Ketamine-Assisted Therapy at Transitional Characters

A legal psychedelic treatment designed to help you access deeper parts of yourself, break through emotional blocks, and reconnect with your own healing power.

Ketamine works by creating an altered state of consciousness that, when paired with intentional therapy, allows for powerful breakthroughs in depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. We center care that is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in liberation psychology.

This offering is especially important in the healing of racialized trauma and the lingering impact of systemic oppression. Transitional Characters is proudly Black-owned, queer-led, and built on the vision of creating a safe, sacred space where BIPOC and other marginalized communities can explore psychedelic healing in a way that feels culturally grounded, liberatory, and full of care.

We offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Journey Clinical. Their licensed medical team handles eligibility, prescriptions, and follow-up monitoring, while we provide the therapeutic support and integration needed to help you make meaning of your experience.

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a legal, safe, and effective medicine used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions. Its antidepressant effects begin within hours and can last up to two weeks. Ketamine enhances neuroplasticity—helping your brain form new, healthier connections—and supports deeper emotional breakthroughs. At Transitional Characters, we work exclusively with sublingual lozenges (administered orally, not IV or nasal spray).

What to Expect

1. Initial Medical Consultation (via Zoom with Journey Clinical)

   • Medical and psychiatric history reviewed

   • Eligibility determined

   • Prescription sent to your home (2 doses to start)

2. Preparation Session(s)

   • Set intentions, build trust, and co-create a safe container for your experience

3. Dosing Sessions (6 sessions recommended)

   • 1–2 hour sessions in our office or via telehealth

   • You self-administer ketamine in a relaxed setting with therapist support throughout

   • Effects last 45 minutes; we process together immediately after

4. Integration Sessions

   • Unpack your experience, deepen insights, and apply them to your life

   • These are essential to making the experience meaningful and lasting

5. Ongoing Medical Monitoring

   • Follow-ups with Journey Clinical happen at least quarterly to track progress and adjust treatment

Pricing

• Dosing Sessions: $380–$500/session (not covered by insurance)

• Integration & Preparation Sessions:

  • Self-Pay: $150–$200/session

  • Insurance: ~$120/session (out of pocket is depending on plan co-pay)

• Journey Clinical Medical Fees:

  • Initial Medical Intake: $250

  • Follow-Up Medical Consults: $150/quarter

  • Medication Costs: $88 (first 2 doses), $148 (6 doses)

💸 Sliding scale and payment plans available. We do everything we can to make this work financially accessible.

Who It’s For

• Adults (18+)

• Those experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, identity wounds, grief, or spiritual/emotional stagnation

• Especially for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, adoptees, and those carrying intergenerational or racialized trauma

Why Choose This Work?

• Tap into deeper self-awareness and emotional clarity

• Create meaningful shifts beyond talk therapy alone

• Heal in a space that understands your identities and lived experiences

• Receive care grounded in love, liberation, and ancestral reverence

"Ketamine works in hours what might take years in talk therapy." – Journey Clinical

How to Get Started

📩 Email us at healing@transitionalcharacters.com to begin the process. We’ll help you schedule your medical intake and start preparation sessions.
📍 Services available in-person in Pittsburgh, PA or remotely (where applicable)

We’d be honored to walk this healing path with you.