We are excited to introduce ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a cutting-edge therapeutic service designed to help individuals overcome mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. This innovative treatment combines the benefits of ketamine, a well-researched and effective medication, with the supportive environment of psychotherapy to foster profound personal growth and healing.
Ketamine is classified as a dissociative hallucinogen, known for its ability to distort perceptions of sights, sounds, and emotions, creating a sense of detachment from reality. Users often describe feeling as if they are “outside their body,” experiencing a profound shift in their sense of self and surroundings. This unique effect can facilitate deep introspection and emotional exploration, making it a powerful tool in therapeutic settings.
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. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.
Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion, intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work with Journey Clinical (the medical provider for ketamine) we only use the sublingual lozenge form.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) is designed to benefit a wide range of individuals seeking mental health support and personal growth. It is particularly effective for those who:
Each session is conducted in a safe, controlled environment under the supervision of trained professionals, ensuring that the therapy is both effective and supportive. If you’re looking for a profound way to address mental health challenges or embark on a journey of self-discovery, KAP might be right for you.
Opening Emotional Doors
Ketamine, in a therapeutic setting, has the ability to quiet the ego and defense mechanisms that typically get in the way of vulnerable communication. This allows couples to access parts of themselves they may not usually feel safe expressing, enabling more open and honest conversations. During a KAP session, both partners are guided to explore their emotions without the usual judgment or fear of conflict, which can lead to breakthrough moments of connection.
Key Benefit: Couples can feel safer sharing emotions or thoughts that might have been too difficult to express before, leading to a deeper understanding of each other’s internal worlds.
Breaking Negative Cycles: Every relationship develops patterns—some of which can become harmful. Whether it’s avoidance, poor communication skills, or built-up resentment, KAP allows couples to step outside of these cycles and recognize new, healthier dynamics.
Key Benefit: Couples gain insight into negative communication cycles, allowing them to create new, healthier ways of interacting.
Healing Emotional Wounds: Sometimes, past trauma—whether within the relationship or from earlier life experiences—can block closeness and intimacy. KAP provides a unique opportunity to process these deep-seated emotional wounds in a non-threatening, non-verbal way. By addressing these underlying hurts, couples can release old pain that may have been standing in the way of true closeness.
Key Benefit: Couples can process deep emotional wounds in a safe, supportive space, freeing them to experience greater emotional intimacy.
“Dr. Scholtz is one of the most compassionate and calming professionals I’ve ever worked with. From the moment I met her, I felt completely at ease, and she made trying something new feel not only safe but exciting.
Ketamine psychotherapy can seem intimidating at first, but I truly believe it’s the treatment of the future. Unlike traditional medications that simply mask symptoms, ketamine allows your mind to reset – dissociating from old patterns and introducing new ways of thinking. It creates space to quiet the constant mental chatter and opens doors to a fresh perspective on life.
Dr. Scholtz guided me through this experience with such care and presence, ensuring that I felt supported every step of the way. She took the time to make sure I was mentally and physically prepared, helping me integrate each session in a way that felt natural and deeply meaningful.
The results of our work together have already had a profound impact on me, and I can truly feel the difference in my mental clarity and overall well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for her expertise and warmth, and I look forward to continuing this journey with her.”
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.
Ketamine-assisted therapy offers a unique and promising approach to mental health treatment for several reasons:
Enhanced Therapeutic Process: Ketamine can help facilitate deeper introspection and emotional processing during therapy sessions. It can lower inhibitions and defenses, allowing clients to explore difficult emotions and experiences more openly.
Neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and adapt by forming new connections between neurons. It’s like the brain’s way of rewiring itself in response to new experiences, learning, or injuries. Ketamine has been found to promote neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rewire and adapt. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with mood disorders, PTSD, or chronic pain, as it may help to break negative thought patterns and establish healthier neural pathways.
Ketamine helps the brain reset by boosting neuroplasticity. When ketamine is administered, it blocks certain receptors in the brain, leading to the release of chemicals that promote the growth of new neural connections. This process can help “reboot” the brain, improving mood and mental function, and helping people recover from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues more quickly than traditional treatments.
Holistic Approach: Ketamine-assisted therapy combines the psychological benefits of therapy with the neurobiological effects of ketamine. This holistic approach addresses both the emotional and physiological aspects of mental health, potentially leading to more comprehensive and lasting improvements.
Try our at-home virtual ketamine-assisted therapy for a convenient and transformative experience. Get the benefits of ketamine therapy without leaving your home. Dr Corinne Scholtz guides you through secure online sessions, helping you find relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own space while receiving personalized, top-notch care.
In-person Individual and Couples Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy using sublingual lozenges is available at our office in Fort Lauderdale, FL, by appointment only.
Ketamine retreats offer a unique chance for deep healing through the power of connection and community. In these group settings, you’ll experience the transformative effects of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy while being surrounded by others who are on similar journeys. Sharing this experience with a supportive group fosters deep emotional bonds and creates a safe space for everyone to grow together.
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I have taken the North Star Pledge and the ‘purpose of the pledge is to begin the task of creating shared values for the emerging psychedelic field. The pledge can be used as a tool for each of us to set and name our intention for this work’.
My personal intention for offering psychedelic assisted therapy: “Ketamine therapy represents this incredible opportunity to offer relief and hope to those who may have exhausted other options. It’s a beacon of possibility when clients feel lost or stuck. For me, it’s about being at the forefront of something that could truly change lives. I’m excited to create a space where individuals can experience healing in a whole new way—one that’s innovative, compassionate, and deeply impactful. Adding ketamine therapy to my practice isn’t just a professional move; it’s a personal mission to revolutionize how we think about and approach mental wellness.” ~ Corinne
Ketamine-assisted therapy may support individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relational distress when traditional therapy alone hasn’t been enough.
When provided within a medical and therapeutic framework with proper screening and integration, ketamine therapy is considered safe for many people.
No. Ketamine therapy works best when paired with preparation and integration sessions that help translate insights into meaningful change.