Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Charlotte, NC
I am a licensed psychologist with over 18 years of experience, with specialized training in mindfulness and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
I believe clients have the right to be heard and listened to in a non-judgmental, warm, and open environment. I incorporate large doses of humor and compassion within each session, helping to give you the most beneficial and comfortable experience. I would value the opportunity to explore the life issues that have brought you to this site. Making the first call is extremely difficult; yet the most important step towards finding a meaningful partnership with a therapist that can help guide you. I specialize in mindful and value based approaches to help move towards a life filled with vitality.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 18 years of experience, with specialized training in mindfulness and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
I believe clients have the right to be heard and listened to in a non-judgmental, warm, and open environment. I incorporate large doses of humor and compassion within each session, helping to give you the most beneficial and comfortable experience. I would value the opportunity to explore the life issues that have brought you to this site. Making the first call is extremely difficult; yet the most important step towards finding a meaningful partnership with a therapist that can help guide you. I specialize in mindful and value based approaches to help move towards a life filled with vitality.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
I'm now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy services.
Are you struggling to find help that's right for you? Are you facing difficult life transitions and unsure of how to proceed? Are you dealing with the burden of shame or guilt alone? Are you grieving a profound loss? I provide radically compassionate and accepting care to people with all life experiences and stories. I believe that a collaborative, safe, and strong relational connection is the foundation for providing a therapeutic space for clients to experience empowered growth and change. I work with each person to discover their needs and develop individualized plans based on their unique experience.
I'm now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy services.
Are you struggling to find help that's right for you? Are you facing difficult life transitions and unsure of how to proceed? Are you dealing with the burden of shame or guilt alone? Are you grieving a profound loss? I provide radically compassionate and accepting care to people with all life experiences and stories. I believe that a collaborative, safe, and strong relational connection is the foundation for providing a therapeutic space for clients to experience empowered growth and change. I work with each person to discover their needs and develop individualized plans based on their unique experience.
I'm trained in effective modalities including EMDR, IFS, ImTT, ketamine-assisted therapy, and more.
I’m continually amazed and inspired by our capacity towards resilience —not just to overcome trauma, but to grow from it. Whether big or small, trauma affects everyone differently. Even what seems minor can deeply shape our beliefs, happiness, and how we move through the world.
I'm trained in effective modalities including EMDR, IFS, ImTT, ketamine-assisted therapy, and more.
I’m continually amazed and inspired by our capacity towards resilience —not just to overcome trauma, but to grow from it. Whether big or small, trauma affects everyone differently. Even what seems minor can deeply shape our beliefs, happiness, and how we move through the world.
I specialize in trauma healing through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated, or stuck? Do you avoid stress by compulsively checking your phone, consuming hours of media, or staying in bed for extended periods? Trouble sleeping even when tired? Stressed over competing demands from work, home, and relationships? Do you need someone who will listen and understand? I help people like you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand the challenges you face and provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can truly be heard and understood. Together, we will explore ways for you to claim your life and heal your relationships.
I specialize in trauma healing through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated, or stuck? Do you avoid stress by compulsively checking your phone, consuming hours of media, or staying in bed for extended periods? Trouble sleeping even when tired? Stressed over competing demands from work, home, and relationships? Do you need someone who will listen and understand? I help people like you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand the challenges you face and provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can truly be heard and understood. Together, we will explore ways for you to claim your life and heal your relationships.
We specialize in ketamine-assisted therapy, combining cutting-edge treatment with compassionate support to help you find real, lasting relief.
Dérive Health is here if you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a deep sense of disconnection—you’re not alone. You may have tried other treatments without success and are looking for something that truly helps you heal. More than just relief from symptoms, you want to feel like yourself again, to reconnect with joy, purpose, and clarity. At our clinic, we offer a compassionate, personalized approach, combining ketamine with therapy and support in a warm, calming space. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and guided by experts who genuinely care about your transformation—because your healing journey matters.
We specialize in ketamine-assisted therapy, combining cutting-edge treatment with compassionate support to help you find real, lasting relief.
Dérive Health is here if you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a deep sense of disconnection—you’re not alone. You may have tried other treatments without success and are looking for something that truly helps you heal. More than just relief from symptoms, you want to feel like yourself again, to reconnect with joy, purpose, and clarity. At our clinic, we offer a compassionate, personalized approach, combining ketamine with therapy and support in a warm, calming space. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and guided by experts who genuinely care about your transformation—because your healing journey matters.
