CLINICAL DIARY

Traditional treatments don’t work for everyone—which is why Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is gaining momentum for those with treatment-resistant depression. In this post, we explore how ketamine works in the brain, why it’s so effective, and how Acheron Psychiatry uses this innovative approach to offer faster, longer-lasting relief to patients in NYC.

EMDR therapy offers a powerful way to heal from trauma by helping clients rewire deeply rooted negative beliefs. In this guest post, Jackie Ourman, LMHC, shares how EMDR works, why it’s transformative, and what the process looks like in practice.

At Acheron Psychiatry, we believe that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about unlocking your full potential. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) has been life-changing for people with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and trauma—but its impact doesn’t stop there. KAP has the power to reignite creativity, dissolve internal barriers, and help you reconnect with your most authentic self.

Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task - but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re new to therapy or just moved to a new city, this guide walks you through the essentials: clarifying your goals, understanding different types of therapy, navigating insurance, and exploring options like group therapy. Most importantly, it reminds you that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and that you deserve a provider who feels like the right match. Your healing journey begins with the right connection.

Vanaprastha, or “the forest road,” symbolizes a sacred transition from striving to reflecting—one that doesn’t have to wait until later life. In this piece, we explore how ketamine therapy can help quiet the noise, soften ego boundaries, and support a return to inner wisdom at any stage of life.

What if power wasn’t about dominance, but connection? In this post, we explore how group therapy reimagines power as something shared and supportive; “power with” rather than “power over.” Through communal healing, group work offers a space where every voice matters and transformation happens together.

Ketamine’s impact reaches beyond the brain—it touches both the physical and emotional heart. At Acheron, we explore how ketamine’s ability to support cardiac function and open emotional connection creates a dual pathway to healing. By helping regulate physiological health while softening emotional defenses, ketamine offers a powerful invitation to reconnect with vitality, love, and life itself.

What do Catholicism, psychedelics, and therapy have in common? More than you might think. In this reflective piece, a therapist unpacks the symbolism of Good Friday, the power of ritual, and how faith—whether in religion, science, or healing—guides us through darkness toward transformation.

Self-care isn’t just spa days and skincare—it’s saying no, slowing down, and reconnecting with what brings you peace. In a world that glorifies hustle, real self-care is about reclaiming joy in small, meaningful moments.

In today’s instant gratification world, dopamine-driven habits—like compulsive social media use—can leave us feeling more disconnected than ever. This post explores how the brain’s reward system affects our mood, attention, and real-life relationships—and what we can do to reclaim lasting joy.

Trauma can leave lasting emotional scars—but healing is possible. In this post, we explore the impact of complex PTSD, why traditional treatments may fall short, and how emerging approaches like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) are offering new hope for recovery.

Does psychedelic medicine have a legitimate place in the fields of psychiatry and medicine? In my evolving and empirically-informed clinical work, I have come to believe that ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) does play a potentially indispensable and unique clinical role. Here is what I have learned…

Ketamine Therapy is gaining recognition as a powerful mental health treatment—but myths and misunderstandings still abound. In this post, we debunk five common misconceptions about ketamine, from fears about addiction to confusion about who it’s for. Whether you're curious, cautious, or considering treatment, this guide clears up the noise and offers the facts.

Ketamine for the Treatment of Addiction in NYC: Many individuals struggling with addiction also have co-occurring depression or other mood or anxiety disorders. By alleviating depressive or anxiety symptoms, ketamine may indirectly contribute to a reduction in addictive behaviors.

The good news is that treating PTSD is possible. Medications and psychotherapy are some of the most common ways to treat PTSD. Antidepressants help to control some of the symptoms relating to sadness, worry, or fear. In addition, psychotherapy, or talk therapy, can help in either one-on-one or group settings. Talk therapy works to teach you skills that help you identify the trigger of your symptoms. It can also teach you coping skills to manage your symptoms. Ketamine Therapy is also a newer treatment that can be effective in treating PTSD.

Ketamine can help people with chronic pain disorders (including migraines), anxiety, PTSD, and depression, and more. Ketamine treatment can have great benefits for many patients.