KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 2 – Psychological Assessment

A 1-hour, NBCC-approved CE course for licensed mental health professionals involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy who want a clear, structured approach to psychological assessment. Learn how to evaluate readiness, identify meaningful contraindications, manage expectations, and support informed consent - grounded in ethical practice and real clinical decision-making.
Format

Online Course

Credit Hour

1 Credit Hour, NBCC

Author

Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson,
Dr. Peter H Addy

Price

$ 47

Unsure How to Assess Psychological Readiness for Ketamine Therapy?

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Do you feel confident in determining whether a client is psychologically prepared for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

Are you uncertain how to assess expectations, motivation, or potential risks without relying on vague impressions?

Do questions about contraindications, consent, or collaboration with medical providers feel higher-stakes than your current assessment framework supports?

You’re not alone.

Many clinicians encounter ketamine-assisted psychotherapy before they’ve had clear guidance on how to conduct thorough, ethically sound psychological assessments specific to this modality.

We See the Challenges

Here’s the reality for clinicians involved in KAP:
  • Assessment Without a Roadmap: Traditional intake processes don’t always translate cleanly to ketamine-assisted work.
  • Unclear Readiness Indicators: Psychological preparedness, expectations, and risk factors can be difficult to evaluate without specific frameworks.
  • Ethical Pressure Points: Informed consent and client understanding take on added importance when non-ordinary states are involved.
  • Fragmented Training: Many courses focus on treatment experiences while underemphasizing assessment and clinical decision-making.
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But it doesn’t have to be this way.

KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 2 – Psychological Assessment provides structure where uncertainty often lives - supporting thoughtful, ethical evaluation before ketamine treatment begins.

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KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 2 – Psychological Assessment

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This is a practical, intermediate-level, clinican-focused CE course designed to help licensed mental health professionals conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. This course emphasizes practical evaluation over checklists or assumptions.

You’ll learn how to assess psychological readiness, identify meaningful contraindications, clarify expectations, and support informed consent - while working collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams. The goal is not to fast-track clients into treatment, but to ensure that assessment decisions are grounded, ethical, and clinically sound.

This course is delivered as an on-demand, video-based home study program. This program offers 1 NBCC credit hour(s) upon completion. Partial credit is not available.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Assess psychological readiness, motivation, and mental health history relevant to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Differentiate between contraindications requiring exclusion, further evaluation, or additional clinical support.
Evaluate client expectations and decision-making capacity to facilitate ethically sound informed consent in KAP.
Apply assessment findings collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams to strengthen safety and clinical alignment.

Presenters

This course is taught by licensed clinicians who actively work with ketamine in real clinical settings.

The instruction integrates clinical experience, evidence-informed frameworks, and careful attention to ethical responsibility and scope of practice.

Rather than abstract theory, the teaching is grounded in real therapy-room judgment - weigh protective and risk factors, and document decisions with clarity, care, and professional confidence.

Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson

ND, LAc
Dr. Wilkinson works with patients on a wide variety of integrative mental health, gynecologic, and digestive health concerns, and has pursued focused clinical training in non-ordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Lindsay uses evidence-informed practice in both traditional and modern diagnostic techniques and treatment methods. After completing a CNME-approved residency at Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center in 2016, Dr. Wilkinson has continued to provide care with a dual focus on conventional and holistic mental health and women’s health. Dr. Wilkinson brings a comprehensive, holistic approach to her patients with an emphasis on somatic techniques incorporating bodywork and acupuncture to invite patients into body awareness, alleviate pain, and optimize the relationships between psyche and soma. Dr. Wilkinson’s passion for body-centered techniques has driven her to integrate multiple bodywork modalities into her practice, including Classical 5-Element Acupuncture, Tami Kent’s Holistic Pelvic Care, the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang visceral abdominal massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Kundalini Mediumship Shamanic Healing.

Dr. Peter H. Addy

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Peter H. Addy is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality.

Course Lessons

Continuing Education Approvals and Information

NBCC-Approved Provider 
Psychedelic Affirming Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7579. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psychedelic Affirming Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This course content is primarily designed or intended for graduate-level professional counselors. However, the course content also may meet criteria for Oregon Psilocybin Services Facilitator CE hours.
This program is designed to meet continuing education requirements for the following boards:
  • Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OAR 833-080-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (OAR 877-025-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Psychology (OAR 858-040-0015)
  • Washington Examining Board of Psychology (WAC 246-924-240)
  • Washington Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (WAC 246-809-620)
Please note: The responsibility for substantiating that a particular program meets the requirements rests solely with the licensee. 

Frequently asked questions

Is this course appropriate if I don’t make final decisions about ketamine treatment?

Yes. This course is designed for clinicians who contribute to assessment, preparation, or referral decisions, even if they are not the final decision-maker. It helps you conduct thorough psychological evaluations and communicate findings clearly within interdisciplinary care teams.

Does this course provide assessment tools or checklists?

The course emphasizes clinical frameworks and judgment rather than rigid checklists. You’ll learn how to think through readiness, risk, and contraindications in a way that adapts to different clients and clinical contexts.

How is this different from a standard intake or diagnostic assessment?

Psychological assessment for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy involves additional considerations—such as expectations, vulnerability during non-ordinary states, and informed consent—that are not always addressed in standard intakes. This course focuses on those modality-specific factors.

Will this course teach me how to decide who should or shouldn’t receive ketamine?

The course supports thoughtful assessment and ethical decision-making but does not position you as the sole gatekeeper. It helps you identify areas of concern, readiness, and support needs so that treatment decisions are well-informed and collaborative.

Is prior training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy required?

No prior KAP-specific training is required. The course is designed to be accessible to clinicians who are newer to ketamine-assisted work while still providing meaningful depth for those with some experience.

Do you offer accommodations for participants with disabilities?

Yes. Psychedelic Affirming Education is committed to providing equal access to our courses in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar laws. We provide appropriate accommodations for participants with physical, visual, auditory, and other legally-recognized disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact us. Our team will guide you through the process and respond to your request within 10 business days.

Can Oregon psilocybin facilitators take this course?

Yes! This course directly fulfills specific OPS curriculum requirements for the "Preparation and Orientation" and "Core Facilitation Skills" modules, focusing on client screening and safety protocols (OAR 333-333-3060(5,6)).