Rewire trauma
where it lives
in your body
Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program
When trauma is stored in your nervous system, talk therapy alone, often isn't enough. This inmersive program integrates somatic awareness, EMDR bilateral processing, and ketamine-assisted therapy (including 8 medicine journeys) to create lasting nervous system change. Designed for individuals seeking depth, body-centered healing, and sustained transformation. Kink‑affirming, poly‑affirming, queer‑affirming and neurodivergent-affirming Somatic EMDR KAP. Available via telehealth in Washington, Idaho, and Florida.
Somatic therapy works gently with the body’s stored responses to stress and threat. Things like tension, breath patterns, or posture.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed method that helps the brain reprocess trauma in a way that reduces its emotional intensity.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy creates a "neuroplastic window"—a brief period when your brain is exceptionally open to change—allowing deeper rewiring of trauma patterns at the neural level.
Together, Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy creates a comprehensive path that supports both emotional insight and physical release, especially when talking alone isn't enough.
Trauma lives in the body as much as in memory, and healing does too.
EMDR for the mind, somatic therapy for the body, and ketamine for the neuroplastic window.
This integration uses gentle bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sound) alongside body-based practices such as breathwork, micro-movements, and nervous system awareness.
Together, they create space for trauma to shift on both emotional and physical levels, offering relief where talk therapy alone may not reach.
With ketamine's neuroplastic window amplifying this work, you're not just processing trauma cognitively, you're rewiring how your nervous system holds and responds to it.
With Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, you may…
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Notice shifts in mood and nervous system regulation within hours to days, while deepening those changes through somatic integration.
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Feel more open to new perspectives and possibilities, supported by your body’s growing sense of safety and stability.
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Loosen patterns of thought, behavior, and protective responses that once felt rigid or difficult to shift.
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Experience changes in how your body holds and responds to stress, triggers, and past experiences.
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Build changes that feel more integrated and sustainable through guided preparation, medicine work, and somatic EMDR integration.
This approach can be especially supportive when other therapies or medications have not provided enough relief, when insight alone has not created the shifts you are seeking, and for those drawn to a path of healing that engages the nervous system, body, and lived experience more directly.
What Makes Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Unique
Many people turn to this integrated approach after trying other treatments that haven't brought enough relief or lasting change. What makes this program unique is how it combines three powerful modalities working together—ketamine's rapid neuroplastic window, EMDR's trauma reprocessing, and somatic therapy's body-centered healing; to address trauma at every level: neurological, emotional, and physical.
Works in a New Way
Unlike traditional antidepressants or talk therapy alone, this integrated approach uses ketamine to reset neural patterns while somatic EMDR processing helps your body release stored trauma. Together, they open space for healing where other approaches may have plateaued.
Fast Relief + Lasting Change
Most antidepressants can take weeks to work. Ketamine often begins easing symptoms within hours to days, while the 10-month program structure with deep somatic EMDR integration ensures those shifts become more lasting nervous system rewiring.
Specifically Designed for Trauma
For people who haven't felt enough change with traditional therapy or medications, this integrated approach combines ketamine's rapid neuroplastic effects with somatic EMDR's ability to metabolize trauma at the nervous system level; offering real relief where other treatments fell short.
High Response Rate
Research shows that 70-80% of people experience meaningful improvements with ketamine. Add somatic EMDR processing during the neuroplastic window, and you're working with your brain and body at their most receptive.
Why Therapy Matters in Ketamine-Assisted Healing
Ketamine opens a powerful window for change, but therapy is what makes those changes last. Through therapy, you’ll have support to:
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Feel safe and grounded before, during, and after treatment
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Work with what comes up, instead of feeling lost or alone in the experience
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Use the “neuroplastic window” to practice new patterns that can truly take root
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Carry insights into daily life so healing extends far beyond the session
What Happens in Your Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program?
21+ Hours of Individual Therapeutic Support over 7-11 months with Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist & Somatic EMDR Specialist, Sarah Wolfer
Once you’ve completed your medical screening with Journey Clinical, your ketamine prescription arrives at your home. At the same time, you’ll receive your Carefully Curated KAP Kit with thoughtful tools like a blood pressure monitor, ginger mints, premium headphones, eye mask, grounding stone, and journal to support you from the very start.
