Therapy is an important element in mental health treatment, but it is only one of the three branches of Caire’s approach to your health. The psychedelic experience of ketamine actually transforms your brain to make it work “happier” at the same time making it more pliable to the positive effects of therapy. Our holistic model goes even further by treating some of the root contributing factors to conditions like depression and anxiety. This three prong strategy makes for the more profound, rapid and sustained changes we see in our clients.  

There is a big difference between psychedelics in a casual setting, and in a therapeutic one. Undoubtedly people have reported having meaningful experiences experimenting on their own with psychedelics, but our clients work with us to achieve specific serious mental health goals that have eluded them, often for decades. 

The analogy would be comparing a self-help book with working with an experienced mental health doctor. Both are helpful, but they are far from equal. On a more specific note, clinical administration of ketamine is different in dosing and route of administration, both of which affect outcomes. 

Most importantly, the research shows that pairing psychedelic therapy with an expert therapist provides better results than the medicine on its own. This is the difference between a cool trip and a transformative healing treatment.

The common phrase invoked to keep a psychedelic experience pleasant and constructive is “set and setting”. This refers to the environment and the mindset of the client entering therapy. 

At Caire we understand the daily struggle that a client goes through, and we work hard to create an environment that, from the moment you arrive, feels warm, safe and inviting. 

We work with you in advance and during treatment to put you in a mindset that is both calm and open to experiencing meaningful transformation. Clients are helped by the medicine to open up, and by the therapist on hand to calmly engage with thoughts, feelings, and memories that could otherwise be hard to work with in a typical therapy setting. 

Unpleasant experiences and “bad trips” don’t come from facing challenging emotions, but from not having professional level support to bolster you while you do some of the most meaningful work of your life.  

Caire treatment is personalized to your needs and medications and substance use will be reviewed during your intake. One of the advantages of ketamine therapy is not having to discontinue most antidepressants and other medications.

Although not an absolute, some medications like benzodiazepines and other hypnotics are recommended to avoid prior to treatment. The specifics of each client will determine exactly what the preparation for treatment will look like.

The following conditions may temporarily or permanently exclude you from treatment:

Allergy to ketamine

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Personal history of schizophrenia or psychosis

Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure)

Severe recent head injury/trauma

After completing treatment with Caire we have seen patients come off of their medications, some decrease their dosage, while others do not but feel an improvement in the effectiveness of their medications. Each patient is different and we are happy to coordinate with your other healthcare providers. 

Likewise, some patients find their existing therapy relationships much more productive, while others feel ready to decrease their need for ongoing therapy. Overall the increase in compassion, self-love, coping skills and overall wellbeing are the typical goals of treatment with Caire and can have many positive effects on how a client utilizes health resources in general.

A doctor’s referral is not required.