Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Orange County, NC
Amy Wildwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHA, SEP
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in many body- and nervous system-based modalities, such as Somatic Experiencing, NARM, BASE, co-regulating touch, Brainspotting, NLP, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), & EMDR.
I work with folks who are impacted by trauma. That could look like working on early, attachment, and developmental trauma in the service of safety, belonging, relating, and feeling comfortable in your skin. That could look like working with the residual aftermath of some shock trauma (one-time event, car accident, etc). This could look like a lot of things.
I am trained in many body- and nervous system-based modalities, such as Somatic Experiencing, NARM, BASE, co-regulating touch, Brainspotting, NLP, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), & EMDR.
I work with folks who are impacted by trauma. That could look like working on early, attachment, and developmental trauma in the service of safety, belonging, relating, and feeling comfortable in your skin. That could look like working with the residual aftermath of some shock trauma (one-time event, car accident, etc). This could look like a lot of things.
Zumrad Masar (Ahmedjanova)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I integrate mindfulness and practical skills for change, and offer groups, couples intensives, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and supervision for LCSWA and LCASA clinicians.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should. You may be doing your best, yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. I work with individuals and couples, including those preparing for marriage, to slow down, listen to what your body and emotions are saying, and rediscover balance, connection and self-trust.
I integrate mindfulness and practical skills for change, and offer groups, couples intensives, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and supervision for LCSWA and LCASA clinicians.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should. You may be doing your best, yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. I work with individuals and couples, including those preparing for marriage, to slow down, listen to what your body and emotions are saying, and rediscover balance, connection and self-trust.
Rafia Rebeck
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, MA, MEd, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients
I also provide ketamine-assisted therapy under the supervision of Hani Elwafi, MD.
My approach to therapy is gentle, perceptive, and honest. Utilizing contemporary neuroscience and traditional mindfulness, I cultivate a therapeutic environment that is ripe for transformation, health, and joy. Clients appreciate my warmth, authenticity, and the sense of safety that I create. I enjoy supporting my clients in exploring core beliefs that have been limiting their freedom. As a practitioner, I value all avenues of experience (thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, memories, images, and dreams) as valid pathways into the inner world.
I also provide ketamine-assisted therapy under the supervision of Hani Elwafi, MD.
My approach to therapy is gentle, perceptive, and honest. Utilizing contemporary neuroscience and traditional mindfulness, I cultivate a therapeutic environment that is ripe for transformation, health, and joy. Clients appreciate my warmth, authenticity, and the sense of safety that I create. I enjoy supporting my clients in exploring core beliefs that have been limiting their freedom. As a practitioner, I value all avenues of experience (thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, memories, images, and dreams) as valid pathways into the inner world.
Christine Dieterle
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients
*Currently not accepting new clients.* Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you ready for change but don't know where to begin? If you are looking for a safe space where you will not be judged and told that there is something wrong with you; a place where someone will really hear you and try her best to understand in a non-judgmental way? If the answer is yes, then this is the place for you.
*Currently not accepting new clients.* Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you ready for change but don't know where to begin? If you are looking for a safe space where you will not be judged and told that there is something wrong with you; a place where someone will really hear you and try her best to understand in a non-judgmental way? If the answer is yes, then this is the place for you.
Online Therapists
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're struggling. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. Our practice can support and empower you to become a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how we see our role as your therapists. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're struggling. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. Our practice can support and empower you to become a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how we see our role as your therapists. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
Marlo is a dedicated holistic therapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I am here to give you a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. You can learn effective coping strategies and skills that can help bring balance, happiness, peace, harmony, and satisfaction to your life.
Marlo is a dedicated holistic therapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
I am here to give you a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. You can learn effective coping strategies and skills that can help bring balance, happiness, peace, harmony, and satisfaction to your life.
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 practice Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, IFS, CBT, and other humanistic modalities, with an emphasis on personal evolution, PTSD/trauma healing, mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and general life stress.
