
4| Integration
Turning Insight Into Embodied Change
The real transformation happens here.
Integration sessions ensure that what emerged during your journey becomes:
Clear behavioral shifts
Stronger boundaries
More secure communication
Increased self-trust
Sustainable relational repair
Without integration, insight fades.
With integration, identity evolves.
This phase anchors new neural pathways through repetition, relational practice, and embodied application.
Why More Than One Session?
The Research on 6–8 Sessions for Long-Term Impact
While even one ketamine session can bring relief, research consistently shows that 6–8 sessions — when paired with psychotherapy — lead to more meaningful, longer-lasting results.
A 2021 study in The American Journal of Psychiatry found that patients receiving six ketamine treatments over 2–3 weeks showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms compared to control groups. [source] https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.20081240
JAMA Psychiatry also highlights that multiple sessions, especially when combined with therapy, result in better outcomes than ketamine alone. [source] https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2781804
To support this, I recommend a foundational cycle of 3 prep sessions, 1 medicine session, and 2 integration sessions, with ongoing care tailored to your needs.
Possible Benefits of KAP
Supports individuals with treatment resistant depression
Provides alternative approach to address a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, addiction, and some forms of anxiety
In low doses, ketamine can serve as a supportive adjunct to psychotherapy, as it provides an opportunity for the temporary softening of the psychological defenses, allowing for deeper self reflection and psychotherapeutic processing for a more effective treatment.
Who Qualifies?
Some medical and psychiatric conditions need to be treated before you can safely work with KAT. These include hallucinations, untreated mania, cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, increased intracranial pressure, cystitis, or evidence of liver disease.
A psychiatric intake process regarding your mental health history will help you determine if you are an appropriate candidate for this work.
Eligibility:
KAP for Oregon & Hawaii Residents Only
Must be a resident of Oregon or Hawaii
Medical screening and ketamine prescription are provided by a licensed medical provider
Ketamine is offered in sublingual lozenge form for at-home use or in-person in select locations
All therapy sessions are private pay (superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement for prep and integration sessions)
Services are offered by a licensed, KAP-trained therapist
What Makes KAP with Christy Different?
This work isn’t just clinical. It’s relational, embodied, and sacred.
When you work with me, you receive:
Trauma-informed, heart-centered support
Rooted guidance in somatic therapy, nervous system work, and mindfulness
Flexibility for at-home or in-person support (depending on location)
A therapeutic space that honors your whole being, not just symptoms
An approach that blends science, intuition, and soul
I don’t believe you need fixing. I believe you deserve space to remember yourself, gently, fully, and with care.
Group KAP Retreats
Small group KAP Retreats on Maui offer one dosing session in a retreat setting, including prep and integration time. Groups are kept small for intimate and deep healing work.
Maui Based KAP Retreat
Small group KAP Retreat in Oregon offers 2 dosing sessions in an extended setting. Groups are kept small for intimate and deep healing work.