Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

The two available formulations of Ketamine are Spravato (eskatemine) and compounded Ketamine (racemic mixture). Spravato is FDA approved and compounded Ketamine is used "off-label".

Ketamine is a DEA Schedule III medication that has long been used safely as an anesthetic and analgesic agent and now, often effectively for treatment of depression, alcoholism, substance dependencies, PTSD and other psychiatric diagnoses.

Ketamine is classified as a dissociative anesthetic, dissociation meaning a sense of disconnection from one’s ordinary reality and usual self. At the dosage level administered to you, you will most likely experience mild anesthetic, anxiolytic, anti-depressant and, potentially, psychedelic effects. Non-ordinary (“altered”), transpersonal (“transcendental”, “mystical”, “spiritual”, “religious”) peak experiences often occur. Research has demonstrated the possibility of an antidepressant response to low doses of ketamine– administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The antidepressant effect tends to be more sustained with repeated use—in other words, a cumulative effect.

The length of ketamine effect is typically about one hour. You will be mostly internally focused for the first 30 minutes to one hour or possibly longer. The formulation of Ketamine will be decided on with your provider. Inquire today to see if Ketamine is an option for you.

The patient's options will be discussed at the first appointment. Prices range depending on treatment selection. Inquire for more information.

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In your initial visit the provider will evaluate your full medical, psychiatric, psycho-social, and family history in conjunction with your present symptoms. An accurate medical history is important to obtain at this first visit because certain medical conditions can present with psychiatric symptoms. Prior to this visit you will be sent a link to register with our patient portal which includes New Patient Questionnaires for your online account. The patient portal also allows for easy and necessary communication between you and your provider. During this initial session, your treatment goals will be discussed in depth and a full treatment plan (including medications, complementary and alternative wellness interventions, and/or psychotherapy if needed) will be prescribed. We offer in-person and telehealth services. Telehealth and our patient portal are readily accessed from any smart phone, tablet, and/or computer.
At this time Helix Health Depression & Anxiety Center is considered a direct psychiatric practice model. What this means for you is our psychiatric care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). You can pay for your membership using FSA, HSA, or HRA debit card. We also accept all major credit and debit cards. At Helix Health Depression & Anxiety Center our direct psychiatric practice model eliminates some of the hassles you can encounter with insurance. For example, you no longer have to worry about whether your provider will stop taking your insurance and this type of service eliminates extra paperwork allowing our providers more time with you. A direct psychiatric practice model supports our goal to offer affordable access to quality mental health services.
Helix Health & Anxiety Center provides a hybrid model of both in-person and telehealth appointments. This allows for more flexible appointment times that can fit easily into your schedule. Our direct psychiatric practice model allows for affordable transparent fees and no hidden costs. When you request your appointment you will receive a link to your patient portal where you will input your FSA, HSA, HRA, Major Credit or Debit card information. Your information will be securely stored and will be charged the day of your appointment.
Medication Management: $75 per month
Therapy: Please see therapist appointment page for session rate
Meet Therapist & Discuss Options: $0
Helix Health Depression & Anxiety Center has a cancellation policy that balances those unexpected changes to your schedule with our direct psychiatric practice model. We require that memberships are canceled at least 30 days prior. If you need to cancel an appointment please do so 24 hours prior to the appointment time. If no attempts to communicate the need to change or cancel your appointment, a $10 fee will be applied for missed appointments.
In your initial evaluation our providers will work with you to establish your goals and create a treatment plan to support your goals. While some people benefit from ongoing psychiatric care other people may prefer to be seen less often. Our goal is to create an environment of mental health and wellness that will empower people to reach their goals.