Ketamine can be a highly effective treatment for clients struggling with various forms of depression, including treatment-resistant depression. Treatment-resistant depression is often defined as a client who has not previously experienced adequate benefits from two or more antidepressant medications. Ketamine can also be used to assist clients with conditions such as anxiety disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and alcohol dependence.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines the biochemical and psychedelic benefits of ketamine with evidence-based psychotherapy to maximize the positive benefits of this cutting-edge mental health treatment. The addition of this therapeutic support helps guide clients toward deeper insight, connection, and growth. KAP includes consultation and oversight by a medical provider, preparation session(s), ketamine experiential, and integration therapy sessions. Ketamine clinics offer access to ketamine medicine but might not provide in-house therapeutic support.

The answer to this question varies somewhat, but generally, a recommended course of treatment consists of three to six ketamine experiential and integration sessions over several weeks.

Some insurance plans may cover ketamine-assisted therapy. Nourish Health & Wellness is a self-pay practice and does not accept insurance. However, we can provide you with a superbill at the end of your visits so that you can submit for potential reimbursement.

We carefully screen all patients to ensure they’re good candidates for ketamine-assisted therapy before working together. Some of the conditions that could exclude you from treatment include:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Psychosis, schizophrenia, personality disorders
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Ketamine allergy
• Recent traumatic brain injury
• Bladder and/or urinary issues

We do not offer IV ketamine infusions. We offer intramuscular and oral ketamine administration only.