Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Arvada, CO
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers a therapeutic approach for individuals who feel stuck despite previous therapy, medication, or personal growth work. By combining ketamine treatment with psychotherapy, KAP can support deeper emotional processing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
At Life Reimagined Therapy Group, KAP is grounded in a relational and integrative approach that includes preparation, therapeutic support during the ketamine experience, and ongoing integration.
Our Approach to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
At Life Reimagined Therapy Group, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is grounded in a relational and integrative approach to healing. We understand that symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm often develop within larger personal, relational, and life contexts. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, we help clients explore the deeper experiences, patterns, and beliefs that may be contributing to feeling stuck.
Unlike medication-only ketamine services, KAP combines the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with ongoing psychotherapy to support deeper insight, emotional processing, and long-term integration.
Our therapists provide support through preparation, dosing, and integration phases of KAP, creating a safe and collaborative space to explore insights and translate them into meaningful change. We believe the therapeutic relationship and integration process are essential parts of healing, helping clients make sense of their experiences and apply new perspectives to their everyday lives.
Our Therapists draw from a variety of evidence-informed and experiential approaches to support emotional processing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. The specific approaches used will depend on your goals, experiences, and the therapist you work with.
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Brainspotting is a body-based approach that helps clients access and process difficult emotions, memories, and experiences through the connection between the brain, body, and nervous system.
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IFS helps clients explore different parts of themselves with curiosity and compassion, supporting greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and integration.
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ACT supports clients in developing psychological flexibility, clarifying values, and taking meaningful action aligned with the life they want to create.
Who Can Benefit from Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Individuals who feel stuck despite previous therapy, medication, or other healing efforts experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms
Individuals who want support processing difficult experiences, trauma responses, or emotional patterns that continue to impact their daily lives
Individuals who feel disconnected from their emotions or have difficulty accessing feelings that seem blocked, overwhelming, or difficult to express
Individuals navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, or significant changes who want support making meaning of their experiences
Individuals seeking greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to their values and sense of self
Individuals exploring questions of identity, purpose, spirituality, or personal growth
Individuals who want support integrating meaningful insights and experiences from KAP into their relationships, daily life, and ongoing healing process
Explore all of the therapy specialties our therapists are trained to work with.
The Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Process
Step 1: Preparation:
Before beginning KAP, you will meet with your therapist to explore your goals, discuss your history, and determine whether KAP is an appropriate fit for your needs. Preparation sessions help establish emotional safety, clarify intentions, and build a foundation for the work ahead.
Because ketamine is a medical treatment, all clients must complete a medical evaluation and receive clearance through Journey Clinical before participating in dosing sessions. This helps ensure that KAP is both safe and appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Step 2: Dosing Sessions:
Ketamine sessions are conducted in a supportive therapeutic environments with a certified therapist present throughout the experience. The ketamine is administered as an oral lozenge during session. Sessions typically last up to three hours, allowing time for preparation, the ketamine experience itself, and initial processing afterward. During these sessions, clients may encounter new perspectives, emotions, memories, or insights that can support healing and growth.
Step 3: Integration:
Integration sessions help transform insights gained during ketamine experiences into meaningful change in daily life. Together, you and your therapist will explore themes that emerged, deepen understanding, and identify ways to apply new awareness to relationships, emotions, and personal goals. We believe that meaningful healing happens not only during the ketamine experience itself, but through the ongoing process of making sense of and integrating those experiences into everyday life.
Many clients continue ongoing individual therapy alongside KAP to support integration, emotional processing, and lasting change.
Note: Life Reimagined Therapy Group partners with Journey Clinical for medical evaluation and ketamine prescribing. Our therapists provide the psychotherapy, preparation, and integration support that surround the ketamine experience.
Meet Our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapists in Arvada, CO
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Becca Payne, LMFT
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Benjamin Bombach, LMFT
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Rates:
Preparatory sessions: $150-$160
At least one required
Integration sessions: $150-$160
At least one between dosing sessions
Dosing sessions: $400
Insurance may be used for eligible psychotherapy sessions, including preparation and integration sessions. Ketamine medication and dosing sessions are typically not covered by insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ketamine therapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy both involve the use of ketamine, but KAP includes an intentional psychotherapy process before, during, and after the ketamine experience. At Life Reimagined Therapy Group, therapists support preparation and integration so clients can explore insights, emotions, and experiences in the context of ongoing therapeutic work.
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) may be a good fit for individuals who feel stuck in patterns of depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or other challenges that have not fully responded to traditional therapy or medication alone. During the preparation process, you will explore your goals, history, and current needs to determine whether KAP is an appropriate option for you.
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Every person’s experience is unique. Some individuals describe feeling deeply relaxed, emotionally open, or able to view challenges from a different perspective. Other may experience vivid imagery, memories, or insights during the session. Your therapist will be present to provide support, and preparation sessions help ensure you feel informed and supported throughout the process.
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When provided in a medically supervised setting with appropriate screening and therapeutic support, KAP is generally considered safe for many individuals. Before beginning treatment, all clients complete a medical evaluation through Journey Clinical to determine whether KAP is appropriate for their specific circumstances. This screening process helps identify any medical concerns, medication interactions, or other factors that may impact treatment recommendations.
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The number of sessions varies based on your goals, history, and response to treatment. Some individuals experience meaningful benefits after a small number of sessions, while others choose to engage in a longer course of treatment that includes ongoing integration work. Your therapist will collaborate with you to develop a plan that aligns with your needs and desired outcomes.
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Insurance coverage for KAP services can vary depending on the type of session. If you have Cigna, Aetna, or United Healthcare, your insurance benefits may be used for preparatory and integration therapy sessions, subject to your individual plan and coverage.
Dosing sessions are not covered by insurance.