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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Energy Corridor: Deeper Healing Through Expert-Guided Treatment

Feel the combined strength of ketamine and guided psychotherapy at Catalyst Health & Wellness, in partnership with Houston Healing Collective. Overseen by Dr. Ho and dedicated KAP therapists. Three Houston-area locations open 5 am to 9 pm, seven days a week.

Discover Renewed Hope with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

If you have worked through counseling and prescriptions without finding the shift you were hoping for, you are far from the only one. Millions of adults across the country carry the weight of anxiety and mood conditions that everyday treatment never fully resolves, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, often called KAP, offers a distinct route forward, joining ketamine’s rapid neurological action with the reflection and structure of licensed psychotherapy.

At Catalyst Health & Wellness, we have joined forces with Houston Healing Collective to bring residents near the Energy Corridor access to this forward-thinking care model. Our joint program pairs Dr. Ho’s clinical background with dedicated KAP therapists Jennifer Lancaster, Linda Barnard, Rachel Chang, and Jamie Weiser. With three locations across the Houston area and hours built around your calendar, we aim to help you find not only relief from symptoms, but a genuine and lasting shift in how you feel.

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How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Works

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy marks a notable shift in how mental health conditions are approached. Rather than relying only on the biochemical action of ketamine, as our flagship Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy program in Houston explains in greater depth, KAP joins that action with structured therapeutic guidance to widen and extend what patients experience from treatment.

This is the reasoning behind why KAP can succeed where other paths have stalled. Ketamine temporarily eases the rigid mental habits and emotional guardrails that keep people stuck in old patterns. Alongside a trained therapist, you are able to sit with difficult material with less resistance, turning brief clarity into a change that holds.

Research consistently shows powerful results:

Combined treatment produces more robust and sustained improvements than either approach alone

Patients maintain improvements significantly longer when ketamine is paired with psychotherapy

KAP helps break through treatment resistance when multiple medications and therapies have failed

The therapeutic component often reduces the total number of ketamine sessions needed

What Our Patients Say

“Catalyst Ketamine changed everything. Within two sessions, I felt a lifting of the heavy fog that had consumed me for so long.”


"It was by chance I came across Dr. Ho. I have had 4 infusions of ketamine with him. It has been a wonderful experience. Dr. Ho is very accommodating."


"Dr Ho’s 30 years experience is apparent. He skillfully discusses the entire treatment process and applies the correct dosage to ensure optimal patient comfort."


"Dr. Ho’s empathy and experience make all the difference—this is a place where you truly feel safe. Ketamine therapy might sound intimidating, but it’s backed by science."


"This treatment has literally saved my life. I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety for over a decade." 


"This was a life changing experience for me. Dr. Ho is kind and makes you feel really comfortable- you can tell he cares about his patients."


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Our KAP Collaboration

We have joined with Houston Healing Collective to offer thorough Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy that blends medical expertise with dedicated therapeutic guidance.

Medical Care with Dr. Ho at Catalyst Health & Wellness

Dr. Ho oversees expert ketamine administration (IV, IM, or sublingual), drawing on more than three decades of medical practice. His training as both an anesthesiologist and a pediatrician means he is especially skilled at keeping nervous patients calm and comfortable. Catalyst manages every medical aspect of your KAP path.

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Therapeutic Support with Houston Healing Collective

Houston Healing Collective's trained KAP therapists guide preparation, offer support during sessions, and lead integration therapy afterward. Their team holds deep training in psychedelic-assisted care, trauma work, and evidence-based methods including EMDR and IFS-informed parts work.

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Conditions We Address Through Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Energy Corridor

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy has demonstrated notable promise for conditions that have not responded well to conventional care. At Catalyst Health & Wellness, we offer KAP for the following.

Each condition tends to respond to KAP through related mechanisms; greater neuroplasticity opens a window for change, while skilled therapeutic guidance helps you carry insight into daily practice. Your individual plan will be shaped around your specific symptoms and personal goals.

Your Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Journey

Every step is shaped by safety, clarity, and genuine therapeutic value. Here's what the process involves.

Your journey begins with a no-cost, confidential phone consultation. This isn’t a sales pitch but a genuine conversation where we explore whether KAP is right for you.

During your consultation, you’ll:

  • Ask all your questions about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
  • Share your treatment history and current challenges
  • Learn what the KAP process involves
  • Get to know our team in a pressure-free environment

Receive honest guidance on whether this treatment fits your needs
There’s absolutely no charge and no obligation to continue.

If you decide to move forward, you’ll complete a thorough assessment process with both our medical team and your KAP therapist. We want to understand you as a whole person: mind, body, and spirit. This includes reviewing your medical history, current symptoms, treatment goals, and any trauma history that may be relevant to your care.

Before your first ketamine session, you’ll meet with your therapist from Houston Healing Collective for preparation sessions. These aren’t optional add-ons; they’re essential to maximizing your KAP outcomes.

