What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a type of therapy that involves the use of low doses of ketamine to enhance the therapeutic session. It combines the therapeutic properties of ketamine with traditional psychotherapy. Ketamine not a one-stop cure. It works best when combined with other therapeutic treatments. You will need to do the inner work and the outer work on certain areas of your life in order to support your recovery.

Read More
Toxic, Dysfunctional Behavior Patterns and How to Recognize Them

Toxic behavior patterns in any type of relationship are damaging. They have an adverse effect on the emotional and psychological well-being of the people involved. It can be difficult to recognize our own behavioral patterns, especially if they have been normalized for us. Acknowledging and addressing these patterns within ourselves or our relationships is important for personal growth and healthy relationships. 

Read More
Are you Highly Sensitive? The Highly Sensitive Person

Being a highly sensitive person is not a disorder, it is a personality trait. Research suggests that there are degrees of sensitivity, and highly sensitive people fall on a spectrum. Highly sensitive people experience emotions, sensory input, and the world in a deep way. While this makes them emotionally keen and intuitive, it also makes them more susceptible to getting stressed.

Read More
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of OCD and how Individual Therapy can Help

Someone with OCD struggles with obsessive thoughts that lead them to carry out compulsive or repetitive behaviors. If they try to ignore the thoughts and resist performing the compulsions, it can cause distress and signs of anxiety. Having OCD can be exhausting and frustrating. OCD symptoms are often misunderstood and stereotyped. OCD treatment such as CBT and ERP can help. 

Read More