Small Group KAP Sessions
Now enrolling for FALL session 2026
Sapience Therapy is pleased to announce that we are resuming our group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) sessions this fall. This group will run over a period of 10 weeks, which will include a mix of in-person and virtual preparatory and integration sessions, in addition to six 3-hour in-person group KAP sessions. KAP sessions will be one week apart, with integration sessions following each KAP session.
Our prior cohorts have been deeply healing and transformative to participants. If you would like to speak to a former participant to hear their feedback, let us know and we will put you in touch with someone.
Why do this inner work in a group?
If you've never experienced a group process like this, it's natural to wonder why you'd choose to do such delicate work alongside others. In practice, the group often becomes the most powerful part of the experience, offering both deeper healing and greater accessibility than working alone.
The magic of the group process: Sharing hardships and joys authentically often sparks surprising insights, and connecting with others who struggle in similar ways can soothe the spirit.
Deeper opening than you'd reach alone: However nervous you feel going in, group work nearly always helps people open up further than they could on their own.
Trust that grows with time: Participants and facilitators alike relax into the process and find themselves growing in unexpected ways.
Being unconditionally held by peers: Facing the challenges of being human while supported by a group creates a potent context for healing and growth.
Healing you can't anticipate: Most participants say the group played a significant, unexpected role in their transformation.
More affordable access to KAP: The group format makes this therapeutic modality available to more people at a lower cost, with the full six-session KAP package, multiple additional non-medicine sessions, and the medicine all included.
Groups are currently offered at Community Yoga & Wellness in Greenfield, with KAP sessions held on Friday afternoons.
Please note that participants are not able to drive themselves home from the six medicine sessions, and will need to arrange a ride to and from the site. Applicants will be screened for appropriate fit for the process, and for appropriate fit for the specific cohort.
We invite you to fill out an application below to join our upcoming cohort which is starting next month!
Details:
The process begins with filling out an application below.
A discovery call / psychological intake (free) will be done to ensure appropriateness and answer questions about the process.
A 1-hour intake (virtual) with one of our prescribers
Group in-person preparation with lead clinician, Eve Bogdanove, LiCSW, and co-facilitator (2 hours)
Virtual group preparation session with co-facilitator (2 hours)
Six KAP sessions in person with lead and co-facilitator (3 hours each)
Seven virtual integration sessions with co-facilitator (90 minutes each)
Group in-person closing session with lead and co-facilitator (2 hours)
Ketamine individually dosed, generally with sublingual troches, though intramuscular administration may be offered in specific individual cases (date restrictions apply)
Prior participants are offered a 20% discount on the package and any future groups
Option to continue working with ketamine in the context of your own outpatient therapy available, as appropriate, after completion of the group process
Dates for the upcoming group in Greenfield, MA (All in person sessions held at the yoga studio on Federal Street, beginning at 1:30 pm on Fridays):
Medical intake with prescriber: Scheduled individually between now and October 23rd
Group Virtual prep session: Monday October 19th, time TBD (per group preferences)
Group in person prep session: Friday October 23rd, 1:30-3:30
KAP sessions 1:30-4:30 weekly on the following Fridays:
October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 2026 (NOTE: no KAP on the Friday after Thanksgiving)
Virtual Integration sessions: time TBD weekly on the following Mondays:
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2026
Group in person closing: Friday December 18, 1:30-3:30
Total cost: including medical and psychological intakes, virtual prep sessions, in person prep session, six medicine sessions, seven virtual integration sessions, in person closing integration session, and medication: $3000
What is the group process like?
Each group is co-created by all participants and facilitators together, allowing group members to get to know and trust each other, the facilitators, and the space, prior to any medicine sessions.
The discovery call is conducted by the group co-facilitator Michelle Dussault, our talented Smith Social Work intern, and is intended to assess intentions for this work, fit for the group, and answer questions prior to committing to joining the group.
The intake session with Dr. Scott or Adrianna Sutfin, CRNA, is a one on one zoom meeting at which medical and psychological history are explored, the process is reviewed in detail, dosing is determined, questions are answered and intentions for the group process are discussed.
Preparation sessions focus on orientation to the logistics of the process, a further introduction to working with ketamine and altered states, establishing group dynamics in the setting of each individual’s background and needs, deeper exploration of personal intentions, and creating trust and safety within the group.
Medicine sessions begin with group sharing and grounding, blood pressure check, dosing confirmation, and preparation for journeying. Each participant is attended by a trained sitter who can assist with note taking, trips to the bathroom, or any other personal needs during the medicine journey. Music is integral to the experience, and unique, specifically curated playlists are used for each session. Participants are encouraged to journey together in the large yoga studio room; however, a private area is available for a participant who may need more space for a particular session. The medicine session is closed by again joining together in circle to share or witness others - sharing is always optional, and personal space is always honored.
Participants will need a confirmed ride after each medicine session.
Integration sessions are conducted by Michelle, and focus on exploring themes which arose during each medicine session in a supported and facilitated group environment.
Payment:
At the time of signing up, a nonrefundable deposit of $450 is required prior to scheduling your medical intake. The remaining balance can be paid in one payment, or weekly payments of $850. Full payment must be received prior to the first in person meeting on October 23rd.
Cancellation policy:
Withdrawal 4 weeks or more prior to the program will provide a full refund minus $100 administrative fee. Withdrawal prior to the first virtual meeting on October 19th will allow a refund of $700. No refunds will be given after the start of the program. If a participant should be screened out at medical intake, full refund less administrative fee and medical intake fee ($450 combined) will be given.
By joining this program you are agreeing to make every effort to attend each session, virtual and in person. The power of the group process depends on this consistency, and the presence of each participant is essential to creating the safety and sense of community which make this work possible. We ask that you carefully guard these times in your schedule, especially the intensive group medicine days, to ensure continuity and trust within the group, and for your own healing benefit. If there is a date that you know will not work for you in advance, please check in with us prior to committing to the group - we recognize that this is a large time commitment and will make every effort to be flexible. If the group knows in advance about a potential missed date, we can adapt, but we ask that once committed you do not take on any conflicting obligations, and prioritize this gift to yourself.
Covid policy: Participants are expected to take a home covid/flu test prior to each in person meeting. Participants with URI symptoms who are covid negative may attend masked. Masks will not be required otherwise. A missed session due to covid or serious illness will result in a $200 credit at Sapience for future sessions or other services. A missed session due to scheduling conflicts or personal choice will not result in credit or reimbursement.