Exploring the Potential of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Trauma in NYC and Westchester
In recent years, there has been a quiet revolution in mental health treatment. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy—once considered fringe—has emerged as a promising approach for people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and other forms of emotional pain.
At AK Psychology Group, we offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as part of a holistic and integrative treatment model. Guided by licensed therapists, our work combines cutting-edge neuroscience with deeply compassionate care to support meaningful, lasting change.
The Science: Rewiring the Brain for Growth
Most traditional therapies work gradually, often requiring months or years to shift entrenched patterns. Psychedelic medicine, especially ketamine, works differently.
Studies show that psychedelics can temporarily increase neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections and rewire old pathways. This heightened state of flexibility can open the door to new perspectives, emotional breakthroughs, and behavioral change.
In our sessions, clients often describe moments of clarity that feel like “seeing themselves from the outside in.” These insights may emerge naturally during a journey, and through careful integration, they begin to reshape how a person relates to themselves, others, and the world around them.
What Makes Psychedelic Therapy Different?
Unlike conventional talk therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy works on multiple levels—physiological, emotional, psychological, and even existential.
- Interrupt cycles of rumination or obsessive thought
- Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Create space between a client and their symptoms
- Offer perspective shifts difficult to reach through talk therapy alone
And perhaps most importantly, the experience can reconnect people to a sense of meaning, wholeness, or self-compassion that may have felt out of reach.
The AK Psychology Approach
We are not here to “fix” you. Our job is to create a safe, structured space where your innate wisdom can emerge. We bring warmth, clinical expertise, and deep respect for each client’s process—before, during, and after the medicine session.
We also work in collaboration with other clinicians, supporting their clients’ ongoing therapeutic work through psychedelic integration when appropriate.
Serving Clients in New York City and Westchester County
We currently offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in both NYC and Westchester, with virtual prep and integration sessions available. Sessions are customized and always held in a safe, supportive therapeutic setting.
Curious About Whether It’s Right for You?
If you’re exploring new approaches to healing or wondering if psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy might help, we’d be happy to talk.
We welcome your questions—with openness, without pressure.
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