Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in Buffalo, NY

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is not simply about symptom reduction or “another treatment option.”
For many people, it becomes a deeply meaningful experience. It can be one that can open access to emotion, insight, healing, perspective, and parts of the self that may have felt unreachable through traditional therapy alone.

In my work, I approach ketamine with deep respect for both the science and the sacredness of the process.

While ketamine has gained significant attention for its ability to support depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional suffering, I believe the medicine experience itself matters profoundly. The environment, therapeutic relationship, preparation, intention-setting, music, nervous system safety, and integration afterward are not secondary pieces of the work, rather they are the work.

Too often, ketamine treatment can become overly medicalized or transactional. My approach is different.

I view this work as relational, intentional, experiential, and deeply human.

With nearly two decades of clinical experience and advanced training in trauma-informed modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic approaches, and psychedelic integration, I help clients navigate these experiences with depth, safety, meaning-making and not simply symptom management.

In addition to providing KAP for individual clients, I also train clinicians in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and collaborate closely with Dr. Gregory Loewen, a trauma-informed physician experienced in psychedelic and ketamine-based care.

Oral vs. Intramuscular (IM) Ketamine

In collaboration with Dr. Loewen, I offer both oral and intramuscular (IM) ketamine options depending on your needs, goals, comfort level, and medical appropriateness.

While both routes can be beneficial, IM ketamine often allows for a more consistent and carefully titrated experience. Because absorption is significantly more reliable than oral dosing, it can create a deeper and more immersive therapeutic state for many individuals.

Clients frequently describe IM sessions as:

• more emotionally impactful

• more conducive to deep inward exploration

• more effective for accessing non-ordinary states of consciousness

• more meaningful from a transformational/spiritual perspective

That said, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some individuals prefer a gentler or more gradual experience, and oral ketamine can still be profoundly therapeutic and effective.

Together, we thoughtfully determine what approach feels most aligned for your nervous system, goals, and readiness.

Ketamine as More Than a Medical Treatment

While ketamine can absolutely provide meaningful relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional rigidity, many people also experience something deeper:

a reconnection to self, softening of long-held defenses, a sense of openness, perspective, or possibility
moments of awe, grief, beauty, clarity, or spiritual connection

For some, these experiences feel psychological and
for others, emotional, existential, or spiritual.

I hold space for all of it.

My work is particularly aligned with individuals who want this process to be approached with intentionality and depth, not just as a quick fix, but instead as an opportunity for genuine change and healing.

This often includes:

• thoughtful preparation before sessions

• creating ritual and intention around the experience

• carefully curated music and environmental support

• trauma-informed therapeutic guidance during the process

• deep integration afterward so insights can become embodied and sustainable in everyday life

The goal is not simply to “have an experience,” but to create meaningful and lasting shifts in how you relate to yourself, your emotions, your relationships, and your life.

KAP May Be Supportive If You Feel…

• • stuck in patterns that insight alone has not shifted

  • emotionally disconnected or numb

  • trapped in chronic anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma responses

  • spiritually disconnected or longing for deeper meaning

  • exhausted from years of trying to “think” your way into healing

  • ready for a more experiential and transformative approach

KAP Process

Interested in exploring KAP? Begin by reaching out through the Contact page to schedule a 15-minute consultation call to discuss next steps.

If you decide to move forward, the process includes:

1. Intake Assessment with me

2. Medical Screening / Clearance with Dr. Loewen

3. 2-3 Preparation Sessions (1 hour each)

4. Medicine Sessions (2.5-3 hours each; 3 recommended to start, ideally spaced 1–2 weeks apart)

5. Immediate Integration (~1 hour, included in dosing session)

6. Follow-up Integration Session (1 hour, within 72 hours of dosing session)

Session Fees (for 2026)

Medical Evaluation / Clearance with Dr. Loewen: $250

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Dosing Session (2.5-3 hours)

• Oral Ketamine Session: Sliding scale (see below)

• Intramuscular (IM) Ketamine Session: Sliding scale amount + $200 administration fee (charged by Dr. Loewen)

Sliding Scale Fee Structure

I use a pay-it-forward sliding scale model in an effort to balance accessibility with the sustainability of offering this work responsibly and ethically. I recognize that financial accessibility is not always reflected solely by annual or household income, and that factors such as debt, caregiving responsibilities, cost of living, financial support systems, medical expenses, and overall access to resources can significantly impact what feels manageable for someone.

I ask clients to thoughtfully and honestly self-assess the tier that feels both accessible and equitable for their current circumstances. Higher tiers help support the continued availability of reduced-cost access for others seeking this work.

• Supported Access Tier – $375 per dosing session
  Intended for individuals with limited financial flexibility or significant financial strain.

• Community Tier – $475 per dosing session
  Intended for individuals with moderate financial flexibility and the ability to meet most basic needs consistently.

• Sustaining Tier – $625 per dosing session
  Intended for individuals with greater financial stability, discretionary income, or increased access to resources.

• Pay-It-Forward Tier – $675 per dosing session
  Intended for individuals with substantial financial flexibility who would like to help support broader accessibility of this work.

Psychotherapy Integration Session – $200
(May be billable to insurance)

No-Show / Late Cancellation (less than 24 hours) – Full session fee

Insurance Coverage

Because ketamine is not FDA-approved for mental health treatment, the medicine sessions are not covered by insurance. However, your psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy sessions may be covered depending on your plan.

If you have insurance through Aetna, Highmark/BCBS, Independent Health, or Univera, I may be able to bill your plan directly for the therapy component.
(Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted at this time.)

You’re encouraged to contact your insurance provider in advance and provide my NPI number: 1922497494 to verify benefits.

Begin Your KAP Journey

If you’re curious about how ketamine might support your healing—emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually—I’d be honored to explore that with you.

Please reach out through the Contact page to schedule a consultation and learn more about how this work might support your next chapter of growth and healing.