Hi, my name is Natasha and I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. In the last 3-4 years I have been in a really deep depressive state and have been unable to break through with medication and therapy. I have been off work since May of 2024 and have not been well enough to go back.
Recently my psychologist brought up Ketamine therapy. Today I found out that my treatment was approved but we just found out it is not covered under any plans and because I am not working we won’t be able to afford the treatment.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been found to have rapid antidepressant effects at low doses. It works by modulating the brain’s glutamate system, promoting synaptic growth and neural connectivity. Ketamine-assisted therapy can provide quick relief from severe depression and suicidal ideation, offering a new avenue of hope for those who have not responded to traditional treatments.
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.
KAT helps you heal from the bottom up, addressing root causes of mental health challenges. By combining the remarkable properties of ketamine with skilled therapy, you can access thoughts, emotions, and memories that may have felt out of reach in traditional talk therapy, allowing for deeper levels of healing.
Quick symptom relief: Rapid reduction in depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms
Effective for resistant cases: Particularly helpful for those unresponsive to traditional treatments
Enhances therapy: Deepens therapeutic experiences, aiding emotional processing
Promotes neuroplasticity: Encourages new neural connections, potentially improving long-term mental health
Boosts mood and well-being: Many clients report enhanced mood and overall well-being post-treatment
I will start with low dose for 8 session’s:
KAT Psycholytic
Low Dose in a Therapy Session
$1,249Initial Program
1 Ketamine Session
4-5 hours of care
Additional treatments $629/session
Clinical Assessment
Preparation Therapy
(Education & Intention Setting)
Talk Therapy in Ketamine Sessions
Integration Therapy
Follow up Session by nurse/clinical team
If that is unsuccessful we will go to higher doses.
KAT Psychedelic
High Dose in a Standalone Session
$
1,349
Initial Program
1 Ketamine Session
7 hours of care
Additional treatments $789/session
Clinical Assessment
Preparation Therapy
(Education & Intention Setting)
Integration Therapy
Follow up Session by nurse/clinical team
The session are in Calgary and Josh will need to take off work to take me to and from all appointments.
I just want my life back for me and my family. I miss feeling real joy, any help is appreciated.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Natasha