Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you." Paulo Coelho - Is it time to discover and claim your true self? Together we can identify how and where old patterns, behaviors and narratives are preventing the changes longed for. Along wth processing, healing and transforming these obstacles you will uncover your true self and desires and create a path to your flourishing and fulfilling life. With an Intensive Therapy format your personalized experience will be unhurried and uninterrupted time to dig deep, heal faster and create an exciting path forward.
"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you." Paulo Coelho - Is it time to discover and claim your true self? Together we can identify how and where old patterns, behaviors and narratives are preventing the changes longed for. Along wth processing, healing and transforming these obstacles you will uncover your true self and desires and create a path to your flourishing and fulfilling life. With an Intensive Therapy format your personalized experience will be unhurried and uninterrupted time to dig deep, heal faster and create an exciting path forward.
I like working with people who have a hard time maintaining healthy relationships. My clients want to better understand and communicate their emotional needs instead of shutting down, blowing up, or self-sabotaging.
If you feel ashamed about how you've shown up in relationships, know that I'll never judge you. And if you're uncomfortable with 'therapy speak', know that I don't use it. I'm warm but direct, and I love to laugh. Swearing is welcome.
I like working with people who have a hard time maintaining healthy relationships. My clients want to better understand and communicate their emotional needs instead of shutting down, blowing up, or self-sabotaging.
If you feel ashamed about how you've shown up in relationships, know that I'll never judge you. And if you're uncomfortable with 'therapy speak', know that I don't use it. I'm warm but direct, and I love to laugh. Swearing is welcome.
I have an intense curiosity about human behavior and why people make the decisions they do. As a therapist I use that as a way to help people gain insight and understanding about their lives, ultimately finding greater contentment, happiness and fulfillment. I'm committed to helping my clients live their best lives. My specialties are counseling with Adult Adoptees, Adult ADHD/ADD, Couples /Interracial Couples. I also work with individuals to help them navigate their way through Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Stress Management.
I have an intense curiosity about human behavior and why people make the decisions they do. As a therapist I use that as a way to help people gain insight and understanding about their lives, ultimately finding greater contentment, happiness and fulfillment. I'm committed to helping my clients live their best lives. My specialties are counseling with Adult Adoptees, Adult ADHD/ADD, Couples /Interracial Couples. I also work with individuals to help them navigate their way through Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Stress Management.
I offer a range of services, including individual and couples therapy, psychoeducation, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through a collaboration with Journey Clinical.
I’m passionate about helping clients explore and embrace non-traditional relationship dynamics and unique sexual interests, such as BDSM/kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I love guiding clients on a journey to discover sexual passions, leading to a more fulfilling and vibrant sex life. Whether you’re dealing with mismatched desire, low libido, sexual pain, trauma, dysfunctions, infidelity, or any other sexual concern, I’m here to support you. I welcome clients from all walks of life, including those grappling with problematic sexual behavior, often labeled as "sex addiction," as well as sex workers.
I offer a range of services, including individual and couples therapy, psychoeducation, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through a collaboration with Journey Clinical.
I’m passionate about helping clients explore and embrace non-traditional relationship dynamics and unique sexual interests, such as BDSM/kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I love guiding clients on a journey to discover sexual passions, leading to a more fulfilling and vibrant sex life. Whether you’re dealing with mismatched desire, low libido, sexual pain, trauma, dysfunctions, infidelity, or any other sexual concern, I’m here to support you. I welcome clients from all walks of life, including those grappling with problematic sexual behavior, often labeled as "sex addiction," as well as sex workers.
We are all capable, and deserving, of rich, vibrant, lives. However, trauma, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges can serve as barriers to the embodiment of the highest expression of ourselves. My hope is that as clients join with me to manage mental health symptoms and experience healing, a life of happiness and contentment is achieved.
We are all capable, and deserving, of rich, vibrant, lives. However, trauma, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges can serve as barriers to the embodiment of the highest expression of ourselves. My hope is that as clients join with me to manage mental health symptoms and experience healing, a life of happiness and contentment is achieved.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Minnesota, I provide a space for deeper healing, especially for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.
Life can feel overwhelming—like you’re moving through a fog, unsure of what’s ahead or how to find solid ground. I work with people who feel stuck in that fog. Anxiety keeps you on edge, grief leaves you feeling lost, and relationship struggles create distance where you crave connection. Even with your best efforts, old patterns can pull you back in. I help people who are ready for change but unsure where to start. I know how exhausting it can be trying to hold it all together. My role is to help you find clarity, rebuild confidence, and feel more in control. You don’t have to figure it out alone—I’m here to help you move forward.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Minnesota, I provide a space for deeper healing, especially for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.
