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Therapy for Substance Use

Find the true version of yourself.

“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” —Johann Hari

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You’ve tried to stop on your own, but willpower isn’t enough.

  • The thought of facing your relationship with it scares you because you’re not sure who you’ll be without it.

  • You worry about how you'll cope with your emotions, and question if you’ll actually ever feel free.

  • You’ve kept these fears to yourself, afraid of judgment and uncertain of what the future holds if you decide to change.

  • You want to find a way to live without relying on it, but the fear of the unknown holds you back.

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Therapy can help.

For some, alcohol is innocent enough and socially normed to solve so many of life's nuances, but it's often an attempt to solve even bigger emotional and social problems in our lives.

Nevertheless, drinking doesn't relieve us of these problems, it only briefly masks these issues and then makes us feel incapable of facing them. I can help guide and support you through this journey as we uncover these deep-rooted beliefs.

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Create a life you love.

  • Gain confidence in who you are without relying on substances.

  • Develop effective coping skills for handling life’s challenges.

  • Find freedom from judgment and uncertainty, knowing you’re making positive changes.

  • Approach life with clarity and confidence.

Experience compassionate support and guidance as you build a healthier lifestyle and build your path.

Facing these challenges takes immense courage, and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Having walked a similar path, I understand how difficult it can be. Together, we’ll focus on building healthy habits, healing past wounds, and reclaiming your life.

How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Could Help

  • Substance use is often linked to past trauma, emotional pain, or unresolved mental health issues. Ketamine can help you access and process these buried emotions, facilitating a greater understanding of these root causes.

  • Ketamine can promote neuroplasticity, which means it helps the brain form new connections. This can be particularly helpful for breaking old habits and thought patterns related to substance use, offering an opportunity to rewire behaviors and responses.

  • Ketamine has been shown to have a rapid antidepressant effect and can also reduce anxiety, which are often triggers for substance use. This relief can give you the emotional space to focus on therapy without being overwhelmed by cravings or negative emotions.

KAP can be a valuable tool if you’re struggling with substance use because it offers a unique approach to healing underlying emotional and psychological issues that often contribute to addiction.

  • The dissociative nature of ketamine can provide a fresh perspective, helping you explore your substance use patterns with more clarity and less judgment. This can foster greater self-compassion and a stronger motivation to change.

  • Ketamine’s effects often lead to a heightened state of introspection, allowing you to go deeper in your therapy sessions and gain insights you might not have otherwise accessed. This can lead to breakthroughs in understanding your addiction and paving a path for lasting recovery.

  • Sobriety often provides a new relationship with your body, including improved physical health, sleep, and energy levels. Ketamine can enhance this process by helping you reconnect with your body in a more mindful way, facilitating a sense of peace and grounding.