Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that supports the growth of new neural connections in key brain regions responsible for motivation, emotional processing, and memory. It helps patients gain insights into their emotions, cognition, and behavior.
It produces a rapid effect to help patients with treatment-resistant mental health disorders and chronic pain.
Many of our patients are finding long-term relief after just 1-2 sessions, making ketamine therapy an effective option for anyone who isn’t getting results from traditional medicine.
Ketamine therapy was approved by the FDA in 2019 for treatment-resistant depression and has a success rate of over 60%.
Ketamine therapy is a powerful treatment approach growing in popularity for its ability to provide quick relief to patients struggling with a variety of mental health challenges.
Depression affects millions of Americans each year, impacting their health and ability to function in daily life. Although conventional treatment offers relief for some people, it can take time and energy to find the right medication through trial and error. Ketamine treatment delivers quick, effective, long-term relief for Major Depressive Disorder and treatment-resistant depression for those for whom traditional medication treatment has failed at least twice.
Patients who suffer from PTSD, depression, and other mental health problems can have long-term memory impairment. This is especially common among trauma survivors who struggle with repressed memories. Many of our patients with PTSD reported that it has helped them process repressed memories and heal emotional distress.
Ketamine can be an effective tool to promote healing from anxiety, when combined with conventional therapy, medication, and other positive coping strategies. Some patients find ketamine helps lower their anxiety levels and reduces the intensity of their stress response.
Harper Clinic offers two routes of ketamine administration, both are effective, safe, and have a low risk of side effects.
These are oral lozenges, taken and absorbed through the mucus in the mouth. Under medical supervision, they are safe and have a low risk of adverse side effects.
However, it’s important to take them as prescribed—patients are only given a maximum of six at a time. Our medical providers will monitor and adjust dosages accordingly.
Intramuscular ketamine (IM) is administered by one of our medical personnel via injection into the arm muscle. Patients are then monitored for a set period of time (sessions are usually 60 to 90 minutes).
IM injections are prescribed and administered by a licensed medical team, and doses can be adjusted accordingly to prevent side effects or ensure that the treatment is working.
Ketamine treatment must be approved by one of our licensed mental health professionals. Our easy consultation process helps patients seeking treatment find the relief they need.
Contact Harper Clinic by text, phone call, or directly book a consult with us.
Schedule your first consultation with one of our medically trained clinicians to help you design a treatment plan tailored to your specific health needs. During your first assessment we will verify insurance, learn your medical history, and set goals for treatment.
If you meet the criteria for our therapy-assisted ketamine treatment, we will schedule your first session.
Ketamine has proven successful in treating severe depression. It is also used off-label for trauma, anxiety, and OCD. If you have tried conventional treatments for your mental health and still have had no relief, consider speaking with one of our licensed medical providers to see if ketamine treatment is right for you.
We accept a variety of insurance providers. Whether they cover ketamine treatment depends on your specific plan. Give us a call and speak with one of our consultation specialists to help guide you through the insurance process or set up a financial plan that works for you.
Yes. We require patients to have transportation after receiving ketamine. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic, and patients are recommended not to drive for the rest of the day following their ketamine appointment.
There are minimal side effects to ketamine, making it an attractive treatment for those who have had bad experiences with conventional medications. However, patients may experience slight nausea, dizziness, headaches, or high blood pressure either during treatment or for a short period after.
A provider must approve ketamine therapy to receive treatment. Some people who don’t meet the criteria to receive ketamine include pregnant women, anyone in active substance abuse, and patients with a history of psychosis, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease.