From there, the program follows a structured yet flexible flow that weaves together ketamine and Somatic EMDR, building safety first, then going deeper through preparation, medicine work, and integration designed to help your nervous system process and heal at the most foundational level.
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Intake – We take time to understand your story, including your history, identity, relationships, and how your body carries stress, so we can anticipate what will best support you.
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Preparation – Over 3+ sessions, we build somatic safety, practice nervous system regulation tools, and clarify boundaries to build a foundation of readiness. We also complete 2–3 EMDR-specific sessions for history taking, target mapping, and resourcing, laying the groundwork for deeper processing. We may begin gentle Somatic EMDR work before medicine is introduced.
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Medicine Journey – During your first dosing session, you’ll take sublingual ketamine and settle into an inward-focused state with my guidance and presence throughout.
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Ongoing Dosing Options – After your first therapist-supported journey, you may choose the level of support that feels most appropriate for future sessions. Some clients continue with therapist presence, while others invite a trusted support person or chaperone of their choosing.
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Processing & Anchoring – During the medicine experience, emotions, imagery, or physical sensations may arise. You are invited to notice, stay curious, and allow experiences to unfold while we gently support integration of meaningful insights.
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Closure – Each session ends with grounding and orienting so you leave feeling safe and steady.
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Deep Integration Work – In your integration sessions the day after each dosing, we weave your experiences into daily life. For sessions 3–8, this includes 90-minute Somatic EMDR processing sessions where bilateral stimulation and body awareness help your nervous system metabolize trauma at the deepest level.
What Ketamine Feels Like
Many people describe ketamine sessions as entering a dreamlike or meditative state. Physically, your body often feels heavier, softer, and deeply relaxed. Some people notice their breathing slowing, muscles unclenching, or a gentle warmth spreading through the body. Others describe a sense of floating, as if being carried or held.
Alongside the physical shifts, the mind may open in new ways. You might:
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Experience colors, sounds, or sensations that feel richer or softer
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Notice memories resurfacing with more clarity or compassion
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Feel waves of calm moving through the body
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Rest in a state of quiet stillness where the mind finally eases
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Sense a deepened connection to yourself, others, or something larger
Every journey is unique. Some sessions bring reflection and insight, while others offer a soothing spaciousness. What matters most is that you’ll be supported the whole time with grounding practices, an attuned presence, and a safe container to explore whatever arises in both body and mind.
We stay with you through every step
Our Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program Includes
Available via telehealth in: Washington/Florida/Idaho
21+ Hours of Individual Therapeutic Support over 7-11 months with Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist, Sarah Wolfer
Medical Oversight and Medication Support
Journey Clinical licensed medical providers handle medical intake and screening, ketamine prescribing for nine medicine sessions, ongoing monitoring, and secure home delivery of medication. Medical services are billed separately, with details shared below.
Intake Session
This is where your journey begins. We'll take time to get to know each other, explore your history and goals, and begin building the trust and safety that the work ahead requires. From here, we move into preparation with a clear, grounded foundation.
Your Courageous You KAP KiT, everything you need for your dosing experience, thoughtfully assembled and delivered to your door, is included with your intake session.
$250 (intake session + KAP kit)
6+ Preparation Sessions
After your intake, we begin with a series of preparation sessions centered on somatic safety, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed readiness. For the Somatic EMDR KAP pathway, we also complete EMDR-specific sessions focused on history taking, target mapping, and resourcing to build the foundation for deeper processing. We may begin gentle Somatic EMDR work before medicine is introduced. The pace is tailored to your nervous system and goals, and some people need more time before we add the medicine. There is no rush.
Preparation Sessions are $200 (50 minutes) per session.
8 Ketamine Journeys
After preparation is complete, we move into a series of 8 ketamine journeys designed to support depth, safety, and nervous system integration.
