Therapy & Psychotherapy Services in Houston (Bellaire)

At the Houston Center for Advanced Psychiatric Treatment, patients have access to personalized therapy that supports interventional care, including IV ketamine, Spravato, and Deep TMS. Services are available in Bellaire for individuals and families across Greater Houston.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy integrates the neurobiological benefits of ketamine with the structure and intentionality of psychotherapy. Unlike stand-alone ketamine infusions, KAP is an active, guided process that leverages ketamine’s ability to enhance neuroplasticity, decrease rigid thinking patterns, and temporarily lower psychological defenses. Many patients find it helpful for trauma processing.

During KAP, patients receive intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) ketamine in a safe, medically supervised setting in Bellaire. Dosing sessions are paired with preparatory and integrative psychotherapy so the material that emerges during the ketamine experience—memories, emotions, insights, or shifts in self-perception—can be contextualized and processed.

Why it matters in treatment-resistant depression (TRD): KAP can catalyze rapid symptom relief and renewed capacity for insight. The therapeutic relationship provides containment and direction during this window, helping patients integrate shifts in mood, perception, and identity into sustainable change.

Our approach emphasizes:

  • Preparation: Clarifying goals, intentions, and safety parameters before dosing
  • Dosing sessions: Supportive presence, full monitoring, and a therapeutic frame during administration
  • Integration: Post-session meaning-making, narrative reconstruction, and behavioral planning

KAP is appropriate for patients with TRD, PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, and entrenched patterns that have resisted conventional therapy. Care is physician-led with continuous monitoring; IV ketamine for depression is an off-label use, while Spravato is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression. If you are already working with a therapist, KAP can be complementary. Our licensed therapist, Laura, will collaborate with your individual therapist to reinforce progress.

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Bita Tabasi, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist

Bita Tabasi, LPC, is a dedicated and skilled clinician specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), with a strong foundation in interventional psychiatric care. For over seven years, she has worked closely with Dr. Sandhya Prashad—a nationally recognized leader and pioneer in the field—initially as part of the clinical team during her graduate training and continuing through full licensure. This long-standing collaboration has given Bita a uniquely rich perspective on advanced treatment modalities and patient-centered care.

Bita has provided more than 1,000 hours of direct ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and plays a key role in supporting patients undergoing intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) ketamine, as well as Spravato® (esketamine) treatment. She works in close coordination with Dr. Prashad, who administers the medical component of care, to customize each patient’s therapeutic experience based on their history, diagnosis, and individual goals.

She completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston–Clear Lake and has since advanced her expertise through multiple Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy trainings, notably the advanced program led by Phil Wolfson, MD, at the Ketamine Training Center. In addition to her work with KAP, Bita is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and offers couples therapy and group psychotherapy—providing a broad, integrative approach to healing.

Bita is known for her warm, grounded presence and for creating emotionally safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients feel supported in their therapeutic journey. Her approach blends clinical expertise with compassion and relational insight, helping individuals work through trauma, depression, anxiety, and complex relationship dynamics.

Bita tabasi

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy is also offered by Laura Wiginton, LCSW.

You can learn more about her practice at www.laurawiginton.com

Targeted Behavioral Ketamine Therapy (TBKT)

Targeted Behavioral Ketamine Therapy combines IV ketamine with Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) delivered in real time by a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist. Therapy occurs during the ketamine session, leveraging ketamine’s potential to enhance neuroplasticity, increase cognitive flexibility, and reduce rigid, maladaptive thought patterns. This service is offered in Bellaire for patients across Greater Houston.

Evidence base: Published work by Dakwar and colleagues supports this model for alcohol use disorder, particularly binge-pattern drinking, with greater reductions in heavy drinking days and stronger commitment to change compared to therapy alone.

Primary clinical use:

  • Binge drinking and alcohol use disorder in patients who have insight into their pattern but struggle to sustain change
  • Not appropriate for heavy daily drinking

Potential expanded applications:

  • Maladaptive behaviors marked by ambivalence and repetitive, entrenched patterns
  • Cases where cognitive flexibility may facilitate new insight and behavior shifts

Patient selection:

  • A clearly defined target behavior
  • Willingness to participate actively in therapy during dosing
  • At least moderate motivation for change

Typical programming includes a brief series of ketamine dosing sessions paired with MET during each session, followed by focused integration visits.

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Individual Psychotherapy (50 minutes)

Individual therapy is a one-on-one process tailored to your history, identity, and goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and available in Bellaire for Greater Houston patients. Whether you are navigating complex emotions, trauma, anxiety, or the aftermath of treatment-resistant depression, therapy provides space to understand yourself and move toward lasting change.

Clinicians draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and somatic approaches to help you examine patterns that no longer serve you and build skills for greater clarity and resilience. For patients undergoing IV ketamine, Spravato, or Deep TMS, psychotherapy supports integration and meaning-making as new insights emerge.

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EMDR Therapy

EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy used to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories and adverse life experiences. Offered in Bellaire for Houston-area patients, EMDR is effective for PTSD and can also help with depression, anxiety, and dissociative symptoms when these are rooted in unresolved trauma.

During EMDR, patients recall emotionally charged memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tactile pulses. This process is thought to facilitate adaptive reprocessing of stored traumatic material so the brain can integrate memories that were previously unprocessed or fragmented.

EMDR does not require detailed verbal recounting of trauma. For patients receiving interventional treatments, EMDR can help metabolize resurfaced material and support psychological integration. Many patients report reduced emotional reactivity and increased cognitive clarity following EMDR work.

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Couples Therapy

Couples therapy offers a supportive space to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and deepen connection. Sessions are available in Bellaire and can address how depression, PTSD, or perinatal mood changes affect partners, daily routines, and shared decision-making. Therapy focuses on practical skills for conflict resolution and rebuilding trust. Ask about virtual options when scheduling.
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Group Psychotherapy (including Group KAP)

Group therapy brings people with shared challenges together in a supportive setting guided by a skilled therapist. In Bellaire, we offer groups for skill building, supportive ketamine groups, and dedicated sessions for grief and loss. Groups typically run in short cohorts with a defined start date, a limited number of participants to allow for meaningful interaction, and a brief eligibility screening to ensure fit. Group KAP pairs ketamine experiences with facilitated preparation and integration.
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Therapy FAQ

Yes. Select services are available via telehealth when clinically appropriate.
KAP combines dosing with structured preparation and integration psychotherapy so insights from the ketamine experience translate into lasting change.
IV ketamine is typically self-pay. Spravato and Deep TMS may be covered by insurance depending on benefits.
Patients with binge-pattern alcohol use who are motivated to change and can engage in MET during dosing.
Yes. EMDR can help process material that surfaces during ketamine and support integration.
Contact our office to discuss current groups, start dates, and a brief screening to confirm eligibility.

Call (832) 436-4055 to schedule a consultation and discuss which therapy option may fit your goals.

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Sandhya Prashad, M.D.

Dr. Prashad has extensive experience with treatment-resistant depression and is one of the most experienced ketamine psychiatrists in the country.