We offer Ketamine-assisted therapy treatments within a supported and integrated, safe and peaceful psychotherapeutic framework. Our protocols are carefully individualized and paced with preparatory and integrative sessions over the course of treatment.
While treatment is customized for each client, our primary model of treatment is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This is different from some models that only use Ketamine as a medical treatment without the involvement of trained mental health professionals. KAP involves both a medical doctor and a licensed therapist. KAP treatment has the potential to offer dramatic results in a relatively short period of time. Most people will feel some improvement after one to two sessions, and we have found that several sessions are usually needed in order to get the most benefit from treatment. A typical treatment plan includes the initial intake appointments, one or more preparatory sessions, three to six KAP sessions, and three to six integration sessions, but some people will need more sessions, and some will need fewer. Some people also benefit from added treatment sessions (booster or maintenance sessions) after completing their initial series.
All new center clients undergo a comprehensive psychiatric assessment as well as a medical history and screening to inform the treatment plan. This may include asking to coordinate care with your primary care doctor and/or primary psychiatrist or therapist.
We are comfortable working as consultants and members of your care team. We collaborate and coordinate treatment with any existing mental health and health care providers, integrative medicine specialist, naturopath, etc., and would also be happy to act as your primary mental health provider if you need one and it is clinically appropriate.
General Psychiatry and Psychological Services:
Diagnostic Evaluations
Consultation / Diagnostic Clarifications / Second opinions
Medication management, psychopharmacology, integrative herbal, natural or plant medicines
Psychotherapy – adults and adolescents
Examples of conditions treated:
Mood Disorders (Major Depression, Bipolar disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder), Anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Trauma based disorders (PTSD, Dissociative Disorders), Psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Eating Disorders, Insomnia and sleep disorders, Personality disorders. Please note that some diagnoses are contraindicated for treatment with Ketamine.
Ketamine Specific treatments:
Oral ketamine (sublingual lozenges) in office treatments
Ketamine injections (Intramuscular, IM) in office treatments
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) – See Ketamine section for further information.
Integrative and Preparatory psychotherapy sessions as part of Ketamine treatment.
We now offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in a group context. See our groups page for more information.
Evolve plans to offer future psychedelic-assisted therapies, such as MDMA and psilocybin, as they become FDA-approved and legal for clinical use. Other psychedelic therapies