Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Mental health is an important part of living a happy life. Many people struggle with symptoms and diagnoses that have proven to be resistant to traditional therapeutic approaches. Ketamine Assisted Therapy may be a good option for those who have hit these barriers and resistance in other forms of therapy.

Ketamine treatment uses ketamine infusions, nasal spray, or oral tablets to help increase client access to emotions, break rigid cognitive loops, improve nerve connections, and alleviate symptoms of depression. This treatment is often used for patients with treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar depression, and other mental health issues.

Our team is trained and experienced in providing support to connect clients with licensed medical providers in the area and integrating Ketamine into sessions as an aid in enhancing the impact and efficacy of other evidence-based treatment approaches.

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What Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?

Ketamine-assisted therapy is a mental health treatment that combines the therapeutic use of ketamine with psychotherapy. Ketamine helps the brain create new neural connections and can rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions. In a guided therapeutic setting, these effects are supported through integration and talk therapy, allowing clients to process insights, shift patterns, and build lasting resilience.

How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helps Mental Health

Ketamine assisted therapy offers a unique and effective approach for mental health care by combining the fast-acting neurological benefits of ketamine with the depth of psychotherapy. Research shows that ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts by enhancing neuroplasticity and creating new pathways for healing. In a therapeutic setting, these effects are paired with guided support to process insights, shift negative thought patterns, and strengthen coping skills. The result is an approach that promotes both immediate relief and long-term emotional growth.

Our Role in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Our role in ketamine-assisted therapy focuses on the therapeutic support that surrounds the medicine. We collaborate with and refer clients to licensed medical providers who can prescribe ketamine in forms such as nasal spray or troches, while we provide the therapy sessions virtually. For clients who receive IV or IM ketamine treatments at a clinic, we also offer integration sessions to help explore meaning, process the experience, and apply insights to daily life outside of their clinical Ketamine Treatment. This approach ensures that each client has both the medical oversight needed for safety and the therapeutic guidance needed for lasting growth.

The Process

Step 1: Consultation & Referral

The process begins with a consultation to see if ketamine-assisted therapy may be a good fit. Clients are then referred to a licensed medical provider who can provide an evaluation and prescribe ketamine safely, usually in the form of nasal spray or lozenges (troches).

Step 2: Preparation

Before beginning, therapy sessions focus on setting intentions, learning what to expect, and creating a safe, supportive plan for the experience.

Step 3: Ketamine Sessions

With the prescription provided by the medical provider, clients use ketamine as directed. During these times, virtual therapy sessions are available to offer guidance, grounding, evidence-based tools, and overall emotional support throughout the session.

Step 4: Integration

After the ketamine experience, integration sessions help clients process insights, make sense of emotions, and apply what was learned in meaningful ways. For those receiving IV (intravenous) or IM (intramuscular) ketamine treatments in a clinic, integration sessions are also available to support continued growth.

Step 5: Ongoing Support

Continued therapy provides space to strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and create lasting change beyond the medicine itself.

Insurance and Affordability in Utah

Some insurance providers, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, may help cover certain aspects of this mental health treatment approach. Costs can vary depending on the number of sessions, licensed medical provider, and form of ketamine therapy used. Our team can walk clients through payment options to support in finding care that is accessible for you.

Why Patients Choose Ketamine Therapy

People choose ketamine therapy for many reasons:

Faster results compared to traditional therapeutic approaches
Support for clients with mental health symptoms that have not improved with traditional care
A safe, monitored treatment process with licensed medical providers and trained clinicians
The chance to improve mental health, relationships, and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Mental Health in Utah

We believe every person deserves access to safe and effective mental health support. By partnering with licensed medical prescribers, we provide responsible ketamine integration and therapeutic assistance.

As new treatment approaches become legalized in Utah, we plan to expand access to more options.

Our mission is to offer an inclusive and safe space for all individuals to gain access to the care they need.

Final Thoughts

Ketamine-assisted therapy is a new path for people who have struggled with depression, PTSD, bipolar depression, or OCD. By supporting brain chemicals, nerve connections, and the mind-body connection, ketamine offers hope when other treatments have failed.

If you or a loved one are searching for mental health treatments that bring real change, ketamine-assisted therapy may be the answer. Safe, effective, and backed by medical science, this therapeutic treatment can help restore balance and improve quality of life.

FAQs About Ketamine-Assissted Therapy

Ketamine therapy combines the use of ketamine—a medication that can rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, and other conditions—with professional therapeutic support to help process insights and promote lasting emotional growth.
Our practice does not prescribe ketamine. We work with licensed medical providers who handle prescriptions for nasal spray or troches, while we provide the therapeutic support, preparation, and integration sessions.
For clients receiving IV (intravenous) or IM (intramuscular) ketamine treatments at a clinic, our practice offers post-session integration therapy to help process the experience and apply insights to daily life.
The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs and goals. Typically, clients complete a series of preparation, ketamine, and integration sessions, and your clinician and provider will work with you to create a personalized plan.
Some insurance plans, like Blue Cross Blue Shield, may cover parts of this treatment approach. It’s best to check with the specific medical provider and ask about payment options.