Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Newport Beach
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines the medical use of ketamine with structured psychological support before, during, and after treatment. At TapRoot Healing in Newport Beach, KAP is guided by Dr. Atul Grover, MD, FASAM, FASA, in collaboration with Susannah Rogers, MSN, PMHNP-BC, within a carefully designed therapeutic framework focused on preparation, safety, and integration.
We serve individuals throughout Orange County seeking deeper, process-oriented healing beyond symptom management.
What Is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is different from infusion-only ketamine treatment.
In KAP, ketamine is used as part of a structured therapeutic process that includes:
Preparation session
Guided support during the medicine experience
Integration sessions afterward
The goal is not only symptom relief, but meaningful psychological insight, emotional processing, and sustainable behavioral change.
For patients primarily seeking medical symptom stabilization, see our IV Ketamine Therapy page.
Preparation Sessions
Before any ketamine session, patients participate in preparatory appointments designed to:
• Establish therapeutic rapport
• Clarify treatment goals
• Review psychiatric and medical history
• Discuss mindset and environment
• Set intentions for the experience
Preparation enhances safety, psychological readiness, and therapeutic depth.
Guided Ketamine Sessions
During the medicine session:
• Ketamine is administered in a medically supervised setting
• The environment is structured and supportive
• A clinician is present for grounding and guidance
• The session typically lasts 45 to 90 minutes
Some individuals experience altered perception or deep introspection. Others remain conversational. The therapeutic container is designed to support safety and emotional processing.
Integration Sessions
Integration is a central component of KAP.
After the medicine session, we work to:
• Reflect on emotional and symbolic experiences
• Process trauma or unresolved material
• Translate insight into practical life changes
• Develop concrete behavioral shifts
Integration helps consolidate therapeutic gains and supports long-term change.
Trauma-Informed and Somatic Approach
Our model incorporates:
• Trauma-informed care principles
• Somatic awareness
• Experiential techniques
• Nervous system regulation
KAP may be appropriate for individuals with:
• Treatment-resistant depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Persistent anxiety
• Emotional numbness
• Existential distress
• Rigid thought patterns
Each patient undergoes a thorough medical and psychiatric screening before beginning treatment to ensure safety and appropriateness.
We serve individuals in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and surrounding Orange County communities.
Who Is a Good Candidate for KAP?
KAP may be appropriate for individuals who:
• Have not responded to traditional psychotherapy alone
• Want deeper experiential therapeutic work
• Are medically eligible for ketamine treatment
• Are committed to structured preparation and integration
It is not a recreational or unstructured experience. It is a medically supervised, psychotherapy-centered treatment model led by experienced psychiatric providers.
In-Person Care in Newport Beach
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions take place in person at our Newport Beach office. We serve individuals throughout Orange County seeking a structured, clinically grounded psychedelic-assisted therapy experience.
Insurance coverage varies depending on the components of care and can be discussed during scheduling