Ketamine Services
Ketamine serves as a catalyst for healing
At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we see ketamine as a valuable tool that can support healing on multiple levels—brain chemistry, emotional patterns, and relationships. Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) is gaining traction as a promising option for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. When used with care and intention—through the lens of Set, Setting, and support—it can open the door to meaningful and lasting change.
Our team has specialized training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and years of experience working together. We’ve seen how ketamine can ease suffering and create space for deep emotional growth. With care, curiosity, and respect for each person’s process, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been used safely in surgical and emergency medicine for decades. In recent years, it has gained recognition for its effectiveness in treating mental health conditions—especially when other treatments haven’t provided relief.
Research increasingly supports ketamine’s use for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, and more. It works by affecting the brain’s glutamate system and enhancing neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections. This creates a window of opportunity for positive shifts in mood, thinking, and behavior, helping people break out of rigid patterns and move toward meaningful change.
The science behind ketamine
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Ketamine works differently from most antidepressants—it affects a brain chemical called glutamate, which plays a key role in mood, learning, and memory. By stimulating glutamate and increasing a growth factor in the brain known as BDNF, ketamine enhances neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new and healthier connections. This helps interrupt stuck thought patterns and creates space for change. While researchers are still studying its full effects, ketamine has shown promising results across a range of mental health conditions.
Meet the team
At New York Integrative Psychiatry, each member of our team is highly trained and experienced in working with ketamine including receiving additional certification through the Institute for Integrative Psychiatry. Ben Medrano, our Medical Director, has over 5 years experience working with ketamine both in private practice and as the medical director for Field Trip Health and Nue.Life.
Our approach to ketamine
We see ketamine as a tool that works on many levels—neurobiological, emotional, and relational. When combined with psychotherapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers a novel and potentially transformative approach to healing. KAP can help address the root causes of a person’s symptoms, including challenging thought patterns and behavioral cycles. It works by engaging the brain’s neuroplasticity, easing emotional pain, and creating space for deeper therapeutic insight. Dosing is individualized and adjusted based on each person’s sensitivity, response to treatment, and personal preferences.
Our ketamine package options:
Option 1:
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Receive individualized treatment and collaborate with a therapist to integrate the insights gained from your journey.
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Collaborating with a clinician trained in psychedelics for active preparation enhances the potential for a deeper experience and longer lasting effects. Integration, at its core, involves incorporating the insights gained from a psychedelic journey into our daily lives in meaningful ways.
Our goal is to introduce the medicine gradually and at a pace that is comfortable. From there, doses can be increased to reach a dissociative, psychedelic state if desired.
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During your consultation with one of our medical providers, they will take the time to get to know you and thoroughly review your medical and mental health history to ensure there are no contraindications to treatment and explore if ketamine is a good option for you. There will be plenty of time to answer questions regarding treatment during the visit.
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Your therapist will provide guidance on preparing for your upcoming psychedelic experience, including intention setting, discussing what to expect during your journey and answering any questions you may have. Additional resources, such as the importance of set and setting, will be provided.
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Our individualized treatment plans have been developed utilizing the most current research and designed to provide lasting results. We recommend 4-6 sessions however the duration of treatment will be decided collaboratively and take into consideration your response to treatment and specific goals.
On the day of your session, you will have time to check in with our team, set an intention for your journey and discuss dosing. Our treatment rooms are designed to create a safe and comfortable environment and your journey monitored for safety. Eye shades, music and a weighted blanket are provided to support an inward journey. Your therapist will be with you throughout your entire journey, including time to integrate your experience after your session.
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Sessions are scheduled in the days following your journey and are an important part of the therapeutic process. The essence of integration is to bring new insights gained from the journey into your daily life in meaningful ways. These efforts are maximized by the increase in neural connections catalyzed by ketamine, often leading to more durable results.
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While we recommend the above protocol as a guide, we also understand that individuals may present with unique needs and will individualize a treatment package that works for you. We offer financing for all of our ketamine treatment options. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Option 2:
Medically Supervised Ketamine
Receive individualized treatment plans over the course of 4-6 weeks.
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Our individualized treatment plans have been developed utilizing the most current research and designed to provide lasting results. Our medically supervised package consists of 4-6 sessions over a period of 3-4 weeks.
After completing the initial course of treatment maintenance sessions may be needed to sustain improvements and will be recommended on an individual basis.
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During your consultation with one of our medical providers, they will take the time to get to know you and thoroughly review your medical and mental health history to ensure there are no contraindications to treatment and explore if ketamine is a good option for you. There will be plenty of time to answer questions regarding treatment during the visit.
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Once your initial consultation is completed and it’s determined that ketamine is a safe treatment for you, our team will schedule your sessions.
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Based on the most current research, we recommend 4-6 sessions however the duration of treatment will be decided collaboratively taking into consideration your response to treatment and specific goals. Our treatment rooms are designed to create a safe and comfortable environment. Eye shades and music are provided to support an inward journey. Sessions are monitored by our clinical team.
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While we recommend the above protocol as a guide, we also understand that individuals may present with unique needs and will individualize a treatment package that works for you. We offer financing for all of our ketamine treatment options. Please contact us if you have any questions.