Meet the Clinicians

Founder/Clinician/KAP Provider

Nancy Potts, LMHC

Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a deep sense of safety if clients are to risk creating the change they long for. I believe it is very important to cultivate a secure relationship.

Much of my work includes working with those healing from many different kinds of complex trauma: physical & sexual abuse, depression and anxiety however, my work is not limited to those issues. I am a certified EMDR practitioner as well as a KAP (ketamine assisted psychotherapy) provider.

Clinician, CASAC/KAP Provider

Samuel Washington, LMHC

I believe successful counseling experiences begin through relationships. I use individually tailored counseling tools such as brief psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness training, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), narrative, breathwork, goal setting, and solution focus to offer clients an opportunity to look deep within themselves for answers to life’s questions.

I specialize in working with adults and families that have experienced and are working through trauma related issues, grief and bereavement issues, and substance abuse issues. In addition, I specialize in working with adult and emerging adult males looking to process emotions, feelings, stress, and interpersonal relationships. I am also a KAP (ketamine assisted psychotherapy) provider.

www.samuel-washington.com

Clinician, Limited Permit (pending)

Jennaleigh Fish, MA

I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. I previously earned a master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in human development and completed a post master’s certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I continued to feel drawn to connect with others through learning their stories and experiences, and in using the wisdom inside each person, help others form a deeper connection to and understanding of themselves to live a fulfilling life. I believe that therapy is a dynamic process and together we can learn to achieve balance and well-being, even when faced with challenges. With warmth, humor, and sincerity I use a person-centered and strength-based approach in therapy. I hope to support all clients seeking to achieve the change they strive for, and have extensive experience supporting those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. My specific professional interests include supporting couples, veterans and first responders along with their partners and families, those hoping to hold a healthy body image, and women’s issues, especially postpartum.

Your Well-Being Is In Good Hands

Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional therapist in the Hudson Valley, your well-being and mental strength is my number one priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.

A Bit About Therapy

Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing

Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my clients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. Our therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide clients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty.

Services

“When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself.” —Plato

Individual Therapy

If you’re looking for quality Individual Therapy sessions with a certified therapist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. We guide our patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. We are able to accommodate ages 15 and above.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)

We offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): the use of ketamine as a compliment to psychotherapy. I deliver KAP in my practice in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical, which has a specialized medical team that determines eligibility for KAP, prescribing ketamine lozenges, and supports me in monitoring outcomes. If you are interested, email me to discuss eligibility and the next steps.

Couples Therapy

Couples counseling, also known as marriage counseling, is a type of counseling for intimate partners. It involves exploration of any conflicts between the partners, is often short term, and focuses on specific problems. Other goals of couples counseling are to improve communication and interactions and to strengthen relationships.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine that is used to treat many mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and PTSD to name a few.

Session Cost

At OHMHC, we strive to make ketamine available to all people and pricing can be done on a sliding fee basis. An hourly rate for KAP varies by provider and generally starts at $100 per hour. Most sessions are 3 hours and include an integration session. Both integration and preparation sessions are covered by health insurance.

Additional Costs

Frequency

In order to be considered for KAP, you must go through a medical clearance with a provider. The initial medical exam is $250 and follow-up appointments at $150. While these are not covered by insurance outright, you can request a superbill and send it to your insurance company for reimbursement. Medication is an additional cost ranging between $25-$70 and this is dependent on your dosing, amount of medication sent and set by the compounding pharmacy.

Everyone is different. You may need one session or six. You are the expert of your own body and feelings, and you will know when it is right to have another treatment.

Typically, the effects of the ketamine are felt within two hours and last up to two weeks.