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WHAT IS KETAMINE THERAPY? UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE AND REALITY BEHIND THE HOPE
Sarah Tatko Sarah Tatko

WHAT IS KETAMINE THERAPY? UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE AND REALITY BEHIND THE HOPE

Considering Ketamine Therapy in the Triangle? Here's What You Need to Know

If you're struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, or PTSD in the Triangle area, you've probably heard about ketamine therapy as a promising new treatment option. But what does ketamine therapy actually involve, and what can you realistically expect from this innovative approach to mental health care?

In our latest blog post, we break down the reality behind the hope surrounding ketamine treatment. From the comprehensive medical clearance process to the importance of integration work, we'll walk you through exactly what ketamine therapy entails—and why it's much more than just receiving an infusion or nasal spray.

Learn why we describe ketamine as "therapy on steroids," discover the complete treatment process from preparation to integration, and find out whether this FDA-approved treatment might be right for your mental health journey. Most importantly, we'll help you set realistic expectations about this powerful tool that's helping patients in Chapel Hill, NC find relief when traditional treatments haven't worked.

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WHY WE DON’T ASK FOR OR RESPOND TO GOOGLE REVIEWS (…AND WHY THAT’S ACTUALLY BETTER FOR YOU)
Sarah Tatko Sarah Tatko

WHY WE DON’T ASK FOR OR RESPOND TO GOOGLE REVIEWS (…AND WHY THAT’S ACTUALLY BETTER FOR YOU)

Mental health treatment carries unique privacy considerations that make traditional reviews problematic. When someone is in the vulnerable state that ketamine therapy requires, reducing profound therapeutic moments to star ratings feels insufficient. Your healing journey is too personal to be distilled into online ratings—and your privacy should never be compromised for digital reputation.

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BEYOND THE IV: WHY KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFERS A SUPERIOR HEALING EXPERIENCE
Sarah Tatko Sarah Tatko

BEYOND THE IV: WHY KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFERS A SUPERIOR HEALING EXPERIENCE

When people hear 'ketamine therapy,' many immediately think of IV infusion centers. But here's what they don't tell you: the route of administration matters far less than the therapeutic environment and professional support surrounding your treatment. The real difference isn't in how the medication is delivered—it's in everything that happens around it. Ketamine assisted psychotherapy offers something fundamentally different: skilled guidance, intentional healing environments, and the kind of integration support that creates lasting change rather than temporary relief

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