KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (KAP)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an option for individuals living with depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms that haven’t improved with traditional treatment.
KAP combines low-dose ketamine with intentional psychotherapy to create space for emotional processing, insight, and meaningful change. In a supportive therapeutic setting, ketamine may temporarily soften rigid patterns of thinking, allowing therapy to reach deeper layers of experience.
ME Psychotherapy offers KAP sessions in both our Providence and Narragansett offices.
Who KAP May Help
KAP may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:
Treatment-resistant depression
Persistent anxiety
Trauma-related symptoms
Feeling “stuck” in therapy
A thoughtful clinical and medical evaluation determines whether this approach is a good fit.
How KAP Works at ME Psychotherapy
We offer KAP through a collaborative care model designed to keep both the therapeutic and medical components clear, coordinated, and safe.
ME Psychotherapy provides the psychotherapy sessions in our Providence and Narragansett offices. Medical evaluation, prescribing, and medication oversight are managed by an independent external prescriber, PVD Ketamine & Wellness. ME Psychotherapy does not prescribe, dispense, or store ketamine.
Step 1: Book A Free 10-Min Phone Consultation With A KAP Provider @ ME Psychotherapy
You schedule your phone consultation directly with ME Psychotherapy, via our website if you are new client or by contacting us at office@mepsychotherapy.com if you are a current client.
If KAP seems like it could be an option, the next step is:
Contacting PVD Ketamine & Wellness to schedule a medical evaluation
Step 2: Schedule A Medical Evaluation With PVD Ketamine
You then schedule your medical evaluation directly with PVD Ketamine & Wellness.
They:
Determine whether ketamine is medically appropriate
Establish your prescribing plan
Review their fees and follow-up requirements
All medical questions, prescribing schedules, and related costs are handled directly through their office.
Step 3: Schedule Your Intake & KAP Sessions @ ME Psychotherapy
Once you are medically cleared and your prescription is in place, you reconnect with your provider at ME Psychotherapy to schedule your clinical intake assessment and KAP sessions.
After your medical evaluation:
Your prescription is sent to a pharmacy
You pick up the medication prior to your session
You bring your prescribed ketamine to each KAP appointment
Step 4: Your KAP Sessions Begin @ ME Psychotherapy
During your in person therapy session:
Ketamine is taken only in session, under supervision
Vital signs are monitored before and after treatment
You remain onsite until it is clinically appropriate to leave
A responsible adult transports you home afterward
The process is structured but straightforward. We guide you through each step so you feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout.
Getting Started
New clients may request a KAP phone consultation appointment at the top of this page by clicking the “Request Appointment” button.
Current ME Psychotherapy clients may email McKayla at office@mepsychotherapy.com.
Appointment Sequence with ME Psychotherapy
Free 10-Minute Phone Screening
A brief call to answer questions and discuss initial suitability.
60-Minute Clinical Intake Assessment
A full comprehensive evaluation for diagnosis and personalized treatment planning. This appointment may be billed to insurance when applicable.
KAP Sessions
Two-hour structured in person sessions that include preparation, supervised ketamine support, and integration work.
Integration Psychotherapy Sessions
60-minute regular psychotherapy sessions that include integration work. This appointment may be billed to insurance when applicable.
Fees
KAP sessions are self-pay because they extend beyond a standard therapy hour and involve off-label ketamine use.
$400 per 2-hour session
Current ME Psychotherapy clients receive a discounted rate for KAP sessions. Please email the office for details.
External prescriber fees for medical evaluation and medication management are arranged directly with PVD Ketamine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I coordinate with the prescriber myself?
Yes. You schedule your medical evaluation directly with PVD Ketamine & Wellness. They determine medical clearance, manage prescribing, coordinate with the pharmacy, and set follow-up requirements. All medical questions and fees are handled through their office.
Do you provide or store the ketamine?
No. ME Psychotherapy does not prescribe, dispense, or store ketamine. If prescribed, you pick up your medication from the pharmacy and bring it to your scheduled session.
Can I take ketamine at home?
No. Ketamine is taken only during your supervised therapy session. It should not be used outside of scheduled KAP sessions.
What are the safety requirements?
Vital signs are checked before and after treatment. You must arrange reliable transportation home and may not drive for the remainder of the day.
What happens after the session?
You remain onsite until your therapist determines it is safe to leave. Many clients take the rest of the day to rest and integrate. Follow-up integration sessions help translate insights into lasting change.