Preparation includes:

  • Building rapport and trust with your therapist
  • Setting clear intentions for your treatment
  • Learning what to expect during ketamine experiences
  • Developing tools for navigating challenging material
  • Creating a framework for integrating insights into daily life

Preparation is simple:

  • Avoid eating for 6 hours before your appointment (for IV/IM) or 2 hours (for sublingual)
  • Only small amounts of clear liquids 2 hours before
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing

When you arrive:

  • We’ll review any last-minute questions
  • Check your vital signs
  • Your therapist will help you settle in and reconnect with your intentions

You’ll settle into a comfortable, reclinable chair in our private treatment room. We create a calm, peaceful environment optimized for therapeutic work.

Your comfort matters:

  • Private treatment room
  • Noise-cancelling headphones available
  • Carefully curated music
  • Eye mask if desired
  • Warm blanket
  • Adjustable lighting

During your session:

Depending on your treatment plan, ketamine may be administered via IV, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges. Your therapist remains with you throughout the experience, providing support and guidance as needed. The level of verbal interaction varies based on your dose and therapeutic approach.

Sessions typically last 2-3 hours, including preparation, ketamine administration, the experience itself, and initial processing. Throughout your session, Dr. Ho or another member of our medical team monitors your vital signs while your therapist tends to your psychological experience.

After your ketamine experience, you’ll have time for immediate processing with your therapist while insights are still fresh.
Important aftercare instructions:

  • You cannot drive yourself home (arrange transportation in advance)
  • Plan to relax for the rest of the day
  • Stay in the company of a responsible adult when possible
  • Avoid important decisions, vigorous activity, or operating heavy machinery

Between sessions:

You’ll meet with your therapist for integration sessions to process insights, develop strategies for implementing changes in daily life, and prepare for your next ketamine session. This ongoing therapeutic work is what transforms temporary relief into lasting change.

A typical KAP course includes preparation, 4-6 ketamine sessions over 3-4 weeks, and integration sessions throughout.

Our typical protocol:

  • Preparation sessions before beginning ketamine treatment
  • Initial series: 4-6 ketamine sessions with therapeutic support
  • Integration sessions between each ketamine experience
  • Personalized maintenance schedule based on your results
  • Ongoing integration support to sustain improvements

Since everyone’s needs are unique, we customize this approach based on your individual response and therapeutic goals.

The Research Supporting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

According to Cleveland Clinic, ketamine works by shifting glutamate signaling in the brain, a chemical pathway tied closely to mood, memory, and how the brain manages stress. That same mechanism helps explain why pairing ketamine with structured psychotherapy can extend and deepen its clinical value for patients facing conditions that have resisted standard care.

Research on trauma-focused care points to real promise when ketamine is paired with therapy. The National Center for PTSD notes that PTSD affects a meaningful share of adults nationwide, underscoring why access to combined treatment options matters. Clinicians working in this space have observed reduced trauma symptoms when ketamine sessions are paired with structured exposure-based therapy, with benefits that can persist for months afterward.

Key findings worth noting:

  • Ketamine opens a window of heightened neuroplasticity, making the brain more open to therapeutic change
  • Psychotherapy helps carry forward and extend ketamine’s initially short-lived benefits
  • Combined treatment often calls for fewer total ketamine sessions than standalone infusions
  • KAP shows particular promise for complex trauma, treatment-resistant depression, and addiction recovery

Why Families Choose Catalyst Health & Wellness for KAP

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Expert Partnership

Our alliance with Houston Healing Collective brings together two strengths: Dr. Ho's clinical background and years of hands-on ketamine administration, plus dedicated KAP therapists carrying advanced training in psychedelic-assisted care, trauma work, and evidence-based methods.

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Led by Dr. Ho – Expert Medical Care

Dr. Ho brings a rare combination of training to your KAP care. As a board-certified anesthesiologist, he carries extensive hands-on experience with ketamine administration and patient safety. His background as a pediatrician means he is particularly good at putting anxious patients at ease during medical procedures.

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Specialized KAP Therapists

Houston Healing Collective’s therapists have finished thorough training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and stay current with emerging research and protocols. They focus on trauma, eating disorders, and treatment-resistant conditions, bringing real depth to your therapeutic work.

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Whole-Person Approach

We treat people, not just symptoms. KAP by nature addresses the psychological patterns, relationships, and life circumstances behind suffering, not just neurochemistry. This means:

What this means for you:

  • Treatment plans built around your personal history
  • Attention to your current symptoms and specific goals
  • Ongoing adjustments based on how you respond
  • Care that shifts as you move through treatment

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Extended Hours & Flexible Scheduling

Sessions in this program take real time, and a nine-to-five schedule rarely leaves room for that. That is why our doors stay open from five in the morning until nine at night, every day of the week. Whether an early appointment before work suits you better or a weekend slot fits your life more easily, our Heights location closest to Timbergrove can accommodate it.

