Ketamine Assisted Therapy
In person in Utah Valley, Utah · Telehealth in Utah, Nevada, and Washington
At Hope and Healing Within Counseling Services, Christie collaborates with a medical doctor to offer ketamine-assisted therapy as part of a personalized treatment plan. The doctor oversees medical evaluation, prescribing, and medication management, while Christie provides compassionate therapeutic support to help you prepare for the experience, explore what arises, and integrate insights into everyday life.
Sessions are two hours. Christie's therapy fee is $175 per hour, plus the doctor's fee of $300 to $375 per hour.
The collaborating doctor oversees medical evaluation, prescribing, and medication management.

What People Are Saying
...driving force that's kept me alive...
Christie McDermott is amazing. She’s been the driving force that’s kept me alive and has me on track for fixing my mental health.
Client, NV
Christie is an amazing therapist!
Christie McDermott is an amazing therapist! At a very low time of my life she talked me through a lot of issues I was having and helped me find a better path. It's been a year since our first meeting and I am doing so much better now. It's been nice to have someone to talk to and help me become a more confident and stronger person.
Client, WA
...I'm so thankful!
She seems to understand right where I am and gives me so much of a greater insight to reassure I'm not crazy for feeling what I have been feeling. I'm so thankful!
Client, NV
I highly recommend Christie...
I highly recommend Christie to anyone who is looking for a fantastic counselor! Christie has so much passion in helping others, I truly believe I would not be where I am today without her. She really helped me search for the deeper roots to my problems. I know if Christie can help me, she can help you too! Ten out of five stars (yes, she is seriously that good)! Don't miss out on your chance to talk to the absolute best in town!
Client, WA
...I feel hopeful again.
She is wonderful, warm, understanding and helps me to understand where I am. I feel hopeful again.
Client, WA

Meet Christie
Christie L. McDermott, MS, CPC, CMHC, LPC, CSAT
I am a counselor, a former teacher, a mother and a grandmother. In our sessions there is space for what hurts, for the questions you have not said out loud and for hope to grow again. If your Christian faith is important to you, it is welcome here. If it is not, I will never push it.
How to Start
Three Simple Steps
- 1
Request a Time
Choose an appointment in SimplePractice. It is secure and private.
- 2
Your First Session
We talk about what brought you here and what you want to change.
- 3
A Plan That Fits
We decide next steps together, in person or by telehealth.

