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Michael VanderWaal, LCSW, smiling, in a navy shirt

For when the old tools stop working.

Therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for adults in grief, trauma, burnout and big transitions. By video in Louisiana, Missouri, Florida and Michigan. In person KAP sessions in New Orleans at Althea NOLA.

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Who I work with

Most people who reach out have already done real work on themselves. They’ve read the books, been to therapy, tried what they know how to try. Now something isn’t landing. Not a crisis, exactly. More like a quiet unraveling that doesn’t match the life they’ve built.

I work with people in those transitions: between who you've been and who you're becoming, between the story that made sense and the one that doesn't yet.

My work is slow, relational, and honest. I'd rather understand what's actually happening than quickly move past it.

Michael VanderWaal, LCSW, seated in a chair and smiling

Michael VanderWaal, LCSW, LMSW

I’m a psychotherapist based in New Orleans. I’ve been doing this work for over 8 years and offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy since 2021.

Outside of sessions, I serve as Director of People at NOLA AI, co-founded Althea NOLA, and founded Beyond Retreats and Caring Practitioners Circle.

What I Offer

Here’s what working together can look like.