Ketamine and Therapy
"I Hope You Know What You Are Doing!"
Becoming a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist
Cindy McKinzie, PsyD
In 2018, I left a steady-paying job as a traditional talk therapist to enter the world of psychedelics as a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist. Like many therapists who make this transition, I had personally experienced the profound healing power of psychedelics and felt inspired to find avenues for patients to access the benefits. Ketamine, with its promising research on alleviating Treatment Resistant Depression and PTSD, seemed like a favorable option to explore as a psychotherapeutic agent.1,2
When I told my father of my career change, he responded somewhat bewilderedly, “I hope you know what you are doing!” …
The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists & Practitioners presents:
What You Need to Know About Ketamine as a Therapist
Presenters: RENA BEYER, LCSW
BETHANY HELFMAN, PSYD
SANDHYA PRASHAD, MD
When: January 18, 2022 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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