In Los Angeles, where innovative mental health practices flourish, both intramuscular (IM) and oral administration methods of ketamine-assisted therapy are available. In this blog post, we will delve into the differences between IM and oral ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Los Angeles, exploring their unique benefits and considerations to help folx make informed decisions about their treatment journey.

In a systematic review of 90 studies conducted by Scelles & Bulnes (2021), Research demonstrated that EMDR therapy helped clients make progress to relieve symptoms faster than CBT and resulted in fewer relapses after treatment ended. Additionally, EMDR was found to be significantly more effective than treatment as usual on quality of life on a study of patients suffering from major depressive disorder. EMDR was found to significantly reduce suicidal ideas in in multiple studies on suicidal thoughts in major depressive disorder.

Trauma has far-reaching effects on an individual's mental and emotional well-being, making effective treatment essential. Ketamine-assisted therapy, with its ability to enhance healing, foster neuroplasticity, and facilitate transformative experiences, is revolutionizing trauma-informed mental health treatment.

Fortunately, an effective and evidence-based therapeutic approach called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is making a significant impact in helping children and teens in Los Angeles overcome these mental health struggles. In this blog post, we will explore how EMDR therapy is being utilized to support the mental health and healing of young individuals in the dynamic city of Los Angeles.

Not getting through to your partner despite attempts at conversations and even therapy? Feeling stuck? Or perhaps you have tried couples therapy before without making progress or reaching your goals? Feeling like your couples therapy sessions are creating an environment for your partner to say what the therapist wants to hear rather than honestly discussing issues? If you can relate, then Couples Ketamine therapy may be right for you.

Are you a busy professional who came to LA to elevate your career and take advantage of new opportunities? Do you find yourself “ powering through” most days, without a break or time to just “be”? Creating boundaries between your work and your personal life can get tough as highly motivated people. We often forget to build in time for our personal lives and devote all our time and energy to work and our careers. By improving the balance between work and our personal lives, we are able to live a more productive and fulfilling life.

Are you on a quest for self-discovery? Like many folx living in Los Angeles, you may be eager to delve deeper into your personal journey or strive to become the best version of yourself. This city is brimming with possibilities, offering extraordinary experiences and endless opportunities to learn, create, and connect with diverse communities. Whether it's strolling through Echo Park on a sunny Saturday with your four-legged companion, engaging in thought-provoking workshops at the captivating Shilo Tea House in the Arts District, joining the vibrant celebration of Pride in West Hollywood, or attending an exclusive entrepreneurs' dinner in Silicon Beach, Los Angeles is the perfect backdrop for embarking on a transformative path of self-discovery and personal growth.

Perhaps you've felt that inner pull, the readiness to plunge into the depths of self-discovery and personal growth. However, you may have encountered obstacles that hinder your progress, such as self-doubt or persistent negative thoughts. If you find yourself yearning to overcome these barriers and unlock the full potential of self-discovery and personal growth, then you're in the right place. In this article, we will delve into the remarkable ways that EMDR therapy in Los Angeles can empower you on your journey, helping you navigate through the complexities of life, break free from limitations, and unleash your true potential.

In the lively city of Los Angeles, where trends are born and embraced, a unique and innovative therapy is gaining traction among forward-thinking individuals seeking transformative mental health experiences. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is breaking new ground in the therapeutic landscape, offering an alternative approach that blends the power of psychotherapy with the potential of ketamine infusion. From the perspective of a trendy therapist, let us explore the benefits that KAP brings to the vibrant and diverse community of Los Angeles.

If you have been searching for EMDR Therapy you may have come across options for both in person EMDR therapy, like our offerings at our Los Angeles office, or you may have seen options for online EMDR therapy. At Flourish MIndset, we offer both in person and online EMDR therapy. Both types of EMDR therapy are provided by a highly trained EMDR therapist, and use the same 8 phase protocol approved by EMDRIA, the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association. You may be wondering does online EMDR therapy work? The answer is yes!

