
Treatments
IV, IM, KAP, or concierge treatments available

Session Time
2-Hour Appointment Window

Ketamine Cost
IM $299 | IV $400 | Package pricing & first responder discounts

Consultations
Free 15-min phone consult & free in-person medical evaluation
Ketamine Integration Therapy | Lasting Healing After Treatment
Ketamine integration therapy helps you get more from the treatment experience. A ketamine session is only one part of the healing process. What happens after treatment also matters. During treatment, many people gain new thoughts, feelings, or insights. However, these experiences can fade without support and reflection. Integration sessions help you understand what came up during treatment. They also help you apply those insights to your daily life.
At Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives, we believe lasting healing takes time and support. Our team has helped many patients use integration to create meaningful change. These sessions can help you build healthy habits, process emotions, and set new goals. They can also help you feel more grounded and confident. Whether you are healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, or life stress, integration can strengthen your progress. To learn more about ketamine integration therapy and schedule a free consult, call (385) 685-1410 or fill out the form below.
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Benefits of Ketamine Integration
Ketamine integration can help you get more from your treatment experience. These sessions give you time to reflect, learn, and make changes that support long-term healing. While each person’s goals are different, many patients find that integration helps them feel clearer, more focused, and supported.
Benefits of ketamine integration may include:
- Better understanding of your ketamine experience
- More insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Support while working through difficult emotions
- Help building new habits and healthy routines
- Greater self-awareness and personal growth
- Clear goals and next steps after treatment
- Stronger coping skills for daily life
- More confidence in making life changes
- Better support during times of stress or transition
- Improved long-term results from ketamine treatment*
How Ketamine Treatment Works
Ketamine affects chemicals in the brain that help nerve cells communicate. One of these chemicals is called glutamate. Glutamate helps brain cells send signals to each other. After ketamine treatment, the brain may be more able to form new connections. This process is called neuroplasticity. In simple terms, neuroplasticity means the brain can learn, adapt, and change.
Research suggests that this ability to change may increase for a short time after treatment. According to research published on PubMed, ketamine supports this type of brain growth. Additionally, a study in the National Library of Medicine found that ketamine integration may help support these changes. Because of this, the hours after treatment can be an important time for reflection and growth. Integration sessions help patients use this window to build new habits, process emotions, and apply what they learned during treatment.*
Treatment Sessions
At Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives, ketamine is given in low doses by infusion or injection. Patients are closely monitored during each session. Many people describe feeling detached from their usual thoughts or surroundings. Some call this an “out-of-body” experience. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, blurry vision, or a faster heart rate. Patients remain awake and can communicate throughout treatment. Many providers recommend a series of six to ten treatments for the best results.
After Treatment
Ketamine leaves the body within a few hours after treatment. However, the next 12 to 24 hours may still be important. During this time, the brain may be more open to learning and change. Because of this, many patients schedule an integration session soon after treatment. Integration sessions help patients reflect on their experience, build healthy habits, and apply what they learned to daily life. This support may help strengthen long-term results.*
What Is Ketamine Integration and How Does It Work?
Ketamine integration means learning from your ketamine treatment. During treatment, many people have new thoughts, feelings, or insights. Some people also think about old memories in new ways. However, these thoughts and feelings can fade with time. Integration sessions help you reflect on your experience and understand what it means. They also help you use what you learned in your daily life.
At Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives, we know that each person’s experience is different. Some people want to work through strong emotions. Others want to build new habits or make changes in their lives. Integration gives you time and support to do that work. Think of ketamine as opening a door. Integration helps you step through that door and keep going.
What Happens During an Integration Session?
Integration sessions are designed to help you understand and use what came up during ketamine treatment. First, you talk about your experience and any thoughts or feelings that stood out. Next, your therapist helps you explore what those experiences may mean. You may also discuss goals, habits, or changes you want to make in your life. Some sessions include breathing exercises, journaling, or guided questions. Above all, the goal is to help you turn insight into action and support long-term healing.
What to Focus On During Integration
During integration sessions, many people focus on topics such as:
- Setting goals before your next ketamine treatment
- Processing thoughts, feelings, or memories that came up during treatment
- Understanding patterns that may affect your daily life
- Identifying habits, beliefs, or behaviors you want to change
- Building healthy routines that support long-term healing
- Improving your relationship with yourself and others
- Exploring what matters most to you and your future
- Creating realistic steps toward personal growth
- Finding healthy ways to cope with stress and difficult emotions
- Developing a plan to support lasting change
Meet Our Integration Specialists
Candace Curzon, LCSW
Candace Curzon is a licensed therapist with years of experience in trauma care. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah. She also trained on the crisis team at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute. Additionally, she worked as an inpatient therapist at LDS Hospital. There, she saw firsthand how ketamine helped people with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. In 2019, Candace co-founded Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives with Austin Francom, APRN, FNP. She leads integration sessions with warmth, care, and clinical expertise.
Candace specializes in:
- EMDR therapy
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
- Mindfulness-based healing
- Trauma-informed care
Lindsey - Integration Specialist
Lindsey is also available for integration support. She takes a warm, supportive, and practical approach to each session. Lindsey helps patients process thoughts and emotions that came up during treatment. She also works with patients to set goals, build healthy habits, and create meaningful changes in daily life.
Ketamine Integration Cost Utah
We offer flexible options to fit your needs and budget:
| Provider | Session Length | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Candace Curzon, LCSW | 30 minutes | $70 |
| Candace Curzon, LCSW | 60 minutes | $140 |
| Lindsey | 60 minutes | $89 |
Sessions are available in person or virtually. At this time, we do not accept insurance. However, many clients find the cost of integration is well worth the lasting results.*
Is Integration Right for You?
Integration may be a good fit if:
- You feel stuck and want to move forward
- You are going through a big life change (career, divorce, grief, or loss)
- You want to improve your relationships
- You are ready to build better habits and set healthy limits
- You struggle with negative self-talk or self-doubt
- You are already working with a therapist and want extra support
Integration may not be the right fit if:
- You are looking for deep trauma processing only
- You are not open to self-reflection
- You want someone to give you all the answers
- You prefer individual therapy alone
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Ketamine Integration Therapy Near Me | West Jordan, Utah
Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives is located in West Jordan, UT, and serves patients throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Our clinic is easy to reach from Salt Lake City, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Cottonwood Heights, Herriman, and Murray. Integration sessions with Candace Curzon, LCSW, and Lindsey are available in person or online for patients across Utah.
Ketamine integration may be helpful for people receiving treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. Our team works closely with patients to provide individualized care based on their goals and treatment plan. To learn more about ketamine integration therapy or schedule a session, call us at (385) 685-1410 or fill out the online form.
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