The East Bay Healing Arts Festival from February 14-15th will be a weekend-long tapestry of workshops, talks, and experiential offerings in the healing arts, ranging from yoga and breath-work to sound baths, trauma-informed somatics, non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), participatory live music, and much more.
Join Polaris co-founder, Harvey Schwartz, PhD for a panel discussion on NOSC and Love on Sunday February 15th. There are partial and full passes available.
Tune into "The Vital Point: Pathways to Integration" podcast with Jonathan Schecter, for a discussion with Polaris co-founder, Eric Sienknecht, PsyD.
This episode, " Music in Psychedelic Therapy: Here's What Actually Works with Eric Sienknecht" dives into the powerful role music plays in non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) therapy and how thoughtfully curated playlists, aligned with the phases of a session, can support emotional safety, deepen insight, and guide clients through inner exploration and integration.
Our Polaris co-founders, Veronika Gold LMFT, and Eric Sienknecht, PsyD, are looking forward to discussing "Immersive Experiential Training for Ketamine Practitioners: Opportunities and Challenges" next weekend at the 2026 ASKP3 Annual Conference on Saturday, January 31st. Join them in a conversation about holding safe, supportive, and ethical containers for experiential training in KAP.
Our first offering of Module 1: Introduction to Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy.
This module will explore key topics such as political controversies, transpersonal theory, the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), and integration challenges.
Module 1 provides a comprehensive overview of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, covering its history, protocols, dosing strategies, transpersonal perspectives, the importance of set and setting, and integration practices. Examples of protocols are introduced here and expanded on throughout the training.
This training is suitable for both healthcare professionals and the general public, with tools that clinicians can apply in their work.
Join our Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) module on Friday, January 6th. In this module, Marina Bystritsky, PhD, will provide an introduction to ACT, including the key concepts and its compatibility with KAP and NOSC-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Join Polairs co-founder, Veronika Gold LMFT, for a discussion on Immersive Experiential Training for Ketamine Practitioners: Opportunities and Challenges at the 2026 ASKP3 Annual Conference on Saturday, January 31st.
We are deeply grateful for these kind words from our Practicum Retreat participants. We look forward to fostering growth and healing in the new year. Learn more about our upcoming retreats in 2026 via our website: https://buff.ly/Mx2nrgX
12/16/2025
Coming up on WEDNESDAY: Don't miss this FREE Beckley Retreats webinar, “Integrating Psychedelics into Therapeutic Work: Research-Backed Insights.”
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST
This training is designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental-health professionals to learn how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support clients when therapy reaches a plateau.
Learn from expert trainers, Fede Menapace, Veronika Gold, LMFT, and Kosu Boudreau, as they unpack emerging research, psychological processes engaged during NOSC experiences, and how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support client transformation.
Free to attend, reserve your spot today!
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12/04/2025
Join us for a free webinar, “Integrating Psychedelics into Therapeutic Work: Research-Backed Insights.”
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST
This training is designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental-health professionals to learn how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support clients when therapy reaches a plateau.
Learn from expert trainers, Fede Menapace, Veronika Gold, LMFT, and Kosu Boudreau, as they unpack emerging research, psychological processes engaged during NOSC experiences, and how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support client transformation.
Free to attend, reserve your spot today!
Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms continue to shape the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience major depression in their lives[1]. Even with consistent, high-quality care, some clients struggle to make ...
12/02/2025
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to donate to the Polaris KAP Treatment and/or Training funds.
Your donation helps make training more accessible, and offsets the cost of treatment for someone in need.
The New Health Club Podcast's Anne Philippi interviews Polaris Insight Center co-founder, Veronika Gold, LMFT, to discuss her journey to becoming a KAP Practitioner specializing in transformative trauma work.
Listen to the podcast here:
Podcast Episode · THE NEW HEALTH CLUB · 10/09/2025 · 53m
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Transformation Through Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
We offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for individuals seeking healthier and more satisfying lives. Ketamine assisted therapy, a cutting-edge treatment, has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/PTSD, addictions, chronic pain syndromes, and other psychological difficulties.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy can also be an effective process for enhancing depth psychotherapy, working with challenging life transitions, psycho-spiritual difficulties, as well as facilitating psychedelic integration.
KAP supports individuals seeking greater insights into themselves, into their interpersonal relationships and conflicts, and supports clients in furthering their personal and professional development and enhancing their overall sense of wellbeing.
At Polaris we provide a uniquely curated therapeutic experience for patients, including preparation and integration services, a comfortable therapy office setting, and specially selected ambient playlists to support the healing process. Our licensed psychologists and psychotherapists work in partnership with physicians who provide medical monitoring and supervision.
Working with low-to-moderate dose ketamine lozenges, and various moderate to higher dose levels with ketamine intramuscular injections, we emphasize matching the specific needs of each individual to the right interventions and doses. We consult regularly with our clients’ other medical and mental health care providers, and when appropriate we can provide referrals to other treatment options.
