Ketamine Therapy in Sonoma County
Support for treatment-resistant depression, trauma, and emotional stuckness through structured, guided ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
A Grounded Approach to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a structured therapeutic process that uses ketamine in a clinical setting alongside psychotherapy. The intention is not to escape experience, but to create space where emotional material can be approached with less fear, rigidity, or self-judgment.
At Solthera Therapy, ketamine is not treated as a standalone solution. It is integrated into a broader psychotherapy process that includes preparation, supported dosing sessions, and integration work. This helps ensure that insights or emotional shifts are carried into daily life in a meaningful and stable way.
For clients in Sonoma County, care is typically accessed through telehealth preparation and integration sessions, with coordination based on clinical appropriateness and California regulations.
Who Ketamine Therapy may Support
Ketamine therapy is often considered for individuals experiencing depression that has not responded well to traditional treatments. It may also be helpful for anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and conditions such as PMDD, especially when emotional cycles feel intense or difficult to manage.
Some people arrive feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, or exhausted from long-term coping strategies that no longer feel effective. Others are navigating relational stress, grief, or life transitions that have left them feeling unsteady or stuck.
This approach is not about quick fixes. It is about creating conditions where deeper emotional patterns can soften and become more workable over time, within a supported therapeutic relationship.
How Care is Structured at Solthera Therapy
Care at Solthera Therapy is led by Kiri Maura, who integrates somatic psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training. The process typically begins with a thorough intake to understand mental health history, goals, and readiness for this type of work.
Preparation sessions focus on building emotional grounding, clarifying intention, and strengthening internal resources. If ketamine sessions are clinically appropriate, they are conducted with careful attention to pacing and safety, followed by integration sessions that help process and apply what emerged.
The emphasis is on continuity. Rather than isolated experiences, each part of the process is designed to support lasting psychological change and increased nervous system regulation.
Safety, Screening, and Clinical Responsibility
Ketamine therapy is not appropriate for everyone, which is why careful screening is an essential part of the process. Medical and psychiatric history are reviewed to determine whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a good fit and to reduce risk.
Attention is given to conditions such as unmanaged psychosis, certain cardiovascular concerns, or active substance dependence, where additional stabilization may be needed before considering this approach. This ensures that care remains responsible and ethically grounded.
Throughout the process, clients are supported in working with their nervous system response, emotional activation, and integration needs. The goal is to avoid overwhelming experiences and instead maintain a pace that supports safety and clarity.
Accessing Ketamine Therapy from Sonoma County
Although Solthera Therapy is based in Northern California and serves Marin County, San Rafael, Berkeley (CA 94702), and broader regions, Sonoma County clients can often access care through a combination of telehealth and coordinated treatment planning.
This can be especially helpful for individuals who want consistent therapeutic support without frequent long-distance travel. Telehealth sessions allow for preparation and integration work that anchors the in-person or medically supported components of care when appropriate.
For many Sonoma County residents, this model offers a practical way to engage in deeper trauma work while maintaining continuity with daily life, work, and family responsibilities.
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