Life can feel overwhelming—like you’re moving through a fog, unsure of what’s ahead or how to find solid ground. I work with people who feel stuck in that fog. Anxiety keeps you on edge, grief leaves you feeling lost, and relationship struggles create distance where you crave connection. Even with your best efforts, old patterns can pull you back in. I help people who are ready for change but unsure where to start. I know how exhausting it can be trying to hold it all together. My role is to help you find clarity, rebuild confidence, and feel more in control. You don’t have to figure it out alone—I’m here to help you move forward.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Counselor Education from Syracuse University, which I completed in 2005. I understand the value of establishing trust and unconditional acceptance to help you feel at ease when sharing your thoughts, and I bring warmth, empathy, and humor to the therapeutic process. In addition to providing KAP and eclectic psychotherapy, I am currently pursuing certification as a sex therapist.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Counselor Education from Syracuse University, which I completed in 2005. I understand the value of establishing trust and unconditional acceptance to help you feel at ease when sharing your thoughts, and I bring warmth, empathy, and humor to the therapeutic process. In addition to providing KAP and eclectic psychotherapy, I am currently pursuing certification as a sex therapist.
I believe that improving your relationship with yourself improves everything. Self-work can be some of the most difficult work to engage in, but together we can make it some of the most rewarding work that you’ve ever done. Lived trauma, interpersonal relationships, mental health concerns, work life, all of these and more can make us feel confused about who we are, where we fit in and how to move forward. My focus is in helping individuals navigate difficult feelings, identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and patterns, and overcome challenging situations in order to enjoy a life that they deserve.
I believe that improving your relationship with yourself improves everything. Self-work can be some of the most difficult work to engage in, but together we can make it some of the most rewarding work that you’ve ever done. Lived trauma, interpersonal relationships, mental health concerns, work life, all of these and more can make us feel confused about who we are, where we fit in and how to move forward. My focus is in helping individuals navigate difficult feelings, identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and patterns, and overcome challenging situations in order to enjoy a life that they deserve.
Mariya Javed-Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm so glad you found my page. I'm a licensed therapist that specializes in trauma, addiction, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Clients work with me to engage in deeper, somatic psychotherapy to free themselves from complex traumas, addictions, burdens, and problems that they've not been able to resolve on their own. Those struggling with PTSD, addictions, identity issues, depression, anxiety, or those who have done lots of therapy without achieving the results they want may benefit from the trauma healing intensives that I do. This setting allows us to get to the core of your issues without the limits of a one hour session.
Hi! I'm so glad you found my page. I'm a licensed therapist that specializes in trauma, addiction, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Clients work with me to engage in deeper, somatic psychotherapy to free themselves from complex traumas, addictions, burdens, and problems that they've not been able to resolve on their own. Those struggling with PTSD, addictions, identity issues, depression, anxiety, or those who have done lots of therapy without achieving the results they want may benefit from the trauma healing intensives that I do. This setting allows us to get to the core of your issues without the limits of a one hour session.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the therapeutic field. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy and its ability to help clients lead fulfilling lives through a person-centered, strengths-based approach. I look forward to joining you on your psychedelic-assisted therapy journey.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the therapeutic field. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy and its ability to help clients lead fulfilling lives through a person-centered, strengths-based approach. I look forward to joining you on your psychedelic-assisted therapy journey.
Sara currently has a waitlist for new clients. -
As a mental health professional, I strive to create a safe and secure space that is free of judgement in order to facilitate exploration and inner healing. I believe establishing a therapeutic relationship based on trust, care and acceptance is so important. From my own journey with mental health, I understand how exhausting and frustrating it can be to get the help you need within the traditional mental health system. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Sara currently has a waitlist for new clients. -
As a mental health professional, I strive to create a safe and secure space that is free of judgement in order to facilitate exploration and inner healing. I believe establishing a therapeutic relationship based on trust, care and acceptance is so important. From my own journey with mental health, I understand how exhausting and frustrating it can be to get the help you need within the traditional mental health system. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is the use of prescribed doses of ketamine, the drug, as an adjunct to psychotherapy sessions.
My special area of interest is trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, and substance use. I take a proactive approach with my clients and work from an attachment-based and cognitive behavioral framework. The combination of these two approaches leads to meaningful change, whether we determine that treatment should be short term, intensive, and solution focused, or longer term,
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is the use of prescribed doses of ketamine, the drug, as an adjunct to psychotherapy sessions.
My special area of interest is trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, and substance use. I take a proactive approach with my clients and work from an attachment-based and cognitive behavioral framework. The combination of these two approaches leads to meaningful change, whether we determine that treatment should be short term, intensive, and solution focused, or longer term,
Now accepting new clients for A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy and for my "Contemplating Retirement" Group! Navigating the world can be exhilarating and challenging. I am passionate about supporting you in thriving, not just surviving. I am here to listen, to care, to celebrate joys and support struggles. I will encourage and empower you to embrace your strengths, engage meaningfully, and live your life authentically.
Now accepting new clients for A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy and for my "Contemplating Retirement" Group! Navigating the world can be exhilarating and challenging. I am passionate about supporting you in thriving, not just surviving. I am here to listen, to care, to celebrate joys and support struggles. I will encourage and empower you to embrace your strengths, engage meaningfully, and live your life authentically.
