Ketamine-Assisted Therapy | Oakland, CA

A powerful, science-backed treatment to help you heal deeper and faster.

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Living with unresolved trauma can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and overwhelmed. For many, traditional therapeutic methods may not provide the relief they need.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) offers a unique and effective solution for trauma healing, depression, anxiety, and more.

If you’re ready for a breakthrough, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy might be the transformative treatment you need to heal more profoundly and quickly than you ever thought possible.

What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)?

Ketamine is a medically recognized, FDA-approved anesthetic that has shown remarkable promise in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety.

When used in a therapeutic setting, Ketamine facilitates deep healing by helping to rewire neural pathways and unlock emotional blocks that traditional therapy may not address.


Through a controlled, guided experience, Ketamine helps you access subconscious emotions and memories, often leading to rapid breakthroughs and lasting change.

This method promotes neuroplasticity, enabling the brain to form new connections, reduce trauma responses, and foster emotional resilience.

Hi, I’m Mary (she/her)


I am a licensed therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, relationship therapist, and trauma recovery specialist in Oakland, CA.


I specialize in supporting anxious adults to release what's holding them back, find their inner confidence, set boundaries, and calm down those self-critical thoughts.

My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling more deeply connected in their relationships, more confident, and with a better ability to flow through difficult emotions with ease.

The Key Benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

(According to research studies)

Access Deep Emotional Healing


Ketamine creates a unique brain state that makes it easier to access and process unresolved trauma. Studies show that when combined with psychotherapy, ketamine allows people to move through emotional blocks that often feel unreachable in traditional talk therapy. In one large multi-site study, clients experienced significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms when therapy was included. (Dore et al., 2019)

Increase Emotional Resilience and Flexibility

Ketamine promotes neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to form new connections. This increased flexibility helps you adapt to stress more easily and shift out of survival patterns that once kept you stuck. A systematic review highlights that this neurological reset is one of the main reasons ketamine-assisted therapy supports deeper emotional change. (Drozdz et al., 2022)

Promote Positive Behavioral Changes

By interrupting old loops of fear, shame, or self-criticism, ketamine creates an opportunity for new perspectives and healthier emotional responses. Clients in a large multi-clinic outcomes study reported sustained improvements in depression, anxiety, and PTSD for up to six months after treatment. (Yermus et al., 2024)

Safe and Supported Healing Environment

In Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, you’re not navigating this alone. Sessions happen in a safe, therapeutic setting with an experienced therapist who helps you prepare beforehand and integrate afterward. Research shows this therapeutic support is what transforms ketamine from a temporary relief into lasting healing. (Drozdz et al., 2022)

Accelerate Your Healing Process

Unlike the slower pace of weekly talk therapy, ketamine can create noticeable shifts in just a few sessions. Clients often describe a sense of relief, calm, and clarity—even when other treatments haven’t worked. These rapid changes are supported by research showing ketamine’s unique ability to quiet fear responses and open a window for deep therapeutic processing. (Dore et al., 2019)

Experience Lasting Relief from Trauma

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy has been shown to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and relieve persistent symptoms of PTSD, complex trauma, and treatment-resistant depression. In real-world clinical studies, many clients reported feeling more emotionally settled and less overwhelmed by triggers after treatment. (Yermus et al., 2024)

How Does Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Work?

Initial Consultation

We start with a free 20-minute video or phone consultation to discuss your goals, trauma history, and any questions you may have. This helps us determine if Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is the right fit for your healing journey.

Consultation With A Medical Prescriber

Before beginning Ketamine-assisted therapy, you'll have a consultation with a medical prescriber to assess your suitability for treatment. This meeting ensures that ketamine therapy is a safe and appropriate option for you based on your medical history and current health status. The prescriber will answer any questions you may have and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

90 Min Preparation Session

We’ll prepare you for your Ketamine dosing sessions, discussing expectations and the therapeutic process to ensure you feel informed and comfortable.

2.5 Hour Ketamine Dosing Session

During your session, you’ll receive a dose of Ketamine in a controlled, comfortable environment. You’ll relax and allow the therapy to guide you through emotional material, with your therapist supporting you every step of the way.

50 Minute Integration Session

After each dosing session, we’ll work together to process your experience and integrate any insights you gained. This is an essential part of the therapy, ensuring the benefits are carried into your daily life.

The standard course of treatment typically consists of 6 to 8 ketamine dosing sessions, with an integration session between each dosing appointment. The integration sessions are done within 3 days of the dosing session.


Together, we will customize a treatment plan tailored to your unique healing goals. We will take a flexible approach to customize the frequency of treatment based on recommendations from your prescriber and your personal preference.

Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Right for You?

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is ideal for those struggling with:

  • Complex trauma or unresolved emotional wounds

  • PTSD, depression, and anxiety

  • Emotional numbness or a sense of being “stuck”

  • Persistent negative thought patterns or self-limiting beliefs

  • Difficulty processing emotions or memories through traditional therapy

The Science Behind Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Ketamine has been extensively studied and is known to have rapid effects on both the brain’s neural circuits and emotional regulation. It helps reset neural pathways, encouraging the brain to reorganize and respond differently to trauma, stress, and negative thought patterns. This powerful effect helps reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.

By fostering neuroplasticity, Ketamine encourages new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding, which is why it’s such a valuable tool in trauma therapy. Its use in psychological healing is supported by decades of research, with promising results in treating trauma-related conditions.

Ready to Experience Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?

Take the first step toward transformative healing with Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation today to learn more about how this unique, science-backed therapy can help you feel better faster and more deeply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This will vary based on the length of your treatment.

    The Psychotherapy cost:

    90-minute intake: $450

    6-8 dosing sessions are billed at $750/ 2.5 hours

    6-8 integration sessions following the dosing sessions, billed at $225/ 50 minutes

    Medical treatment cost:

    I work with a separate medical prescriber who you will pay directly for your medical consultation and the ketamine lozenges.

    The total cost of the initial evaluation, treatment plan, and medication for up to 2 sessions: $338.
    The total cost of 6 additional ketamine treatments is $298.

  • You will be given a superbill for all direct therapy contact hours. Depending on your insurance, you may be eligible for out of network reimbursement.

    Some insurance plans do provide coverage for the medical costs. You can discuss this with the prescriber and your insurance plan directly.

  • Yes, Ketamine is FDA-approved and administered in a safe, controlled environment with close monitoring by a licensed therapist.

  • We will begin with checking in, setting your intentions for your experience, and then you will take the ketamine lozenge as prescribed by your medical provider.

    The acute effects last for about an hour, where you will be focusing more internally on your experience, with the support and guidance of the therapist.

    Towards the end of your session, we will engage in more active psychotherapy.

  • The number of sessions depends on your specific goals and the depth of healing needed. While the standard course of treatment recommended to get the full benefit of KAP is 6-8 sessions, many clients experience significant relief after just a few sessions.

  • Yes, Ketamine can complement other therapies like EMDR, IFS, or talk therapy, creating a more integrated and holistic approach to your healing.