psychotherapy+ Ketamine STUDIO
A Guided Reset for the Brain, Body, & Emotional System
At Higher Ground, IV Ketamine Therapy is not just an infusion, it's a guided reset for the brain, body, and emotional system. Delivered in a calm, private environment and paired with intentional integration support, each session helps clients move out of emotional shutdown, chronic stress, or survival patterns and back into connection, safety, and presence.
Ketamine works by acting on NMDA receptors and increasing glutamate—a key neurotransmitter for learning and connection. This process boosts neuroplasticity, meaning the brain becomes more flexible, open to new perspectives, and responsive to therapy. The medicine helps loosen the grip of survival so deeper healing can take root.
This is not a volume-based clinic. It's a precision practice created by a trauma-focused psychotherapist. We're focused on quality, depth, and genuine restoration. Each session is 45-60 minutes administered by licensed medical providers, with preparation and integration support included in treatment protocols.
Treatment Paths
Single Session
Introductory or Maintenance
A 90-minute session designed to assess response and establish dosage. For those seeking clarity, recalibration, or renewed connection.
Series Protocol
3-6 Infusions
Structured over several weeks for cumulative neurological and emotional benefit. For clients ready for sustained healing and long-term stability.
Integrated Therapy Series
Combines IV ketamine infusions with psychotherapy and somatic integration. For those ready to explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of healing.
Optional Enhancements designed to deepen recovery & integration:
IV add-ons: NAD+, magnesium, or glutathione
Vitamin injections (B12, D3, magnesium)
Pre- or post-session therapy integration
What You Can Expect
Rapid Symptom Relief
Research shows significant reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms within hours to days, often when other treatments fail.
Enhanced Therapy Gains
Ketamine-induced neuroplasticity makes therapy more effective by increasing emotional openness and receptivity to change.
Reduced Reactivity
Clients report less emotional reactivity, more inner calm, and greater capacity for reflection rather than survival response.
Renewed Connection
Many experience restored ability to feel emotions, connect with others, and engage meaningfully after years of numbness.
Frequently asked questions
Who is IV ketamine therapy ideal for?
IV ketamine therapy benefits individuals navigating:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma that hasn't improved with traditional therapy
Emotional numbness or disconnection
Chronic stress
Burnout
Over-functioning patterns
Substance use or behaviors that no longer serve
Existential distress or loss of meaning
Many clients come not because they've failed other treatments, but because they're ready for a different way of healing.
What will I experience during an IV ketamine session?
You'll recline comfortably in a private suite with soft lighting and music. The medicine is delivered slowly through IV over 45-60 minutes, creating a calm, inward state, often described as light, spacious, or dreamlike.
Some clients notice gentle detachment from the body, emotional imagery or insights arising like waves, relief from mental noise or self-criticism, and temporary quieting of inner narrative making room for stillness and perspective.
How quickly does IV ketamine work?
Many clients notice symptom relief within hours to days after their first session. However, cumulative benefits build over a series of treatments.
Research shows optimal results with 3-6 infusions over 2-4 weeks. Effects typically last 1-4 weeks per session, with longer duration as treatment progresses. Integration therapy between sessions helps sustain and deepen benefits.
Can I combine IV ketamine therapy with other services?
Yes. We strongly recommend combining ketamine with psychotherapy for integration and lasting change.
Many clients add wellness infusions (Integration Drip, NAD+, magnesium) or vitamin injections (B12, D3) to enhance recovery and nervous system support. Pre-session therapy helps set intentions; post-session integration helps translate insights into actionable change.
How is IV ketamine therapy different at Higher Ground from other clinics?
Higher Ground is a psychotherapy practice offering ketamine as part of comprehensive treatment, not a volume-based infusion clinic. Each session includes:
Preparation
Medical screening
A guided experience with licensed providers present
Integration support
Our founder, Sam Tramuta, LCSW, is a trauma-focused psychotherapist, so we understand the therapeutic process deeply. We focus on quality, depth, and genuine restoration.
What are the treatment protocols?
We offer three paths:
Single Session: for assessment, recalibration, or maintenance
Series Protocol: of 3-6 infusions over 2-4 weeks for sustained healing
Integrated Therapy Series: combining ketamine with ongoing psychotherapy
Most clients begin with a single session to assess response, then move to series protocol for cumulative benefit.
How do I get started with IV ketamine?
Start by scheduling a consultation with our team. We will discuss your history, goals, and whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for you.
We'll explain the process, answer questions, and complete medical screening. If approved, we'll schedule your first session and provide preparation materials.