Group KAP and Finding Our Fellow Travelers
Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at New York Integrative Psychiatry
While each of us has our own path, Group KAP offers a way to walk that path in connection—held by relationship, shared presence, and the reminder that healing is not something we do alone, but something we do together.
Humans are wired for connection. For most of our history, we lived in relationship— in communities where burdens were shared, grief was witnessed, and joy had a place to land. We evolved within webs of relationality, where being seen and supported was foundational.
Today, many of us feel the weight of doing life alone.
We live in a society that places emphasis on self-reliance and carrying things quietly. At the same time, life has become more complex, while opportunities to build genuine community and shared meaning have become fewer. Social media invites comparison and curated narratives of how life should look, often pulling us out of our own lived experience. It can amplify self-judgment, reinforce unrealistic expectations, and create the illusion of connection without the felt experience of being known. The residual impact of the pandemic further disrupted connection in ways many are still feeling. For many, this combination leaves a sense of disconnection—feeling ungrounded, isolated, anxious, or depressed.
Isolation doesn’t just feel lonely; it often fuels shame.
As bell hooks writes:
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
When we believe we are the only ones struggling, it becomes harder to reach for support or trust our own experience. One of the gifts of group is opening to vulnerability and to the healing that can happen when we see ourselves in someone else’s story.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group
At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we believe healing happens in connection. We believe in co-creating spaces where people can witness and be witnessed—where safety, meaning, and shared humanity are intentionally cultivated. These spaces become rich ground not only for deep healing, but also for reconnecting with joy, inspiration, and fun.
The Power of Group
Group work offers something distinct. Being with others changes how experience is felt and processed. Participants often describe the way group makes the work feel more real—less abstract, less solitary, more embodied.
“I don’t think anything moved me as much as doing this work in a group.”
“There’s something about being with other people that makes this feel different—and more real.”
“I like groups. I like being around people. I’m trying to put myself in situations I wouldn’t normally choose on my own.”
In group spaces, people begin to recognize parts of their own story in others.
Long-held struggles that were carried quietly can finally be shared. Shame softens. New perspectives emerge—not because anyone is being fixed, but because they are no longer alone with their inner world.
“Most of my struggles have been lived quietly. Being here with you feels like a shift from that.”
“Every time I think I’ve got it figured out, something else pops up. This feels like a chance to go inward, but not alone.”
Experience, Trust, and the Importance of the Container
Ketamine-assisted work is deeply influenced by context. The setting, the relationships, and the sense of safety all matter. Many participants come to group after trying other approaches and noticing the difference that support and connection make.
“I’ve tried a lot of different ways of doing ketamine—different settings, different modalities—but the container really matters.”
“Being given the medicine without support didn’t work for me. The relationship and connection with others is what makes the difference.”
At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we are intentional about how we build that container—before, during, and after the journey.
Growth, Change, and Becoming
For many, this work unfolds alongside life transitions—aging, loss, identity shifts, and questions of meaning. Group offers a place to explore not just what hurts, but who we are becoming.
“As life changes, you’re not the same person you were before—and this work helped me ask, ‘Who am I now?’”
“At some point it stopped being about fixing something and became about being a better human.”
How We Facilitate Our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group
Our monthly Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) sessions are designed to support deep inner work within a carefully held relational container. Sessions integrate intramuscular (IM) ketamine with ceremony, sound, and somatic practices, and are facilitated by experienced KAP clinicians.
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Before the journey day, participants gather for a preparation session to:
Meet facilitators and fellow group members
Share what’s calling them to group
Explore intentions
Learn tools for navigating non-ordinary states of consciousness
Review group agreements and expectations
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The journey day includes:
Opportunities for brief 1:1 check-ins
Opening circle and collective intention setting
IM ketamine administration
Time for inward experience supported by music, sound, and somatic practices
Space for reflection and group sharing
A closing circle, snacks, and time to simply be human together
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Integration support is available following the journey to help participants reflect on their experience and bring insights into daily life.
And as Ram Dass reminds us:
“We’re all just walking each other home.”
Our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group offers a way to walk that path in connection—supported by relationship, shared presence, and the understanding that healing unfolds not in isolation, but in community.
If you have questions or are wondering whether this is the right fit for you, our intake team is here to help—reach out anytime. Healing may begin alone, but it deepens in relationship. Let’s walk this path together.