Sequoya (she/her) is a Black queer identified, multi-state licensed social worker, registered yoga teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. She is proficient in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive arts therapies such as narrative and bibliotherapy, all viewed through a liberation, black feminist, and relational cultural lens. Sequoya is a trained yoga teacher in the hatha yoga tradition, which has allowed her to integrate somatic healing approaches. Some of clients goals that may resonate for you include being able to identify and voice emotions, too create boundaries, and/or reconnect with creative practice.
Sequoya (she/her) is a Black queer identified, multi-state licensed social worker, registered yoga teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. She is proficient in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive arts therapies such as narrative and bibliotherapy, all viewed through a liberation, black feminist, and relational cultural lens. Sequoya is a trained yoga teacher in the hatha yoga tradition, which has allowed her to integrate somatic healing approaches. Some of clients goals that may resonate for you include being able to identify and voice emotions, too create boundaries, and/or reconnect with creative practice.
I applaud you for taking the first and most important step in reaching out for help, especially during these difficult times. The major focus of my practice is assisting female adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, whether that is a singular episode or prolonged complex trauma. I also work with Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and major life transitions. I meet the client where their current needs are through various treatment modalities and approaches. I have expertise in CBT, DBT, EFT, and TF-CBT. I only provide individual therapy, so please do not contact me for couples/marital counseling.
I applaud you for taking the first and most important step in reaching out for help, especially during these difficult times. The major focus of my practice is assisting female adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, whether that is a singular episode or prolonged complex trauma. I also work with Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and major life transitions. I meet the client where their current needs are through various treatment modalities and approaches. I have expertise in CBT, DBT, EFT, and TF-CBT. I only provide individual therapy, so please do not contact me for couples/marital counseling.
I enjoy caring for my clients, who struggle to feel loved and cared for daily. I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and couples and families who experience chronic relationship conflict. Many of my clients feel like their emotional needs aren’t being met. They feel guilty for wanting more in their lives and have difficulty advocating for themselves. I use EMDR, a structured yet flexible approach, to help clients process their trauma, reduce psychological distress, and promote healing and emotional well-being.
I enjoy caring for my clients, who struggle to feel loved and cared for daily. I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and couples and families who experience chronic relationship conflict. Many of my clients feel like their emotional needs aren’t being met. They feel guilty for wanting more in their lives and have difficulty advocating for themselves. I use EMDR, a structured yet flexible approach, to help clients process their trauma, reduce psychological distress, and promote healing and emotional well-being.
Ruth Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, (EMDR, EFcT, KAP)
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28207
Hi! Are you tired of being stuck in a rut or can’t get out of your own way? Do you want deeper connnections with others and with yourself? Is your inner critic interfering with enjoying life? Do you want to resolve past traumas and painful memories? Are you craving more sexual intimacy and/or understanding of your sexual self? I will work compassionately and collaboratively with you to heal and develop different patterns and ways of thinking. I will listen carefully to your story and provide your space to increase your awareness, get in touch with your emotions and provide you practical strategies for change.
Hi! Are you tired of being stuck in a rut or can’t get out of your own way? Do you want deeper connnections with others and with yourself? Is your inner critic interfering with enjoying life? Do you want to resolve past traumas and painful memories? Are you craving more sexual intimacy and/or understanding of your sexual self? I will work compassionately and collaboratively with you to heal and develop different patterns and ways of thinking. I will listen carefully to your story and provide your space to increase your awareness, get in touch with your emotions and provide you practical strategies for change.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Are you navigating life transitions, untangling unhelpful patterns, or simply seeking deeper alignment with yourself? Are you looking for a therapist who can meet you where you're at, attune and steady the waves with you? If you're curious, introspective, open to exploring parts work, somatic practices, and contemplative exercises, I think we would likely make a good therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals 14 and up.
Are you navigating life transitions, untangling unhelpful patterns, or simply seeking deeper alignment with yourself? Are you looking for a therapist who can meet you where you're at, attune and steady the waves with you? If you're curious, introspective, open to exploring parts work, somatic practices, and contemplative exercises, I think we would likely make a good therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals 14 and up.
