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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Fast-acting relief for mental health.

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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Fast-acting relief for mental health.

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Ketamine & it’s potential benefits

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT) is an innovative and promising mental health treatment that utilizes ketamine’s unique ability to induce an altered state of consciousness, freeing the mind from ingrained constructs and alleviate pain, allowing individuals to explore and process difficult emotions and memories in a safe and supportive environment.

For those who have not found relief through traditional antidepressants, ketamine offers a potential alternative, providing a temporary disconnect from one’s immediate surroundings and a comforting numbing effect. This experience can lead to a clearer state of mind, substantial relief from depressive symptoms and other mental health concerns, and a notable improvement in overall well-being, often within mere hours of receiving treatment.
  • Quick symptom relief: Rapid reduction in depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms, often noticeable within hours
  • Effective for resistant cases: Particularly helpful for those unresponsive to traditional treatments
  • Enhances psychotherapy: Deepens therapeutic experiences, aiding emotional processing
  • Promotes neuroplasticity: Encourages new neural connections, potentially improving long-term mental health
  • Reduces suicidal thoughts: Can quickly alleviate suicidal ideation in acute cases
  • Boosts mood and well-being: Many clients report enhanced mood and overall well-being post-treatment

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As you book an information call, we invite you to review these important considerations. They play a role in determining your eligibility for treatment. Your attention to these questions will help us better understand your needs and supports for your journey.
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The discovery call evaluates client eligibility for the KaT program. It involves a virtual meeting between a client and an RN, where they gather information, conduct assessments, and build rapport. Clients can ask program-related questions. The clinical team summarizes the assessment for the psychiatrist's review.
The psychiatrist reviews the client's medical information, including psychometric assessment scores, and then conducts a comprehensive assessment with the client.Together, they evaluate if KaT is a suitable option for addressing their concern.
The Intention setting session, or "set," is vital in the healing process of KAP. It allows clients to build a relationship with psychologists and discuss their goals with KAP. The psychologist explains what to expect, helps establish intentions and healing goals, and provides support during integration sessions.
To prioritize a supportive environment, clients require a designated support person for transportation. Treatment sessions involve ketamine administration by a nurse, whoclosely monitors for side effects and a non-clinical team member. A brief debrief with the client after each session aids in transitioning to the integration phase.
The psychologist meets with the client weekly for integration support after ketamine sessions. They explore the experience together, focusing on sharing insights and processing the session.
The 4-6 week cycle of ketamine treatment is followed by focused integration work. Maintenance schedules are assessed individually based on the client's needs, healing goals, and commitment. One month after the program ends, we meet with clients to review progress and provide an overview of our maintenance program.
The treatment team meets weekly to adjust ketamine doses based on client factors. Initial dose is determined by age, weight, and medical assessment. Doses are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Individual variations may require dose increases over time, informed by session observations and feedback.
The discovery call evaluates client eligibility for the KaT program. It involves a virtual meeting between a client and an RN, where they gather information, conduct assessments, and build rapport. Clients can ask program-related questions. The clinical team summarizes the assessment for the psychiatrist's review.
The discovery call evaluates client eligibility for the KaT program. It involves a virtual meeting between a client and an RN, where they gather information, conduct assessments, and build rapport. Clients can ask program-related questions. The clinical team summarizes the assessment for the psychiatrist's review.
The psychiatrist reviews the client's medical information, including psychometric assessment scores, and then conducts a comprehensive assessment with the client.Together, they evaluate if KaT is a suitable option for addressing their concern.
The Intention setting session, or "set," is vital in the healing process of KAP. It allows clients to build a relationship with psychologists and discuss their goals with KAP. The psychologist explains what to expect, helps establish intentions and healing goals, and provides support during integration sessions.
To prioritize a supportive environment, clients require a designated support person for transportation. Treatment sessions involve ketamine administration by a nurse, whoclosely monitors for side effects and a non-clinical team member. A brief debrief with the client after each session aids in transitioning to the integration phase.
The psychologist meets with the client weekly for integration support after ketamine sessions. They explore the experience together, focusing on sharing insights and processing the session.
The 4-6 week cycle of ketamine treatment is followed by focused integration work. Maintenance schedules are assessed individually based on the client's needs, healing goals, and commitment. One month after the program ends, we meet with clients to review progress and provide an overview of our maintenance program.
The treatment team meets weekly to adjust ketamine doses based on client factors. Initial dose is determined by age, weight, and medical assessment. Doses are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Individual variations may require dose increases over time, informed by session observations and feedback.

Your journey to healing

Initial Contact

Begin with a conversation to understand your needs and determine how our services can best support your healing journey.

Readiness Assessment

Engage in a comprehensive assessment to ensure our Ketamine-Assisted Therapy aligns with your therapeutic goals. This includes a discovery call, a detailed questionnaire, and a medical evaluation.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Collaborate with your dedicated medical team to create a customized treatment plan. Explore various options to best support your path to wellness.

Education, Preparation and Intention Setting

Prepare for your ketamine sessions with guidance from your therapist. Set clear intentions and learn about the process to maximize your therapeutic experience.

Ketamine Sessions

Our sessions are conducted safely and ethically. We offer:

  • Ketamine-Only Treatments: Medication-only for those already engaged in talk therapy.
  • Psycholytic Sessions: Involving low doses of ketamine, with a therapist present to help process material and provide support.
  • Psychedelic Sessions: Tailored for Treatment-Resistant Conditions: Clients enter an altered state of consciousness, supported by our clinical staff, for deeper healing of serious mental health conditions.
  • Customized Treatments: A combination of psycholytic and psychedelic sessions with talk therapy for clients seeking comprehensive healing.

