Relief When Other Treatments Haven't Worked
Ketamine infusion therapy is FDA-regulated and backed by decades of research. It works through a different mechanism than most psychiatric medications, making it effective for many patients who haven't responded to conventional treatments.
Depression
Treatment-Resistant Depression & MDD
When antidepressants and therapy haven't brought relief, ketamine offers a different mechanism, often with rapid results.
Learn more about Depression →PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Ketamine may help interrupt the cycle of intrusive memories and hypervigilance by promoting new neural pathways.
Learn more about PTSD →Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety & Panic Disorders
For patients whose anxiety doesn't respond to first-line treatments, ketamine targets the glutamate system differently.
Learn more about Anxiety →OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Glutamate dysregulation plays a key role in OCD. Ketamine's NMDA antagonism may rapidly reduce obsessive thought cycles.
Learn more about OCD →Bipolar Depression
Bipolar Disorder — Depressive Episodes
Ketamine may offer rapid relief from the depressive phases of bipolar disorder, under careful clinical supervision.
Learn more about Bipolar Depression →Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation & Crisis Support
A 2018 meta-analysis (Wilkinson et al., AJP) found that a single IV ketamine infusion can rapidly reduce suicidal thoughts, sometimes within hours.
Discussed during intake; contact us directlyWhy Ketamine Works Differently
Most psychiatric medications target serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine. Ketamine works on the glutamate system, the brain's primary excitatory pathway.
NMDA Receptor Blockade
Ketamine blocks NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, rapidly reducing overactive glutamate signaling that underlies many mood and anxiety disorders.
BDNF Release
Preclinical research demonstrates that ketamine triggers a rapid surge of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, a protein that promotes the growth of new neural connections — thought to be one mechanism by which ketamine "rewires" distressed thought patterns.
Rapid Onset
Unlike SSRIs that may take 4–8 weeks to show effect, many patients notice a shift in mood or anxiety within hours to days of their first infusion.
Neuroplasticity Window
The period after an infusion may create a heightened window for neuroplasticity, making it an ideal time to engage in therapy, journaling, or integration work.
Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You?
Ketamine infusion therapy is not a first-line treatment; it's for patients who have already tried standard approaches and need something different. A free consultation with our team helps determine if you're a good candidate.
Schedule Free ConsultationOften a good fit if you:
- ✓ Have tried 2+ antidepressants or therapies without adequate relief
- ✓ Are diagnosed with TRD, PTSD, OCD, or an anxiety disorder
- ✓ Are medically stable and cleared by a provider
- ✓ Are open to a series of 4–6 infusions
- ✓ Have a safe person to drive you home after sessions
May not be appropriate if you have:
- × Uncontrolled hypertension or active cardiovascular disease
- × A personal or family history of psychosis or schizophrenia
- × Active substance use disorder (case-by-case)
- × Certain thyroid conditions (untreated)
Not Sure Where You Fit?
Start with a free phone consultation. We'll review your history and let you know honestly whether we think ketamine therapy could help.