Enhance your IV Ketamine Infusion Results
Did you know combining your IV Ketamine treatment with psychotherapy can amplify treatment outcomes? Let’s work together so you can feel better.
How Does Ketamine Work?
Tracy Santomarco Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist | Licensed in CA | EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy | Specializing in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD | Ketamine | Neuroplasticity | Neural Pathways
Ketamine is FDA-approved as a dissociative anesthetic and is prescribed off-label to address numerous symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, negative thought patterns, and many more. While research is ongoing, it was found to be often more effective than many anti-depressants as it targets a different neurochemical called Glutamate and works as a glutamate receptor modulator, specifically targeting the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the brain. By blocking these receptors temporarily, ketamine enhances the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) or what is commonly referred to as “brain fertilizer,” fostering neural connections and promoting neuronal growth. This process reinvigorates neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change) and helps repair and strengthen brain circuits associated with mood regulation and resilience.
IV Ketamine + Supportive Therapy = Amplified Results
Integrating supportive therapeutic preparation for your IV ketamine infusions has been shown to enhance the effectiveness of treatments. A therapist can provide the resources you need to explore your goals, create a healing environment, and further explore the insights gained from your ketamine infusion sessions. The result can foster deeper insights, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change.
Choose Therapy Session Plan
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Intention Setting Session
During this session, we will explore your goals and help you establish a healing intention. This preparation is essential because the more at ease you are about the journey ahead, the more your mind will be open and receptive allowing the insights you may need to flow without resistance. This sets the stage for a more effective and transformative experience with ketamine therapy.
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Preparation Session
Engage in somatic therapies immediately before receiving your ketamine infusion to create an effective healing environment with a deeper mind/body connection, which can allow for the ability to trust in the care you are receiving, let go of expectations of intended results, and be open to the what the journey will bring you.
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Integration Session
It's vital to have an integration session with a therapist after your ketamine infusion. This session allows you to explore the insights gained from your experience and collaboratively develop a plan to enhance your ability for lasting change. Through this process, you can effectively integrate your newfound understanding into your life, ensuring a more profound and enduring transformation.