Ketamine works by interacting with glutamate receptors in the brain, which can promote neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to learn, adapt and form new connections. When paired with psychotherapy and integrative wellness techniques, this can lead to profound insights, emotional breakthroughs, and relief from conditions such as:

• Depression (including treatment-resistant depression)

• Anxiety disorders

• PTSD

• Emotional trauma

During your KAP sessions, ketamine enhances your ability to engage in therapy, helping you process difficult emotions, reframe negative thought patterns, and explore new pathways toward healing.

At Renova, we prioritize your comfort, safety, and individual needs throughout your ketamine-assisted psychotherapy experience. Each experience is unique and may vary from session to session. However, ketamine typically produces a deeply relaxed, altered state of awareness that may include shifts in perception, emotional openness, and a sense of detachment from usual thought patterns. During your journey, a trained and licensed clinician will provide support and guidance as you navigate the therapeutic experience enhanced by ketamine.

Yes. Ketamine offers a distinct alternative for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications or are seeking a faster, more integrated treatment approach. It is highly effective in providing rapid relief, often within hours or days, for conditions like treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Unlike traditional psychotropic medications, such as SSRIs or SNRIs, which adjust serotonin or dopamine levels and can take weeks to show effects, ketamine creates a window for profound emotional breakthroughs and change in a much shorter time.

Ketamine is used in short-term protocols alongside psychotherapy, enhancing its effectiveness as clients process and integrate new insights. This is in contrast to most psychotropic medications, which are designed for long-term daily use and symptom management. With proper guidance, ketamine offers a transformative alternative for individuals who haven’t found relief through traditional treatments.

Yes. Clients remain conscious throughout the experience, though perception, thoughts, and emotional awareness may feel different from usual. Sessions are conducted in a safe, supportive environment with clinical guidance throughout the process.

Many ketamine providers offer medication-focused services in which ketamine is administered with limited therapeutic involvement. These models may emphasize the experience itself, with less structure around preparation and follow-up care.

At Renova, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is delivered as a structured program, not a standalone ketamine experience. Treatment includes targeted and in-depth preparation, medically and psychologically guided sessions, and integration to ensure that insights gained are processed and applied in meaningful ways. This approach prioritizes long-term outcomes rather than temporary symptom relief.

Not necessarily. Medication considerations are reviewed during the medical evaluation to determine what is safe and appropriate. Some medications may need to be adjusted, while others can be continued. All decisions are made on an individual basis with a focus on safety and clinical effectiveness.

The number of sessions varies based on individual needs, goals, and clinical presentation. The program is structured to provide a series of sessions supported by preparation and integration, allowing for a more comprehensive and effective treatment process. Recommendations are made following the assessment and evaluation phases.

The initial 15-minute consultation is provided at no cost. If you choose to move forward, the initial intake, psychological clearance, and medical clearance may be eligible for insurance coverage depending on your plan.

The KAP program itself is a self-pay service and is not covered by insurance. Program details, including cost and structure, are reviewed during the consultation to ensure clarity before moving forward.