Am I A Candidate For Ketamine Therapy?
Who is a candidate for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Maine?
Through the initial screening and intake process, we carefully review your medical and psychiatric history to be sure ketamine is a safe treatment option for you. This may also involve discussion with current providers (e.g. therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care providers, specialists etc.) and reviewing past treatment records. We require that you have an established therapist and primary care provider for ongoing support once KAT services are complete.
You will also be required to be an active patient with a primary care provider while undergoing ketamine treatment. We will review your medical history, with particular attention paid to your respiratory and cardiovascular status. There are certain conditions that may disqualify you, or need to be treated, before you can safely take ketamine.
You may be a candidate for Ketamine Assisted Therapy if you answer yes to some or all of these statements:
I am seeking personal growth, emotional healing and self-discovery.
I have a history of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and/or Chronic Pain.
I have tried other methods to alleviate mental health symptoms with little success.
I have explored psychedelics in the past and would like to engage again in a safe, controlled environment with intention.
I would like to experience more peace and contentment and less negative self-talk and chatter.
I am looking to explore and resolve the roots of my issues.
I am curious about expansive states of consciousness.
I am looking for a deeper connection with myself, those around me and my environment.
I am committed to healing and ready to create change in my life.
I feel stuck, burdened, hopeless or overwhelmed.
Responding “yes” to any the following statements may require further consideration:
I am pregnant, nursing or plan to become pregnant.
I have uncontrolled hypertension, recent heart attack, severe arrhythmias, or other significant cardiovascular diseases.
I have severe respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
I am experiencing active psychotic symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions).
I am an individual with bipolar disorder who is in a manic or hypomanic phase
I am experiencing severe liver disease.
I do not feel like I have an adequate support system.
I have issues with a lack of commitment to therapy (KAP requires active participation in psychotherapy, those unwilling or unable to commit to the psychotherapeutic process may not benefit fully from the treatment).
I am struggling with active substance use or a history of ketamine misuse.
I have expectations of KAP being a “silver bullet,” a “cure all,” or a “magic pill” for my issues.
Our Maine studio is located in North Yarmouth where your Ketamine-Assisted Therapy appointment will take place
Are you ready for your journey to begin? Have questions about Ketamine-Assisted therapy in Maine?
Jessica Whitten, LCPC
Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist
I have over 2 years of experience with Ketamine Therapy and Psychedelic Therapies. I completed a year-long intensive training in order to provide my patients with the best experience possible.