Session 1 (3 hours): Always therapist-supported. You choose your dose level:
Option A: Low-dose KAP with EMDR during dosing. $595
Option B: High-dose KAP. $595
Session 2 (2 hours): Always therapist-supported. You choose your dose level:
Option A: Low-dose KAP with EMDR during dosing. $395
Option B: High-dose KAP. $395
Sessions 3–8: You choose both the level of support and the dose level for each session.
Therapist-led: $395 (2 hours) or $595 (3 hours)
Self-led: KAP at home. Dosing support: your chaperone
You can adjust your approach as you go based on what your nervous system needs.
9 Integration Sessions
Each dosing session is followed by a 90-minute Somatic EMDR integration session, typically scheduled the next day or within 72 hours. This is where we do EMDR reprocessing to help your nervous system metabolize and integrate what arose during the medicine experience. $350 per session.
A final integration session one month after your last dose supports stabilization, consolidation, and next steps. $200–$350 per session.
Extra integration sessions between dosing sessions are available as clinically relevant.
Carefully Curated KAP Kit
Everything you need for your dosing experience, thoughtfully assembled and delivered to your door - included with your intake cost.
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Eye mask and premium headphones for sensory comfort and music immersion
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Clinical-grade blood pressure monitor for safe check-ins
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Ginger tea and mints for nausea support if needed
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Grounding items for nervous system regulation
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A premium journal for reflection and integration
24/7 Online Resource Portal
A secure resource hub you can access anytime between sessions -included as part of the program.
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A growing library of guided somatic practices, breathwork, meditations, and educational content
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Preparation and integration worksheets and videos designed specifically for KAP clients
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Audio practices to support grounding, regulation, and stability when you need it
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On-demand access to resources that meet you where you are
Printed KAP Workbook (200+ pages)
A comprehensive printed workbook included in your KAP kit, designed to support you before, during, and after medicine work.
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Accessible education to demystify ketamine
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Guided preparation for mind and body
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Structure for navigating medicine sessions
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Reflection and integration prompts to support meaning-making
Therapist and Chaperone Guides
Clear guides to support the people involved in your care.
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External Therapist Guide: KAP protocols and collaboration support
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Chaperone Guide: Dosing-day safety, boundaries, and presence
Integrated Care and Ongoing Support
You’re not alone in this process.
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Collaboration with your outside therapist when/if desired to support aligned care
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Direct coordination with Journey Clinical to monitor response, adjust dosing, and ensure safety
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Ongoing communication and documentation to support continuity of care
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Direct access to Sarah for guidance, questions, and real-time support throughout the program
I can provide OON Superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement for preparation and integration sessions. You can also use HSA/FSA funds if applicable.
We also partner with Thrizer to help simplify the reimbursement process. Click here to check if your insurance may cover your non-dosing sessions.
Program structure and pacing are flexible and may be adjusted to support your clinical needs, preferences, and capacity. Optional add-on sessions are available, while the program’s starting cost remains the same.
Partnering with Journey Clinical for Your Care
As a Journey Clinical KAP Provider, I partner with their specialized medical team to ensure your care is safe, thorough, and well-supported. Journey Clinical handles the medical side of treatment reviewing your health history, determining eligibility, prescribing ketamine lozenges, and monitoring outcomes while I guide you through the therapeutic process.
In this program, we use sublingual ketamine lozenges. These are small tablets you hold in your mouth, swish for about 12-15 minutes, and then spit out. This method is gentle, safe, and effective for at-home treatment.
Medical Care That Supports You
Journey Clinical Care Includes
Initial Medical Consultation + First 2 Doses
This includes medical intake and screening, along with medication for your first 2 medicine sessions, to ensure a safe and well-supported start to treatment.
Follow-Up Medical Consultation + Remaining 6 Doses
After your first two dosing sessions, you will meet with Journey Clinical for a follow-up medical appointment to check in on how things are going and to finalize the dosage for your remaining six sessions. Once that appointment is complete, the medication for those remaining 6 medicine sessions will be shipped directly to your home.
$720
Total Program Cost
Journey Clinical's medical services are billed separately. Costs include a medical intake and screening, medication for the eight dosing sessions, and additional support provided by their team throughout treatment. Clients receive preferred pricing through Journey Clinical as part of my partnership with their team.
What are the Next Steps?
