What is Ketamine Treatment?

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has shown rapid and effective results in treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine works on the glutamate system in the brain, promoting neuroplasticity and creating new neural connections.

Expert Care

At East Texas Ketamine Specialists, we provide medically supervised ketamine therapy in a compassionate, judgment-free environment. Our clinic collaborates closely with your existing providers to ensure comprehensive care and long-term mental health support. From your first consultation to follow-up care, we prioritize comfort, safety, and lasting relief from conditions like depression, PTSD, and anxiety.

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Meet Our Ketamine Specialists

Linda Brasher, APRN-BC, certified ketamine specialist and founder of East Texas Ketamine Specialists in Tyler, TX

Linda Brasher, APRN-BC

KETAMINE SPECIALIST

Linda is a Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Linda is a certified Ketamine Specialist, having trained with Dr. Gerald Glass at Sarasota Institute of Ketamine Research. Linda’s extensive experience ensures exceptional care for her patients, and she has dedicated her practice to improve the mental health and quality of life for her patients.

Linda holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeast Louisiana University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. She has an advanced certification in sedation monitoring and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as well as many certifications and qualifications that set her apart from many other clinics in the region.

Dr. Paul Foster, Medical Director at East Texas Ketamine Specialists and board-certified emergency medicine physician

Paul Foster

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

After serving in the US Air Force, I attended Harvard for my undergraduate degree. Recognizing that modern medicine might be improved, I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Osteopathic Medicine in California, focusing on an integrative and holistic approach to patient care. I then completed my residency in Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.

As a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, I’ve worked in emergency rooms throughout Texas. This experience allowed me to meet individuals from all walks of life, helping me develop a compassionate and judgment-free approach to care at my clinics.

Today, my passion for helping patients achieve a fulfilling and wholesome life propels my practice. I believe everyone deserves a life unburdened by mental health disorders and chronic pain. Healing is possible, and I am honored to help heal my community.

Christi Lawson, licensed psychotherapist and certified ketamine-assisted therapy provider in Tyler, TX

Christi Lawson LCSW-S,KAP

PSYCHOTHERAPY SPECIALIST

Christi Lawson has been a licensed psychotherapist in Tyler for over 25 years and is certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as well as being involved in a Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) services. She has training in Internal Family System (IFS) Therapy, and other techniques, such as guided meditation/imagery, breath work, and Polyvagal techniques used to work with the mind/body connection of trauma and stress.

Christi has experience working with first responders, ex-military, health care workers, and the general population with trauma or anyone coping with hard life situations. Psychotherapy is a journey moving through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other difficult life issues.

Christi is dedicated to working through these issues with each client, in a safe and accepting environment.

Susan Wondra, licensed professional counselor and certified trauma and ketamine-assisted therapy specialist

Susan Wondra, LPC-S

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Susan most commonly supports individual’s work through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, social problems, and adjustment to life transitions. Her approach is warm and relational; she will be curious and compassionate as she helps you share your story and develop greater awareness to encourage your self-healing process.

Susan’s commitment to her client’s healing and growth led her to embark into the world of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She has pursued specialized certifications in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Fluence Academy, as well as Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). She holds equal parts respect for the neuroscience behind the medicinal use, and a deep reverence in deriving meaning and creating change from the psychedelic and therapeutic experience. She finds the profound benefits of KAP to be evident and fulfilling and is honored to share this tool with her clients to bring lasting change.

Susan completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Texas State University (graduating with the highest honors; Summa Cum Laude), and her Master’s degree in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. In addition, she was an Adjunct Psychology Instructor for four years at a local college where she taught General Psychology, Social Psychology, and Human Sexuality courses. In her free time, you can find her on the trails with her Bernedoodles, running around on the tennis court, or enjoying one of the endless new restaurants in this vibrant city.

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Journey

Have questions about ketamine treatment or want to know if it’s right for you? Reach out today—our team is here to provide answers, guidance, and support every step of the way.