You’re not alone. At Clinic for Healing and Change, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT) as a powerful, science-backed treatment for individuals who haven’t found relief through conventional methods. Our experienced, compassionate team is here to guide you safely through a healing process that’s rooted in both cutting-edge neuroscience and deep emotional support.
The Power of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
In recent years, groundbreaking research has revealed the transformative potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. While treatments like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) have been utilized for decades, they are now gaining increasing attention for their rapid and long-lasting effects. Ketamine therapy offers a powerful solution for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges, as well as those who feel they’ve plateaued in their current therapy.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a legal, safe, and highly effective medication used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks to show effects, ketamine has a unique ability to rapidly enhance mood and promote emotional well-being. Its effects can begin within 1–2 hours after treatment and can provide lasting relief.
The Brain Science Behind Ketamine
Research has shown that ketamine works by affecting brain chemistry in ways that conventional antidepressants cannot. It primarily targets glutamate, the brain’s most abundant neurotransmitter, which plays a key role in learning, memory, and mood regulation. By increasing the release of glutamate, ketamine promotes the growth of new neural connections, a process called neuroplasticity. This can help “rewire” the brain, allowing individuals to break free from negative thought patterns and emotional states.
Additionally, ketamine’s effects are associated with enhanced connectivity in areas of the brain linked to emotional regulation, providing immediate and long-lasting relief from conditions like depression and PTSD.
We'll explore whether Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is right for you during a comprehensive intake and psychological evaluation.
You’ll meet with Journey Clinical’s medical team, who will create a personalized ketamine prescription along with a thoughtful plan to monitor your progress and ensure your care is safe, supportive, and effective.
Before treatment begins, you’ll meet with your therapist to set intentions and create a supportive therapeutic foundation.
You’ll receive low-dose ketamine in a safe, calming environment, guided by a trained clinician. Sessions are designed to help you access new insights, reduce emotional pain, and process unresolved trauma.
After each session, we help you process and make sense of your experience—turning insights into long-term transformation.
Journey Clinical is a trusted platform that helps licensed psychotherapists—like myself—safely and effectively integrate science-backed psychedelic therapies into their practices, beginning with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Their dedicated in-house medical team handles medical eligibility assessments, prescribes ketamine when appropriate, and monitors treatment outcomes. We provide the therapeutic support and integration work. This collaborative care model allows us to tailor treatment to your unique needs, with the goal of supporting meaningful, lasting change.
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What if you could feel more like you again—clearer, lighter, and more connected to your emotions and relationships? Ketamine-Assisted Therapy isn’t magic, but it can be a powerful part of your healing journey.
A powerful, guided approach for those struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma when traditional therapy alone isn’t enough. We combine safe, low-dose ketamine treatment with skilled therapeutic support to promote deep insight and lasting change.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or just feeling stuck, our one-on-one therapy helps you reconnect with your values, explore your experiences, and create meaningful, sustainable growth.
We help couples improve communication, navigate conflict, and rebuild emotional connection. Therapy provides a supportive space for each partner to feel heard and grow—together and individually.
Our family therapy sessions support healthier communication, deeper understanding, and stronger relationships. We work with the whole family to resolve conflict, manage transitions, and build lasting connection.
I cannot recommend the Clinic for Healing and Change highly enough! This incredible, women-owned clinic is filled with highly trained, empathetic, and truly genuine therapists who genuinely care about their clients.
The therapists here are not only skilled professionals but also kind, respectful, and compassionate individuals who take the time to understand and support you in the best way possible. Their approach is thoughtful and tailored, making each session meaningful and productive. If you’re looking for a place where you will be heard, valued, and truly supported on your journey, this is it. I would recommend them to anyone seeking therapy. Thank you for creating such a warm and healing environment!
I can't say enough positive things about this clinic. My therapy here has helped me so much in my day to day life. I love the environment that they provide in their beautifully decorated space. I feel so safe & welcome. I LOVE that it's woman-owned. There are many different therapists to choose from here & they all seem amazing.
I’m so grateful that a friend recommended this clinic to me for therapy; the staff is well-trained, compassionate, and professional. I feel comfortable being open and honest with my therapist, never judged, and their communication is on point. Highly recommend!! (Bonus that they’re women-owned, as well!)
This place is exactly what you need when you are finally ready to talk to someone. The therapists are so welcoming and empathic. You will be so happy you finally just called and made an appointment.
Great place for mental health support. The team is kind, welcoming, and really knows how to help you feel heard and understood. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a safe space to work through things.
Think of your brain like a snowy hillside.
Over time, your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors create well-worn sled paths in the snow—routes your mind takes automatically, even if they lead somewhere painful, like self-doubt, anxiety, or hopelessness. These grooves can get so deep that it feels impossible to steer the sled in a different direction.
Ketamine is like a fresh snowfall.
It doesn’t erase your history or your story—but it softens the deep ruts. It gives your brain the opportunity to carve out new paths, allowing you to think differently, feel differently, and act differently.
That’s where therapy comes in. While ketamine lays down the fresh snow, therapy helps you choose a new direction—and keep practicing the new path until it becomes the default. The combination of insight (from the ketamine experience) and integration (from therapy) helps those new patterns stick.
Journey Clinical Medical Costs (may be covered by insurance):
Initial medical consultation with Journey Clinical: $250
Cost of medication: $88 (enough for 2 sessions)
Follow-up medical consultation with Journey Clinical $150
(at least once every 3 months)
Cost of medication: $148 (enough for up to 6 sessions)
KAP Session Cost:
$250 per hour (1st and 2nd sessions)
$200 per hour (all additional sessions)
KAP sessions are 3 hours
Preparation and Integration are billed at the same hourly rate
Research and clinical experience suggest that KAT may be effective for:
Each journey includes preparation, the ketamine experience itself, and integration.
Yes. Ketamine is a prescription medication, so a medical assessment is required. We either partner with trusted prescribers or refer you to qualified medical professionals for screening, approval, and dosing. Once you're cleared, we work collaboratively to support your therapeutic journey.
The number of sessions varies by individual. Some clients benefit from a series of 3–6 sessions, while others may choose to continue with more long-term KAT work. We’ll tailor the process based on your goals, progress, and preferences.
KAT can be deeply meaningful, but it’s not the right fit for everyone. It’s not recommended for individuals with certain medical or psychiatric conditions (such as a history of psychosis or uncontrolled high blood pressure). During your intake and medical screening, we’ll carefully assess whether KAT is safe and appropriate for you.
Currently, most insurance providers do not cover Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), as it is still considered an “off-label” use of ketamine, despite its growing body of scientific support. While the medication itself may sometimes be reimbursed, the psychotherapy component—an essential part of the healing process—is typically not covered.
However, some clients are able to receive partial reimbursement by submitting a superbill to their insurance for out-of-network coverage. We’re happy to provide documentation and assist you with this process if your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits.
Integration and preparation sessions can often be held virtually. However, ketamine administration must take place in-person for safety and therapeutic support. If you're working with an outside prescriber, we’ll collaborate with them to coordinate care.
Reach out to schedule a consultation. We’ll walk you through the process, assess your goals, and help determine whether KAT is a good fit for you. From there, we can coordinate with our medical partners or refer you for a medical evaluation if needed.
Clinic for Healing and Change is a compassionate therapy practice in Sacramento dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find meaningful growth and lasting emotional wellness.
Take the first step today—reach out and begin your path toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
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