Your Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) treatment plan is personalized to help you achieve your unique outcomes. Whether you want to discover self-love, find hope and purpose, heal from trauma, or become more connected in certain aspects of your life, our treatment can help you to feel better, for longer1.
If you’re unsure whether this is the right treatment option, speak to our clinical team during your initial consultation.
Clients with depression or anxiety report symptom relief after completing their KAP program.2
Clients sustain their progress even a month after treatment.3
As a rapid acting antidepressant, the effects of ketamine can be felt quickly—sometimes after just a few dosing sessions. Many clients report reduced emotional pain, increased clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility that lasts long after treatment ends.
Ketamine is a Health Canada–approved medicine for clinical use. Our experienced team of doctors, nurses, and therapists carefully monitor your dose of ketamine and overall health throughout the program. Potential side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Field Trip Health clinics are calming, comfortable spaces that reduce stress and promote safety—so you can fully immerse in your healing process.
We believe in your inner ability to heal, and we view you as a whole, multi-faceted being. That’s why we personalize each KAP protocol to meet your goals and needs. From dose of ketamine to number of therapy sessions, every decision is made in collaboration with your care team and based on evidence.
Our team has delivered thousands of sessions of ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We bring deep expertise in both psychedelic medicine and traditional talk therapy—delivering holistic care that integrates mind, body, and environment.
Our spa-like retreats are intentionally designed to evoke feelings of comfort, reducing any stress or anxiety. These sensory elements are designed to complement the psychedelic effects of ketamine and promote relaxation during your dosing sessions.
FEATURES
We start with a thorough review of your physical and mental health to ensure that Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for your needs. This includes a discovery call, a secure intake questionnaire, and a virtual or in-person consultation with our medical team.
You'll meet your dedicated therapist and begin building trust before your first dose of ketamine. These early therapy sessions help you set goals and intentions and prepare emotionally for the experience.
You’ll receive your ketamine therapy in a safe, comfortable setting. During each session, your therapist is present to help guide you through the psychedelic effects, process emotions, and navigate anything difficult that comes up.
You’ll meet with your therapist after your dosing sessions to explore insights, discuss emerging patterns, and apply your discoveries to daily life. This phase is crucial to transforming your experience into lasting change.
After completing the core program, we’ll work with you to evaluate progress and discuss options for continued care—whether that means additional sessions, group therapy, or maintenance support.
Our evidence-based⁵ treatment protocol is designed to help you reach your desired outcomes. We pair multiple sessions together as research and clinic results have proven⁶ that this extends the effectiveness of treatment, leading to longer-lasting relief.
Our research-backed protocol consists of either 6 or 9 sessions combining ketamine with psychotherapy to create transformative results. All our programs use a team therapy model to ensure the right combination of medical and emotional support.
With essential support & guidance.
50 minutes
2 - 2.5 hours/session In-Clinic with your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
Consider Discovery Plus for additional post-therapy support.
30 minutes/session
For additional support & guidance.
50 minutes
2 - 2.5 hours/session In-Clinic with your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
30 minutes/session
Tailored to your needs
(50 mins)
2 - 2.5 hours/session In-Clinic with your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
30 minutes/session
For additional support & guidance.
Tailored to your needs
(50 mins)
2 - 2.5 hours/session
In-Clinic
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist present throughout the experience.
50 minutes/therapy session
In-Clinic/Virtual
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist.
With your dedicated Field Trip therapist.
30 minutes/session
Book a free 15-minute call with our experienced nurses. They can walk you through insurance coverage, financing options, and which program is best suited to your needs.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or treatment resistant depression, our team is here to help. Let’s get started.
Our clients report better-coping skills, feelings of self-love, an increase in positive body image, and deepened understanding of themselves after treatment. Some clients even report relief from chronic pain and physical discomfort. Though some clients have gone off of their medication after finishing their treatment with us, that may not be best for every client.
Our therapists are specialized and trained in psychedelic healing, in addition to their existing accreditations. They’re experts in helping clients unpack their complex psychedelic experiences so they can build new thought patterns for long-lasting relief. They help clients through treatment, every step of the way.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) works differently than traditional antidepressants. Ketamine is considered a rapid-acting antidepressant that affects the methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, which is part of the glutamate system in the brain. Unlike SSRIs, which can take weeks, ketamine often brings symptom relief within hours or days — even in people with treatment-resistant depression. During dosing sessions, clients receive a carefully monitored dose of ketamine that can produce psychedelic effects. These effects help loosen rigid thought patterns and allow for deeper emotional processing during therapy sessions. Ketamine’s action on the aspartate NMDA receptor also stimulates neuroplasticity, which means your brain becomes more flexible and open to change.
