Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy before, during and after ketamine treatment, with prescribing and medical care handled by independent providers.
Psychological care and separate medical care
Dr. Bianca Hur provides psychological preparation, therapeutic support and integration around ketamine treatment. She does not prescribe ketamine. Separate, appropriately licensed medical providers independently determine medical eligibility and handle prescribing, dosing and medical management. A referral does not guarantee a prescription.
Psychological care is available at Hur Psyche Sanctuary in Irvine and through secure Zoom sessions when clinically appropriate, including support for people receiving ketamine through an outside medical provider. Discuss the appropriate setting and support for your treatment plan.
Start with the support you need
Already receiving ketamine care? A complimentary 15-minute consultation is a chance to discuss preparation, integration and collaboration with your medical provider, with your permission.
Exploring your options? Use the consultation to discuss the psychological care you are seeking and ask about next steps. Ketamine is not appropriate for everyone, and medical eligibility remains a separate decision.
Preparation and therapeutic support
Preparation explores your goals, history, concerns and resources. Therapeutic support may draw on mindfulness and attention to emotions, breath and bodily sensations. During an experience, music and covered eyes may support inward attention; there is no requirement to analyze or force a particular experience.
Integration into daily life
Integration offers space to reflect on memories, emotions, imagery or perspectives that arose and connect them with boundaries, habits, relationships, grief work or decisions. An insight does not guarantee change; this approach is not a quick fix and outcomes vary.
People may seek psychological support around depression, anxiety, grief, trauma-related symptoms, burnout, emotional numbness, recurring relationship patterns, transitions or feeling stuck despite previous therapy. These concerns do not establish eligibility for ketamine.
Questions for the consultation
Ask what psychological support is appropriate, which activities can take place in person or online, and how therapy and separate medical fees are arranged.
Please do not include private health details when inquiring about treatment.