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A New Approach to Healing with Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Evidence-based, medically supervised psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant conditions. Safe, compassionate, and transformative.
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Compassionate
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What is Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy?
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is a treatment that combines sub-anesthetic doses of psychedelics with psychotherapy, with psychotherapeutic sessions taking place before and after the administration of Psychedelic Therapy.
At BrainStim, during your Psychedelic Therapy experience, a psychotherapist or clinical counselor remains in the room, offering emotional support as needed. Most importantly, you are never left alone throughout your journey. Additionally, a nurse monitors your blood pressure and vital signs, and our psychiatrist is always on-site, setting us apart from other psychedelic therapy providers.
Why is Psychedelic -Assisted Psychotherapy Effective?
Psychedelic -Assisted Psychotherapy is often integrated with other therapeutic modalities to enhance the overall healing process, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Somatic Experiencing
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
This structured approach ensures that psychedelic therapy is not only safe but also transformative. Research has shown that Psychedelic -Assisted Psychotherapy is particularly effective for those who have not responded well to conventional treatments, including:
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Although Psychedelic Therapy is FDA and Health Canada-approved as an anesthetic, its use in mental health treatment is considered off-label. However, growing evidence from clinical studies supports its potential for individuals seeking relief from persistent mental health struggles. At BrainStim, we prioritize patient safety, medical supervision, and integration therapy to help individuals achieve long-lasting mental health improvements. If you're considering Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, contact us today to learn more.
What to Expect During a Session:
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is a structured, multi-step approach that combines osychedelic treatment with psychotherapy to promote mental health healing. The process typically takes 5-6 hours and includes four key stages:
Step 2
Preparation
Patients meet with their provider to set goals, address concerns and prepare for the session.
Up to 60 mins
Step 3
Psychedelic Therapy Session
Ketamine is administered under medical supervision using IV infusion, intramuscular injection, intranasal spray, or oral lozenge, depending on the individualized treatment plan.
Up to 2.5 hours
Step 4
Integration
A follow up session to process insights, reinforce neural connections and support lasting change.
About 60 mins
Advanced Mental Health Treatment Through Neuroplasticity
Conditions Psychedelic Therapy can help with:
Psychedelic Therapy is a rapid-acting treatment for different conditions. It works by altering brain chemistry to promote neural plasticity, helping to reduce symptoms of chronic worry, intrusive thoughts, and emotional distress. Especially effective for treatment-resistant cases, psychedelic provides fast relief and supports long-term mental health recovery. Ketamine-assisted therapy may provide relief in days rather than weeks for some patients - significantly faster than conventional antidepressants.
Depression
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).
Anxiety
Reduces symptoms of chronic worry, panic, and intrusive thoughts.
PTSD
Helps process trauma-related stress and emotional dysregulation.
OCD
Alters neural pathways to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Addiction
Supports breaking unhealthy behavioral cycles linked to substance dependence.
Eligibility for Psychedelic Therapy:
Before beginning treatment, patients undergo a comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation. Psychedelic Therapy is not recommended for individuals with:
Pregnancy or during Breastfeeding
Uncontrolled high blood pressure or serious heart conditions.
History of psychosis, mania, or hemorrhagic stroke.
Severe liver or kidney disease.
Active drug and alcohol use and dependence.
All sessions are conducted under medical supervision. A responsible adult must accompany you home following treatment. Integration therapy sessions are a required part of the BrainStim protocol to maximize and sustain therapeutic benefit.
Why Choose BrainStim for Psychedelic Therapy?
Consider our specialized treatments if you:
Expert medical team including Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Counsellor, and Nurse
Personalized individual treatment plans
Comfortable, supportive and non-judgmental healing environment
4 clinic locations – Making treatment accessible and convenient
Group Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy making access more affordable
Most patients report significant symptom improvement after just a few sessions, many often need repeated sessions and lifestyle changes for sustained benefits.