I was a Sane Ukraine Project volunteer for eighteen months, training fifty Ukrainian resilience and trauma educators via translators to facilitate ongoing coping and recovery tools. I obtained my BS in Psychology from Georgia State University summa cum laude, then my M.Ed. in Psychological Counseling at Columbia University in NYC, magna cum laude.
I practice Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, IFS, CBT, and other humanistic modalities, with an emphasis on personal evolution, PTSD/trauma healing, mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and general life stress.
I was a Sane Ukraine Project volunteer for eighteen months, training fifty Ukrainian resilience and trauma educators via translators to facilitate ongoing coping and recovery tools. I obtained my BS in Psychology from Georgia State University summa cum laude, then my M.Ed. in Psychological Counseling at Columbia University in NYC, magna cum laude.
Greetings!
I work with adults who are seeking a holistic approach to overcoming struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and spirituality. IFS is my primary modality, but I have expertise in multiple approaches.
I am accepting new clients in Georgia and North Carolina.
I am in private practice as the sole provider at Burning Bear Healing Ars, but I also contract with Grow Therapy (telehealth only), Perimeter Therapy Associates (in-person and telehealth), and Modern Mystics (telehealth).
Greetings!
I work with adults who are seeking a holistic approach to overcoming struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and spirituality. IFS is my primary modality, but I have expertise in multiple approaches.
I am accepting new clients in Georgia and North Carolina.
I am in private practice as the sole provider at Burning Bear Healing Ars, but I also contract with Grow Therapy (telehealth only), Perimeter Therapy Associates (in-person and telehealth), and Modern Mystics (telehealth).
I personally am not accepting new clients at this time. However, I manage a group practice and am always more than happy to schedule a consultation call with potential clients to explore specific needs and preferences in order to make appropriate referrals, either within my practice or among my wider referral network.
I personally am not accepting new clients at this time. However, I manage a group practice and am always more than happy to schedule a consultation call with potential clients to explore specific needs and preferences in order to make appropriate referrals, either within my practice or among my wider referral network.
I am also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Provider.
Welcome! I enjoy working with a variety of clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I take a strengths-based and client-centered approach and pull from a variety of modalities to best suit my clients’ needs, at their pace. Prior to earning my MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC, I completed a PhD in Health Behavior and studied drivers of stigma among communities affected by the opioid epidemic. I incorporate a public health & social justice lens into my work with clients, to explore the effect of systemic factors on mental wellbeing.
I am also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Provider.
Welcome! I enjoy working with a variety of clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I take a strengths-based and client-centered approach and pull from a variety of modalities to best suit my clients’ needs, at their pace. Prior to earning my MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC, I completed a PhD in Health Behavior and studied drivers of stigma among communities affected by the opioid epidemic. I incorporate a public health & social justice lens into my work with clients, to explore the effect of systemic factors on mental wellbeing.
Suffering presents itself in a number of ways- behaviors and relationships we desire to change, uncomfortable emotions, chronic health problems, and feeling out of touch with meaning in our lives. I aim to help clients not only feel better, but live a life according to their values. I work with adults across the lifespan to heal trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients come seeking deeper insights and growth. I also offer customized intensives, ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic preparation/integration, and end of life support to individuals and families. My group practice affirms diversity, sex and body positivity.
Suffering presents itself in a number of ways- behaviors and relationships we desire to change, uncomfortable emotions, chronic health problems, and feeling out of touch with meaning in our lives. I aim to help clients not only feel better, but live a life according to their values. I work with adults across the lifespan to heal trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients come seeking deeper insights and growth. I also offer customized intensives, ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic preparation/integration, and end of life support to individuals and families. My group practice affirms diversity, sex and body positivity.
