Is Ketamine Therapy Right for Me? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Sometimes, even after trying talk therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes, people still feel stuck. Trauma, depression, or anxiety may linger, leaving you wondering if there’s another way forward.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (often called KAP) is an emerging approach that combines low-dose ketamine with therapeutic support. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, three of our therapists — Kara Sunwell, Amy Toig, and Ellen Ottman — offer ketamine-assisted therapy in a safe, trauma-informed, and affirming environment.
If you’re curious about whether KAP could be right for you, here are five questions to explore:
1. Have I tried traditional approaches but still feel stuck?
KAP can be especially helpful for people who haven’t found full relief from talk therapy or medication alone. The medicine often creates space for new perspectives, making it easier to shift patterns that once felt immovable.
2. Do I struggle with trauma, depression, or anxiety?
Research shows ketamine can help with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, OCD, and even burnout. Many people describe feeling “reset” or “lighter” after a session, especially when supported by a therapist who helps them integrate the experience.
3. Am I open to exploring both mind and body in healing?
KAP isn’t just about changing thoughts — it often helps people reconnect with the body, soften patterns of hypervigilance, and release stored tension. For those drawn to somatic or body-based therapy, KAP can deepen that process.
4. Do I have support for the journey?
Ketamine therapy is safest and most effective when paired with guidance. At Stillpoint, your therapist prepares you for the experience, supports you during the ketamine session, and helps you integrate insights afterward so they can ripple into daily life.
5. Do I want therapy that’s inclusive and affirming?
For LGBTQIA+ clients, BIPOC clients, and anyone who has felt marginalized, it matters to know you’re entering a safe and affirming space. Our therapists, offering KAP, are committed to holding that kind of space.
Next Steps
Ketamine-assisted therapy isn’t right for everyone, but for many, it can be a powerful catalyst for change. If you’re curious, we’d love to talk with you.
You can schedule a consultation with a therapist on our team to see whether KAP might be a good fit for your healing journey. Learn more about KAP here.