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Schedule your Free Consult with Sarah to see if this is the right fit for you.
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We come up with your treatment plan and schedule your treatment start date.
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Receive your welcome kit, ketamine prescription, and week by week KAP Workbook and await your first preparation session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Somatic EMDR Ketamine-Assisted Therapy a good fit for?
People with longstanding depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, or relational patterns that haven’t fully shifted through talk therapy or other treatments alone. It’s often a good fit if you’ve felt too sensitive, too intense, or too complicated for other approaches, or if you know something is stored in your body that words alone haven’t been able to reach. Journey Clinical’s medical team reviews your health history and makes the final call on eligibility.
What’s the difference between KAP and Somatic EMDR KAP?
Both paths share the same foundation: a free consult, Journey Clinical’s medical screening, an intake, preparation, and 8 ketamine journeys with integration after each. KAP is medicine-supported therapy for open, exploratory depth, loosening rigid patterns, easing chronic stress, and building changes that feel authentic and sustainable. Somatic EMDR KAP adds EMDR processing to work with specific memories, injuries, or experiences at the nervous system level. It includes additional EMDR-specific preparation sessions for history taking, target mapping, and resourcing. You don’t have to choose now, we decide together after your first preparation sessions.
What is Somatic EMDR and how is it different from traditional EMDR?
Traditional EMDR uses bilateral stimulation while you focus on a memory so the brain can reprocess it. Somatic EMDR keeps that process and adds close attention to the body: sensation, breath, posture, and nervous system state, supported by grounding, breathwork, and micro-movements. Many clients find it gentler, more paced, and more effective for trauma that lives in the body rather than just in memory.
Why combine ketamine with Somatic EMDR therapy?
Ketamine temporarily reduces fear and hyperarousal and increases neuroplasticity, creating a window where the brain is exceptionally open to change. Somatic EMDR uses that window to help reprocess difficult memories with less overwhelm. For people where talk therapy or standard EMDR alone hasn’t been enough, this combination can open up work that previously felt out of reach. Early research on the combination is promising, though larger studies are still needed. That’s part of why this path builds a careful foundation first.
Is ketamine-assisted therapy safe?
When medically screened and clinically guided, ketamine-assisted therapy is considered safe for most people. Journey Clinical reviews your full health history and current medications before prescribing. Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, and a temporary rise in blood pressure, which typically pass within a couple of hours. You’ll monitor your blood pressure at home using the monitor included in your KAP Kit, and I’m with you throughout every therapist-supported session to ensure safety.
Do I need someone with me? What’s a chaperone?
Yes. For every dosing session you’ll have a trusted adult with you in your home. Your first two journeys are always therapist-supported, meaning I’m with you throughout via telehealth while your chaperone is nearby. After that, you can choose to continue with my presence or move to self-led sessions where you dose with your chaperone and we meet afterward for integration. A chaperone doesn’t need any special training, they’re simply a calm, trusted presence. Your program includes a Chaperone Guide so they know exactly what to expect.
Will insurance cover Somatic EMDR ketamine therapy?
I don’t bill insurance directly, but I provide superbills you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement of your preparation and integration sessions. HSA and FSA funds may also apply. Courageous You partners with Thrizer to help you check your out-of-network benefits and simplify the reimbursement process. Ketamine medication costs through Journey Clinical are typically not covered by insurance.
What if I already have a therapist?
That’s welcome. Many clients keep their current therapist during KAP and I’m happy to work alongside them. With your permission I’m glad to coordinate care so your support feels cohesive. I also have a therapist support guide for ongoing therapists to help them better support you during your KAP journey. You’re always in charge of what gets shared and with whom.
Is this program affirming for queer and neurodivergent clients?
Yes, and these are communities I’m part of. As someone who is queer, non-binary, non-monogamous, kinky, and neurodivergent myself, I bring both lived understanding and clinical skill to this work. You won’t have to explain or defend your identity, and you won’t need to educate me about your community before we can get to what matters. When ketamine brings up themes around identity, relationships, or the experience of being misunderstood, we treat them as meaningful parts of your story. We also shape the sensory environment and pacing to work with how your brain and nervous system actually function.