Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
A Collaborative Model of Care
Liberation-Based Therapy offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through a coordinated partnership with Dr. Maurice Hinson, MD.
KAP combines psychotherapy with physician-guided ketamine treatment to support healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and other conditions when clinically appropriate.
Liberation-Based Therapy provides the psychotherapy component of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Maurice Hinson, through his separate medical practice, conducts an independent medical assessment and determines whether prescribing ketamine is medically appropriate.
Dr. Hinson is solely responsible for medical eligibility and prescribing decisions. LBT clinicians do not prescribe ketamine, determine dosage, or provide medical monitoring. With the client's written authorization, the providers may exchange information needed to coordinate care. Each provider remains responsible for the services they independently provide.
Ketamine is FDA-approved as an anesthetic but is not FDA-approved for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Its use for mental health conditions is off-label. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is not appropriate for everyone. Participation requires a psychotherapeutic assessment through LBT and a separate medical assessment with Dr. Hinson. Ketamine can cause temporary changes in perception, dissociation, sedation, dizziness, nausea, anxiety, impaired coordination, and changes in blood pressure or heart rate. More serious reactions are possible, and ketamine carries a risk of misuse and dependence. Not everyone responds, benefits may be temporary, and results cannot be guaranteed.
Therapy and Medicine, Working Together
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines two distinct areas of care.
Psychotherapy
Our therapist provides assessment, preparation, therapeutic support during dosing sessions, integration, and ongoing treatment planning.
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Medical Care
Dr. Hinson, through his independent medical practice, evaluates medical eligibility, prescribes ketamine when clinically appropriate, and reviews medications and health history. He is solely responsible for medical eligibility and prescribing decisions
With the client’s written authorization, the therapist and physician may exchange information needed to coordinate care. Each provider remains responsible for the services they independently provide.
Your KAP Providers
KAP at Liberation-Based Therapy is built around coordination between psychotherapy and medical care.
Tatille Jackson, MFT-LP
Tatille Jackson, MFT-LP, is a psychotherapist at Liberation-Based Therapy providing relationship-centered care. She supports clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Tatille completed additional professional training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through Alchemy Community Therapy Center in Oakland, California. (This is professional continuing education and is not a state-recognized specialty certification). She also earned her Master of Arts in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco.
Tatille provides the psychotherapy, preparation sessions, therapeutic support during dosing sessions, integration therapy, and ongoing treatment planning.
Education & Training
M.A., Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco, CAKetamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training
Alchemy Community Therapy Center, Oakland, CA (Winter 2024)
Tatille Jackson, MFT-LP, practices under the supervision of Tanisha Christie, LCSW, License #090365, (NY).
Maurice D. Hinson, MD
Dr. Maurice D. Hinson is an internal medicine physician and founder and director of MediRootz Medical Group. Dr. Hinson practices independently through MediRootz Medical Group, and with the client’s written authorization, coordinates with Liberation-Based Therapy to support integrated care.
Dr. Hinson, through his independent medical practice, conducts a comprehensive medical evaluation, determines whether ketamine treatment is medically appropriate, and prescribes medication when indicated. He is solely responsible for medical eligibility and prescribing decisions. With the client’s written authorization, he may exchange information with the treating therapist to help coordinate care.
Beyond the KAP program, Dr. Hinson’s independent practice, and Liberation-Based Therapy each work to expand access to evidence-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care within their respective scopes of practice.
Dr. Hinson earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, his Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine, and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
He is the Founder and Director of MediRootz Medical Group, a telehealth-based primary care practice focused on expanding equitable access to high-value, integrative healthcare. His professional interests include integrative medicine, health equity, plant-based therapeutics, and collaborative models that combine behavioral health with primary care. He also founded the Black and Latino Men in Medicine initiative, a mentorship network dedicated to increasing diversity within the physician workforce.
Education
B.S., Neuroscience – Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine – NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
How the KAP Program Works
KAP is a structured process that includes preparation, medical evaluation, therapist-supported dosing sessions, and integration.
Clinical Assessment & Preparation
01
Treatment begins with an assessment to determine whether Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an appropriate option for your goals and clinical needs.