Los Angeles is a hub of culture, diversity, amazing food, and magnet for high achieving progressive thinkers. Many people move to LA to follow their dreams, and break out from familial patterns or cultural norms that didn't fit for them. This transplant culture can create a wonderful mix of personalities and cultures, and it can also contribute to a mindset of always looking for what is next. The constant pursuit of leveling up can make dating an anxiety provoking and often defeating experience. Keeping in mind the different sub-cultures of the city’s neighborhoods can help you to connect with like-minded folx, and create the option for you to curate a dating experience that resonates with you. This article will help you understand how your attachment style may be playing a role in your dating experience and how to cultivate a more intentional approach to dating in LA.

Trauma impacts millions of people each year with veterans being some of the most deeply affected. Until recently, with the advancement of trauma research and treatment methods such as EMDR therapy, trauma survivors did not have many options for treatment. Post traumatic stress disorder can leave a person feeling like a shell of their former self, unable to function, hold a job or maintain relationships. In this blog post we will explain how Ketamine assisted Psychotherapy can benefit trauma survivors and help veterans get effective trauma treatment.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a rapidly emerging treatment modality for a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. The use of ketamine as a therapeutic tool has gained popularity in recent years due to its fast-acting and transformative effects. However, the effectiveness of KAP is not solely attributed to the pharmacological properties of ketamine; the role of the therapist is equally critical in achieving positive treatment outcomes.

Healthy communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. If you want to ensure your relationship is free of toxicity and reaches its highest potential, you need to start with focusing on communication. Expressing ourselves and identifying our needs to our partners is how we form relationships. Expressing love, admiration, excitement, and attraction helps us to form meaningful bonds with partners and build relationships. As a relationship grows, understanding our own boundaries and expressing our needs, preferences and being able to listen to our partner and understand their perspectives will promote continued growth and development.

Have you tried therapy before, but felt like your therapist just listened without asking you thought provoking questions, or felt like you weren’t making progress? Do you feel connected to your body and spirituality as well as your mental and emotional well being? Wish you could get care with a professional who considers all facets of you as a whole person?

Read our article about why Flourish Mindset takes a Holistic approach to helping people heal from trauma, thrive in their relationships, and get relief from anxiety and depression.

A racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, feeling like you are going to jump out of your skin, a rentlessless loop of stressful thoughts and to do’s running through your mind. If you have felt any of these, you are not alone.

Anxiety is a normal emotion that all people experience from time to time. It is a natural response to stress, and it can be useful in helping us avoid danger and cope with difficult situations. However, when anxiety becomes chronic or excessive, it can wreak havoc on our relationships, jobs, and overall functioning. In this article, we will explore what anxiety is and how it manifests.

EMDR therapy is an evidenced-based method of treatment for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD and other mental health concerns. Evidence-based means that there has been research conducted to support its effectiveness. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) was founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1995. Since then, there have been countless research studies demonstrating its effectiveness. In particular, EMDR has been found to get results for folx who have experienced traumatic events much more quickly than talk therapy.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy’s growing field has shown promise for mental health conditions which have been notoriously difficult to treat. Ketamine has been found to be effective for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and suicidality.

If you are in a relationship, chances are you have had some challenges at some point. Wondering if what you are experiencing is just a normal bump in the road of a healthy relationship? How do you know when it is time to call a professional and start couples therapy? We have put together the following article to help guide you through the signs it's time for couples therapy.

When making new year's resolutions it is easy to set an overarching goal, avoid taking action, diminish the importance of consistency over perfection, and hope for immediate results once we do take action. Unfortunately, this mindset tends to set us up for failure and can lead to a pattern of self-sabotage.

So how do we combat those possible pitfalls?

Focus on realistic goals, realistic plans, a realistic time frame, and compassion for yourself as you embark on this journey of growth.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an experiential form of therapy which combines administration of ketamine medicine with therapeutic integration process that can provide rapid improvement for a number of mental health issues. KAP provides symptom relief from depression, anxiety, suicidality, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and more.