Unbound: A Ketamine Group Healing Circle
Experience Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC
Reclaim Your Aliveness Through Joy, Play & Exploration
About our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group Healing Circle:
Amidst the heaviness of the world, joy, play and exploration become acts of resistance—reminding us that healing isn’t just about survival but about reclaiming our aliveness.
Are you seeking a deeper connection and a community of like-minded individuals in New York City?
Do you have a curiosity about experiencing ketamine in a safe and trusted environment?
Are you looking to use joy, play, and exploration to resist the larger political landscape?
Do you feel like you are the only one who “gets it” and want to meet other people on your wavelength?
How Does Ketamine Help?
Ketamine Assisted Therapy has been scientifically proven to promote neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and rewire itself. This process can lead to positive changes in key areas that contribute to depression and anxiety, including:
Mood Regulation – Supporting emotional balance and resilience.
Stress Reduction – Lowering cortisol levels and improving response to daily stressors.
Shifting Negative Thought Patterns – Easing self-criticism and intrusive thoughts.
Enhancing Coping Strategies – Encouraging healthier ways of managing emotions.
Extensive research highlights ketamine's effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, as well as anxiety, panic disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Many individuals also report a profound sense of well-being and emotional clarity after ketamine sessions.
Interested in joining a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group?
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC
Group Details
Location: Gramercy, Manhattan
Accessible from 4, 5, 6, L, N, R, and Q trains
Mondays, April 7 – May 12, 7-9 PM
Weeks 1 & 2 - Build Connection & Prepare for the Journey
We’ll build connection, set group agreements, and explore intention-setting to prepare for the ketamine journey. Through guided exercises, self-reflection, and practical preparation, you’ll create a strong foundation for a meaningful experience.
Weeks 3 & 4 - Guided Ketamine Journeys & Deep Exploration
Embark on your ketamine journeys in a carefully guided, supportive space. We’ll walk through practical steps, body awareness practices, and integration techniques, ensuring a smooth and intentional experience. After each session, we’ll engage in gentle reflection and shared meaning-making, helping you process and deepen your insight in community.
Weeks 5 & 6 - Integrating Insights & Embodying Change
Integrate your experience with fellow group members and continue to experience joy as an act of resistance. Learn how to take the experiences of your journey out into your everyday.
Medical Intake
We’ll arrange for you to meet with a licensed MD who will conduct a virtual medical intake and, if appropriate, prescribe ketamine for your sessions. The intake costs $250, payable directly to the prescriber. You may be able to submit this cost to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
Spread the Word & Share the Healing
Community Matters
If you know someone who could benefit from this transformative Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group, we’d love your help in sharing this opportunity.
Download the flyer here and pass it along to friends, colleagues, or anyone who may be interested. Every share helps create a stronger, more connected healing community.
Who is Ketamine Therapy for?
Ketamine treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions has shown exceptional results in alleviating symptoms.
A ketamine therapy session can provide rapid relief and a deeper therapeutic experience compared to traditional talk therapy alone and is especially useful for people who have not found alleviation through conventional therapy or medication.
In the care of a trusted and skilled ketamine therapist, ketamine psychedelic therapy is a great way to experience both somatic and psychological healing from symptoms.
Why Join Unbound?
Connect with Like-Minded People – Find a supportive community of individuals on a similar journey.
Guided Transformative Experiences – Experience ketamine in a structured, professionally facilitated space.
Trauma-Informed Support – Learn to integrate insights into your daily life with expert guidance.
Cost-Effective Healing – Access two guided ketamine sessions at a fraction of the cost of individual therapy.
The Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine therapy has been proven to increase neuroplasticity and:
Alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma
Enhance emotional resilience and personal growth
Deepen self-awareness and insight
Overcome feelings of isolation by healing in community
Decrease negative self-talk
How does Ketamine Assisted Therapy feel?
The effect of ketamine assisted therapy can be described as a state of “light trance.” The choice of dose will depend on prior exposure to ketamine and other psychedelics, body weight and sensitivity. Individuals experienced with psychedelics may receive a higher initial dose.
Relaxation from ordinary concerns while maintaining conscious awareness under the influence of ketamine is characteristic. This tends to lead to a disruption of negative feelings and obsessional preoccupations.
You might experience a bodily sensation of relaxation and heaviness and feel a deep connection to the music being played. Your group leaders will remain in the room with you throughout the session and might ask guiding questions to help deepen your experience.
After coming out of the ketamine journey, some people experience a relaxation of their protectors, or defenses, that usually block them from participating in therapeutic work. Since you most likely will have a relationship with your facilitators and group members already, this is a great time to do some deeper healing.
Investment & Registration
General
Now – March 31
→ $950 + $250 Medical Intake
Final Call
April 1 – April 5
→ $1,200 + $250 Medical Intake
50% deposit due at sign-up to reserve your spot. Remainder due at start of group. Payment accepted on Venmo, credit cards, and HSA & FSA.
