Question 1

What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a treatment that pairs low, therapeutic doses of ketamine with structured psychotherapy sessions. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic that works with the NMDA receptors in the brain, enhancing neuroplasticity so you can form new neural pathways and process trauma in ways talk therapy alone often cannot reach.

Question 2

How does ketamine actually work for depression, anxiety, and trauma?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine temporarily quiets the default mode network and enhances neuroplasticity — your brain's ability to build new connections. This creates a therapeutic window where old patterns feel less rigid and new perspectives can take hold. When paired with skilled psychotherapy (KAP), those insights get integrated into lasting change rather than fading.

Question 3

Is ketamine legal for therapeutic use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ketamine is FDA-approved and legally prescribed off-label for mental health treatment. Laura uses the tablet form for her telemedicine sessions, prescribed by a licensed collaborating psychiatric provider.

Question 4

What conditions can KAP help with?

Accepted Answer

KAP has been shown to help with depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, hyper-independence and attachment wounds, high-functioning burnout, and existential distress. Laura specializes in hyper-independent women whose talk therapy has plateaued.

Question 5

What does a ketamine therapy session feel like?

Accepted Answer

Most clients describe it as a soft, floating dissociation from the usual mental chatter. You'll be lying in a comfortable spot at home with an eye mask, headphones, and curated music. Laura is with you on a secure video connection the entire time. The experience typically lasts 45–60 minutes, followed by a return to baseline.

Question 6

Where do sessions take place?

Accepted Answer

100% online via secure HIPAA-compliant video. You'll be in your own home, in a quiet space you've prepared. No commute, no waiting room, no performing wellness on the way home.

Question 7

How long does a full KAP journey take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the intensive. The 4-Month DC Intensive spans 16 weeks and 24 clinical hours. The 9-Week Group Immersion spans 9 weeks with 14.5 clinical hours. Continuation care is available for anyone who wants to go deeper afterward.

Question 8

How quickly will I feel results?

Accepted Answer

Many clients experience noticeable shifts within hours to days of the first dosing session — much faster than SSRIs, which typically take weeks. The full transformation usually builds across the intensive as new neural pathways solidify and integration work deepens.

Question 9

Is ketamine therapy safe?

Accepted Answer

When done under licensed clinical supervision at therapeutic doses, KAP has a strong safety profile. You'll complete a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation before starting, and Laura or her collaborating provider will screen for contraindications (uncontrolled blood pressure, active psychosis, pregnancy, etc.).

Question 10

Are there side effects?

Accepted Answer

Common short-term effects include mild nausea, dizziness, temporary blood pressure elevation, and vivid dissociation during the session. These resolve within an hour or two. Serious side effects are rare with proper screening and clinical support.

Question 11

How much does ketamine-assisted therapy cost?

Accepted Answer

Laura offers three primary intensives: the 9-Week Group Immersion ($2,500 for FL/ME residents), the DC 4-Month Individual Intensive ($6,000), and three individual FL/ME intensives ranging from Foundation to Continuation. Individual sessions are $350/hour when purchased outside an intensive. Intensive clients save $100 per session hour.

Question 12

Does insurance cover ketamine therapy?

Accepted Answer

Laura is out-of-network. Many PPO plans reimburse 40–80% of out-of-network mental health costs after your deductible. Laura provides superbills for you to submit for reimbursement. Call your insurance and ask about "out-of-network mental health benefits" and "CPT code 90837".

Question 13

Are payment plans available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Payment plans are available for all intensive tiers. Book a free 40-minute consultation and we'll walk through options that work for your budget.

Question 14

Why don't you accept insurance directly?

Accepted Answer

In-network reimbursement rates severely limit how much time a therapist can spend with each client. Staying out-of-network lets Laura maintain the depth, container, and integration support that KAP actually requires. Superbills for reimbursement are provided at no extra cost.

Question 15

Who is Laura's ideal client?

Accepted Answer

Hyper-independent women who are tired of being the strong one, feel unsafe in relationships, have tried talk therapy for years without lasting change, and are ready for spiritually integrated, trauma-informed KAP. Most clients are high-functioning professionals, mothers, or leaders who've been carrying everyone else.

Question 16

Do I need to have tried other therapies first?

Accepted Answer

No, but many clients come to KAP after years of talk therapy plateaued. If you've done the work of self-awareness and still feel stuck, KAP is often the doorway to the shift you've been searching for.

Question 17

Where do I need to live to work with Laura?

Accepted Answer

Laura is licensed in Florida, Maine, and Washington DC. You must legally reside in one of those states during your sessions.

Question 18

Can men or couples work with Laura?

Accepted Answer

Laura's practice specifically serves hyper-independent women. If you're a man or a couple seeking KAP, she can offer referrals to trusted colleagues.

Question 19

How do I book a free consultation?

Accepted Answer

Click any "Book Free Consultation" button on the site, or head to the Book page. The 40-minute call is complimentary — no pressure, just an honest conversation to see if KAP with Laura is the right next step for you.

Question 20

What happens after the free consultation?

Accepted Answer

If it feels like a fit for both of you, Laura will schedule your Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation (included in every intensive) and walk you through the treatment planning process. Your first dosing session usually happens within 2–3 weeks of enrollment.

Everything You Want To Know About Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

About Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)

Sessions & What to Expect

Cost, Payment & Insurance

Who KAP Is (and Isn't) For

Getting Started

Practice Model & Investment

HSA/FSA Cards Accepted

Out-of-Network Reimbursement

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