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Polaris Insight Center

Providing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other clinical indications.

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04/17/2026

We are excited to announce our next offering of the Polaris KAP Training Cohort beginning on September 11th, 2026. Register now for a 15% early bird discount!

https://buff.ly/QW8YW5l

This live virtual training covers the foundations of KAP through a combination of online didactic training and group discussions with a total of 52 training hours over 5 months. Clinicians move through training together to enhance the group learning experience and facilitate the development of a professional network. At the end of the cohort, clinicians will have gained more confidence and competence in offering KAP and will have developed relationships with a community of like-minded peers.

Register by June for a 15% early bird discount:
https://buff.ly/QW8YW5l

04/09/2026

Join us Friday, April 24th for our offering of Module 8: Advanced Workshop III in Ketamine and NOSC- Assisted Psychotherapies: Innovation and Inspiration in Clinical Methods and Perspectives on Approaches to Treatment.

This workshop will focus on advanced topics in NOSC-assisted psychotherapy: the strategic use of low-dose/psycholytic sessions, innovations in set/setting and preparatory processes, using client's "language of self" in the clinical process, pitfalls of treatment including psychological dependence and wishful projections within altered states, and the range of potential psychological experiences in KAP.

Learn more and register for this module via our website: https://buff.ly/CRvfNVG

04/03/2026

Meet Delia Brown, AMFT, our newest team member at Polaris. We are excited to have Delia as part of our team!

Learn more about our team, offerings and upcoming trainings on our website:
https://buff.ly/E8v1mQ8

03/20/2026

Join us for the upcoming Music Module next Friday, March 27th:

Music for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Sessions
Trainers: Eric Sienknecht, PsyD • Ryan Hoffman, LMFT
Friday, March 27th, 2026

In this module, we explore various aspects of using music to enhance patients’ experiences in ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including track selection and arrangement, matching music and sound effects with drug effects, effective use of transference and countertransference in relation to music. We give participants a better understanding of the methods used to prepare and create music sets for ketamine sessions to deepen the patient’s therapeutic process, open their hearts and minds to the vibrational dimensions of consciousness, and support healing from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

To learn more about this upcoming Module, and to register, visit our website:

https://buff.ly/JWRmNi7

03/13/2026

We are excited to announce a NEW DATE for the Polaris/Rainfall Experiential KAP Training Practicum Retreat on August 7-11 in Berkeley, CA this summer!
This practicum retreat aims to prepare providers for professional participation in direct clinical services, co-therapy & supportive integration therapy, medical, clinical and ministerial/chaplaincy and spiritual health care services in the emerging “NOSC Renaissance."

Learn more about upcoming retreats and register via our website:
https://buff.ly/P7bPX7e

02/16/2026

Join us on Friday, February 27th for our next offering of the Medical Module with Rainfall Medicine's Steve Rosonke, MD and Leanne Lopez, BSN, RN. This module is designed to help medical providers become well-versed in the medicial topics and safety issues around NOSC- assisted psychotherapy.

To learn more and register, visit our website:
https://buff.ly/6d7ewO8

02/09/2026

Join Veronika Gold, LMFT, Steve Rosonke, MD and Haim Weinberg, PsyD for a FREE webinar discussing our NEW Hybrid Group KAP Trainings and Experiential Practicum Retreat in "The Art and Necessity of Communal Healing" on Thursday, February 12th at 5PM PST/8PM EST.

The trainers will discuss the importance of and cultural relevance of communal healing, the impact of groups in the amplification of healing and development, the massive need for this in present-day society, the pertinent types of therapeutic groups, case examples and what we have learned in our years of experiencing running many types of groups.

If you're interested in registering for the free webinar, email Regine at regine@rainfallmedicine.com

If you're interested in learning more about our upcoming Group KAP Training Modules and Practicum Retreat, visit our website :
https://buff.ly/I710Vzz

02/06/2026

Some moments from the ASKP3 Conference in Austin, TX this past weekend where we gave a talk on "Immersive Experiential Training for Ketamine Practitioners; Opportunities and Challenges". We're excited to share more moments from the wonderful weekend soon!

01/23/2026

The East Bay Healing Arts Festival from February 14-15th will be a weekend-long tapestry of workshops, talks, and experiential offerings in the healing arts, ranging from yoga and breath-work to sound baths, trauma-informed somatics, non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), participatory live music, and much more.

Join Polaris co-founder, Harvey Schwartz, PhD for a panel discussion on NOSC and Love on Sunday February 15th. There are partial and full passes available.

Learn more and purchase your tickets here: https://buff.ly/KxM5AX1

01/22/2026

Tune into "The Vital Point: Pathways to Integration" podcast with Jonathan Schecter, for a discussion with Polaris co-founder, Eric Sienknecht, PsyD.

This episode, " Music in Psychedelic Therapy: Here's What Actually Works with Eric Sienknecht" dives into the powerful role music plays in non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) therapy and how thoughtfully curated playlists, aligned with the phases of a session, can support emotional safety, deepen insight, and guide clients through inner exploration and integration.

Follow the link to listen: https://buff.ly/UaXQorz

01/20/2026

Our Polaris co-founders, Veronika Gold LMFT, and Eric Sienknecht, PsyD, are looking forward to discussing "Immersive Experiential Training for Ketamine Practitioners: Opportunities and Challenges" next weekend at the 2026 ASKP3 Annual Conference on Saturday, January 31st. Join them in a conversation about holding safe, supportive, and ethical containers for experiential training in KAP.

Learn more and register to attend the conference here:
https://buff.ly/Sp4ZLSU

01/16/2026

Start your KAP journey with Polaris in 2026

Our first offering of Module 1: Introduction to Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy.
This module will explore key topics such as political controversies, transpersonal theory, the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), and integration challenges.
Module 1 provides a comprehensive overview of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, covering its history, protocols, dosing strategies, transpersonal perspectives, the importance of set and setting, and integration practices. Examples of protocols are introduced here and expanded on throughout the training.

This training is suitable for both healthcare professionals and the general public, with tools that clinicians can apply in their work.

Learn more and register via our website: https://buff.ly/ik9pSob

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4255 18th Street
San Francisco, CA
94114

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+14155981048

Website

http://www.polarisinsight.com/

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Transformation Through Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

We offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for individuals seeking healthier and more satisfying lives. Ketamine assisted therapy, a cutting-edge treatment, has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/PTSD, addictions, chronic pain syndromes, and other psychological difficulties.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy can also be an effective process for enhancing depth psychotherapy, working with challenging life transitions, psycho-spiritual difficulties, as well as facilitating psychedelic integration.

KAP supports individuals seeking greater insights into themselves, into their interpersonal relationships and conflicts, and supports clients in furthering their personal and professional development and enhancing their overall sense of wellbeing.

At Polaris we provide a uniquely curated therapeutic experience for patients, including preparation and integration services, a comfortable therapy office setting, and specially selected ambient playlists to support the healing process. Our licensed psychologists and psychotherapists work in partnership with physicians who provide medical monitoring and supervision.