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Serving California Via Telehealth. 

© 2018 by De Anna Dudley-Ross, MA, LMFT, Somatic Psychotherapist 

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is narcissistic abuse recovery?

Experiencing abuse from a narcissist and other forms of coercive control can make you:

  • question reality

  • feel responsible, or guilty

  • feel helpless

  • lose your sense of self

Dismantling this form of abuse requires a provider that can help you dissect the messages you have been subjected to and reframe them towards personal empowerment. 

What does narcissistic abuse look like?

Narcissistic abuse isn't always committed by someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Rather, it is a type of abuse classified by:

  • excessive control

  • gaslighting and blame-shifting

  • love-bombing

  • forced isolation

  • constant criticism

Narcissistic abuse is unique to every situation and may not present the same universally. If you are concerned you may be experiencing narcissistic abuse, please don't hesitate to reach out.

What is somatic sex education?

In trauma recovery, more often than not, a person has become disconnected with the vital essence of their sexuality in the process. I provide ways for my clients to:

  • reclaim their sexual embodiment

  • allow them to dive deeper into pleasure

  • experience a vital part of being human

This work involves somatic techniques that awaken sensory experiences with your body and your partners. 

What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a form of treatment for treatment-resistant mental health conditions like:

  • PTSD/CPTSD

  • major depressive disorder

  • OCD

  • anxiety

  • trauma

  • or really anyone who just feels "stuck" in their treatment

Ketamine has been shown to forge new neural pathways and overcome unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking. If you've tried everything to no avail, KAP may be for you.

What does prep look like? What about integration?

Prep and integration sessions for psychedelic-assisted therapies (like KAP) are very similar to individual therapy. For prep, prior to your dosing day, we will:

  • define the intention and focus of your journey

  • explore your barriers and possible outcomes

  • typically takes about 1-2 sessions

For integration, which occurs after your dosing day, we will:

  • process the journey

    • examine imagery and symbolism​

    • identify somatic sensations

    • review thought patterns

  • establish treatment goals

  • typically takes about 1-2 sessions

What do your KAP dosing days look like?

  • we will spend 20-30mins working with intention and framing the setting (meditation, grounding, inward focus)

  • I'll administer a low-dose sublingual ketamine tablet and you will experience your journey for 1-1.5 hours

  • we'll spend 30-45mins grounding back into the present and ensuring physical/mental safety

  • finally I will assist you to your safe ride home

It is extremely important that you do not drive yourself to and from these appointments. You must arrange for someone to pick you up at the very least, as ketamine is an altering substance and it is not safe to drive afterwards.

Why do you have different packages for psychedelic-assisted therapy?

I offer a full KAP package, which includes 1-2 prep sessions, a dosing day, and 1-2 integration sessions. However, if you're looking at doing a different type of psychedelic-assisted dosing day with another provider, I can still help you manage prep and integration. I understand dosing days can be very expensive, so if you need to see another provider in order to afford treatment, I want to support that. Sometimes ketamine isn't the best option for certain people either, which is completely understandable. My goal is to make as many options available as possible to those undergoing any kind of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

What do you treat?

Alongside narcissistic abuse recovery and somatic sex education, I can also help with certain mental health conditions and life events such as:

  • anxiety and depression

  • divorce

  • loss of relationships (family, friends, etc.)

  • grief

  • career change

  • midlife crisis

  • relocation

  • religious trauma

What do your sessions look like?

In my individual therapy sessions, depending on what needs to be addressed, we will:

  • find your triggers

  • identify your barriers

  • establish realistic goals

  • manage emotional activation​

  • take small steps forward

I use several different modalities to address every possible avenue for treatment in order to best meet each individual's needs. If you'd like to meet for longer than 60 minutes, I can offer an intensive for 90-120 minutes.

Do you take insurance?

I am not currently accepting insurance.

Can you do court-ordered therapy? Or letters of accommodation?

I do not offer court-ordered therapy nor do I offer letters of accommodation at this time. 

© 2018 by De Anna Dudley-Ross, MA, LMFT, SSE, KAP

Serving Washington clients via In-Person (Edmonds, WA)/Telehealth and California clients via Telehealth

In compliance with the No Surprises Act that went into effect January 1, 2022, we are required to notify all healthcare consumers of your Federal rights and protections against “surprise billing” and availability of a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for behavioral health services. Please talk to your provider for more information or to request a GFE. Please click here for more information.

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