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Comprehensive Treatment Options

Beyond KAP, we offer additional innovative treatments that can complement your care:

Ketamine Therapy

Standalone infusions for rapid symptom relief

TMS Therapy

Non-invasive brain stimulation for depression

Spravato Treatment

FDA-approved nasal esketamine therapy

Our goal is to find the right combination of treatments for your unique situation.

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Safe, Comfortable Environment

Every treatment room is designed with comfort and therapeutic depth in mind, featuring reclinable chairs, adjustable lighting, noise-cancelling headphones, curated music, eye masks, and warm blankets, with your therapist and medical team working together throughout.

KAP Retreats

For those seeking a deeper healing experience, we offer ketamine retreats in partnership with Houston Healing Collective. These multi-day gatherings combine medically supervised ketamine sessions with group therapy, movement, sound healing, art, and integration practices inside a supportive community setting.

Retreats include:

Guidance from expert, certified psychedelic-assisted therapists

Comprehensive medical intake and personalized dosing

2 medically monitored ketamine treatments

Group therapy for preparation, navigation, and integration

Movement, sound healing, art, and other mind-body practices

All overnight accommodations and meals

Visit Houston Healing Collective for upcoming retreat dates and registration.

Start Your Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Path in Energy Corridor

You have spent long enough wrestling with symptoms that will not budge under conventional care. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a path toward deeper healing, one supported by a growing body of research and real outcomes for people much like you.

Taking the first step is straightforward. Call us at (713) 772-5315 for a free, no-obligation phone consultation. During that call, we will answer every question, walk through your treatment history, and help you decide whether KAP fits your needs. There is no pressure, no cost, and everything stays fully confidential.

Residents working or living near the Energy Corridor District, overseen locally through the City of Houston’s District G office, can reach any of our three Houston area locations with hours running from 5 am to 9 pm every day. Dr. Ho, our partners at Houston Healing Collective, and our full team stand ready to support you through each stage of your healing path.

Our Schedule

Monday-Sunday, 6am-9pm

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Commonly Asked Questions

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How does KAP differ from ketamine infusions alone?

While ketamine infusions primarily focus on the neurobiological effects of ketamine, KAP integrates these effects with professional psychotherapy before, during, and after ketamine administration. This comprehensive approach helps maximize and extend ketamine’s benefits, often requiring fewer total ketamine sessions for lasting improvement. The therapeutic component helps turn temporary relief into enduring change.

What happens during a KAP session?

A typical KAP session lasts 2-3 hours. After brief preparation, ketamine is administered (via IV, injection, or sublingual lozenge), and you’ll recline comfortably while the medicine takes effect. A trained therapist remains with you throughout the experience, providing support and guidance as needed. Following the active ketamine phase, your therapist helps you begin processing the experience while insights are fresh.

How quickly will I notice results?

Many patients experience significant relief from symptoms after the very first ketamine session, often within hours. However, the full benefits of KAP typically develop over the course of treatment as insights are integrated and new perspectives are applied to daily life. The combination of rapid symptom relief plus ongoing therapeutic work creates both immediate and lasting improvements.

How many sessions will I need?

Most patients benefit from an initial series of 4-6 ketamine sessions over 3-4 weeks, with preparation and integration sessions scheduled accordingly. After this initial series, some patients choose to continue with occasional maintenance sessions. Your treatment plan will be customized based on your specific needs and response.

What does KAP feel like?

Experiences vary from person to person and depend on the dose used. Many patients describe feeling relaxed, peaceful, or somewhat disconnected from their surroundings. Some people experience meaningful insights, emotional release, or shifts in perspective. Your therapist helps you navigate whatever arises and make meaning from the experience. Most patients find KAP sessions profound and therapeutic.

Can I drive after a KAP session?

No, you cannot drive yourself home after KAP treatment. You’ll need to arrange transportation. By the time you leave our facility, you’ll feel much clearer, but for your safety, you should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or make important decisions for the rest of the day.

Is KAP covered by insurance?

Ketamine for mental health conditions is considered off-label use and typically isn’t covered by insurance. However, some aspects of the psychotherapy component may be eligible for coverage. Our team will work with you to explore all options for making treatment accessible.

Who is a good candidate for KAP?

KAP may be appropriate for individuals with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction who haven’t responded adequately to conventional treatments. During your consultation, we’ll assess whether KAP is right for your specific situation and goals.

Our Locations

Catalyst Health & Wellness Heights

104 W. 12th Street, Suite B Houston, TX 77008

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Catalyst Health & Wellness Southwest

7710 Beechnut, Suite 206 Houston, TX 77074

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Catalyst Health & Wellness South Loop

6300 West Loop S Suite 525
Bellaire, TX 77401

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