Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Chicago, IL
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
If you’re a deep‐thinking introvert, a highly sensitive person, or an overachiever whose inner critic never clocks out, depression and anxiety can feel magnified. You may excel on the outside yet feel stuck, numb, or exhausted inside. I offer a calm, expert space to help you process the past, regulate the present, and move forward with purpose. Why work with me:
Seasoned EMDR clinician. With 13+ years helping adults reprocess traumatic memories, I use Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce emotional charge
If you’re a deep‐thinking introvert, a highly sensitive person, or an overachiever whose inner critic never clocks out, depression and anxiety can feel magnified. You may excel on the outside yet feel stuck, numb, or exhausted inside. I offer a calm, expert space to help you process the past, regulate the present, and move forward with purpose. Why work with me:
Seasoned EMDR clinician. With 13+ years helping adults reprocess traumatic memories, I use Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce emotional charge
You’ve worked hard to build a life that looks stable, but inside, you’re wrestling with a voice that isn't yours—the inner critic planted by an emotionally misattuned parent, an abusive partner, or a demeaning boss. Despite your success, imposter syndrome tells you you’re just one mistake away from being "found out." You’re stuck in a cycle of over-functioning and survival mode, trying to outrun the doubt. One moment you’re keyed up and anxious; the next, you’re numb and checked out. I help women break these deeply ingrained relationship patterns and heal the wounds of emotional abuse so they can finally trust their own voice again.
You’ve worked hard to build a life that looks stable, but inside, you’re wrestling with a voice that isn't yours—the inner critic planted by an emotionally misattuned parent, an abusive partner, or a demeaning boss. Despite your success, imposter syndrome tells you you’re just one mistake away from being "found out." You’re stuck in a cycle of over-functioning and survival mode, trying to outrun the doubt. One moment you’re keyed up and anxious; the next, you’re numb and checked out. I help women break these deeply ingrained relationship patterns and heal the wounds of emotional abuse so they can finally trust their own voice again.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals facing complex mental health challenges including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. My practice is rooted in a nonjudgmental, empathic, and client-centered approach while integrating evidenced-based modalities such as DBT, ACT, ERP, IFS, and narrative therapy. I have a particular passion for supporting clients who struggle with psychosis, mood instability, treatment-resistant depression, attachment trauma, intrusive thoughts, self-harm, and chronic suicidality.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals facing complex mental health challenges including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. My practice is rooted in a nonjudgmental, empathic, and client-centered approach while integrating evidenced-based modalities such as DBT, ACT, ERP, IFS, and narrative therapy. I have a particular passion for supporting clients who struggle with psychosis, mood instability, treatment-resistant depression, attachment trauma, intrusive thoughts, self-harm, and chronic suicidality.
I would love to hold space & guide those of you interested in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy via Journey Clinical's support.
As your therapist, I will work from a handful of different approaches, but always from a trauma-informed lens. I am EMDR-Trained, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Certified, & EAGALA-Certified, allowing me to hand-pick various tools that will best assist us in your growth.
I would love to hold space & guide those of you interested in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy via Journey Clinical's support.
As your therapist, I will work from a handful of different approaches, but always from a trauma-informed lens. I am EMDR-Trained, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Certified, & EAGALA-Certified, allowing me to hand-pick various tools that will best assist us in your growth.
I have extensive experience in treating complex PTSD, including sexual abuse, relationship abuse, and childhood or developmental trauma. Learning how to gain some control over physical symptoms is often the most important but overlooked first step in recovery and healing. Feeling comfortable in your body is too often the primary obstacle standing in the way of regaining your sense of self. I have helped many people with achieving the physical regulation necessary for symptom control, all the way through to recovering from the emotional and psychological injuries resulting from traumatic experiences.
I have extensive experience in treating complex PTSD, including sexual abuse, relationship abuse, and childhood or developmental trauma. Learning how to gain some control over physical symptoms is often the most important but overlooked first step in recovery and healing. Feeling comfortable in your body is too often the primary obstacle standing in the way of regaining your sense of self. I have helped many people with achieving the physical regulation necessary for symptom control, all the way through to recovering from the emotional and psychological injuries resulting from traumatic experiences.
My work integrates a range of evidence-based and experiential therapies, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, & Attachment-based therapies.
I have a strong interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration, and I specialize in working with clients navigating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adoption and foster care, and the experience of living with HIV/AIDS.
My work integrates a range of evidence-based and experiential therapies, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, & Attachment-based therapies.
