“We are all just walking each other home.”
– Ram Dass

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

I am currently full and not accepting new regular therapy clients. Please check back in January 2025. However, I do have some limited availability for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy clients.

Individual Therapy

To begin individual therapy with me:

  1. Contact: Call me at 978-378-3533 for a brief conversation about your needs and experiences.
  2. Initial Assessment: If appropriate, we will schedule a 60-minute initial assessment to discuss your symptoms, history, and develop a treatment plan.
  3. Client Portal: Before your first appointment, I will send you a link to my secure Client Portal. Here, you will:
    • Fill out an online intake form with your personal and health information.
    • Read and sign privacy, informed consent, and practice policies.
    • Ask any questions or address concerns about the information or accessing the Client Portal.
  4. Ongoing Access: You will have ongoing access to the Client Portal to:
    • Make or change appointments.
    • Pay and view bills.
    • Securely store credit card information.
    • Send and receive messages.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)

To begin ketamine-assisted therapy with me:

  1. Complete the Form: Fill out this pre-screening form.
  2. Initial Conversation: After receiving your form, I will contact you to schedule a free 15-minute phone conversation to discuss eligibility and next steps.
  3. Collaboration:
    • If you have a primary therapist and KAP is deemed appropriate, sign a release of information form for collaborative treatment planning.
  4. Forms and Scheduling:
    • Review and sign KAP informed consent and practice policies.
    • Complete the intake form.
    • Tentatively schedule preparation, medicine session, and integration dates.
  5. Medical Evaluation:
    • For MA residents: Referral to Journey Clinical for a comprehensive virtual medical assessment.
    • For NH residents: Referral to Shauna Sedler, NP, for an in-person consultation in Biddeford, ME.
    • The evaluation includes a comprehensive medical assessment, treatment planning, and addressing any medical inquiries.
    • Note: The assessment does not guarantee eligibility, but potential disqualifying conditions are ruled out beforehand.
  6. Final Steps:
    • Confirm the dates for your ketamine-assisted therapy after your medical evaluation.
    • Pay a non-refundable deposit.
  7. Preparation Session:
    • Participate in a 50-minute telehealth session or an hour-long group Zoom session for physical, mental, and spiritual preparation.
    • Receive detailed guidelines, tools for navigating the journey, and post-session self-care guidance.

Communication

Due to privacy and HIPAA rules, communication will be via phone and my secure Client Portal, not via Facebook or text.