The Financial Benefit of Group Therapy
Individual ketamine-assisted therapy sessions typically cost $825 per session, making a full treatment series a significant investment. This group model allows you to experience two guided ketamine sessions, along with preparation and integration, for a fraction of the cost—while benefiting from the shared energy of community healing. At the current Early-Bird pricing, the cost breaks down to $65/hour, with access to two licensed therapists, which is much less than the typical rate of therapy in NYC.
Meet Your Facilitators
& Ketamine Therapist
Julie Goldberg, LMHC
Ketamine therapist, EMDR specialist and trauma-informed practitioner based out of Williamsburg, New York.
Julie blends Eastern and Western healing approaches for holistic, embodied therapy.
Meet Your Facilitators
Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW
Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW, is a therapist, adjunct professor, and author specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. In her private practice, she helps millennials heal from childhood wounds and build authentic, fulfilling lives and relationships. She teaches at Fordham University and Long Island University. She is the author of Couples Therapy Activity Book and her new book, coming out May 2025, Healing Relational Trauma: Move Beyond Painful Childhood Experiences to Deepen Self-Understanding and Build Authentic Relationships, is available for pre-order.
More questions about the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy NYC Group Healing Circle:
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This group is designed for individuals who are curious about ketamine-assisted therapy and want to experience it in a safe, guided group setting. If you're seeking healing, self-exploration, and community connection, this group may be for you.
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Ketamine is a legal, FDA-approved medication for treating depression and other mental health conditions. Each participant will undergo a medical screening with a licensed prescriber to ensure safety.
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We partner with a licensed prescriber based in New York who conducts virtual medical intakes for all participants. This ensures a safe and personalized approach to your ketamine experience.
Our team will coordinate the connection to make scheduling as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions about the medical intake process, we’re happy to guide you through it!
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We use ketamine lozenges, which dissolve in your mouth. This method allows for a gentle onset and a longer-lasting experience, making it well-suited for group therapy settings.
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Yes! As long as you have a prescription for ketamine in the lozenge form, you are welcome to bring your own perscribtion in and use that. You won’t need to meet with the prescriber.
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No prior experience is necessary. The group includes guided preparation and integration sessions to ensure a supportive experience.
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Most people feel well enough to return to work the next day. However, if possible, we recommend taking the day off or scheduling a lighter workload.
Following a ketamine journey, your brain enters a 24-72 hour window of increased neuroplasticity, making it an ideal time for intentional self-care and integration practices. Taking space to reflect, journal, or engage in calming activities can enhance the therapeutic benefits.
That said, taking the next day off is not required. We will discuss strategies during group sessions to help you navigate your post-journey experience while balancing daily responsibilities.
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During the ketamine journey, most people experience the effects for 40-120 minutes, though this varies from person to person. As facilitators, our role is to support your experience and allow the medicine to work for as long as needed. You don’t have to worry about being keeping time or going for too long during the experience—we are here to guide and care for you.
After the session, the effects continue for 24-72 hours during a critical window of neuroplasticity—a time when your brain is more flexible and open to change. We often describe this as having the ability to "go left when you usually go right," allowing for new neural pathways to form.
One of the benefits of our group model is experiencing two ketamine journeys back to back, which can enhance ketamine’s antidepressant effects and deepen your transformation.
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While individual ketamine therapy focuses solely on your personal journey, a group setting offers the added benefit of shared insights, connection, and collective support—all at a more accessible cost.
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Individual ketamine-assisted therapy typically costs $825 per session, with additional fees for preparation and integration sessions at $275/session. A full course of treatment can total several thousand dollars. Our group program provides two guided ketamine sessions, plus structured preparation and integration, at a significantly lower cost—starting at $900 for the entire 6-week program. This makes group therapy a more accessible option while still offering a deeply transformative experience.
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We request a 50% deposit to reserve your space in the group. If you need to cancel before the group starts, we ask for at least two week’s notice to receive a full refund. The remaining 50% balance is due on the first day of the group.
We do offer payment plans on a case-by-case basis. If you’d like to explore this option, please reach out—we’d be happy to work with you.
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We’re happy to answer! Contact us at hello@thirdnaturetherapy.com
Join us for a powerful, community-driven healing experience.
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Ready to begin your healing journey with Ketamine Assisted Therapy in New York City?
Amidst the heaviness of the world, joy, play, and exploration become acts of resistance
—reminding us that healing isn’t just about survival but about reclaiming our aliveness.
Call us at 720-689-2706 or visit our contact page to set up a complimentary 15-minute consultation session and begin your healing journey.
Coming Soon
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) offers a profound opportunity for healing and transformation. Whether you’re using ketamine treatment for depression or exploring ketamine to treat anxiety, integration is key to harnessing its full potential.
After a ketamine experience, the mind is more open to creating new neural pathways, thanks to increased neuroplasticity.
The Importance of Integration After Ketamine Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine creates an expansive window of opportunity for healing by quieting overactive survival responses and softening emotional barriers.
The experience can be powerful, but true transformation occurs in the days and weeks following the session. During this time, creating a supportive environment for your nervous system to settle, expand, and rewire is key.
An intentional integration process can help you:
Strengthen insights gained during the session.
Translate symbolic imagery or felt experiences into actionable steps.
Reconnect with your body’s wisdom.
Foster resilience and emotional regulation.