Ketamine-Assisted EMDR Therapy™

At Lumen Sanctuary Collective, we offer Ketamine-Assisted EMDR Therapy™ (KA-EMDR) — an innovative, trauma-focused approach that blends EMDR therapy with low-dose ketamine to support deep healing and transformation. This science-informed approach is designed to help clients process difficult memories safely, enhance emotional openness, and integrate lasting change.

How It Works

  • KA-EMDR uses low-dose (psycholytic) ketamine, self-administered under the direction of a licensed medical provider.

  • The dose is carefully calibrated to keep clients alert and engaged, allowing full participation in EMDR therapy.

  • Ketamine enhances EMDR by reducing fear and emotional defenses, expanding your capacity to process trauma, and promoting emotional openness.

  • Therapists do not administer or prescribe ketamine; collaboration with a prescribing medical professional is required.

What to Expect

  • You remain conscious and in control throughout each session.

  • Sessions are gentle, targeted, and time-efficient, designed for deep trauma processing without a psychedelic experience.

  • Integration support is provided to help you apply insights from therapy to your daily life.

Why It May Be Helpful

KA-EMDR can support clients who experience:

  • Trauma or PTSD symptoms

  • Anxiety, fear-based patterns, or emotional dysregulation

  • Emotional numbness or avoidance behaviors

  • Challenges integrating painful experiences

Research suggests that ketamine may support neuroplasticity, reduce overactive rumination, and create a window for positive change when paired with EMDR, helping old patterns transform into healthier responses.

Important Considerations

  • KA-EMDR is emerging and innovative, and not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical and psychological screening is required.

  • Ketamine must be prescribed and overseen by a licensed medical professional.

  • While early research is promising, individual results may vary, and this therapy does not guarantee symptom relief.

  • Possible side effects of low-dose ketamine include mild nausea, dizziness, headache, or transient emotional sensitivity. These are typically short-lived and manageable.

Getting Started

If you are interested in exploring KA-EMDR, we begin with a consultation to review your history, goals, and determine if this therapy is a safe and appropriate option for you. We collaborate with your medical provider to ensure safe administration and integration of the therapy, creating a personalized and supportive path to healing.