Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at The Temenos Center — a safe, guided approach to relieve depression, anxiety, and trauma through deeper emotional healing
At The Temenos Center, we’re excited to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — an innovative and evidence-based approach that helps people move through emotional barriers, find relief from symptoms, and experience deeper healing.
Ketamine has been safely used in medicine since the 1960s. In recent years, it has also been shown to help with depression, anxiety, and trauma when used in small, carefully guided doses alongside psychotherapy.
During a KAP session, ketamine acts as a temporary doorway into deeper awareness. Many people describe it as a chance to see their life, challenges, or emotions from a new perspective — often with less fear and more self-compassion.
How a KAP Session Works
Each KAP session takes place in a calm, supportive therapy setting.
You’ll begin by meeting with your therapist to set an intention — something you’d like to understand, heal, or work on.
Next, you’ll take a prescribed dose of oral ketamine (either through your own doctor or a prescriber we help you connect with). The medicine gently shifts your awareness, helping you enter a relaxed, introspective state for about 40–60 minutes.
Your therapist stays with you throughout the process to ensure your comfort and safety. After the experience, you’ll spend time talking through what you noticed or felt, helping you integrate the insights into everyday life.
Why People Choose KAP
Many people turn to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy when they’ve tried other forms of therapy or medication and still feel stuck. KAP can help with:
- Depression and anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Feelings of emptiness, loss, or lack of purpose
- Difficulty processing grief or emotional pain
- The desire for deeper personal or spiritual growth
How Ketamine Helps
Ketamine can benefit people in several ways:
- Immediate relief – It often creates a quick lift in mood or calmness, which can make emotional work feel safer and more accessible.
- Deeper insight – The medicine’s gentle psychedelic effects can open new perspectives and help people connect with their own “inner healer.”
- Lasting change – After a session, the brain enters a state of neuroplasticity — a period when new thoughts and emotional patterns can take root more easily.
Because of these effects, therapy sessions in the days following a KAP journey are often especially meaningful and productive.
Our Approach at The Temenos Center
Our KAP program is guided by a licensed and experienced clinician, Dr. Frank Schwoeri, who integrates decades of psychotherapy experience with the mindful, respectful use of ketamine. He approaches this work with deep care — focusing not just on symptom relief, but on creating lasting change, inner peace, and renewed meaning in his clients’ lives.
“Ketamine provides a break from the troubled, usual mind — and the possibility of relief and positive transformation.”
— Dr. Phil Wolfson, author of The Ketamine Papers
Is KAP Right for You?
KAP may be a good fit if you:
- Have struggled with depression, anxiety, or trauma that hasn’t fully responded to other treatments
- Feel emotionally blocked or disconnected
- Are seeking personal growth, insight, or healing at a deeper level
We’ll work with you to ensure that this approach is safe, appropriate, and tailored to your needs.
Common Questions Why Ketamine?
Ketamine is currently the only psychedelic medicine legally available for therapeutic use in the U.S. It’s been extensively studied and has a strong safety record.
Is this treatment legal?
Yes. Ketamine is currently the only psychedelic medicine legally available for therapeutic use in the U.S.
Will I be alone during the session?
No. Your Temenos therapist will remain present and available throughout your experience.
How long does a session last?
Approximately 3 hours, including preparation, medicine journey, and integration.
How is this different from IV ketamine clinics?
Temenos’ KAP program focuses on the psychotherapeutic journey, not just medication delivery. We use ketamine to deepen the healing process, helping clients achieve sustainable emotional growth.
Who provides the sessions?
KAP is offered by Dr. Frank Schwoeri, experienced in integrative psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted modalities. If you are currently engaged in psychotherapy with a nonKAP provider, Dr. Schwoeri is also available for consultation and coordination of services.
Get Started
If you’re curious about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and want to explore whether it could help you, we invite you to reach out.
KAP sessions are currently offered by Dr. Frank Schwoeri.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, please contact him directly.
