Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Lakewood, CO

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) combines the potential therapeutic effects of ketamine with intentional psychotherapy to support emotional exploration, insight, and healing. At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy in Lakewood, Colorado, we offer a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that integrates preparation, ketamine experiences, and therapeutic integration to help individuals explore depression, anxiety, trauma, and patterns that may leave them feeling emotionally stuck.

Our approach recognizes that meaningful change involves more than the ketamine experience itself. Through psychotherapy, we create space to explore emotions, understand protective patterns, and develop greater awareness of the connection between mind and body.

Ketamine is prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider, while Intima provides the psychotherapy and therapeutic support surrounding the experience. You may work with your own qualified prescriber or explore medical provider referrals. We offer in-person ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Lakewood, along with virtual preparation, integration, and eligible support options throughout Colorado.

A therapy-centered approach to ketamine for depression, anxiety, and emotional healing — in-person and virtual across Colorado

“The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.”
— Nikos Kazantzakis

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Psychotherapy

Our bodies and nervous systems develop protective responses to help us navigate difficult or overwhelming experiences. While these responses can be essential for survival, they may sometimes contribute to patterns of anxiety, emotional disconnection, or feeling stuck long after the original circumstances have changed.

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) brings together the potential benefits of ketamine with compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy. This approach creates opportunities to explore emotions, gain new perspectives, and better understand the experiences and patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others.

Rather than focusing solely on the ketamine experience, our approach emphasizes preparation, therapeutic support, and integration. We recognize that healing is a personal process, and we work collaboratively to help you make meaning of your experiences and explore how new insights may support lasting changes in everyday life.

The Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Process

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an intentionally structured, multi-step therapeutic process designed to support safety, insight, and meaningful integration. Rather than focusing on ketamine alone, this approach emphasizes preparation and integration as essential parts of the healing journey. Each phase plays a distinct role in helping experiences become understandable, grounded, and supportive of lasting change.

Preparation and integration sessions are essential components of this work, helping create safety, meaning, and long-term integration before and after ketamine experiences. You can learn more about preparation and integration in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy here.

Preparation Sessions

Preparation sessions are an important part of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Before a ketamine experience, we create space to explore your intentions, concerns, expectations, and what you hope to better understand about yourself.

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, preparation is a collaborative process grounded in compassion, emotional safety, and trauma-informed care. Together, we explore relevant personal experiences, patterns, and nervous system responses while developing tools for grounding and self-regulation.

These sessions also provide an opportunity to discuss what to expect during a ketamine experience, establish a supportive therapeutic relationship, and explore ways to approach the process with curiosity and openness. Medical screening, prescribing, and medication-specific instructions remain the responsibility of your qualified medical provider.

Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered to approach your experience at a pace that respects your individual needs and boundaries.

Dosing Sessions

Dosing sessions are the experiential phase of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), during which ketamine is administered according to a treatment plan established by a qualified medical provider. Ketamine can temporarily alter perception, awareness, and emotional experiences, sometimes creating opportunities to explore feelings, memories, or perspectives in new ways.

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, our role is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapeutic support throughout the experience. Rather than directing or interpreting what emerges, we create a supportive environment that honors your individual process, emotional needs, and personal boundaries.

We offer three levels of therapeutic support for ketamine dosing experiences: in-person sessions in Lakewood, Colorado; therapist-supported virtual sessions for eligible clients; and a self-guided option with brief therapeutic check-ins. Each option is coordinated with your prescribing provider's medical guidance and safety requirements.

Dosing sessions are offered on a private-pay basis and are not covered by insurance. Preparation and integration psychotherapy sessions may be eligible for insurance coverage, depending on your benefits and the services provided.

Integration Sessions

Integration sessions are an essential part of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), providing a supportive space to reflect on your ketamine experience and explore what it may mean for your emotional well-being, relationships, and personal growth.

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, integration is a collaborative, trauma-informed process. Together, we explore emotions, sensations, memories, or insights that may have emerged during your experience, without pressure to interpret them in a particular way or make immediate changes.

Integration may also involve exploring how your experience connects to familiar patterns, protective responses, and the ways you relate to yourself and others. Through reflection, nervous system awareness, and intentional psychotherapy, we work toward translating meaningful insights into practical steps that support your everyday life.

