Non Ordinary Therapy

07/23/2026

People sometimes ask me why I started training other therapists.

The truth is, I never set out to become an educator.

I simply wanted to offer the best care I could for my clients.

That led me down a path of learning, asking questions, making mistakes, seeking consultation, and realizing just how much there was to understand beyond the medicine itself.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy isn't just about dosing or protocols.

It's about relationship, clinical judgment, ethics, therapeutic presence...

As this field has grown, I've become passionate about creating spaces where therapists can learn together. Not because one person has all the answers, but because the best clinicians never stop asking good questions.

Every cohort reminds me that some of the richest learning happens in conversation. We challenge each other, support each other, and leave better equipped to care for the people who trust us with their stories.

I'm grateful this work has led me here, and I'm excited to welcome another group of thoughtful clinicians this fall.

07/16/2026

What lies between fear and trust?

I often find that the bridge is paved with courage.

Courage is facing fear. Turning toward discomfort and uncertainty.

Courage is acting with intention. An unwavering, purposeful stance.

The root of the word means “heart, innermost feelings”. Courage comes from within.
In Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, clients often walk this path between fear and trust as they reprocess emotions and memories, rewrite thoughts and patterns, and navigate meaningful changes in life.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the willingness to stay connected to yourself while fear is present.

And that kind of inner trust has a way of extending far beyond the therapy room.

07/15/2026

Today is the last day to take advantage of early pricing for the fall cohort of Mastering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy course!

If you’ve been thinking about expanding your practice, deepening your understanding of KAP, or adding another evidence-informed tool to support clients who feel “stuck,” this is your reminder to sign up today.

The course begins September 10 and includes:
• 9 live online training sessions
• 16 APA approved CEs
• A small cohort for discussion and consultation
• An optional in-person experiential weekend
• Practical guidance on assessment, preparation, facilitation, integration, ethics, and building KAP services responsibly

Use EBSAVE300 for $300 off before registration closes tonight.

07/13/2026

The Iowa PMA is a professional, collaborative space for peer consultation, journal club, networking, and professional development.

📆The next virtual meeting is scheduled for Monday 7/20/26

🔹7 pm - 8 pm Case Consultation

🔹 8 pm - 8:30 pm Journal Club (review/discuss a professional publication)

Attend any portion of the evening; those in adjacent states are welcome!

Reminder: NO RECORDING BOTS are allowed due to the confidential nature of case consultation. If you send a bot, it will be removed.

🔗 Find us on FB events, LinkedIn, or contact me for more information. Link in bio.

07/12/2026

Every year I tell myself that summer is barely getting started by the Fourth of July…

And every year, somehow it’s suddenly the middle of the month and I’m wondering where the time went. ☀️

If you’ve been thinking about adding Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to your clinical toolkit, this is your gentle reminder not to let the opportunity (or the savings) slip by.

The next Mastering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy cohort begins September 10, and we’ll spend 10 weeks exploring the research, ethics, preparation, medicine sessions, integration, and the practical realities of offering KAP in a thoughtful, evidence-informed way.

This isn’t about learning a protocol to memorize.

It’s about becoming the kind of clinician who knows why they’re making the decisions they make and how to safely support clients through non-ordinary states of consciousness.

✨ Early Bird pricing ends July 15.

Use code EBSAVE300 to save $300 on registration.

I’d love to have you join this cohort.

Questions? Feel free to send me a DM.

06/30/2026

One of the most common questions I hear is whether this training is designed for prescribers, therapists, or both.

While psychiatrists and other medical providers are certainly welcome, Mastering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy was built with psychotherapists in mind.

The course is a great fit for:

• Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFTs)
• Professional Counselors (LPC, LMHC, LCPC, etc.)
• Clinical Social Workers (LCSW, LISW, LICSW, etc.)
• Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
• Psychiatrists (MD/DO)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)
• Addiction Counselors (where psychotherapy falls within their scope of practice)
• Pre-licensed clinicians practicing under supervision who want to begin building a strong foundation in KAP

In most KAP models, medical providers and therapists each have a distinct role. Prescribers evaluate medical appropriateness and manage the medication, while therapists guide the psychotherapy—from preparation and intention setting to the medicine session and thoughtful integration afterward.

This course focuses on helping therapists develop the clinical knowledge, ethical framework, and practical skills to integrate KAP responsibly into their work.

*Licensure and scope of practice vary by state. Participants are responsible for ensuring KAP aligns with their professional license, supervision requirements, and applicable regulations.

Course starts September 10.

Information and Registration:
https://www.amberkerby.com/training

06/30/2026

One of the most common questions I hear is whether this training is designed for prescribers, therapists, or both.

While psychiatrists and other medical providers are certainly welcome, Mastering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy was built with psychotherapists in mind.

The course is a great fit for:

• Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFTs)
• Professional Counselors (LPC, LMHC, LCPC, etc.)
• Clinical Social Workers (LCSW, LISW, LICSW, etc.)
• Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
• Psychiatrists (MD/DO)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)
• Addiction Counselors (where psychotherapy falls within their scope of practice)
• Pre-licensed clinicians practicing under supervision who want to begin building a strong foundation in KAP

In most KAP models, medical providers and therapists each have a distinct role. Prescribers evaluate medical appropriateness and manage the medication, while therapists guide the psychotherapy—from preparation and intention setting to the medicine session and thoughtful integration afterward.

This course focuses on helping therapists develop the clinical knowledge, ethical framework, and practical skills to integrate KAP responsibly into their work.

*Licensure and scope of practice vary by state. Participants are responsible for ensuring KAP aligns with their professional license, supervision requirements, and applicable regulations.

Course starts September 10.

Information and Registration:
https://www.amberkerby.com/training

06/26/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

That the medicine is the treatment.

It isn’t.

KAP brings together both the medicine and psychotherapy, supporting clients through preparation, the medicine session itself, and thoughtful integration afterward.

The goal isn’t simply temporary symptom relief. It’s to use each part of the process to create opportunities for meaningful, lasting change.

The medicine can support the therapeutic process.

It doesn’t replace it.

06/23/2026

Registration is officially open for the Fall 2026 cohort of Mastering Ketamine Assisted Therapy: A Comprehensive Certification Course for Mental Health Providers!

Every year, I refine this training based on what therapists tell me they need most: practical guidance, real-world application, and opportunities to build confidence in this rapidly evolving area of mental health care.

This next cohort includes a few exciting updates:

✨ Expanded experiential training from Thursday-Sunday

✨ A faculty-facilitated group ketamine experience in addition to the structured triads where participants rotate through the roles of client, therapist, and witness

✨ A new Clinical Practice Endorsement in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy available through either the experiential weekend or a clinical review pathway

The same practical focus on assessment, preparation, facilitation, integration, ethics, and implementation that has become the foundation of MKAT will continue, no matter what.

My goal has never been to simply teach information.

It's to help therapists feel grounded, informed, and confident as they begin incorporating ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into their work.

Past participants consistently tell me that the experiential weekend is where everything clicks—where the concepts become embodied understanding and clinical confidence.

If you've been considering adding ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to your practice, I'd love to have you join us.

📅 Classes begin September 10, 2026

🔗 Information and Registration:
https://www.amberkerby.com/training

💰 Early Bird Savings: want a coupon code? Send me a private message or comment INFO on this post

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