Integration Sessions

Work with your therapist to process and integrate your experiences. Convert insights into meaningful change to enhance the long-term benefits of your treatment.

Follow-Up, Monitoring and Continued Support

Participate in ongoing sessions to reassess and reinforce your progress. Our evidence-based approach including various ketamine sessions, with options for continued support tailored to your evolving needs.

Treatment Paths

KAT Psychedelic

A psychedelic dose involves the administration ketamine via intramuscular injection or oral, inducing an altered state of consciousness. During this experience, you will be reclining with eye shades and listening to carefully selected music, while the ketamine facilitates the activation of various neural pathways, allowing for a distinct internal experience. As ketamine is a dissociative agent, you may experience a degree of disconnection, which can provide a novel perspective on your self-awareness and internal processes.

KAT Psycholytic

A psycholytic dose is a lower dose of ketamine, administered sublingual or oral, that allows you to experience a non-ordinary state of consciousness while also able to stay in the present moment and consciously process with your therapist. This allows you to step away from your ingrained defenses to access and address material that may have been too challenging to face in traditional therapy, allowing you the space to safely observe and process this material.

Below are our treatment options (across the top) and a list of what will be included in the package (left column). 

 CoCare Program
(for therapists with clients)		KAT Introduction to PsycholyticKAT Introduction to PsychedelicCustomized KAT Programs
Combined Psycholytic & Psychedelic
Number of Therapy & Treatment Sessions Included1-4 Sessions2 Sessions3 Sessions4-6 Sessions
Discovery Call / Initial Contact✔️✔️✔️✔️
Readiness Assessment with a nurse  ✔️✔️
Assessment with a Medical Doctor✔️✔️✔️✔️
Personalized Treatment Plan  ✔️✔️
Session orientation with a registered nurse✔️✔️✔️✔️
Education, Preparation, and Intention Setting  ✔️✔️
Clinical Team Support During the Experience✔️✔️✔️✔️
Talk Therapy During the Experience ✔️ ✔️
Integration Sessions with Therapist  ✔️✔️
Follow-Up Sessions by a Clinician✔️✔️✔️✔️
Prices$879 First Treatment
$639 Add-ons Start At
Add-on Packages Available		$1,424 First Treatment
$679 Add-ons Start At
Add-on Packages Available		$1,199 First Treatment
$849 Add-ons Start At
Add-on Packages Available		$1,979 – $3,146

CoCare Program
(for therapists with clients)

1 - 4 Sessions
$ 879 First Treatment
  • Add ons are $639/session
  • Discovery Call / Initial Contact
  • Readiness Assessment with a nurse
  • Assessment with a Medical Doctor
  • Personalized Treatment Plan
  • Session orientation with a registered nurse
  • Education, Preparation, and Intention Setting
  • Clinical Team Support During the Experience
  • Talk Therapy During the Experience
  • Integration Sessions with Therapist
  • Follow-Up Sessions by a Clinician
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KAT Introduction to Psycholytic

2 Sessions
$ 1,424 First Treatment
  • Add ons are $679/session
  • Discovery Call / Initial Contact
  • Readiness Assessment with a nurse
  • Assessment with a Medical Doctor
  • Personalized Treatment Plan
  • Session orientation with a registered nurse
  • Education, Preparation, and Intention Setting
  • Clinical Team Support During the Experience
  • Talk Therapy During the Experience
  • Integration Sessions with Therapist
  • Follow-Up Sessions by a Clinician
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KAT Introduction to Psychedelic

3 Sessions
$ 1,199 First Treatment
  • Add ons are $849/session
  • Discovery Call / Initial Contact
  • Readiness Assessment with a nurse
  • Assessment with a Medical Doctor
  • Personalized Treatment Plan
  • Session orientation with a registered nurse
  • Education, Preparation, and Intention Setting
  • Clinical Team Support During the Experience
  • Talk Therapy During the Experience
  • Integration Sessions with Therapist
  • Follow-Up Sessions by a Clinician
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Customized KAT Programs
Combined Psycholytic & Psychedelic

4-6 Sessions
$1,979 - $3,146
  •  
  • Discovery Call / Initial Contact
  • Readiness Assessment with a nurse
  • Assessment with a Medical Doctor
  • Personalized Treatment Plan
  • Session orientation with a registered nurse
  • Education, Preparation, and Intention Setting
  • Clinical Team Support During the Experience
  • Talk Therapy During the Experience
  • Integration Sessions with Therapist
  • Follow-Up Sessions by a Clinician
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Your healing Journey with ATMA CENA

This chart represents the recommended treatment paths based on the severity of mental health conditions.

Mild Conditions

Therapy Only

Moderate Conditions

Therapy & rTMS

Moderate to Severe Conditions

Therapy, rTMS & Psycholytic KAT

Severe Conditions

Therapy, rTMS & Psychedelic KAT

Treatment resistant conditions

SAP (Psilocybin or MDMA), rTMS & Therapy

At our practice, clients determine the starting point of their therapeutic journey. We generally recommend beginning with the least intensive treatment level suitable for their current mental health status and daily functioning. As we collaborate closely with each client, we continually assess their progress and response to treatment. This allows us to gradually increase the intensity of care as needed, ensuring a personalized and effective path to mental health recovery.

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Disclaimer

Ketamine has not received approval from Health Canada or the Food and Drug Administration for treating any mental health conditions. This page offers information strictly for educational purposes and does not comprehensively cover the current research on psychedelic treatments, including their effectiveness, contraindications, risks, side effects, or other relevant details. For further information, please refer to our Disclaimers in our
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