How Does Group Ketamine Therapy at New York Integrative Psychiatry Work?

Group ketamine therapy at New York Integrative Psychiatry follows a structured ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) process designed to support both safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Treatment begins with a clinical evaluation to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for your needs and goals.

If ketamine treatment is recommended, you'll participate in preparation sessions with a clinician or therapist to discuss expectations, develop intentions for treatment, and learn how to approach the experience in a meaningful way. This preparation phase helps create a foundation for the work that follows.

Ketamine sessions take place in a small, professionally facilitated group setting at our Manhattan office. During each session, ketamine is administered intramuscularly (IM) while experienced clinicians provide monitoring and support throughout the experience. Although participants share the same therapeutic environment, each person's experience remains individual and confidential.

Following treatment, integration sessions help participants process insights, emotions, and experiences that may arise during ketamine therapy. The goal of integration is to translate the experience into practical changes, deeper self-understanding, and ongoing therapeutic growth.

Some individuals choose to complete preparation and integration with therapists at New York Integrative Psychiatry, while others continue working with their existing therapist. When appropriate, our team can collaborate with outside providers to help ensure coordinated and consistent care throughout the treatment process.

This comprehensive approach—evaluation, preparation, ketamine sessions, and integration—is designed to help patients get the greatest therapeutic benefit from group ketamine therapy while receiving expert clinical support every step of the way.