During dosing sessions, clients receive a carefully monitored dose of ketamine that can produce psychedelic effects. These effects help loosen rigid thought patterns and allow for deeper emotional processing during therapy sessions. Ketamine’s action on the aspartate NMDA receptor also stimulates neuroplasticity, which means your brain becomes more flexible and open to change.
This makes it an effective treatment option not just for depression, but also for anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders, especially when used in conjunction with psychotherapy.
The effects of ketamine can vary depending on the dose — low to moderate doses support emotional exploration, while high-dose sessions can lead to profound breakthroughs. Though KAP can bring fast relief, lasting benefits typically occur over multiple sessions and are supported through integration therapy, helping with both short- and long-term healing of mental health conditions.
Studies show that ketamine therapy can be effective for depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders—especially when used in conjunction with psychotherapy. KAP delivers better outcomes than ketamine alone, with more sustainable relief.
Ketamine acts on the aspartate nmda receptor (a subtype of the methyl d aspartate nmda system), making it a unique tool among acting antidepressants. Clinical trials have shown it to be effective in individuals with treatment resistant depression, PTSD, and those struggling with suicidal ideation.
The following research highlights studies based on the use of ketamine alone. However, clinical experience and retrospective analyses, including data from Field Trip Health’s clinics, indicate that combining ketamine with psychotherapy enhances treatment outcomes and prolongs the benefits. This combined approach often results in higher response rates and more sustained improvements than ketamine alone.
Efficacy in Depression and Mental Health Conditions
Impact on Suicidal Ideation
Applications in PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is not at all like doing psychedelics on your own. Without a guide, you're more likely to feel overwhelmed or unsure. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) provides a safe container for exploration, led by licensed therapists trained to work with the psychedelic effects of ketamine. This structure turns a “trip” into a healing journey with long-term impact.
To prevent a "Bad Trip", we begin with a comforting atmosphere, careful preparation, and intention setting to minimize any unpleasantness that might come up for you.
After preparation, a low dose of ketamine administered in your first session to help to get you familiar with the sensations and feelings. Due to the exploratory nature of ketamine, some clients face challenging emotions, memories, visions, and experience intense bodily sensations.
Often these difficult experiences provide an opportunity to process the events and emotions that have been contributing to challenges in your daily life. This is why having a therapist available during your psychedelic exploration is so valuable – they’re trained to help you navigate emotional pain and discomfort.
Your medical needs and treatment plan is developed just for you. During your medical consultation and therapy intake, your medical team can address any concerns related to medications or substances.
Most antidepressants can be continued through the duration of treatment. We recommend avoiding some substances for 48 hours prior to your exploratory ketamine session unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor or cleared by your Field Trip medical team. These include alcohol, cannabis, opioids, NSAID pain relievers, stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxants.
As all sessions are conducted with a registered therapist (psychotherapist, registered social worker, psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, etc.), you may be eligible for partial reimbursement under extended health benefits, depending on your employer or insurer's coverage limits. We will provide you with the necessary documentation to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Our approach builds upon the effectiveness of traditional talk therapy. The combination of psychedelic medicine and talk therapy means our treatment can have an impact more quickly, and over a shorter period of time.
Ultimately, our program is meant to provide long-term relief from the pain of mental health conditions. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for healing.
In Canada, a doctor’s referral is not required.
1. Based on Field Trip Health Preliminary Data, 2020-2022
2. % of Field Trip clients with moderate to severe symptoms reporting improvements in symptoms after treatment who responded to Field Trip’s post-treatment questionnaire. Disclaimer: Ketamine is not for everyone and results may vary. Please consult a physician or other medical professional before commencing treatment.
3. If you’d like to learn more about our treatment outcomes, read our white paper.
4. Phelps, J. (2017). Developing Guidelines and Competencies for the Training of Psychedelic Therapists.
5. A randomized, double-blind, active placebo-controlled study of efficacy, safety, and durability of repeated vs single subanesthetic ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-020-00897-0
6. A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Frequency Study of Intravenous Ketamine in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016.16010037
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