A breakthrough approach for when you’re feeling stuck.
Sometimes you reach a point where you've done the work. You've shown up to sessions, used the skills, tried the things… and nothing seems to be working.
KAP can help create movement where things have felt immovable for a very long time.
In-person KAP sessions, with preparation and integration sessions available virtually or in person
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in Chandler, Arizona
Ketamine helps you zoom out. During a KAP session, the brain enters a more flexible, open state which let’s you see perspectives about yourself and your story that can be difficult to access any other way — new pathways, new angles, new possibilities that felt impossible from where you were standing before.
It's not a magic fix. It's a tool. But when it's used with real intention and clinical support, it can shift things that have felt immovable for a long time.
Think of it this way:
Sometimes you’re staring so hard at one tree that you forget there's an entire forest out there. The tree is your pain, your patterns, the story you've been telling yourself for years.
So, What Exactly is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Most antidepressants target serotonin. Ketamine does something different entirely. It works on glutamate receptors instead, which is a fancy way of saying it typically plays well with other medications. That makes it more accessible than most people expect.
Ketamine promotes neuroplasticity — your brain's actual ability to form new connections and break old patterns. That's why the preparation and integration work matters so much. The ketamine creates the conditions. The therapy is what makes the change stick.
Without the therapy? It's just an experience. With it? That's where things can shift even more.
Not woo. Here’s the neuroscience.
Not woo. Here’s the neuroscience.
I'm a therapist, not a medical provider. Always consult with a psychiatric provider about your specific medications and medical history before pursuing ketamine treatment. That's actually built into our process — a psychiatric assessment is a required step before any KAP sessions begin.
AN IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
From my experience, Ketamine works best when utilized within an ongoing therapeutic relationship, not just a standalone clinical experience.
The ketamine opens the window. The work we do together is how you climb through it.
The ketamine opens the window. The work we do together is how you climb through it.
I showed up to my psychiatrist's office. Got set up. Had the experience. And then it was over. "How are you feeling? Is your ride here?" That was it. I had just been through something genuinely profound, and I was being handed my coat.
The experience was still powerful. But I kept thinking about all the missed opportunities. The moments that could have been held with more intention, more presence, more care.
That's what I set out to do differently.
When you come in for a KAP session, I'm sitting with you. In my chair, right there, the whole time. Not checking in from the doorway. Not monitoring vitals and moving on. Present.
Before each session we set an intention together. During the session I'm holding space, taking notes on themes and visuals that come up. After, we work through what surfaced and how to integrate it into your daily life.
I know this because I've experienced Ketamine treatments in a clinical setting as standalone experiences AND with the supportive presence of a KAP-trained clinician. The differences matter.
The first time I experienced a Ketamine treatment, something was missing.
Step 3 — Preparation Sessions (1 to 3 sessions)
Before we do anything, we prepare. We talk through what KAP is, what your specific intentions are, and what to expect during the sessions themselves. This is where we build the foundation.
Step 2 — Psychiatric Assessment
You'll meet with a psychiatric professional who will assess your readiness for KAP and, if approved, prescribe your Ketamine. This is a separate appointment with a separate provider.
Step 1 — KAP Evaluation
We start with a 50-minute evaluation to make sure KAP is the right fit for you. We talk through your history, your goals, and what you're hoping to get out of the experience.
Here's exactly what to expect.
KAP isn't something you just show up for. At least, not if you want the results you’re looking for. There’s a process.
Step 5 — Integration Sessions (1 to 3 sessions)
This is where the real work happens. We take what came up during your KAP sessions — the themes, the visuals, the emotions, the insights — and we figure out what to do with them. Integration is what makes the experience stick.
Step 4 — KAP Sessions (6 sessions)
Your Ketamine will come in the form of troches ( small dissolvable tablets that you bring to each session.) You let them dissolve in your mouth for about 15 minutes, spit them out, and then settle in. I'm with you the whole time. Low lighting, intentional space, no sterile clinic energy here.
Ketamine creates a window of neuroplasticity where your brain becomes genuinely more open to new connections, new patterns, new ways of seeing. But if nothing changes in how you show up in life after that window closes, the experience stays just that. An experience.
That's why every KAP journey here includes dedicated integration sessions. We take what surfaced:
the themes, the visuals, the emotions, the insights
Integration is where the real work takes root.
And we figure out what to do with them. How they connect to your daily life. What they're asking you to change. How to make the shifts actually stick.
Without integration, even the most powerful session is a band-aid. With it, it becomes a turning point.
Not sure?
This is probably a good fit if...