Preparation Includes
Comprehensive clinical assessment
Individualized treatment planning
Three psychotherapy preparation sessions
At least one preparation session conducted in person
Education about the KAP process
Safety planning
Coordination of care with Dr. Maurice Hinson
Preparation is an essential part of treatment and helps establish the therapeutic foundation before ketamine is introduced.
Medical Evaluation
02
Before ketamine can be prescribed, every client completes a medical evaluation with Dr. Maurice Hinson.
The Medical Evaluation Includes
Review of medical and psychiatric history
Medication review
Determination of medical eligibility
Discussion of potential benefits, risks, and side effects
Prescription of ketamine when clinically appropriate
MEDICAL FEES
Initial Medical Evaluation
Follow-Up Medical Visits
Ketamine Medication
$100
$75
Approximately $25 per prescription
Paying for the medical evaluation does not guarantee medical eligibility, a prescription, or admission to the KAP program. Dr. Hinson’s evaluation and prescribing services are separate from Liberation-Based Therapy and are billed separately. Medication and psychotherapy charges are also separate.
Medical bills are billed separately by Dr. Maurice Hinson.
Therapist-Supported Ketamine Session
03
$375
per therapist-supported ketamine session
Approximately 2.5 hours of therapist-supported psychotherapy with Tatille Jackson, MFT-LP.
During the session, your therapist provides:
Therapeutic support throughout the ketamine experience
Psychotherapeutic support and observation of the client’s emotional and behavioral response
Emotional processing
Guidance and integration during the experience
Coordination with your overall treatment plan
Session and Transportation Requirements
Clients must arrange for a responsible adult to escort them home after every therapist-supported ketamine session. Clients may not drive themselves home. They must follow all medication, transportation, and post-session instructions provided before treatment. KAP is not an emergency or crisis service. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Therapist-supported ketamine sessions are specialized private-pay psychotherapy services and are not billed to insurance.
Integration
04
An integration session is recommended within 72 hours following each dosing session.
Integration focuses on
Processing the experience
Strengthening insight and meaning-making
Applying therapeutic gains to everyday life
Ongoing treatment planning
Determining readiness for additional treatment, if indicated
Additional therapist-supported ketamine sessions, when recommended, are generally scheduled no more than twice per week, with at least 48 hours between sessions.
Preparation & Integration Sessions
Preparation and integration sessions are provided as standard outpatient psychotherapy services.
Using Insurance
Sessions will be billed to behavioral health insurance when clinically appropriate.
Copayment, coinsurance, deductible, and applicable authorization requirements will depend on the client’s insurance plan.
The LBT administrative team will verify behavioral health benefits before treatment begins.
The therapist will review the treatment plan, explain how benefits apply, and answer clinical questions.
Paying Out of Pocket
per standard psychotherapy session
$175
A sliding scale may be available based on financial need and therapist availability.
Estimated KAP Costs
KAP includes both psychotherapy and medical services. Some services may be eligible for behavioral health insurance, while others are private-pay.
SERVICE
FEE
Initial Medical Evaluation — Dr. Maurice Hinson
$100
Follow-Up Medical Visit
$75
Ketamine Medication
Approximately $25
Therapist-Supported Ketamine Session — approximately 2.5 hours
$375
Preparation & Integration Sessions
Insurance when applicable, or $175 self-pay
Important: Medical services are billed separately by Dr. Maurice Hinson. Therapist-supported ketamine sessions are private-pay and are not billed to insurance. This is an estimate only — a written cost estimate is provided before enrollment. Paying for an assessment does not guarantee medical eligibility, a prescription, or admission to the KAP program. Cancellation, refund, abbreviated-session, and stopped-for-safety policies are explained in your content forms before treatment begins.
Our Commitment to Collaborative Care
Our goal is to make Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy safe, collaborative, and accessible.
By combining an independent medical evaluation with high-quality psychotherapy, we strive to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care that may support symptom relief, psychological exploration, and meaningful therapeutic work.
Our approach recognizes that mental and physical health do not exist in isolation. Through coordination between behavioral health and medicine, we aim to provide care that considers the whole person.
Interested in Exploring KAP?
If you are interested in learning whether Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy may be appropriate for you, begin by connecting with Liberation-Based Therapy.
Our team can help answer questions about getting started, insurance coverage for psychotherapy services, and the KAP treatment process.