by Christine Lawler LMFT | Aug 29, 2025
When most people hear “ketamine,” they think of two things: a powerful anesthetic used in hospitals or a party drug. But in recent years, researchers have been uncovering something new. In the right setting, ketamine may actually help people break free from many mental health struggles- including addiction.
That might sound surprising, but the trials are starting to back it up. The world is putting the taboo aside and realizing that drugs like ketamine have the potential to change lives. Let’s look at what the research says, how it seems to work, and what it could mean for people looking for real change.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Jun 30, 2025
If you’ve been exploring options to treat your mental health, you may have heard about ketamine infusion therapy. Once known primarily as an anesthetic or, less flatteringly, as a party drug, ketamine is now making waves in the mental health field- and for good reason. The research shows that ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for those suffering within the confines of their own mind.
So, what exactly is ketamine infusion therapy? How does it work? Is it safe? And could it actually help you where other treatments have failed? Let’s dig into the facts.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Apr 30, 2025
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), affects millions of people worldwide. It can devastate physical health, relationships, and a persons overall quality of life. While traditional treatments such as therapy, support groups, and medication have helped many, relapse rates remain high. In recent years, a new and promising approach has emerged: ketamine-assisted therapy.
Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine is gaining attention for its transformative effects on mood, cognition, and addiction. When used in a controlled, therapeutic setting, ketamine may help those struggling with alcoholism break free from the cycle of addiction and find long term recovery.
Keep reading to learn more about ketamine therapy for alcoholism.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 28, 2025
Within the past decade or so, the conversation surrounding mental health has expanded beyond traditional talk therapy and medications. Psychedelics have slowly begun to overcome their taboo and dodgy past, revealing what they contain at their core- hope and happiness.
One of the most promising psychedelics for healing mental health struggles like depression is MDMA. You’ve probably heard of this big scary party drug, but did you know that in the right setting, MDMA therapy has the potential to set you free from your crippling depression, like it has done for those suffering from PTSD?
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 2, 2025
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders.
Twenty first century advancements have allowed us to learn more about psychoactive drugs and their amazing healing properties. Traditional treatments, including psychotherapy and medications, don’t always provide relief for everyone. In recent years, ketamine therapy has emerged as a promising anxiety treatment- especially for those who have been treatment resistant.
Keep reading to learn how ketamine therapy can benefit individuals suffering from anxiety.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In the realm of mental health, the search for effective treatments for depression has been both relentless and challenging. While traditional therapies such as medications and psychotherapy have undoubtedly helped countless individuals, there remains a significant portion of patients who do not respond to these approaches.
In recent years, however, several novel and less “traditional” treatments have emerged as beacons of hope. One of these treatment methods is ketamine assisted therapy.
Keep reading to learn more about ketamine therapy for depression.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In recent years, the landscape of mental health treatment has witnessed a big shift with the emergence of alternative therapies. One groundbreaking approach gaining traction is ketamine infusion therapy. While traditionally known as an anesthetic and even a party drug, ketamine has been reevaluated and repurposed as a tool to give people the relief they need from their mental battles.
Ketamine is shown to be a very promising treatment, especially for those who have previously been treatment-resistant. Keep reading to learn more about ketamine and the growing research on its potential.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
Can Psychedelic Therapy help with addiction?
Did you know that Psychedelic Therapy for addiction was first studied in the early 1950’s? Shortly after gaining traction, the War on Drugs put these types of studies on the back burner.
In the Twenty-First Century, despite lingering taboos, studying psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has made a resurgence. Countless trials around the world have been focusing on Psychedelic Therapy for addiction and spoiler alert, it works!
In fact, John Hopkins recently received a federal grant to further explore the effects that a certain psychedelic substance has on addiction. This is HUGE!
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
What does MDMA have to do with PTSD?
In the United States, it is estimated that 8 million people suffer from PTSD each year, and for too long, modern medicine has struggled to provide a definitive cure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But, the new era of psychedelic-assisted therapy has ushered in a front-running solution with unprecedented results: MDMA.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
What is Psychedelic Assisted Therapy?
When you think of psychedelic drugs, what is the first thing that comes to mind? LSD? Mushrooms with magical properties? Maybe you picture altered states of consciousness and vivid hallucinations that fill your field of vision with a kaleidoscope of colors. What if I told you that psychedelics are being used as part of psychotherapeutic treatment in therapy offices?
A groundbreaking new type of therapy known as psychedelic therapy is slowly emerging in the field of mental health. Continue reading to learn how psychedelics are used by mental health professionals to treat a variety of mental health disorders!
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