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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy CA
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Since 2000, research studies have shown that IV subanesthetic doses of ketamine consistently decreased symptoms of treatment resistant depression symptoms including: suicidal ideation, anxiety, PTSD. The treatment of these symptoms with ketamine helps create rapid, effective, and sustained emotional healing. Ketamine treatment in combination with Therapy, or KAT is often effective in treating acute suicidal ideation and core symptoms of PTSD, including intrusive thoughts, dissociative reactions, nightmares, increased autonomic arousal and associated depression.
Ketamine blocks a receptor in our brains called NDMA that is thought to play a role in depression. Overall ketamine is thought to create neuroplastic changes in the brain which facilitates the growth of new neural pathways. Which is a fancy way of saying that it basically rewires your brain. Some experts compare ketamine’s effect on the brain to a hardware fix on a computer versus a software fix (which is compared to antidepressants). There are no set age limitations for the use of ketamine therapy but in our clinic we will only evaluate clients 18 y.o. You may have heard of ketamine before as a street or club drug – because it has dissociative properties, some people take it in high doses recreationally to create a sort of out-of-body experience. However, the dose given in ketamine treatment is much much smaller than the doses that are taken recreationally. There is no research showing that ketamine is addictive.
All in all, ketamine is an effective way to treat many mood disorders safely and quickly. If you have questions about whether ketamine therapy is right for you, give our office a call: (661) 5348014.
Ketamine blocks a receptor in our brains called NDMA that is thought to play a role in depression. Overall ketamine is thought to create neuroplastic changes in the brain which facilitates the growth of new neural pathways. Which is a fancy way of saying that it basically rewires your brain. Some experts compare ketamine’s effect on the brain to a hardware fix on a computer versus a software fix (which is compared to antidepressants). There are no set age limitations for the use of ketamine therapy but in our clinic we will only evaluate clients 18 y.o. You may have heard of ketamine before as a street or club drug – because it has dissociative properties, some people take it in high doses recreationally to create a sort of out-of-body experience. However, the dose given in ketamine treatment is much much smaller than the doses that are taken recreationally. There is no research showing that ketamine is addictive.
All in all, ketamine is an effective way to treat many mood disorders safely and quickly. If you have questions about whether ketamine therapy is right for you, give our office a call: (661) 5348014.
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10 recommendations and reviews from 2 people
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Referral from
August 28, 2017
Laura A. asked:Good morning and Happy Sunday. I'm looking for a recommendation for a local child psychologist if anyone can recommend one? Thank you and as always, have a beautiful dayBren C. replied:hi Laura Artois, I am in Pasadena and work extensively with children. I would be happy to talk with you to see if I may be a good fit. My number is (626) 765-9944. Www.anchorpsychotherapy.comCourtney C. replied:Www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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November 12, 2019
Jaelline J. asked:ISO a seasoned family therapist in Burbank. Please be fully licensed and willing to speak with individual therapist of one family member. TIA
Bren C. replied:I am in Pasadena and would be happy to help. My number is (626) 765-9944. Www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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July 11, 2019
Kim C. asked:ISO therapist in the Fullerton/Brea/Rowland Heights/Diamond Bar area that specializes in family trauma. Client is late 30s Asian American male and willing to pay out of pocket. Female and Asian American therapist is preferred by the client, but not a must. Thank you!
Bren C. replied:I might be a bit far, but I’m in Pasadena and specialize in this work. I would be happy to work with this client. I am EMDR-certified and have also trained at the master level. My number is (626) 765-9944. www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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January 31, 2018
Loand B. asked:Now I'm ISO an EMDR therapist that is eating disorder sensitive in Long Beach or Los Alamitos, CA.Bren C. replied:I’m in Pasadena, but this is my specialty. My number is (626) 765-9944. www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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November 15, 2017
Roxana K. asked:Hello all, looking for a therapist in Burbank area or surrounding for a teen struggling with depression, anxiety, and current gender identity issues. Please let me know if you are accepting clients or know of someone who is!! Client has united health insurance!!Bren C. replied:I’m OON, but am happy to provide a superbill. I would be happy to work with this client! I’m in Pasadena. My number is 626-765-9944. www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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November 1, 2017
Nora K. asked:Looking for a therapist in Downey for a mom who’s husband was murdered. Specialization in trauma and grief is important. TIA.Bren C. replied:I’m in Pasadena and specialize in this work. I would love to work with your client! My number is (626) 765-9944. Www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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February 2, 2017
Regina M. asked:Can someone recommend a therapist in LA who can see a young women needing grief work, cash pay 75$/hr?Bren C. replied:I'm in Pasadena and would be happy to work with this client. My number is (626) 765-9944. Anchorpsychotherapy.com
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February 2, 2017
Saralyn M. asked:Does anyone happen to know of a good therapist in the Pasadena area? Female, early 20s with depression and ASD. Very high functioning.Bren C. replied:I'm in Pasadena and would be happy to work with this client. My number is (626) 765-9944. Www.anchorpsychotherapy.com
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November 22, 2016
Emily F. asked:I am looking into psychiatrists and therapists that specialize in depression for someone who is in a very bad place right now. Do you have any great recommendations for each one? Anywhere in LA County is fine but preferably not too far.Courtney C. replied:Www.anchorpsychotherapy.com in pasadena
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