Understanding Ketamine Therapy
What is Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT)?
Ketamine is a medication that’s been safely used for decades in hospitals and clinics around the world. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has more recently gained attention for its remarkable ability to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
When used in low doses under medical supervision, ketamine can create a shift in how the brain processes thoughts, emotions, and pain — opening the door to deep, lasting healing.
How Does Ketamine Therapy Work?
Most traditional antidepressants take weeks to build up in your system. Ketamine is different. It acts fast — often bringing relief within hours or days.
Here's how it helps:
Rewires the Brain: Ketamine helps form new neural connections (a process called neuroplasticity), which can break patterns of negative thinking.
Interrupts the Loop: It “pauses” the part of the brain that plays anxious, depressive thoughts on repeat — giving your mind space to breathe.
Restores Balance: It supports healthy communication between brain cells, especially in areas that regulate mood and emotion.
Many people describe it as a mental reset — like lifting a fog they didn’t even realize was there.With a compassionate team of experienced professionals, we tailor each treatment to meet the unique needs of our patients. Through continuous monitoring, supportive counseling, and post-treatment follow-ups, we aim to foster lasting resilience and emotional well-being. Here, hope and healing are within reach for those seeking a new path forward.
Ketamine has been shown to offer relief for
Chronic Pain Conditions
PTSD
Anxiety
Substance-addiction
Depression
Bipolar Depression
Suicidality
OCD
Ketamine therapy offers relief for a wide range of mental health and chronic pain conditions, especially when traditional treatments have proven ineffective. It has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar depression, PTSD, OCD, and suicidality. Additionally, ketamine has been used to support individuals struggling with substance addiction and chronic pain conditions, offering a new path toward healing and hope. Its fast-acting nature and ability to create lasting neural changes make it a powerful option for those seeking real and lasting relief.
What Does It Feel Like?
During a ketamine session, you may experience a deep sense of calm, disconnection from physical discomfort, or vivid thoughts and insights. It’s often described as peaceful, reflective, or dream-like.
You’ll be in a safe, comfortable space — with trained professionals nearby to guide and support you every step of the way.
Why It’s Effective When Other Treatments Haven’t Worked
If you’ve tried therapy or medication and still feel stuck, you’re not alone. What makes ketamine different is that it works on a whole different system in the brain — not just serotonin, but the glutamate system, which plays a powerful role in mood regulation and mental clarity.
This is why it’s helping so many people find relief, even after years of struggle.
Backed by Research
Leading universities and medical institutions — including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health — have all studied ketamine’s effects and found it to be one of the most promising treatments for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Ketamine therapy has shown life-changing results when paired with compassionate care and integration.
When used properly and under medical supervision, ketamine has been on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medications for decades and is widely regarded as safe in controlled settings.
Insurance Accepted
Select Health Signature plan is not covered
Insurance Pricing
We’re one of the only practices that incorporates insurance to cover a portion of the ketamine therapy, which makes us unique!
It’s important to confirm your insurance copay or deductible by following these 2 Simple Steps. Additionally, there is an out-of-pocket portion of $150-200 per session (depending on the number of sessions ), which covers the cost of the medicine and the extended time spent with your provider.
*Out-of-Pocket Portion for Experiential Materials & Time:
$200 per session for 1 session ($200 total)
$175 per session for 3-session package ($525 total)
$150 per session for 6-session package ($900 total)
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