Author Archives: Intrepid

The bustling city of Manhattan had settled into its evening lull as Alan and Melissa made their way to their favorite French bistro in the West Village. Married for ten years, they had developed a unique tradition: once a month, over a dinner lubricated with a fine Chateau Margaux, they engaged in a spirited debate […]

Alan glanced at the woman beside him as the plane descended toward Paris. Melissa, her eyes alight with the excitement of travel, laughed at something he said, and he felt an electric pull toward her. Their conversation had flowed effortlessly, and by the time they touched down, they had already made plans to share the […]

The dramatic resurgence of interest in psychedelics and low dose (anxiolytic) anesthetics like Ketamine for treating mental health conditions has drawn attention to their potential to facilitate deep emotional healing. However, the crucial importance of a Therapeutic Alliance with a psychotherapist is neglected in most studies of efficacy.

The most restorative, lifegiving way to use Ketamine – overlooked by the vast majority of strictly medical providers – is that it’s absolutely crucial to have a deep, trusting therapeutic alliance with a trained, licensed psychotherapist who has learned about you well before you’ve taken the medicine, is there with you the entire time you’re on […]