Whether your ketamine experience felt profound, subtle, confusing, or emotionally challenging, integration offers space to process what arose with compassion, curiosity, and support.

Who is this for?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) may be an option for individuals seeking additional support with depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, or emotional patterns that have been difficult to shift through traditional approaches alone.

Some people explore KAP when they feel emotionally stuck, disconnected from themselves, or interested in understanding their experiences from a different perspective. Others may be seeking a deeper connection with their emotions, greater self-awareness, or opportunities to explore longstanding patterns and protective responses.

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we approach KAP through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens that recognizes each person's experiences, needs, and healing process as unique. Our work emphasizes emotional exploration, nervous system awareness, and the integration of meaningful insights into everyday life.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is not appropriate for everyone. A qualified medical provider determines whether ketamine treatment is medically suitable based on your health history, medications, and individual circumstances. Intima provides psychotherapy and therapeutic support in coordination with your medical care.

Ketamine Prescribing and Medical Support

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we provide the psychotherapy component of ketamine-assisted treatment, including preparation, integration, and optional therapist support during ketamine experiences.

We do not prescribe ketamine or provide medication management. Clients work with a qualified medical provider who evaluates whether ketamine treatment is appropriate, manages prescribing, and establishes medical safety requirements.

You are welcome to work with a qualified prescriber of your choice. If you're unsure where to begin, we can share information about medical providers we've worked with as we explore the KAP process together.

Our goal is to support a collaborative, individualized approach that allows you to make informed decisions about your care.

Explore Our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Resources

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a personal process, and understanding your options can help you make informed decisions about your care.

Explore our resources to learn more about how KAP may be considered for different mental health concerns, what preparation and integration involve, and what to expect throughout the process.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Depression — Learn about the potential role of KAP in supporting individuals navigating depression.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety — Explore our therapy-centered approach to anxiety and the nervous system.

Preparation & Integration Therapy — Understand how psychotherapy can support you before and after ketamine experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions About KAP — Find answers about safety, costs, insurance, prescribers, and getting started.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Denver Area

Intima Couples and Sex Therapy understands the importance of affordability and accessibility for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can be a lengthy commitment and costly. With this in mind, Intima has worked hard and diligently to offer multiple different modalities with different price models to meet a wide variety and needs. Learn more about our pricing model and options. We offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals and couples to aid in many different symptoms such as anxiety, depression, general “stuckness”, sex therapy, and so much more. 

Ready to Explore Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

Taking the first step toward ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) can bring up questions, curiosity, and uncertainty. At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we're here to help you explore whether this approach aligns with your needs, goals, and circumstances.

Getting started is easy. Visit our Meet the Team page to learn more about our therapists and choose the scheduling option that works best for you:

  • Free 30-minute virtual consultation: Ask questions, learn about our approach, and explore whether KAP might be a good fit.

  • Full 50-minute therapy session: Begin psychotherapy using eligible insurance benefits or private pay.

We offer in-person psychotherapy in Lakewood, Colorado, and virtual services throughout Colorado. Ketamine prescribing and medical eligibility are handled separately by a qualified medical provider.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We're happy to help you understand your options and take the next step at your own pace.

Meet Our Therapists & Schedule

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we recognize that each person's needs, preferences, and circumstances are different. That's why we offer three options for therapeutic support during ketamine experiences, allowing you to choose the level of involvement that feels most appropriate for you.

Whether you prefer in-person support in Lakewood, Colorado, virtual therapist-supported sessions, or a more independent, self-guided experience, our approach emphasizes compassion, autonomy, and intentional preparation and integration.

All ketamine treatment requires evaluation and prescribing by a qualified medical provider. Your eligibility for a particular support option will depend on your individual needs, your provider's medical guidance, and appropriate safety arrangements.

Explore the three options below to learn more about the support available and find an approach that aligns with your needs.

Three Ways to Access Ketamine - Assisted Therapy Dosing Sessions

  • Option 1: In-Person Therapist-Supported Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

    For individuals who prefer the presence of a therapist throughout their ketamine experience, our in-person KAP option offers dedicated therapeutic support in a comfortable, compassionate environment at our Lakewood, Colorado office.

