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All Journey Clinical members are required to upload their credentials to our platform (LCSW, PsyD, LMFT, LCAT, PhD, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, LICSW, LPC) and maintain an active professional license, ensuring they adhere to the standards of their licensing board. We do not facilitate KAP with coaches or unlicensed guides.
Safe Medical Care, Trusted Psychotherapy
Together, we have delivered 200,000+ hours of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
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Your Dedicated Care Team
Journey Clinical patients are supported by a dedicated care team of clinicians who work together to ensure their safety and well‑being. The combination of medical care with trusted psychotherapy allows for more frequent breakthroughs and longer lasting results. Learn more our commitment to patient safety.
Our Expert Medical Team
Our team has supervised the safe and personalized treatment of thousands of patients across the United States.
Dr. Kyle Lapidus, MD, PhD
Medical Director
Dr. Kyle Lapidus is Journey Clinical’s Medical Director and directly provides or oversees psychiatric care and treatment in New York and many other states.
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After receiving his BA magna cum laude from Harvard University, Dr. Lapidus earned his MD and PhD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. During his residency in psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Icahn School of Medicine, Dr. Lapidus performed cutting edge clinical research on ketamine. He has continued research on novel treatments for mood and anxiety disorders as well as implementation including device development with Validose and services delivery through practices including: Affective Care, Psychiatric Care, and Victory Recovery Partners. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Lapidus is board certified in psychiatry and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Lapidus is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center and UHS Binghamton General Hospital. Dr. Lapidus' office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Lapidus practices at Practice in New York, NY and has additional offices in Medford, NY and Marlton, NJ.
Dr. Boris Heifets, MD, PhD
Scientific Advisor
Dr. Boris Heifets, MD, PhD, is Journey Clinical’s Scientific Advisor and a board certified anesthesiologist who specializes in providing anesthesia for neurological surgery.
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Dr. Boris Heifets, MD, PhD, is Journey Clinical’s Scientific Advisor and an award-winning board certified anesthesiologist who specializes in providing anesthesia for neurological surgery. He has practiced at Stanford since 2010.
After completing residency training at Stanford, Dr. Heifets completed fellowship training in neuroanesthesiology, also at Stanford. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Heifets also directs both clinical research and basic neuroscience. His research group studies how new rapid acting psychiatric therapies, like ketamine, MDMA and psilocybin, produce lasting changes in nervous system function, behavior, and therapeutic outcomes.
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Dr. Brigitte Gordon DNP, PMHNP-BC
Lead Prescriber
Dr. Brigitte Gordon DNP, PMHNP-BC a doctoral-trained, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric psychiatric medication management and therapy with a subspecialty in integrative psychiatry.
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Dr. Gordon is a graduate of Temple University's Honors Program, University of Pennsylvania's Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program and Columbia University's School of Nursing, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master in Nursing, and Doctor in Nursing. Dr. Gordon serves as an assistant professor at Columbia University School of Nursing in the doctoral program. Her background includes clinical trials with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, including serving as Physical Examiner and Site Nurse Practitioner at MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) starting from 2019. She is the founder of Hudson Mental Wellness, a private practice in Dobbs Ferry, NY, dedicated to the integrative treatment of psychiatry. Brigitte was originally trained in the Emergency Department at Orange Regional Medical Center, then acted as Consult Liaison for psychiatric cases on the medical floor and managing complicated cases in the outpatient behavioral health clinic. She has also provided psychiatric care to multiple nursing and rehabilitation centers in Orange County, NY.
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Dr. Kwasi Adusei, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Advisor
Dr. Kwasi Adusei, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, co-founder of the Psychedelic Society of Western New York, and led the development of a grassroots psychedelic harm reduction organization called the Sanctuary Project.
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As an educator and community organizer, he is informed by his experience with the war on drugs and community mental health, both as a patient and a clinician. Kwasi is a trainee of the MAPS sponsored MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and was part of the first ever therapists of color cohort. As a Senior educator among Journey Clinical medical team, he has helped train and maintain the highest clinical standards and adherence to current research.
Our licensed medical professionals have completed comprehensive training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
The Journey Clinical Difference:
Why Therapy Matters
Unlike at-home ketamine treatments or IV infusions, which only target neurochemical relief, we use ketamine as a supplement to therapy for deeper emotional exploration.
All Journey Clinical patients undergo continuous psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional.
Therapy You Can Trust
Partner with one of over 2500 therapists in our network to receive KAP treatment at the highest standard of care.
Choose Your Licensed Psychotherapist
Mandatory KAP Training for Therapists
Therapists on our platform must complete our comprehensive KAP education module (designed by Fluence) in order to start practicing KAP, or have proof of training from vetted organizations (e.g. Fluence, Polaris, CIIS, MAPS, etc), as well as participate in peer consultation groups and experiential learning.
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KAP Clinical Protocols with Preparation, Dosing, and Integration
Our care model integrates ketamine with structured psychotherapy before, during, and after each dosing session. Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, patients undergo preparation, dosing and integration sessions. This protocol enables patients to process emotions, insights, and experiences within the therapeutic setting, leading to lasting behavioral and emotional changes and improved clinical outcomes.
Safety-Forward Every Step of the Way
1. Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Journey Clinical’s medical team takes on a comprehensive, holistic view of each patient and their psychiatric care, ensuring personalized treatment aligned to individual needs and goals. Learn more about Medication Management
2. Thorough Medical Screening with Medical Clearances
Before treatment, all patients undergo a 1-hour medical intake consultation covering their medical and psychiatric history, the risk/benefit framework of ketamine, and potential contraindications, with medical clearances from other providers if needed. All Journey Clinical patients sign an informed consent form that comprehensively informs them that ketamine is being prescribed off-label as well as the potential risks and side effects of the medication.
3. Strict Dosing Protocol & Follow-up
Journey Clinical only prescribes ketamine in the context of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), in which a patient is in a therapeutic alliance with a licensed psychotherapist in our network. To start, patients receive two doses to determine the appropriate dosage and to prevent any potential misuse. To receive any additional prescriptions, patients must come back for follow-up consultations with our medical team.
4. Experience KAP in a Controlled Environment
All patients experience Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with a therapist present in person or remotely (in addition to a designated chaperone). Patients are continuously monitored throughout the dosing process by a trained licensed psychotherapist offering real-time support and helping to navigate challenging emotions to ensure safety and therapeutic efficacy.
5. Vitals Monitoring
During dosing sessions, patients self-administer vitals (blood pressure, heart rate) before taking their medicine, which is logged in Journey Clinical’s HIPAA-compliant portal by their therapist and monitored by the medical team for safety and compliance.
6. Ongoing Support from Your Dedicated Care Team
Your care team works collaboratively to ensure continuous support, fostering an open dialogue so that you always feel informed, empowered, and supported.Journey Clinical’s medical team conducts regular follow-ups to monitor treatment progress and provide ketamine lozenge refills as appropriate.
Follow-up frequency is tailored to each patient’s individualized treatment plan, with a minimum of one per quarter.. More about our commitment to patient safety.
The combination of medical care with trusted psychotherapy enables deep emotional processing and lasting mental health outcomes.
Experience KAP today with the support of a dedicated care team committed to safe and compassionate care.