Ketamine Therapy and Treatment California
When you feel like you’ve tried everything and are looking for a fresh perspective
Ketamine Therapy and Treatment San Diego and Inland Empire
You wake up every day still feeling exhausted. You take deep breaths and push yourself to go through the motions. There isn’t much you find joy in anymore - you either feel like you're walking around with a weighted blanket draped over you or you have so much anxiety that you can’t be present and in the moment.
You feel like you’ve tried everything
You went to therapy and did your best to show up and keep pushing.You did the behavioral things when you could, like tracking your mood and thoughts, and replacing them with more positive ones. You uncovered your trauma and the areas that felt like they had a hold on you. You tried meds, and that was a terrible process of trial and error and you hate the way they make you feel. Sometimes you’d rather not take them because at least you can feel something when you don’t. You just don’t feel good inside of your body but you know that the meds keep the scary thoughts at bay.
You end up not following through with things and feeling bad about it. But the truth is, if it worked and it was sustainable you wouldn’t have stopped…
What does it mean when therapy didn’t really work for you?
You try to act like everything is fine and convince yourself this is just what life is, that everyone feels this way. You find yourself avoiding situations more and more; your friends, family, and even your partner. It feels so lonely but you don’t feel like anyone understands and you are exhausted from trying to fake it all the time.
Pretending you want to engage.
Pretending you are interested in the conversations.
When really you’re just counting down the minutes until you can go home and not have to hide how you really feel. But then the guilt sets in. Along with the shoulds. I should be able to enjoy time with my friends. I should be able to show up for my kids and my partner. I have a good life. I should be able to enjoy it and not be so ungrateful.
It shouldn’t be this f*cking hard, and it isn’t.
Hi, I’m Alicia and I provide Ketamine Therapy AKA Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in California
I’m Alicia Taverner, LMFT.
I help people who feel like they’ve tried it all, to come home to themselves and be reminded of all of their inner value, wisdom, and joy. I help them to release the tension from their bodies, alleviate depression and anxiety, and do the things that they’ve always wanted to do without forcing or faking it.
I provide a comfortable and calming space and presence for my clients to utilize the power of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to create huge changes in their lives.
The ketamine helps create a fresh sense of being and my clients often feel immediate relief from their anxiety and depression. They notice a sense of positivity and hope after their first session and are always surprised when those changes continue for weeks and months post-journey.
My clients come in weekly between their Ketamine sessions so they have consistent support and with each ketamine journey they sink deeper into remembering who they are and all of the amazing qualities they possess.
They gain the ability to watch their old patterns and shift them in real-time. They love the people they are becoming and the fresh outlook they have on life and their relationships. They love that they are now able to experience things so differently because they are able to be present and not feel the pull of anxious thoughts and depressed feelings.
Ready to Explore if Ketamine Therapy or Ketamine Treatment is for You?
Click below to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation for ketamine therapy. I specializein Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, global resets, and couples intensives.
Now offering a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical
I have a partnership with the medical team at Journey Clinical, and after I develop a good working relationship with my clients I refer them for a quick, online medical evaluation, and when eligible they receive a prescription for ketamine lozenges.
They bring their prescription to my office and I help provide a serene and calming environment for their medicine journeys.
Together we can work on establishing goals and intentions for your treatment and I will help you to integrate what you experience in your journey to your everyday life, in order to create lasting change.
We can use a combination of Brainspotting and talk therapy to help you anchor your experiences in a powerful way that will allow you to return to what the medicine has taught you weeks and months post-journey.
My clients come in weekly between their Ketamine sessions so they have consistent support and with each ketamine journey they sink deeper into remembering who they are and all of the amazing qualities they possess.
They gain the ability to watch their old patterns and shift them in real-time. They love the people they are becoming and the fresh outlook they have on life and their relationships. They love that they are now able to experience things so differently because they are able to be present and not feel the pull of anxious thoughts and depressed feelings.
Ready to Explore if Ketamine Therapy or Ketamine Treatment is right for You?
Click below to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation for ketamine therapy.
I specialize in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, global resets, and couples intensives.
FAQ’s about Ketamine therapy, Ketamine treatment, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Q. I’m not really a “drug” person… I can’t believe I am even considering ketamine therapy…
A. I know this isn’t a question, but it is something I hear in consults all the time. The truth is, you are not alone. Many of my clients have never explored psychedelic substances at all and use minimal (if any) substances recreationally. There is a reason that ketamine is one of the first substances that has been legalized to be used as part of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Q. Wait… is ketamine therapy and ketamine treatment really a thing?
A. Absolutely! According to a study conducted by Yale University, many chronically depressed and treatment-resistant patients experience immediate relief from symptoms after taking small amounts of the drug ketamine. Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a review of all the available evidence provided by University of Exeter.
Q. So, how does this process of starting ketamine treatment work?
A. I have a partnership with the medical team at Journey Clinical, and after I develop a good working relationship with my clients I refer them for a quick, online medical evaluation, and when eligible they receive a prescription for ketamine lozenges. They bring their prescription to my office and I help provide a serene and calming environment for their medicine journeys.
Q. Do you prescribe me ketamine for the ketamine treatment or ketamine assisted psychotherapy?
A. I have a partnership with the medical team at Journey Clinical. You will meet with a medical professional virtually who will do a thorough evaluation to determine if you are eligible and it is safe to do ketamine assisted psychotherapy. If it is, you’ll be prescribed the ketamine, and you’ll bring your filled prescription to your ketamine sessions.
Q. What happens after each session of ketamine treatment?
A. Ketamine sessions are amazing and can lead to a sense of well-being. However, the research you see of how impactful it can be long-term is when people experience ketamine therapy in conjunction with support on integrating the experience. Together we work on establishing goals and intentions for your treatment and I help you to integrate what you experience in your journeys to your everyday life. I use a combination of Brainspotting and talk therapy to help you anchor your experiences in a powerful way that allows you to return to what the medicine has taught you and experience lasting change.
Q. What if the doctor says I am not eligible for ketamine therapy or ketamine treatment?
A. I am not your run of the mill therapist and I have other beyond talk therapy options that consistently help people make big progress quickly and effectively. Don’t worry- I’ve got you. And, if I am not the right fit for some reason- we’ll get you connected to who is!
Q. Ok.. so, how do I get started with Ketamine therapy or ketamine treatment?
A. Ketamine therapy is most impactful in the context of a safe therapeutic environment. We’ll have a short phone call to see if we click, then schedule an individual non-ketamine session to explore your needs, desires, questions, etc. and develop a plan that meets your unique needs. Once we establish our goals and focus for treatment I send a referral to Journey Clinical and you’ll have a virtual medical evaluation and be prescribed your ketamine lozenges to bring to your Ketamine session.
Q. What kind of Ketamine Therapy sessions do you provide?
A. I provide individual, group, and couple’s ketamine therapy or ketamine treatment in my offices in Rancho Cucamonga. In some circumstances, ketamine journeys can be provided in your home or office for an additional fee.
Ready to Explore if Ketamine Therapy or Ketamine Treatment is right for You?
Click below to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation for ketamine therapy.
I specialize in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, global resets, and couples intensives.
“Ketamine doesn’t give you what you don’t already have, ketamine gives you access to what you have that’s been blocked by grief, loss, and sadness.”
— Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, KAP facilitator and trainer