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A referral is not required to receive ketamine assisted psychotherapy at Joy In Health. However, Dr. Chanoff and our therapists will work closely with your outside clinicians to assess whether this treatment is the right fit for you. You’ll participate in a comprehensive initial consultation with Dr. Chanoff and a Joy In Health psychotherapist to develop a personalized and collaborative treatment plan, within our team and with your outside providers, tailored to your needs.

Yes, it is considered safe when administered under the care of trained medical and mental health professionals. At Joy In Health, all ketamine assisted psychotherapy sessions are conducted in our beautiful yet medically equipped environment, with thoughtful monitoring throughout the experience to ensure your safety and comfort.

Ketamine has been used in medical settings for decades and is recognized by organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health and the American Psychiatric Association for its effectiveness in treating depression and other mood disorders. When combined with psychotherapy, ketamine’s safety profile remains strong, and the added therapeutic support can deepen emotional processing and integration.

As with any treatment, we conduct a thorough intake to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for your individual needs and health history. Dr. Chanoff will also collaborate with your other medical providers to ensure your individual plan is medically safe for you.

A typical session at Joy In Health involves our experienced team of ketamine assisted psychotherapists and guides in our calm, supportive environment where the “set and setting” are thoughtfully created for you. Sessions include tailored music playlists, a 3-hour ketamine therapy experience, and integration psychotherapy to process your experience and insights. The goal is to create a safe and deeply introspective space for healing​. 

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy involves the administration of ketamine—a medication commonly used for anesthesia and pain management—in conjunction with psychotherapeutic support to address a variety of mental health conditions. Unlike traditional antidepressant medications, which can take weeks or even months to produce effects, ketamine works rapidly, often providing relief from symptoms within hours or days.

During a ketamine assisted psychotherapy session, we typically administer ketamine through intramuscular injections (similar to a flu shot, quick and easy). While ketamine induces a temporary altered state of consciousness, we will guide you through the experience, providing support, help with gaining insight, and a lot of care to facilitate healing and integration.

Preparation is a key part of the therapeutic process. In the days leading up to your session, we’ll encourage you to:

• Get clear on your intention – Reflect on what you’re hoping to explore or gain from the experience.

• Minimize stressors – Try to keep your schedule light the day before and after your session.

• Avoid alcohol and recreational substances for at least 24 hours prior. We will advise you on how to handle prescription medications. 

• Eat lightly – We recommend fasting for 4 hours before your appointment, with no solid food and only clear fluids.

• Dress comfortably and consider bringing layers for warmth.

• Arrive with an open mind and allow the experience to unfold organically.

We also have a complete wellness guide with tips for how to prepare your body and mind for your sessions. You’ll receive this guide before your first ketamine experience. Additionally, your therapist will review best practices for your individualized preparation and answer any questions you have.

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy may offer relief for individuals living with chronic pain, especially when other treatments haven’t been effective. At Joy In Health, we take an integrative approach that addresses both the physical and emotional dimensions of pain.

Ketamine is a medication originally developed for anesthesia and is used for pain management. It has been shown to have powerful neuromodulatory and antidepressant effects, working rapidly to disrupt pain-related pathways and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma—all of which can contribute to the experience of chronic pain.

In our sessions, ketamine is administered—typically as an intramuscular injection—in a safe, supportive setting. While the medicine induces a temporary altered state of consciousness, our well trained  providers will be with you throughout the session to offer guidance, emotional support, and therapeutic insight. This pairing of medicine and psychotherapy can hopefully help you develop a new relationship to pain, shift entrenched patterns of suffering, and access deeper healing and resilience.

If you’re navigating chronic pain and are curious whether ketamine assisted psychotherapy may be right for you, our team at Joy In Health is here to help assess your needs and explore the best next step forward.

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy has shown great promise for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma disorders—especially those who haven’t found relief through traditional treatments.

Ketamine has demonstrated rapid and robust antidepressant effects, making it particularly effective for people experiencing low mood, hopelessness, or emotional numbness. It also has anti-anxiety properties, helping to reduce symptoms of worry, fear, and panic, while promoting a greater sense of calm and internal safety.

For trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, ketamine assisted psychotherapy can support emotional processing and memory reconsolidation, making it possible to revisit and release painful experiences without becoming as overwhelmed. Many people report feeling more clarity, spaciousness, and connection after a session—benefits that are further deepened through integrative psychotherapy.

While ketamine assisted psychotherapy is not a quick fix, it can be a powerful catalyst for healing when approached with intention, preparation, and the support of a trained therapeutic team. During your intake, we’ll work with you to determine whether ketamine assisted pscyhotherapy is the right fit for your unique needs and goals.

At Joy In Health, we offer a range of services tailored to meet your individual needs.

Below is a breakdown of our standard fees:

• 75 minute initial consultation with Dr. Chanoff: $600

• 3-hour ketamine assisted psychotherapy session: $1,200

  • Each KAP session includes medical monitoring, therapeutic support and one hour of integration psychotherapy, with the ketamine still on board, helping you to feel open and reflective. You’ll be with our team– a  psychotherapist and/or guide and Dr. Chanoff at key points in the session– throughout the entire experience.

• 50 minute appointment with Dr. Chanoff: $450

• 30 minute appointment with Dr. Chanoff: $300

• 60 minute psychotherapy session with a Joy In Health therapist: $300

We do not accept insurance, but we are happy to provide Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many of our clients successfully receive partial reimbursement through their insurance plans. We're here to answer any questions and support you through that process.

If you decide to pursue reimbursement, we're here to help—whether it's walking you through the submission process or answering questions about the paperwork. Our goal is to make this part of your care as smooth and supportive as possible.

We don’t offer package pricing because our care is intentionally highly individualized — we’ll take a customized, high-touch approach with your care, tailoring our work together to meet your unique needs, goals, and preferences. This level of personalization allows us to provide thoughtful, flexible support rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

While some sessions—such as psychotherapy and health coaching—can be held virtually, we ask that clients attend their initial consultation  and all ketamine assisted psychotherapy sessions in person at our office in Medford. This allows us to create the most supportive and therapeutically effective plan for you.

You’ll never be left alone during your ketamine therapy experience. From start to finish, one of our trained  guides will be with you. Some sessions are led by Dr. Chanoff herself, while others are facilitated by a trained psychotherapist on our team. When a therapist facilitates the session, Dr. Chanoff is present for the first hour of your session for your intention setting and the ketamine dosing discussion. If Dr. Chanoff is your psychotherapist, she will be with you and your guide for the 1st hour and the 3rd hour of the session for integration psychotherapy (2 hours of the 3-hour session).