Symmetry of Self Podcast - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
In this episode, Heather McPaul speaks with me about the benefits of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues. We talk about how it works, what sessions look like, contraindications and safety, what to look for and ask when searching for a therapist in this area, and why it might be an effective choice for people who aren't making progress with other therapy modalities.
Additional information:
Huberman Lab – nerdy deep dive into the mechanisms of ketamine.
Ketamine: Podcast covering how it works and how to access it, incl. client report.
Client report and the importance of therapy and mindset.
Article about the importance of therapy and understanding the ups and downs of KAP.
Katja Cahoon LCSW MBA started her career leading year-long closed trauma groups. In addition to ketamine assisted psychotherapy groups she is a yoga teacher and has guided mindfulness and meditation groups. She works as a lead therapist for FDA approved Phase I and III clinical studies (5-MeO-DMT and psilocybin) both in individual and group settings. She is a supervisor for Phase III groups. She is also a lead therapist for Compass sponsored Phase I trials. She trained with Polaris Insight Center and MAPS, Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield (MMTCP), EMDR Institute, and others and is committed to helping others grow in this field. She has trained over 100 clinicians in Group KAP.