Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at Elevated Mindset Therapy
At Elevated Mindset Therapy, we’re proud to offer a therapeutic modality called
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey
Clinical.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a safe, evidence-based treatment that combines the
therapeutic effects of ketamine with talk therapy to help clients move through depression,
anxiety, trauma, and emotional blocks.
We take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team
supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom
treatment plan, prescribing the medicine, and monitoring outcomes.
If you’ve felt stuck in therapy or disconnected from yourself, KAP can help open new pathways
to healing, growth, and self-understanding.
What Is KAP?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic, research-supported approach in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy. During treatment, clients (individual / groups) safely self-administer a low dose of ketamine under medical supervision while being supported by a licensed therapist.
What is Ketamine?
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 newsynaptic 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, but in my work with Journey Clinical we only use the sublingual lozenge form.
How Does Ketamine Feel?
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. Studies have shown that the benefits to mood and neurological growth can last up to two weeks after the Ketamine experience.
Is KAP right for you?
KAP may be especially beneficial for adults experiencing:
● Depression (including treatment-resistant depression)
● Anxiety and panic
● PTSD and trauma recovery
● Emotional numbness or feeling “stuck” in therapy
● Grief and loss
● Burnout or chronic stress
● Challenges with self-connection, purpose, or spirituality
If you’ve tried traditional therapy and still feel blocked, KAP may be the bridge toward deeper healing.
What is the KAP Process?
1. Intake Session with EMT
● This first session offers an opportunity to review the KAP informed consent, determine if KAP is a good fit for your presenting issues, and discuss a treatment plan and goals for KAP. Following this session, a referral will be submitted to Journey Clinical for the initial medical consultation.
2. Medical Consultation with Journey Clinical
● You schedule an initial evaluation with a clinician from the Journey Clinical medical team via zoom. They will go over your medical and psychiatric
history with you, provide education on the treatment and determine if you are eligible for KAP.
● If Journey Clinical’s medical team determines that you are eligible for KAP, they will develop a personalized Ketamine prescription and outcome
monitoring plan for you.
● Journey Clinical’s medical team will write a ketamine prescription for you, and a small amount of oral ketamine will be sent to your home, enough for
the first 2 KAP sessions. You will be taught to take your vitals and self-administer the ketamine lozenges by Journey Clinical’s medical team in advance of our KAP sessions.
3. Preparation sessions:
● Once you receive your ketamine lozenges, we will schedule time together for our KAP preparation, dosing and integration sessions. Preparation
session(s) will be scheduled just like regular therapy sessions prior to the KAP dosing session. The goal of a preparation session(s) is to align on
the process and set intentions for our KAP sessions together.
4. KAP Dosing Session:
● A typical ketamine dosing session lasts between 1-2 hours and can take place either in-person at my office, or remotely via telehealth.
● During a dosing session, you will self-administer your ketamine lozenge either in my office or in your home. You will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to calming music. Although a KAP dosing session may be largely an internal experience, and I will be present with you the entire time to hold space and provide support as needed.
4. Integration Sessions:
● After our KAP dosing session, we will meet for multiple integration therapy sessions to review the memories, thoughts & insights that arose during your dosing session, and to prepare for the next dosing session.
5. Follow-up consultations with Journey Clinical and EMT:
● After our first KAP session, Journey Clinical’s medical team schedules regular follow-ups with you to monitor outcomes and prescribe ketamine lozenge refills, as appropriate. The frequency of follow-ups depends on your unique treatment plan, at a minimum of once per quarter.
🧬 Our Partnership with Journey Clinical
To ensure the highest standard of safety and care, Elevated Mindset Therapy partners with Journey Clinical, a leading platform that empowers licensed psychotherapists to offer KAP in collaboration with an in-house medical team.
Journey Clinical handles:
● Medical eligibility & screening
● Prescriptions & dosing plans
● Ongoing safety monitoring
We handle:
● Therapeutic support before, during, and after sessions
Learn more about Journey Clinical’s model at journey.click/education
🧠 Meet Daniel Lavelle, LCSW
Daniel Lavelle is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Elevated Mindset Therapy. He helps individuals and couples navigate trauma, addiction, and major life transitions through evidence-based and integrative approaches.
“My goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves and move toward wholeness. KAP offers a powerful path for clients who feel stuck—helping them process emotions and unlock insights that traditional therapy alone sometimes can’t reach.”
💵 Pricing and Cost
KAP involves both medical and therapy components.
Journey Clinical Medical Fees:
● Initial Medical Consultation: $250
● Ketamine Medication (first 2 sessions): $112
● Ongoing Medical Consultations (quarterly): $150
● Ketamine Medication (next 6 sessions): $208
EMT Psychotherapy Fees:
● Initial Intake Session: $150
● Preparation Session #1: $150
● Preparation Session #2: $150
● KAP Dosing Session #1 (2.5 Hours): $375
● KAP Dosing Session Followups (2 Hours): $300
● Integration Sessions: $250
Please contact us directly for group rates.
🪷 Our Office Space
Our therapy environment is designed to promote safety, trust, and deep relaxation—soft lighting, grounding music, and calming decor to support the inward journey
💬 Client Experiences / Testimonials
After years of feeling disconnected, I finally feel hope again.
— Anonymous Client
KAP helped me unlock emotions I didn’t even know were still inside me.
— Anonymous Client
It felt like years of therapy condensed into one afternoon
— Client reflection, shared with permission
🌱 Take the Next Step
Healing is possible—and it can start today. If you’re curious about KAP or want to explore if it’s right for you:
