The Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Outpatient Program at APN Denver offers support for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Manage depression symptoms and make more progress toward your mental health goals with a 10-week intensive outpatient program (IOP) with three 3-hour therapy groups each week, individual sessions scheduled at your convenience, and three phases of programming that evolve with your needs.
In the initial phase, you’ll focus on education, preparation, and individualized treatment planning, including:
Undergoing a medical history review, physical examination, and psychiatric evaluation to ensure a safe and appropriate treatment approach
Learning how ketamine works in the brain and body
Developing an understanding of its role in depression recovery
Creating a personalized treatment plan to support your healing journey
Attending 1 individual therapy session per week and 3 group therapy sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM
Phase 2: Ketamine Treatment & Therapy
Throughout phase two, you’ll continue to attend group and individual therapy sessions with concurrent ketamine treatments over six weeks.
Phase 3: Post-Integration & Discharge Preparation
The final two weeks will focus on consolidating progress and planning for life beyond the program. During this time, participants will:
Participate in continued group therapy sessions during regular hours
Engage in structured discussions around sustaining gains, relapse prevention, and ongoing mental wellness
Develop a personalized aftercare and support plan to maintain progress after discharge
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Phase 1: Preparation
In the initial phase, you’ll focus on education, preparation, and individualized treatment planning, including:
Undergoing a medical history review, physical examination, and psychiatric evaluation to ensure a safe and appropriate treatment approach
Learning how ketamine works in the brain and body
Developing an understanding of its role in depression recovery
Creating a personalized treatment plan to support your healing journey
Attending 1 individual therapy session per week and 3 group therapy sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM
Phase 2: Ketamine Treatment & Therapy
Throughout phase two, you’ll continue to attend group and individual therapy sessions with concurrent ketamine treatments over six weeks.
Phase 3: Post-Integration & Discharge Preparation
The final two weeks will focus on consolidating progress and planning for life beyond the program. During this time, participants will:
Participate in continued group therapy sessions during regular hours
Engage in structured discussions around sustaining gains, relapse prevention, and ongoing mental wellness
Develop a personalized aftercare and support plan to maintain progress after discharge
Meet One of Your Therapists
Meet One of Your Therapists
MICHAEL SIMMS, LCSW, LAC, CSAT, CIFST, ADS
Executive Director of the Front Range
Michael has a master’s degree in social work and holds multiple credentials, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Addictions Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, and Acudetox Specialist. For the past decade, he has dedicated his entire career to mental health and addiction recovery, working across all levels of care to help clients find sustainable progress, healing, and recovery. Michael is passionate about going above and beyond for clients – helping them address their core struggles, build healthier coping mechanisms, practice acceptance and understanding, and experience genuine life changes. See More
Specializations
Depression
Trauma
Substance Use Disorders
Ketamine-Assisted Healing
CLIENT GOALS
Develop Adaptive Coping Mechanisms for Depression
Engage in individual and group therapy sessions to identify and practice effective strategies for managing depressive symptoms and stressors.
Establish Healthy Lifestyle Practices
Implement routines that promote physical well-being, such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep, which are essential for mental health maintenance.
Enhance Emotional Regulation Skills
Learn techniques to manage emotions constructively, reducing the likelihood of relapse into depressive states.
Build a Supportive Recovery Community
Foster connections with peers facing similar challenges, creating a network of support that extends beyond the program.
