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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

A structured, medically guided approach to depression, trauma, and nervous system healing.

What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?

A structured, medically guided approach to depression, trauma, and nervous system healing. At NW Regen, ketamine is not delivered as a one-time treatment—it’s part of a carefully guided therapeutic process designed to create meaningful and lasting change.

Led by Dr. William Hibbitts, this program integrates preparation, medical treatment, and post-session integration to help patients move beyond temporary relief and toward real transformation. *NW Regen highly recommends all patients in this program work with a licensed psychotherapist during treatment.

A More Complete Approach to Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine has gained attention for its ability to rapidly shift mood, perception, and emotional processing. But how it’s delivered matters. In many clinics, ketamine is administered as a standalone procedure. Patients receive the medication, have an experience, and go home.

 

At NW Regen, we do things differently. Ketamine is used as a catalyst within a structured therapeutic process that includes:

  • Thoughtful preparation
  • Continuous medical support during treatment
  • Guided integration afterward

    This approach is designed not just for symptom relief—but for lasting change.

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What conditions can ketamine therapy treat?

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Patient Counselling

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Behavioral Patterns

Why NW Regen

Expertise You Won’t Find Everywhere

Dr. Hibbitts brings both clinical and research experience to this work, including involvement with regulated psychedelic-assisted therapy research at the University of Washington. This informs a model of care that emphasizes:

  • Safety
  • Structure
  • Real-world outcomes

A Unique Nervous System Approach

NW Regen is also a leader in stellate ganglion block (SGB) —a treatment that helps regulate the nervous system, administered by SGB expert Dr. Ryan Wood.

For some patients, combining SGB with ketamine can:

  • Reduce baseline stress and hyperarousal
  • Improve the ability to process trauma
  • Enhance overall outcomes

These therapies can be used independently or together depending on patient needs.

WHY OUR APPROACH WORKS

Ketamine creates the opportunity for change.
The process is what makes it last.

Our model focuses on:

  • Preparation → clarity and intention
  • Support during treatment → safety and containment
  • Integration → lasting behavioral and emotional shifts

Without this structure, many patients experience only temporary improvement.

With it, transformation becomes possible. 

Ketamine FAQs

How does ketamine help various conditions?

Depression

Persistent depression often involves rigid thought patterns and reduced neuroplasticity. Ketamine may help “reset” these patterns and create space for change.

Anxiety

Ketamine can help reduce overactive stress responses and support new ways of processing fear and uncertainty.

PTSD / Trauma

Trauma is both psychological and physiological. Ketamine, especially when combined with SGB, can help address both.

Addiction & Behavioral Patterns

Ketamine may help disrupt entrenched cycles and create an opportunity for new behaviors and perspectives.

How does ketamine work?

Ketamine works differently than traditional medications.

It interacts with the brain’s glutamate system, increasing activity in pathways associated with:

  • Neuroplasticity
  • Synaptic repair
  • New neural connections

This creates a temporary “window of flexibility” where:

  • Old patterns loosen
  • New insights emerge
  • Emotional processing becomes more accessible

What happens during and after that window is what determines long-term results—which is why structure and integration are essential.

What should I expect in my treatment plan?

NW Regen’s Structured Treatment Plan

Treatment follows a defined protocol:

  •  A standard course includes 6 sessions over 3 weeks.
  • Typically 2 sessions per week
  • Each session builds on the previous one
  • During treatment, you are continuously supported by Dr. Hibbitts.

This schedule supports momentum during a period of increased neuroplasticity.

Before Your First Session
You’ll begin with a detailed intake to ensure safety and fit.

Then you’ll meet with Dr. Hibbitts to:

  • Review your history
  • Clarify your goals
  • Understand the experience

Important:
NW Regen highly recommends all patients in this program work with a licensed psychotherapist during treatment.

During Treatment
  • Sessions take place in a calm, controlled medical environment
  • You are never left alone
  • Dr. Hibbitts remains present throughout

The focus is on safety, support, and a contained experience.

After Each Session

Integration begins immediately.

You’ll:

  • Process the experience with Dr. Hibbitts
  • Continue integration with your therapist
  • Begin translating insights into real-life change
How many sessions are required?

A standard course includes 6 sessions over 3 weeks.

Will I be alone during treatment?

No. You are continuously supported by Dr. Hibbitts.

Do I need a therapist?

NW Regen highly recommends all patients in this program work with a licensed psychotherapist during treatment.

Is ketamine safe?

Ketamine has a well-established safety profile when administered in a controlled medical setting.

Can this be combined with other treatments?

Yes. In some cases, ketamine may be combined with stellate ganglion block.

Articles about Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Why Choose NW Regen for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?

Expertise You Won’t Find Everywhere

Dr. Hibbitts brings both clinical and research experience to this work, including involvement with regulated psychedelic-assisted therapy research at the University of Washington.

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