Ketamine Assisted Therapy FAQ

KAP FAQ

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WHAT IS THE SEQUENCE OF APPOINTMENTS FOR KETAMINE ASSISTED THERAPY (KAP)?

  1. Fill out a screening form and receive approval to schedule a KAP intake session

  2. At that session, we will schedule your preparation session and medical evaluation

  3. Your KAP (dosing) session is scheduled

  4. After KAP we will meet for an integration session to explore how to use your new insights, awarenesses, and shifts to create lasting change in your life

WHAT ARE THE ASSOCIATED COSTS?

Initial Intake $200

Preparation/Integration Sessions $175

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (dosing) Session (2 hours)

$400 Oral Dissolving Tablets

$450 Intramuscular Injection

Medical Evaluation $250

(updated pricing as of 09/01/23)

Sample pricing for a 3 KAP protocol

  • 1 Intake

  • 1 Med Evaluation

  • 1 Preparation Session

  • 3 KAP Sessions

  • 3 Integration Sessions

Total
$2350 Oral/ $2500 IM

Sample pricing for 6 KAP protocol

  • 1 Intake

  • 1 Med Evaluation

  • 1 Preparation Session

  • 6 KAP Sessions

  • 6 Integration Sessions

Total
$4375 Oral/ $4675 IM

WHAT IS THE COSTS BREAKDOWN FOR THE KAP GROUP?

8 sessions Total

  • 2 preparation groups (1 hour and 1/2)

    • $125 per group

  • 3 KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) sessions (2 hours and 1/2)

    • $200 per group

  • 3 Integration groups (1 hour and 1/2)

    • $125 per group

      TOTAL COST | $1,225 plus Intake & Medical Evaluation if needed (see below)

      Intake- $200 (some sliding scale sessions are available) and a $250 Medical Evaluation

SLIDING SCALE PRICING

(offered on a VERY limited basis by our intern)

Initial Intake $75-$100

Preparation and Integration Sessions $75-$100

KAP Lozenge $150-$200 or KAP IM $200-$250

Medical Evaluation $250

*** David Selleh also offers sliding scale pricing on a limited basis (pricing to be determined by David & Client)

HOW DOES INSURANCE WORK?
WHAT ARE THE CPT CODES FOR REIMBURSEMENT?

We are not in-network with insurance. However, most sessions are insurance reimbursable if you have out-of-network benefits. We are happy to provide you with the CPT codes for you to check with your insurance company. Upon request, we will provide you with a superbill to submit for reimbursement with your insurance. 

The codes are 90791, 90837, and 90792

WHAT FORMS OF KETAMINE ARE USED?

We offer both intramuscular injection (IM) and oral dissolving tablets.

WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR KAP?

  • Current mania or psychosis

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizophreniform

  • High blood pressure/ hypertension (untreated)

  • Arrhythmia 

  • Thyroid disease (Untreated)

  • Active addiction

  • Caution with previous stroke or vascular disease 

  • Caution with  obstructive sleep apnea 

  • Pregnancy

HOW LONG DO THE KETAMINE SESSIONS LAST?

The active effects last around 90 minutes. Your therapist will be with you for a 2-hour period. Additionally, we have a recovery room for you to relax following your session.

CAN I DRIVE FOLLOWING MY KETAMINE SESSION?

No, you shouldn’t drive after your KAP session. You will need to schedule a ride to pick you up (this can be a taxi, Uber, or Lyft if needed)

WHAT CONDITIONS IS KETAMINE EFFECTIVE FOR?

  • Depression (especially treatment resistant depression and suicidality)

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Death Anxiety/ End of Life

  • Stuck Patterns

  • OCD/ Rigid Thought Patterns

  • Compulsive Behaviors

  • Maladaptive Patterns

  • Psycho-Spiritual Growth

  • Chronic Pain/ Life-Threatening Illness

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS?

All side effects are temporary and tend to go away within a couple of hours. They are typically minimal and most are not common but can include:

  • Nausea/ Vomiting

  • Dizziness/ Vertigo

  • Sedation/ Fatigue

  • Double Vision

  • Hypoesthesia 

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

This is highly individualized though many people experience insights and symptom relief following the first session. Some only have one and that can meet their treatment goals. For those with more chronic refractory conditions such as treatment resistant depression or complex trauma, a series of 3 to 6 is often recommended with booster sessions in the future as needed.

HOW SOON WILL I SEE A REDUCTION IN MY SYMPTOMS?

Please see answer above.