EXPANDED is considered “out of network” with all insurance providers. However, you will receive superbills to submit to your insurance provider for all eligible visits. We cannot guarantee reimbursement for all services, as this decision is determined by your insurance carrier.

Absolutely. EXPANDED warmly welcomes all individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB), including transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. Our practice is designed to be a safe, affirming space that honors your identity while addressing your specific health needs and experiences.

Yes. While our practice specializes in women's mental health and wellness, we welcome men who are seeking our services and who respect our female-focused environment. Men can play an important role in supporting and advancing women's health, and we're committed to providing excellent care to all our patients.

We offer both in-person appointments at our Washington, DC office and convenient telehealth services via Simple Practice, a secure HIPAA-compliant platform. We currently serve patients throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Availability for in-person visits varies; please contact us to discuss options that best suit your needs.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT) (also known as Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy/KAP) is an evidence-based form of psychedelic-assisted therapy that combines ketamine treatment with professional therapeutic support to create opportunities for powerful breakthroughs in healing. This innovative approach has shown significant potential in treating various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and substance use. During KAT, ketamine is used thoughtfully as a catalyst for therapeutic transformation, always in conjunction with skilled professional support and guidance.

EXPANDED takes a comprehensive, therapeutically-informed approach that goes beyond symptom management. While traditional infusion clinics focus primarily on medication administration in a clinical setting, we view the ketamine experience as an opportunity for meaningful transformation. Our approach emphasizes thorough preparation and integration, creating a supportive environment for deep healing work. We combine medical expertise with professional therapeutic support to help you achieve lasting positive change, not just temporary symptom relief.

Yes - while under medical supervision by a provider/doctor or nurse practitioner, and while working with a trained therapist, ketamine is not only extremely safe, but has been shown to positively address social anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. Please visit the research page and blog for additional information.

Our approach prioritizes your safety and therapeutic growth through comprehensive, professionally guided care. Unlike mail-order services that may offer minimal oversight and support, EXPANDED provides thorough preparation, professional monitoring during in-office treatment, and meaningful integration support. We believe that ketamine-assisted therapy requires careful medical supervision and skilled guidance to be both safe and truly transformative. Our structured program ensures you receive appropriate dosing and professional support throughout your healing journey, rather than managing powerful experiences alone at home.

The EXPANDED Method is ideal for individuals seeking a research-based, trauma-informed approach to healing and reclaiming their wellbeing. Grounded in neuroscience, behavioral science and somatic practices, this approach integrates consciousness-expanding techniques for a deeper, more effective and integrative approach to therapy.

This method may be right for you if you:

• Struggle with recurring patterns or behaviors that limit your progress.

• Are navigating major life transitions or seeking clarity in one or more areas of life.

• Want to shift old beliefs or heal past trauma through modern, evidence-based strategies that promote deeper exploration, self-awareness and insight.

• Are open to exploring emerging therapeutic modalities, including expanded states of consciousness.

• Seek a trauma-informed, scientifically grounded framework for treating anxiety, depression or if you experience strong rigid thinking patterns.

Examples of topics include but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, shame, grief, patience, peace, leadership, creativity, gratitude, mood shifts, resilience, nervous system regulation, pervasive negativity, anger, hopelessness, overconsumption, avoidance, or life shifts as in your career or relationships. In general, this work moves more deeply into your life experiences, trauma, beliefs and blockages to expansion and mental health.

EXPANDED is absolutely active and was designed to move forward in small, achievable and actionable steps over the course of 3-4 months. That being said, we begin wherever you are each and every session. Difficult emotional content does arise, and there is no hurry. If a session is particularly challenging, we will spend time releasing those emotions and tending to self-care to preserve your wellbeing. The aim is to take noticeable steps each session, so you leave feeling a greater sense of peace or lightness, with new insights or ideas, or other beneficial outcomes. Ketamine is very likely to accelerate this process.

While we highly recommend a commitment of 3-4 months, especially if pairing your therapy with ketamine, you are able to stop or start therapy at any time. Your experience is yours, and we believe that each patient knows what is right and beneficial for them.