I have a strong interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration, and I specialize in working with clients navigating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, adoption and foster care, and the experience of living with HIV/AIDS.
I also offer EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and plant medicine integration.
Welcome! I’m Kat, a licensed therapist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner in Illinois and Oregon. I work with kids, teens, and adults navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My approach is rooted in walking alongside people as they face life’s challenges, move toward greater embodiment, and rediscover their inner strength. While a diagnosis can offer clarity, I focus on your lived experience and what healing means to you.
I also offer EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and plant medicine integration.
Welcome! I’m Kat, a licensed therapist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner in Illinois and Oregon. I work with kids, teens, and adults navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My approach is rooted in walking alongside people as they face life’s challenges, move toward greater embodiment, and rediscover their inner strength. While a diagnosis can offer clarity, I focus on your lived experience and what healing means to you.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Sitting Together Therapy, PLLC, based in Chicago, IL. I specialize in supporting adult women and men through major life transitions—including divorce, grief, career shifts, changing family dynamics, relocation, and retirement.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. That’s why I bring empathy, honesty, and clear communication into every session. We will work together to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more grounded as you move forward,
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Sitting Together Therapy, PLLC, based in Chicago, IL. I specialize in supporting adult women and men through major life transitions—including divorce, grief, career shifts, changing family dynamics, relocation, and retirement.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. That’s why I bring empathy, honesty, and clear communication into every session. We will work together to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more grounded as you move forward,
I specialize in cPTSD, low desire, anorgasmia, desire discrepancy, performance anxiety, and other sexual dysfunctions as well as psychedelic-assisted / ketamine-assisted therapy.
Hi there! I am a sex therapist taking an alternative and holistic approach to liberate your sexuality from trauma, conflict and shame. I use tools that work with mind body and spirit such as AAIT, somatic therapy, meditation, reiki, tarot, and psychedelic-assisted therapy as desired. Whether you're an individual or in partnership, I'm dedicated to helping you enhance your sexual connection. I thrive on active collaboration and empowering you with self-healing tools. Remember, within you already lies so much wisdom, strength, and pleasure. I'm just here to help you unleash it! LGBTQIA+, poly, kink friendly.
I specialize in cPTSD, low desire, anorgasmia, desire discrepancy, performance anxiety, and other sexual dysfunctions as well as psychedelic-assisted / ketamine-assisted therapy.
Hi there! I am a sex therapist taking an alternative and holistic approach to liberate your sexuality from trauma, conflict and shame. I use tools that work with mind body and spirit such as AAIT, somatic therapy, meditation, reiki, tarot, and psychedelic-assisted therapy as desired. Whether you're an individual or in partnership, I'm dedicated to helping you enhance your sexual connection. I thrive on active collaboration and empowering you with self-healing tools. Remember, within you already lies so much wisdom, strength, and pleasure. I'm just here to help you unleash it! LGBTQIA+, poly, kink friendly.
I work with people navigating ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, complex trauma, gender identity, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationships and intimacy challenges, and attachment wounds. Whether you’re untangling years of masking, exploring your identity, sexuality, non-traditional relationship structures or simply trying to make sense of why relationships feel so hard (or so good and that’s scary), I’m here to sit with you in it — gently, curiously, and without judgment.
I work with people navigating ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, complex trauma, gender identity, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationships and intimacy challenges, and attachment wounds. Whether you’re untangling years of masking, exploring your identity, sexuality, non-traditional relationship structures or simply trying to make sense of why relationships feel so hard (or so good and that’s scary), I’m here to sit with you in it — gently, curiously, and without judgment.
Individuals come to me experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling that they have not been able to feel better or make progress on their own. They may be questioning decisions they make in their relationships, careers or family life. Many feel that they need to make a change but are unsure where to start or how to be the most effective. In therapy I can help you in explore and understand the unknown parts of yourself to help reveal and ultimately repair the inner road blocks you may experience.
Individuals come to me experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling that they have not been able to feel better or make progress on their own. They may be questioning decisions they make in their relationships, careers or family life. Many feel that they need to make a change but are unsure where to start or how to be the most effective. In therapy I can help you in explore and understand the unknown parts of yourself to help reveal and ultimately repair the inner road blocks you may experience.
Are you a BIPOC woman or teen feeling stuck in talk therapy or carrying stress in your body? I take a relational and holistic approach to healing—creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner, I integrate body-based techniques with traditional talk therapy to help process emotions stored in the body. One of the best parts of somatic work is the freedom to speak as much or as little as you like; your body holds the story, and we listen in a way that honors your unique experience.