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Despite appearing to have your sh!t together, internally, you may feel like a scattered fraud, cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is tiring. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, and confident. To say "no" and really mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less and live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Despite appearing to have your sh!t together, internally, you may feel like a scattered fraud, cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is tiring. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, and confident. To say "no" and really mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less and live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
Daya Mental Health and Wellness welcomes individuals suffering from addiction or mental health problems. We are an Asheville based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions for treatment of addiction, trauma, eating disorders, self esteem issues, anxiety and depression. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. Accepting New Clients
Daya Mental Health and Wellness welcomes individuals suffering from addiction or mental health problems. We are an Asheville based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions for treatment of addiction, trauma, eating disorders, self esteem issues, anxiety and depression. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. Accepting New Clients
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Maybe you're here because you feel stuck in some way, and are looking for some help in moving past this. Sometimes this looks like honoring and calming the “inner critic”, or touching into and working with self-doubt in order to retake control. Past experiences and trauma can impede our present, but lasting change is possible. I can help by using an integrated approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic and mindfulness-based therapy.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Maybe you're here because you feel stuck in some way, and are looking for some help in moving past this. Sometimes this looks like honoring and calming the “inner critic”, or touching into and working with self-doubt in order to retake control. Past experiences and trauma can impede our present, but lasting change is possible. I can help by using an integrated approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic and mindfulness-based therapy.
I use an eclectic mix of traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Assisting people in their healing process is my passion. To better meet the needs of all clients who want to journey with me, I am transitioning to Thriveworks Columbia. This makes our work together accessible, utilizing insurance benefits. Please visit my Thriveworks Psychology Today profile
With love and gratitude for your interest, I cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
I use an eclectic mix of traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Assisting people in their healing process is my passion. To better meet the needs of all clients who want to journey with me, I am transitioning to Thriveworks Columbia. This makes our work together accessible, utilizing insurance benefits. Please visit my Thriveworks Psychology Today profile
With love and gratitude for your interest, I cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
I’m also trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for those seeking deeper, transformative work in a safe and structured setting.
Therapy is such a vulnerable process and opening yourself up to the possibility of change can seem scary but I assure you it can also be really exciting. Giving yourself the gift to move past events that may be making you feel stuck can mean the difference between that weight staying on your shoulders or finally lifting. You can offer your nervous system the opportunity to respond differently as you learn tools to help. If you are ready to work with a therapist that will help navigate you to the deepest parts of yourself, to find and get to know your true self, and be free of negative thoughts & emotions, then please reach out.
I’m also trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for those seeking deeper, transformative work in a safe and structured setting.
Therapy is such a vulnerable process and opening yourself up to the possibility of change can seem scary but I assure you it can also be really exciting. Giving yourself the gift to move past events that may be making you feel stuck can mean the difference between that weight staying on your shoulders or finally lifting. You can offer your nervous system the opportunity to respond differently as you learn tools to help. If you are ready to work with a therapist that will help navigate you to the deepest parts of yourself, to find and get to know your true self, and be free of negative thoughts & emotions, then please reach out.
Now Providing KAP! Symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, muscle pain/fatigue, depressed mood, irritability, and panic attacks are exhausting and interfere with your Total Wellness, including relationships and job performance. I have 20 years of experience in the successful treatment of symptoms associated w/ PTSD, anxiety, and depression through the use of EMDR, Brainspotting. and KAP. These techniques allow your brain to access its innate, natural healing process to relieve distress and reduce/eliminate physiological arousal to triggers, resulting in controlled emotions, improved sleep, and overall improved focus and concentration
Now Providing KAP! Symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, muscle pain/fatigue, depressed mood, irritability, and panic attacks are exhausting and interfere with your Total Wellness, including relationships and job performance. I have 20 years of experience in the successful treatment of symptoms associated w/ PTSD, anxiety, and depression through the use of EMDR, Brainspotting. and KAP. These techniques allow your brain to access its innate, natural healing process to relieve distress and reduce/eliminate physiological arousal to triggers, resulting in controlled emotions, improved sleep, and overall improved focus and concentration
EMDR-trained, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy provider focused on trauma recovery.
I am presently welcoming new clients. I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
EMDR-trained, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy provider focused on trauma recovery.
I am presently welcoming new clients. I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
We all want to feel good about how we show up in our lives everyday, awake and happy... at home, work, and out there in the world doing whatever we do. I work with individuals and parents. I specialize in working with men's issues, anxiety and depression, relationship and codependency challenges, trauma and addiction, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. You can get back on track to being more clear in your decisions, having more energy, sleeping better, playing better, and loving better.
We all want to feel good about how we show up in our lives everyday, awake and happy... at home, work, and out there in the world doing whatever we do. I work with individuals and parents. I specialize in working with men's issues, anxiety and depression, relationship and codependency challenges, trauma and addiction, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. You can get back on track to being more clear in your decisions, having more energy, sleeping better, playing better, and loving better.
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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.