Bonnie Shanser, MA, LPC, LMHC, SEP

Our sessions can be: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy- Using ketamine to access non-normal states of consciousness to support mental and emotional state shifts to previous experiences. Where ketamine becomes emotionally therapeutic is at doses that allow for notable or complete absence of anxiety and depressive symptoms. This ‘state’ shift is largely located in the default mode network of our brain where our psychological guards and defenses reside. This creates a trance-like state in which our conscious mind is allowed to traverse our memories and emotions without the weight of fear or anxiety of doing so. Dance/movement & Body Oriented- Build awareness of how emotion and sensation play a constant role of informing how we feel, act, move in, & make sense of the world. Our bodies keep the history of our lived or unspoken experiences. The more we connect, the more we can experience its wisdom & depth. Nature Based- Many of us are drawn to connect with nature in some way. Whatever your connection is - a higher power, an outlet, a space to ground, or a source for some wisdom to be expanded - we can begin exploring your relationship with the natural world. Somatic Experiencing- A trauma healing modality that uses a body-oriented approach to working with painful experiences and their imprints on our nervous system. Somatic Experiencing interoception and proprioception as core elements of navigating and moving toward healing trauma and stress disorders.