Are you a BIPOC woman or teen feeling stuck in talk therapy or carrying stress in your body? I take a relational and holistic approach to healing—creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner, I integrate body-based techniques with traditional talk therapy to help process emotions stored in the body. One of the best parts of somatic work is the freedom to speak as much or as little as you like; your body holds the story, and we listen in a way that honors your unique experience.
We offer a range of services, including trauma informed talk therapy, art therapy, somatic healing, breathwork, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, all tailored to your unique needs.
Our approach is centered on building strong, authentic relationships and fostering resilience, using methods designed to support you in navigating stress, burnout, and the complexities of life. We prioritize creating a safe, supportive environment where you can process and move forward with renewed clarity and strength.
We offer a range of services, including trauma informed talk therapy, art therapy, somatic healing, breathwork, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, all tailored to your unique needs.
Our approach is centered on building strong, authentic relationships and fostering resilience, using methods designed to support you in navigating stress, burnout, and the complexities of life. We prioritize creating a safe, supportive environment where you can process and move forward with renewed clarity and strength.
Meredith's eclectic treatment modalities include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), allowing for a customized therapeutic experience that meets the unique needs of each individual.
Meredith is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Dance/Movement Therapist based in Chicago. She combines psychology and a somatic-based lens to foster healing. This approach embraces the idea that our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and mental states are interconnected. She views therapy as a transformative journey that integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being. She utilizes a strengths-based, person-centered approach, tailoring her methods to each client’s unique needs. With a trauma-informed lens, she empowers clients to navigate their therapeutic paths while offering compassionate guidance.
Meredith's eclectic treatment modalities include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), allowing for a customized therapeutic experience that meets the unique needs of each individual.
Meredith is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Dance/Movement Therapist based in Chicago. She combines psychology and a somatic-based lens to foster healing. This approach embraces the idea that our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and mental states are interconnected. She views therapy as a transformative journey that integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being. She utilizes a strengths-based, person-centered approach, tailoring her methods to each client’s unique needs. With a trauma-informed lens, she empowers clients to navigate their therapeutic paths while offering compassionate guidance.
I am also certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Over the years, my clinical interests have developed, but they have always been focused on the central nature of relationships and how they impact the way we feel and behave. Relationships matter and when they aren't going well, it can be hard to find pleasure in things. Whoever you are and whatever your circumstances may be, I am dedicated to you and to helping you or your child achieve not just relief from the effects of whatever in your life has gone awry, but a greater capacity to thrive in the world in which you live.
I am also certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Over the years, my clinical interests have developed, but they have always been focused on the central nature of relationships and how they impact the way we feel and behave. Relationships matter and when they aren't going well, it can be hard to find pleasure in things. Whoever you are and whatever your circumstances may be, I am dedicated to you and to helping you or your child achieve not just relief from the effects of whatever in your life has gone awry, but a greater capacity to thrive in the world in which you live.
My success in providing treatment comes from my honesty & genuine interest in my clients. I am empathic, nurturing, & warm. I bring levity to the consultation room as it allows us to feel connected & creates/fosters secure attachments while exploring concerns, personal histories, fears, etc... This builds meaningful & caring relationships and creates trusting bonds amongst myself & my clients. When these bonds develop it allows clients to experience healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through the therapeutic process of establishing & exploring boundaries we learn to better understand & resolve the conflicts & traumas holding us back.
My success in providing treatment comes from my honesty & genuine interest in my clients. I am empathic, nurturing, & warm. I bring levity to the consultation room as it allows us to feel connected & creates/fosters secure attachments while exploring concerns, personal histories, fears, etc... This builds meaningful & caring relationships and creates trusting bonds amongst myself & my clients. When these bonds develop it allows clients to experience healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through the therapeutic process of establishing & exploring boundaries we learn to better understand & resolve the conflicts & traumas holding us back.
My specialties include LGBTQ issues, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, sexuality including kink and fetish, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Whether you're ready to heal, ready to grow, or just ready for something different, welcome. You might be recovering from trauma, searching for real connections, or coming to terms with your gender or sexual identity. Maybe you want to improve your relationship, your sex life, or your feelings about yourself. Perhaps the state of the world has left you feeling afraid, disconnected, lonely, stuck, or hopeless. Maybe you can just sense that something isn’t right, but can’t quite tell why. If so, when was the last time you had a space to talk about your life that was just for you?
