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 […]
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Exploring the Emotional Experience of Ketamine Therapy
In recent years, Ketamine has emerged as a powerful tool in the treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD. Unlike traditional antidepressants that can take weeks or even months to show results, Ketamine often brings relief within hours. But what exactly does the emotional journey of Ketamine therapy feel like?
The Crucial Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in Ketamine and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
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 Imporant Thing You Need to Know if You’re Seeking Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
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 […]
Why In-Person Psychotherapy at Marriage, Couples and Relationship Counseling in New York City is Superior to On Line Therapy on Skype, Zoom, GoTo or Google Meet.
In-person meetings allow me to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues such as your body language, facial expressions, and gestures. These tell me much more about what you’re feeling deep inside your body than the words that come out of your mouth. For example, if someone gets tearful, I always gently ask: If the tears […]