Ketamine-Assisted EMDR
What is Ketamine Assisted EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched trauma therapy that helps the nervous system reprocess memories and release the emotional charge connected to them.
Ketamine, when used in low psycholytic doses (taken sublingually under the tongue), allows for a shift in consciousness—quieting the inner critic, softening defenses, and opening new pathways of connection to memory and emotion.
When combined, Ketamine and EMDR work synergistically:
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EMDR provides a structured, safe method for processing trauma.
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Ketamine creates an inner state that allows deeper access to emotions, body sensations, and parts of self that are often difficult to reach.
The result is a powerful, integrative process where trauma can be reprocessed with less overwhelm and more compassion.
How the Process Works?
Following the guidelines of the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute, sessions unfold with care and safety:
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Preparation – Together, we build trust, clarify intentions, and ensure readiness. You’ll learn resourcing and grounding skills to support the process.
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Administration of Ketamine – A low-dose psycholytic form of ketamine is prescribed and self administered sublingually. This creates a gentle, altered state without full dissociation.
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EMDR Processing – While in this expanded state, your therapist guides you through EMDR protocols. Bilateral stimulation helps the nervous system reprocess traumatic material, often with more depth and fluidity than in standard sessions.
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Integration – After the session, we focus on grounding, reflection, and meaning-making, helping you weave insights into daily life and continue your healing journey.
Why Choose Ketamine Assisted EMDR?
Women who carry developmental trauma, attachment wounds, or chronic stress often find that traditional approaches don’t fully reach the places where trauma lives. Ketamine-Assisted EMDR can help:
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Loosen rigid protective parts that keep you stuck.
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Reduce fear, shame, or avoidance during trauma processing.
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Access inner child experiences with greater compassion.
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Calm the nervous system enough to safely revisit painful memories.
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Open space for self-trust, empowerment, and reconnection with wholeness
Our Feminist and Holistic Lens:
At Empower Women Counseling, we approach psychedelic-assisted therapy through a feminist and holistic framework. We recognize that trauma is not only personal but also systemic—shaped by patriarchy, cultural expectations, and generational wounds.
Ketamine-Assisted EMDR is not simply about symptom relief. It is about liberation—reclaiming your story, reconnecting with your body, and remembering the truth of who you are beneath the layers of trauma.