Top 10 Things EMDR Therapists Need to Know When Working with EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

In recent years, Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) has emerged as an innovative and effective adjunct in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. When combined with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a well-established trauma-focused therapy—KAP has the potential to accelerate healing and deepen therapeutic outcomes. Understanding the unique properties of each modality and their synergistic potential is key to maximizing client progress while minimizing risks.

This article outlines the top ten things EMDR therapists need to know before exploring ketamine’s unique neurochemical effects—such as increased neuroplasticity, enhanced emotional openness, and altered states of consciousness—to facilitate therapeutic breakthroughs.

Learn more in this article from the Fall 2025 issue Psychedelic Assisted Therapy of Go With That Magazine® by Janet (Bayramyan) Generales, LCSW.

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