    Your therapist remains present during the dosing experience, providing emotional support, a grounding presence, and space for your experience to unfold without pressure or expectations. Our approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and respectful of your individual needs and boundaries.

    Before your dosing session, we'll work together through preparation sessions to explore your intentions and establish a supportive therapeutic foundation. Following your experience, integration sessions provide opportunities to reflect on what emerged and explore how meaningful insights may connect to your everyday life.

    Ketamine is prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider. Your therapist's presence provides psychological support and does not replace the medical monitoring or safety arrangements required by your prescriber.

    Best suited for: Individuals who prefer continuous, in-person therapeutic support during their ketamine experience.

  • Option 2: Virtual Therapist-Supported Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

    For individuals who prefer experiencing ketamine in the comfort of their own environment, our virtual therapist-supported KAP option offers compassionate, real-time therapeutic support through a secure video connection.

    Your therapist remains virtually present throughout the scheduled dosing experience, offering emotional support, grounding, and a supportive space for whatever may arise. This approach allows you to experience ketamine in a familiar setting while maintaining a therapeutic connection.

    As with our in-person option, preparation sessions help you explore your intentions, expectations, and emotional needs before the experience. Integration sessions afterward provide opportunities to reflect on your experience and explore how emerging insights may connect to your everyday life.

    Ketamine is prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider. Virtual therapeutic support does not replace medical monitoring, an appropriate in-person support person when required, or other safety arrangements established by your prescriber. Eligibility for virtual sessions depends on your individual circumstances and medical provider's guidance.

    Best suited for: Individuals who prefer their own environment while receiving continuous, real-time virtual therapeutic support during their ketamine experience.

  • Option 3: Self-Guided Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

    Our self-guided KAP option offers a flexible, affordable approach for individuals who prefer a more independent ketamine experience while still having access to therapeutic preparation and integration.

    At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we recognize that everyone's needs and preferences are different. Depending on your medical provider's guidance and your individual circumstances, there are two ways to approach a self-guided dosing experience:

    Self-Guided with Therapist Check-Ins

    For individuals who appreciate some therapeutic connection during their ketamine experience, this option includes brief, scheduled virtual check-ins with your therapist rather than continuous therapeutic presence. These check-ins provide opportunities for emotional support while allowing you to navigate much of the experience independently.

    Fully Self-Guided — No Therapist Contact During Dosing

    For individuals who prefer complete independence, there is also the option to participate in the dosing experience without therapist check-ins, text communication, or other therapeutic contact during the session. There is no therapist fee for the dosing portion of this option.

    With either approach, preparation sessions provide space to explore your intentions and emotional needs before your experience. Integration sessions afterward offer opportunities to reflect on what emerged and explore how meaningful insights may connect to your everyday life.

    Ketamine is prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider. Your prescriber determines whether self-guided dosing is appropriate and establishes any necessary medical monitoring, in-person support, and safety requirements. A fully self-guided experience does not mean ketamine treatment without medical guidance.

    Best suited for: Individuals who prefer greater independence and flexibility during their ketamine experience, with the option to choose brief therapeutic check-ins or no therapist involvement during dosing.

KAP Pricing and Insurance

At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we offer flexible ketamine-assisted psychotherapy options to accommodate different needs, preferences, and budgets.

Preparation and Integration Sessions

Preparation and integration are psychotherapy services and may be covered by insurance when clinically appropriate and eligible under your plan. Private-pay options are also available.

Therapist-Supported Dosing Sessions

In-person and virtual therapist-supported dosing sessions are private-pay services and are not covered by insurance. Fees vary depending on the level and duration of therapeutic support provided.

Self-Guided Dosing Sessions

Clients may choose brief, scheduled therapist check-ins during dosing for the listed fee, or, when permitted by their medical provider, a fully self-guided experience without therapist contact during dosing at no therapist fee ($0).

Medical and Prescription Costs

Ketamine prescriptions, medical evaluations, and any required medical monitoring are arranged separately through your qualified medical provider. These costs are not included in Intima's psychotherapy or dosing support fees.