- You've tried therapy and still feel deeply stuck and ready to try something different.
- You're dealing with treatment-resistant depression, complex trauma, PTSD, or religious trauma that feels too deep for talk therapy alone.
- You want a KAP experience that's intentional and held, not a clinic visit.
- You're open to doing the preparation and integration work, not just the sessions themselves.
- You're curious about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for clarity and want to start somewhere legal and clinically supported.
This might not be the right fit if...
- You're looking for a quick fix or a standalone experience without therapeutic support.
- You have unmanaged bipolar disorder.
- You have severe active OCD, KAP can sometimes cause looping during session — though this is worth a conversation on the consultation call.
- You're not ready to do the integration work after the sessions.
But for the right person at the right time, it can genuinely be life-changing.
That's exactly what the consultation call is for.
KAP isn’t for everyone and it’s not for every season.
KAP isn’t for everyone and it’s not for every season.
The patterns laid down by years of high-control religion run deep. The shame, the fear, the rigid belief systems — they don't just disappear because you've decided to leave. For a lot of people, talk therapy alone moves slowly through that kind of material.
KAP can help dissolve some of that rigidity at a different level. I've watched people access parts of themselves in a KAP session that years of traditional therapy hadn't been able to reach. It's not always like that, but when it is, it's some of the most meaningful work I get to do.
I believe KAP is one of the fastest paths forward for people navigating religious trauma and deconstruction. Not because it shortcuts the work but because it opens doors that can feel impossibly heavy from the outside.
Religious trauma and KAP might be the most powerful combination I've found in this work.
KAP sessions are held in-person in Chandler, Arizona
Preparation + integration sessions can be virtual across Arizona
The Details
*Payment plans available*
KAP Evaluation
$150 · 50 minutes
Preparation Sessions
1–3 sessions · $150 each
KAP Sessions
6 sessions · $450 each
Integration Sessions
1–3 sessions · $150 each
what the people are saying
— Federico Poloni
"Brock is amazing! He is real and present, he has a way to make you feel at ease around him. He is skilled and talented, uses his tools to help people process in a safe environment."
— Troy Zaslove
"Brock is warm and approachable. He is somebody that knows how to treat trauma effectively and I trust him. He has a way of being able to be patient and kind while also straightforward and honest."
— Kathy Gusenkov
"Brock is my primary referral for religious trauma and KAP. One of the most trustworthy people that I know, Brock brings a warmth into his work that eliminates any intimidation surrounding the process of therapy. Altogether an exceptional therapist."
My approach to KAP is highly relational and integration-focused. I work collaboratively with referring therapists to help maintain continuity of care throughout the process.
Some clients work with me exclusively for KAP while continuing ongoing therapy with their primary therapist. In those cases, I’m glad to coordinate care, share relevant session insights, and support a smooth integration process.
If you'd like to discuss a potential referral, feel free to reach out.
If you’re working with a client who may benefit from Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I’m always happy to connect and talk through whether KAP might be a good fit, and the best way to support your client together.
Are you a therapist considering a referral?
Yes. In Arizona, Ketamine is the only psychedelic currently approved by the FDA for therapeutic use. Your Ketamine is prescribed by a licensed psychiatric provider and brought to sessions by you — everything happens within a legal, clinically supervised framework.
Is Ketamine legal?
Everyone's experience is different. Some people describe it as dreamlike or floaty. Some experience vivid visuals. Some feel a deep sense of calm or clarity. Some find it disorienting at first. That's part of why the preparation sessions matter — we talk through what to expect so you're not going in blind.
What does it actually feel like?
In most cases, no. Ketamine works on glutamate receptors rather than serotonin, which means it typically doesn't interact with common antidepressants or other medications. The psychiatric provider who prescribes your Ketamine will review your full medication list and confirm before moving forward.
Do I have to stop my current medications?
Troches are small dissolvable tablets — that's the form your Ketamine prescription will come in. You hold them in your mouth for about 15 minutes, let them dissolve, and then spit them out. It's a pretty low-key delivery method, and we walk through exactly how it works before your first session.
What are troches?
Not necessarily. Some clients come to me specifically for KAP while continuing to work with their existing therapist for integration. Others work with me for both. We figure out what makes the most sense for your situation on the consultation call.
Do I need to already be in therapy to do KAP with you?
KAP sessions are $450 each for a total of $2,700 for the full six-session course. Preparation and integration sessions are $150 each. Payment plans are available — reach out and we can talk through what works for you.
How much does it cost?
I don't take insurance. KAP is not currently covered by most insurance plans, though this is changing as the research continues to grow.