My specialties include LGBTQ issues, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, sexuality including kink and fetish, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Whether you're ready to heal, ready to grow, or just ready for something different, welcome. You might be recovering from trauma, searching for real connections, or coming to terms with your gender or sexual identity. Maybe you want to improve your relationship, your sex life, or your feelings about yourself. Perhaps the state of the world has left you feeling afraid, disconnected, lonely, stuck, or hopeless. Maybe you can just sense that something isn’t right, but can’t quite tell why. If so, when was the last time you had a space to talk about your life that was just for you?
I particularly enjoy helping clients process psychedelic and ketamine experiences. I work frequently with activists, community organizers, or those serving their communities. I also work frequently other healthcare providers and therapists. In my 20 years of practice, I have worked in a wide range of clinical settings, studied most of the major schools of psychotherapy, and have taught and supervised hundreds of therapist in training. I will draw from this wealth of experience to help you find creative solutions to your problems.
I particularly enjoy helping clients process psychedelic and ketamine experiences. I work frequently with activists, community organizers, or those serving their communities. I also work frequently other healthcare providers and therapists. In my 20 years of practice, I have worked in a wide range of clinical settings, studied most of the major schools of psychotherapy, and have taught and supervised hundreds of therapist in training. I will draw from this wealth of experience to help you find creative solutions to your problems.
I believe every person’s experiences has value and meaning. I foster growth and change by opening space for clients to experience self-discovery, integrating their own experiences within the therapy, and incorporating critical thinking and analysis into our work. Clients often report that they gain deeper understanding of the way in which they perceive themselves, other and their relationship in general, as a result they report an increased ability to make decisions more effectively and confidently. They also report setting better limits and increasing self-care. Finally, clients have described a feeling of being “un-stuck.”
I believe every person’s experiences has value and meaning. I foster growth and change by opening space for clients to experience self-discovery, integrating their own experiences within the therapy, and incorporating critical thinking and analysis into our work. Clients often report that they gain deeper understanding of the way in which they perceive themselves, other and their relationship in general, as a result they report an increased ability to make decisions more effectively and confidently. They also report setting better limits and increasing self-care. Finally, clients have described a feeling of being “un-stuck.”
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapists
What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a treatment method that involves using ketamine’s trance-inducing and pain-relieving properties to help individuals work through various mental and emotional challenges.
Why is Ketamine used for depression?
Ketamine is employed to treat depression, particularly when other treatments have failed, due to its unique, rapid-acting relief of depressive symptoms and its ability to enhance neural plasticity. Unlike conventional antidepressants, which may take weeks to be effective, ketamine can alleviate symptoms within hours, making it especially valuable for severe or suicidal depression. It acts by blocking NMDA receptors, subsequently promoting the release of neurotrophic factors like BDNF, which aid in the formation of new synaptic connections, fostering neural resilience and reducing depressive symptoms. The psychotropic and dissociative effects of ketamine also provide a therapeutic window for patients to explore and reframe distressing thoughts and emotions under guided supervision, potentially resolving underlying psychological contributors to depression. While its use can be transformative, it necessitates cautious administration in controlled settings due to potential side effects and abuse risks.
How is Ketamine used in Psychotherapy
Ketamine can be utilized in therapy to facilitate psychological healing and transformation, particularly in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. When administered in controlled, subanesthetic doses, it induces altered states of consciousness, allowing individuals to access and explore suppressed or unconscious thoughts, emotions, and memories. This dissociative state creates a therapeutic window where patients, guided by a trained psychotherapist, can work through traumatic experiences, reframe negative thought patterns, and address the emotional roots of their mental health challenges. The synergistic combination of ketamine’s psychotropic effects and psychotherapeutic intervention aims to promote lasting change, enhance self-awareness, and improve overall mental well-being, providing a valuable option for those with treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
What happens in Ketamine therapy?
In ketamine psychotherapy, patients undergo a series of sessions where they receive controlled doses of ketamine, typically via injection or infusion, under the supervision of a trained healthcare provider. Ketamine induces a trance-like or altered state of consciousness, which enables patients to access and explore deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and memories that are typically unconscious or inaccessible. Throughout this altered state, a trained psychotherapist guides the patient to help them process their experiences, offering support and intervention to help the individual address and reframe traumatic memories or negative thought patterns. This combination of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches aims to create lasting positive changes in mental health and well-being by resolving underlying psychological issues and enhancing the individual's coping mechanisms and resilience. The process can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with treatment-resistant mental health conditions like severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD.