Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Richmond, TX: A Path Toward Deeper Healing

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.