Ketamine Assisted EMDR

in Emeryville, California

Want deeper access to emotions that feel out of reach?
Need relief from anxiety, trauma, or burnout that hasn’t responded to other therapies?
Looking for a more connected experience than ketamine alone, and a more accelerated process than EMDR alone?
Like the idea of safe, structured support through emotional work that feels hard to do on your own?

This therapy combines low-dose ketamine with EMDR to help you access and process emotions, memories, and patterns that feel stuck or unreachable in traditional talk therapy. The ketamine softens inner defenses, while EMDR provides a structured path to safely work through what’s been holding you back.
In the ketamine-assisted EMDR session, you take a low, sub-psychedelic dose of ketamine, which helps reduce activity in brain regions linked to fear and over-control. This creates a more open, flexible state of mind where emotional material can surface without the usual defenses.
As the ketamine takes effect, we begin EMDR, a trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to help your brain reprocess stuck memories. The ketamine helps you access these deeper layers with less anxiety and avoidance, while EMDR offers a structured, safe way to work through them. You remain awake, verbal, and supported throughout the entire process.
You’ll arrive in a quiet, comfortable space and take a low-dose ketamine lozenge. As you begin to feel the effects, we’ll check in and gently move into EMDR processing using bilateral stimulation to help your mind work through what’s ready. You’ll be fully awake and able to talk, with time at the end to reflect, ground, and begin integrating the experience.

Feel more emotionally regulated by processing deep-seated trauma, reducing overwhelm, anxiety, and emotional reactivity in daily situations
Experience a stronger sense of inner peace by releasing emotional blocks and unresolved past events that once impacted your mood and mindset
Enhance your relationships by breaking free from patterns of unresolved trauma, allowing you to engage more authentically and confidently with others
Improve your ability to cope with stress by developing new resilience in the face of challenges, instead of feeling triggered or stuck in old patterns
Gain clarity and emotional healing by addressing and resolving unprocessed emotional wounds, leading to a more grounded and empowered self

The number of sessions needed varies and is based on the individual, the severity and complexity of the distress, and personal preference. If we determine Ketamine-Assisted EMDR is right for you, I will tailor the process to your unique needs, ensuring a pace that feels safe and effective for you.
Most clients experience primarily positive effects, but some may feel temporarily emotional or drained as they process deep emotions. It is common to feel tired after a Ketamine-Assisted EMDR session. These effects are usually short-lived and part of the healing process.
Schedule a consultation with me to discuss your goals and challenges to find out if we are a good fit to work together. If we are, we will have a follow-up conversation about the kinds of treatment available and determine which is the best one for your unique needs.