What You Need to Know About Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine is one of the most significant breakthroughs in depression treatment in decades.
🔬 What Is Ketamine Therapy?
Learn how ketamine works differently from traditional antidepressants and why it's showing remarkable results for treatment-resistant depression.
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💙 Ketamine for Depression
For people who haven't responded to other treatments, ketamine offers new hope — often working within hours when other medications have failed.
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🏥 What to Expect
Wondering what a ketamine infusion session is actually like? We walk you through the full process — from your first consultation to aftercare.
See What Happens →Common Questions About Ketamine Therapy
Get the facts before you decide if ketamine treatment is right for you.
Is It FDA Approved?
Esketamine (Spravato), a nasal spray form of ketamine, received FDA approval for treatment-resistant depression in 2019. IV ketamine is used off-label.
How Much Does It Cost?
IV ketamine infusions typically cost $400–$800 per session. Most patients require 6 sessions. Insurance coverage is improving but still limited.
How Long Does It Last?
Results vary. Some patients experience relief for weeks or months after a series of infusions. Many choose maintenance infusions over time.
Is It Safe?
When administered in a clinical setting by trained professionals, ketamine therapy has a strong safety record. Side effects are typically mild and short-lived.
How Does It Work?
Ketamine works differently from SSRIs. It acts on NMDA receptors in the brain, rapidly creating new neural connections that can lift depression quickly.
Where Can I Get It?
Ketamine clinics exist in most major US cities. Treatment is also available through some psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, and telehealth providers.