Karen Sprinkel Ancelet is a psychotherapist, consultant, teacher, and author. Her unique East-West approach to healing trauma emerged over the seven years she lived in Asia. She has a very diverse background of experience, qualifications, and certifications gained over her 30 years of practicing psychotherapy. Her specialty is a combined trauma modality and certifications in EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS, L3), HeartMath, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies (PAT).
She is also trained in many other techniques, including but not limited to Flash Technique, Havening, EFT, ACT, Somatic Narrative and Resiliency, Ego-State, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy), HeartMath and Vagas Toning. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Continuing Education provider. She is licensed to practice therapy in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Michigan. Karen is a member of multiple trauma treatment organizations. Karen has worked as a clinician with private clients for 30 years, while also working in mental health management in a variety of settings, including the following: as Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement at East Bay Agency for Children, Manager of Clinical Administration at United Behavioral Health, and Director of Guidance and Counseling at Dulwich International College, Phuket, Thailand. Other direct clinical positions have included as a therapist at Clearwater Clinic and Assessment Services in Oakland, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Director of Victim Services at Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims in Washington State.
Curious About Ketamine? Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Explore the growing field of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in this engaging workshop designed for mental health professionals. You'll gain a foundational understanding of what KAP is, its clinical applications, and how it’s transforming the landscape of trauma and mood disorder treatment.
We’ll cover:
The history and science behind ketamine in therapeutic settings
Key treatment models and emerging best practices
How to confidently assess whether a client may benefit from a referral for KAP
Walk away with the knowledge you need to make informed, ethical decisions around this innova...Read moretive intervention.
Handout included.
Recording:
This class will be recorded and made available within 2 hours after the live lecture. Recordings are available for 90 days after the class. Less...
Learning Objectives
- recognize the type of medicine class of ketamine.
- consider the ongoing research into the brain regions and neurogenesis with KAP treatments, such as BDNF and VEGF growth factors with Ketamine.
- apply their understanding to clients readiness for KAP and, how to refer and formulate treatment plans to include KAP integration.
- identify both the clinical indications and contraindications for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), including a brief overview of recent research on its role in treating specific mental health conditions and considerations for client appropriateness.
Target Audience
All mental health professionals welcome.
Learning Levels
- Beginner and Intermediate, all levels are welcome
Monday, August 04, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
06:00 PM EDT - 07:30 PM EDT
$38.00
- $45.00
EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Karen Sprinkel, M.A., LMFT, SEP, CCTP
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Ketamine, History and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
7:00 - 7:20 pm: Ketamine Clinical Indications
7:20-7:30 pm: Q & A and Reflections
CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours including
1.5 Clinical Hour
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Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0284.
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