Dr. Ellie Barch, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Massachusetts. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, relationship stress, gender transitions, eating disorders, and depression. Dr. Barch completed her doctoral degree at William James College and has training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, and other trauma-focused therapies. She founded Amethyst Integration to offer intensive short-term care. Inspired by nature's resilience, she integrates her personal and professional experiences to support clients. Outside of work, she enjoys crafts, vegetarian cooking, hiking, and live music.

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What is Ketamine Assisted-Psychotherapy?

Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic FDA-approved since 1970, is used in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to treat mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. At Amethyst Integration, ketamine is administered in lozenge form, working to relax the brain's default mode network and enhance neural plasticity, aiding in breaking old patterns. Combining ketamine with psychotherapy enhances therapeutic benefits, requiring three to six KAP sessions alongside preparation and integration sessions for optimal results.

Rates and Insurance

Amethyst Integration offers the following rates:

• Intake session (60 minutes): $300

• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (2.5-3 hours): $625

• Preparation/Integration/Psychotherapy (50 minutes): $225

• Group Psychotherapy (60 minutes): $60

Payment plans may be available, and individualized treatment packages include discounted rates. Dr. Barch is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and out-of-network for other insurance plans. Clients can use out-of-network benefits with upfront payment and receive a monthly superbill for reimbursement.

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