Abriendo Puertas: An Intro to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Latinx/e Clinicians
Abriendo Puertas: An Intro to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Latinx/e Clinicians
featuring Erica Sandoval, LCSW & Albairis Gomez, LCSW, moderated by Casey Paleos, MD
Presented by Latinx in Social Work® and InnerMost
Curious about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? Latinx in Social Work® and InnerMost invite Latinx/e social workers to a free evening on KAP: what it is, what a session actually looks like, and what it takes to become a KAP therapist.
Join Casey Paleos, MD, Erica Sandoval, LCSW, and Albairis Gomez, LCSW, for a panel conversation, then stay for food, drinks, and connection with clinicians who are curious about or already practicing psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The field needs more bilingual and bicultural clinicians, and we'd love for you to join our community. If you're interested, we also invite you to apply to join the InnerMost team.
Schedule
7:00 PM – Doors Open (please arrive no earlier than 7pm so as not to disrupt patients)
7:30 PM – Panel Conversation with Erica Sandoval, LCSW & Albairis Gomez, LCSW, moderated by Casey Paleos, MD
8:30 PM – Socialize & Connect
Free to attend. 1 free CE for LMSWs and LCSWs. Space is limited.
Continuing Education
This event offers 1 free CE for LMSWs and LCSWs, provided by Latinx in Social Work®.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the three phases of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (preparation, dosing, and integration) and the social worker's role in each.
Identify key clinical considerations for KAP, including client screening, informed consent, and set and setting.
Discuss culturally humble approaches to KAP with Latinx/e and bilingual clients.
Identify training and supervision pathways for social workers seeking to practice KAP.
About Casey Paleos, MD
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, InnerMost
Casey Paleos, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy. He began as a study therapist in NYU's landmark Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study, later led ketamine research at NYU-Bellevue, and has offered ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in his practice since 2016. He has trained clinicians across the country in KAP through Journey Clinical and Fluence, and now InnerMost. He is co-founder of InnerMost and Nautilus Sanctuary.
About Erica Sandoval, LCSW
Founder, Latinx in Social Work®
Erica Sandoval, LCSW, is a social worker, holistic practitioner, and entrepreneur trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. She is the founder of Latinx in Social Work®, a book series and movement that amplifies the voices of Latinx/e social workers nationwide, supports more bilingual, bicultural professionals in the field, and improves access to mental health care in our communities. Her group practice, Sandoval Psychotherapy Consultation (Sandoval CoLab), offers talk therapy, holistic healing, and KAP at their Casa Wellness space in Queens.
About Albairis Gomez, LCSW
Founder, Therapy With Alba G, LLC
Albairis Gomez, LCSW, is a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in complex trauma and a compassionate, strength-based approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, helping clients integrate somatic awareness with psycho-spiritual growth. She is a licensed clinical social worker in NY, MA, and NC, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II).
About Latinx/e in Social Work
Latinx/e in Social Work is a book series of personal narratives that uplift the voices of Latinx/e and BIPOC social workers across the nation, helping build pathways to a more diverse profession. Learn more about our movement and check out Volumes I-III at www.latinxinsocialwork.com or on Instagram @latinxinsocialwork.
About InnerMost
InnerMost is an interventional psychotherapy clinic in Gramercy, New York City, offering psychedelic-assisted therapy grounded in the belief that every person carries an innate capacity to heal. Our work rests on three pillars—clinical care, clinician training, and research—each informing the others. We pair rigorous medical oversight with depth-oriented psychotherapy, train the next generation of practitioners, and contribute to the evidence base shaping this evolving field. InnerMost is a public benefit corporation. To receive updates and join our community, sign up for our newsletter and follow InnerMost on Instagram.