My style is personal, creative, relaxed (shoes in session are optional!), compassionate, and good-humored. I work with children and adults without discrimination based on race, gender/gender-orientation, sexual identity/orientation, culture, or religious beliefs. I'm here to help you delve deeper into where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go; in your relationships, in your life, and in your future! We will explore what being well really means to you and how to achieve your goals. Expect to try new things, be challenged, encouraged, and supported as we journey together in this sacred work.
My style is personal, creative, relaxed (shoes in session are optional!), compassionate, and good-humored. I work with children and adults without discrimination based on race, gender/gender-orientation, sexual identity/orientation, culture, or religious beliefs. I'm here to help you delve deeper into where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go; in your relationships, in your life, and in your future! We will explore what being well really means to you and how to achieve your goals. Expect to try new things, be challenged, encouraged, and supported as we journey together in this sacred work.
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.
Kardia Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCC, LCAS, AADC, LMHC, LCMHC-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Kardia Counseling & Consulting began with the idea that the healing process is as much about what you feel and think as it is HOW you think about your feelings; the notion that healing, at its core is the repairing of our soul; to be done respectfully, compassionately and with conscious intention. The realignment of our innermost "being-ness" with that of our true nature could indeed recenter and heal us; that our deepest desires for internal peace, blissful coexistence with loved ones and even the contemplation of true happiness is within our reach.
Kardia Counseling & Consulting began with the idea that the healing process is as much about what you feel and think as it is HOW you think about your feelings; the notion that healing, at its core is the repairing of our soul; to be done respectfully, compassionately and with conscious intention. The realignment of our innermost "being-ness" with that of our true nature could indeed recenter and heal us; that our deepest desires for internal peace, blissful coexistence with loved ones and even the contemplation of true happiness is within our reach.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, especially in times of transition and uncertainty. My approach is relational, depth oriented and mind-body-spirit focused. I draw from psychoanalysis, Jungian theory, ACT and somatic therapies. In sessions, we will use a variety of techniques to explore both conscious and unconscious material. We pay special attention to what is happening in the present moment of the sessions, while honoring the impact of important relationships, life circumstances and ancestral history. Additionally, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Tai Chi and Transforming Touch.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, especially in times of transition and uncertainty. My approach is relational, depth oriented and mind-body-spirit focused. I draw from psychoanalysis, Jungian theory, ACT and somatic therapies. In sessions, we will use a variety of techniques to explore both conscious and unconscious material. We pay special attention to what is happening in the present moment of the sessions, while honoring the impact of important relationships, life circumstances and ancestral history. Additionally, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Tai Chi and Transforming Touch.
Are you looking for a highly experienced therapist, seasoned in life, that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you create the life you want? Most clients I work with KNOW what they need to do and WHY - it just does not stick. Together we can untangle the blocks, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to get you moving forward. I specialize in women's issues and chronic/complex trauma offering traditional psychotherapy, including in-person groups, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy (solo, groups and retreats). If we are not a fit, I'm sure one of my colleagues will be and I will help connect you.
Are you looking for a highly experienced therapist, seasoned in life, that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you create the life you want? Most clients I work with KNOW what they need to do and WHY - it just does not stick. Together we can untangle the blocks, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to get you moving forward. I specialize in women's issues and chronic/complex trauma offering traditional psychotherapy, including in-person groups, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy (solo, groups and retreats). If we are not a fit, I'm sure one of my colleagues will be and I will help connect you.
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.
Antonia Leonore Verhine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CIMHP, KAP
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
I am a licensed clinical social worker, addiction specialist, certified integrative mental health provider, and a certified ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, who takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating mental health and substance abuse disorders.
I provide person-centered treatment, i.e. I use a variety of modalities, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and techniques to address the individual's needs and goals.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, addiction specialist, certified integrative mental health provider, and a certified ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, who takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating mental health and substance abuse disorders.
I provide person-centered treatment, i.e. I use a variety of modalities, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and techniques to address the individual's needs and goals.
I specialize in counseling services for adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at!
I specialize in counseling services for adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at!
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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.