Elevate Your Healing Journey
Psychedelic Therapy to Improve Your Mental Health
What is Ketamine Assisted Therapy?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a treatment approach that blends the use of ketamine, a short-acting psychedelic medication, with supportive and integrative psychotherapy. Ketamine is prescribed off label for the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, pain and other common mental health conditions.
Unlike traditional therapy, KAP induces an expanded state of consciousness, allowing individuals to gain new insights and perspectives. By combining ketamine with psychotherapy, KAP offers a distinctive approach to healing that can result in profound therapeutic outcomes.
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Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Ketamine increases neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to enter into a more open and receptive state. It creates the ability to be more open to changes, interrupt racing thoughts patterns, and increase cognitive flexibility.
Ketamine-assisted therapy is designed to be an experience that brings deep insights and lasting change. When we include counseling alongside ketamine sessions, it's like we're creating a pathway from the "aha" moment to a lasting transformation.
The goal isn't just to feel better temporarily, but to find a way to keep feeling better over time.
Our Team
Lauren Vilar, LCSW, LCAS
Lauren is the therapist and founder of Go Inward and is passionate about healing PTSD. She is also the owner of LMV Counseling in Wilmington, NC. Lauren’s training for psychedelic assisted therapy include trainings by Fluence Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy & Integration, MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy, and Polaris Insight. She was selected as a “vibe patrol” volunteer for the 2023 Psychedelic Science Conference hosted by MAPS in Denver, CO. Her specialties includes trauma-informed care and mindfulness. Lauren’s area of special interest is MDMA for the treatment of PTSD.
Ashton Bell
Client Care Coordinator
Ashton is our client care coordinator and has a passion for treating each person with the care and respect they deserve. She can assist with determining if this service is right for you, scheduling, and payment.
Sara Gigliotti
Registered Nurse
Sara is a highly experienced registered nurse with decades of expertise in inpatient and acute care settings. She plays a vital role during ketamine-assisted therapy sessions, carefully monitoring clients' vitals before and after dosing. Sara is also prepared to provide emergency medical care if needed, ensuring a safe and supportive environment throughout the medicine session.
Elise Evans
Registered Nurse
With nearly 20 years of experience in acute care nursing, Elise brings a deep passion for patient-centered care and clinical education. As a nursing instructor at the community college level, she is dedicated to guiding the next generation of nurses with hands-on, real-world insight. Also a certified yoga instructor, she blends mindfulness and movement to support holistic wellness for clients. Whether in the hospital, classroom, or therapy setting, her goal is to empower others through knowledge, compassion, and balance in their physical, spiritual and emotional lives.