We encourage you to explore the option that best aligns with your therapeutic needs, medical provider's recommendations, and financial circumstances.

KAP Fees and Pricing

FAQ Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an approach that combines ketamine treatment with psychotherapy to support emotional exploration, self-awareness, and psychological healing.

    Ketamine can temporarily change how we experience thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. For some individuals, these changes may create opportunities to explore familiar patterns, difficult emotions, or personal experiences from a different perspective.

    At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy in Lakewood, Colorado, our approach emphasizes three phases: preparation, the ketamine experience, and integration. Preparation helps you explore your intentions and establish a therapeutic foundation. During dosing, you may choose from different levels of therapist support, depending on your needs and your medical provider's guidance. Integration provides space to reflect on your experience and connect meaningful insights to everyday life.

    Ketamine is prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider. Intima provides the psychotherapy and therapeutic support surrounding the experience, rather than prescribing or administering ketamine.

  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) may be an option for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, or emotional patterns that have been difficult to navigate through traditional therapy alone.

    Research suggests that ketamine may provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms for some individuals, although results vary and the evidence for other conditions, including anxiety and PTSD, is still developing.

    At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, our approach combines compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy with intentional preparation and integration. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, we also explore emotional experiences, nervous system responses, and patterns that may influence how you relate to yourself and others.

    KAP is not appropriate for everyone, and improvement is not guaranteed. A qualified medical provider evaluates whether ketamine treatment is medically appropriate based on your individual health history, medications, and treatment needs.

  • Yes. Ketamine is a prescription medication, and treatment requires evaluation and prescribing by a qualified medical provider who determines whether it is appropriate for your individual health needs.

    At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we focus on the psychotherapy component of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including preparation, therapeutic support during dosing when selected, and integration sessions.

    You are welcome to work with your own qualified ketamine prescriber. If you don't already have one, we can also provide information about medical providers we've worked with so you can explore your options.

    Your prescribing provider is responsible for medical screening, prescribing, medication instructions, and determining the appropriate safety arrangements for your ketamine experience.

    Our goal is to make the process as collaborative and accessible as possible while allowing you flexibility in choosing your medical provider and level of therapeutic support.

  • Insurance coverage for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) depends on the type of service being provided and your individual insurance benefits.

    At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, preparation and integration sessions are psychotherapy services that may be covered by insurance when medically necessary and eligible under your plan. Private-pay options are also available.

    Therapist-supported ketamine dosing sessions, whether in-person or virtual, are private-pay services and are not covered by insurance.

    We also offer a fully self-guided dosing option with no therapist involvement during the ketamine experience and no therapist fee for the dosing portion ($0), when permitted by your prescribing provider's medical guidance and safety requirements.

    Medical evaluations, ketamine prescriptions, and any required medical monitoring are arranged separately through your qualified medical provider. These costs are not included in Intima's psychotherapy fees, and any insurance coverage for medical services depends on your provider and benefits.

    Our goal is to help you understand your options so you can make an informed decision about the level of therapeutic support that works best for you.

  • Yes! At Intima Couples and Sex Therapy, we offer virtual and self-guided ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) support for eligible clients throughout Colorado, allowing you to explore treatment options from the comfort of your own environment.

    Depending on your needs and your prescribing provider's guidance, you may choose from different levels of therapeutic support:

    • Virtual therapist-supported KAP: Your therapist remains present through a secure video connection during your scheduled ketamine experience, offering emotional support and a grounding presence.

    • Self-guided KAP with check-ins: You navigate much of the experience independently while receiving brief, scheduled virtual check-ins from your therapist.

    • Fully self-guided KAP: When approved by your prescribing provider, you may complete the dosing experience without therapist contact or check-ins. There is no therapist fee for this portion of treatment.

    Preparation and integration psychotherapy sessions are available to help you explore your intentions before treatment and process your experiences afterward.

    Ketamine must be prescribed and medically managed by a qualified healthcare provider. Your prescriber determines whether at-home treatment is appropriate and establishes any required medical monitoring, support-person arrangements, and safety precautions. Virtual or self-guided psychotherapy support does not replace these requirements.

    Our goal is to offer flexible, compassionate options while respecting your individual needs, autonomy, and safety.