Big thank you to Jacob Tell at District216 in Santa Barbara. I had the privilege of joining Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on the essential role of the therapeutic alliance in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). While ketamine’s neurological effects are well-documented, true healing happens in the connection between therapist and client—through trust, integration, and meaningful exploration.

We discussed how KAP is both an art and a science, emphasizing the importance of finding the right facilitator—one with experience, ethical integrity, and a therapeutic approach that aligns with individual needs. Healing through psychedelics isn’t about quick fixes but about self-discovery, transformation, and integration.

This conversation was just the beginning. To dive deeper into this topic and more, explore the full expert-led discussion available exclusively to District216 Members.

#KetamineTherapy #TherapeuticAlliance #PsychedelicHealing #MentalHealth #KAP

https://www.district216.com/journal/exploring-the-art-and-science-of-ketamine-assisted-therapy-with-dr-elizabeth-wolfson-samantha-lau

Samantha Lau was featured on KCET Santa Barbara. She weighted in on the safety and proper applications of ketamine assisted psychotherapy for mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.

She joined the conversation on News Channel 3-12 for Be Mindful: a series that informs, provides resources, and reduce the stigma around mental health.

Samantha Lau was interviewed by Santa Barbara
Independent Journal on Ketamine Therapy.

Samantha Lau was interviewed by Santa Barbara
Independent Journal on Ketamine Therapy.

Samantha Lau serves as a steering committee member at Psych Congress since 2017. This is the conference of the year for all mental health professionals—psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, primary care physicians, and other mental health professionals—to gain the practical education needed to
improve patient outcomes. No other conference offers the same breadth and level of comprehensive psychopharmacology education combined with state-of-the-art treatment approaches and emerging research findings.

Samantha Lau serves as a steering committee member at Psych Congress since 2017. This is the conference of the year for all mental health professionals—psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, primary care physicians, and other mental health professionals—to gain the practical education needed to
improve patient outcomes. No other conference offers the same breadth and level of comprehensive psychopharmacology education combined with state-of-the-art treatment approaches and emerging research findings.

Samantha Lau was a co-hair at Psych Congress Elevate in 2021. This is a conference features exceptional faculty, outstanding keynotes, a robust multi-track agenda featuring innovative and practical sessions, countless impactful
networking opportunities, and the type of one-on-one access to thought leaders and driven colleagues that will take your career to the next level. Experience all of this and more at Psych Congress Elevate!

Samantha Lau has contributed to Psych Congress
Network®on topics such as The Collaborative Care Approach and Future of Mental Health and Unpacking Women’s Mental Health Care and Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy.

Psych Congress Network®is a comprehensive learning and networking resource for mental health professionals, offering daily news updates across all psychiatry and behavioral health specialties; expert-driven podcasts, videos, and interviews; debates and roundtables with key opinion leaders; exclusive multimedia coverage of live meetings in individualized newsrooms; and access to fully
accredited conferences and CME programs.