I'm guessing you're a deep feeler and seeker, intuitive, creative, and self-aware - you may be here because you're struggling with overwhelm, disconnection, and feeling stuck in old patterns. I get it. I know what it's like to be stretched thin by life’s demands, to long for balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to self. You're in the right place. Lasting healing from lifelong patterns is possible. My practice offers a safe, clinically sound space to explore your emotions, your body wisdom, and your own inner healer, leaving you ready to reclaim your power and step into a more authentic, embodied life.
I'm guessing you're a deep feeler and seeker, intuitive, creative, and self-aware - you may be here because you're struggling with overwhelm, disconnection, and feeling stuck in old patterns. I get it. I know what it's like to be stretched thin by life’s demands, to long for balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to self. You're in the right place. Lasting healing from lifelong patterns is possible. My practice offers a safe, clinically sound space to explore your emotions, your body wisdom, and your own inner healer, leaving you ready to reclaim your power and step into a more authentic, embodied life.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
As someone who’s recovered from PTSD myself, I know healing is possible. I’ve found that shifting how we think about triggers can make a big difference. Instead of avoiding them, I see triggers as messengers—an invitation to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Our symptoms are a form of communication; they’re intelligent and show up for a reason. When we listen to them with curiosity, they can guide us toward the root of our suffering.
As someone who’s recovered from PTSD myself, I know healing is possible. I’ve found that shifting how we think about triggers can make a big difference. Instead of avoiding them, I see triggers as messengers—an invitation to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Our symptoms are a form of communication; they’re intelligent and show up for a reason. When we listen to them with curiosity, they can guide us toward the root of our suffering.
A majority of people who struggle with substance use and behavioral addictions also suffer with co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger, or ADHD. Managing these co-occurring issues alone is not recommended. Some bounce back and forth from therapists to treatment centers for management, making no progress in the disconnected process. The recommended approach is co-occurring treatment, and I have helped hundreds of people recover their lives by helping them manage addiction while exploring, uncovering, and improving their inner lives and their relationships with others.
A majority of people who struggle with substance use and behavioral addictions also suffer with co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger, or ADHD. Managing these co-occurring issues alone is not recommended. Some bounce back and forth from therapists to treatment centers for management, making no progress in the disconnected process. The recommended approach is co-occurring treatment, and I have helped hundreds of people recover their lives by helping them manage addiction while exploring, uncovering, and improving their inner lives and their relationships with others.
Therapy can be such a worthwhile endeavor. Bring some motivation and willingness to try new things, and I will invest with you in the process of feeling better and knowing yourself more. I love supporting folks who are ready to do the work. I value active participation and will do more than talk and listen. Also, I am a queer therapist who specializes working with fellow LGBTQIA+ folks, I’m well versed in trans/nonbinary experiences, and I have worked in our communities for several years. I also work with parents who are raising gender diverse kids. I hold sessions in person in St. Paul.
Therapy can be such a worthwhile endeavor. Bring some motivation and willingness to try new things, and I will invest with you in the process of feeling better and knowing yourself more. I love supporting folks who are ready to do the work. I value active participation and will do more than talk and listen. Also, I am a queer therapist who specializes working with fellow LGBTQIA+ folks, I’m well versed in trans/nonbinary experiences, and I have worked in our communities for several years. I also work with parents who are raising gender diverse kids. I hold sessions in person in St. Paul.
Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with you – your goals, hopes, and dreams for the future. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has everything they need inside of them. I believe people get stuck when they get disconnected from their internal wisdom. Stuck in strategies to try and solve their struggles. Strategies that don’t get them what they need. Strategies that demand a high price. Here you are, taking a bold step towards getting what you need, getting unstuck!
Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with you – your goals, hopes, and dreams for the future. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has everything they need inside of them. I believe people get stuck when they get disconnected from their internal wisdom. Stuck in strategies to try and solve their struggles. Strategies that don’t get them what they need. Strategies that demand a high price. Here you are, taking a bold step towards getting what you need, getting unstuck!
Relationships are a vital part of all life. We learn about ourselves, others, & the world around us through our relationships. Trauma, oppression, abuse, emotional wounds, grief/loss & many other challenges can be overwhelming, create disconnection, & leave us feeling hopeless. Under certain conditions those challenges can offer us a place from where we can learn, heal, & grow. This process is not linear and is unique to each of us. I'm dedicated to creatively collaborating with you to bring more ease and authenticity into your life & relationships.
Relationships are a vital part of all life. We learn about ourselves, others, & the world around us through our relationships. Trauma, oppression, abuse, emotional wounds, grief/loss & many other challenges can be overwhelming, create disconnection, & leave us feeling hopeless. Under certain conditions those challenges can offer us a place from where we can learn, heal, & grow. This process is not linear and is unique to each of us. I'm dedicated to creatively collaborating with you to bring more ease and authenticity into your life & relationships.
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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.