Ketamine Therapy

At Resonance Psychiatry, advanced registered nurse practitioner Stephanie Blanshan, ARNP, and the team can help you explore ketamine therapy to address a range of mental health issues. Whether you’re seeking relief from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another challenging mental health condition, the team walks with you from diagnosis to treatment and offers convenient and accessible care. Explore evidence-based treatment solutions like ketamine assisted psychotherapy by calling Resonance Psychiatry or booking your appointment online today. 

What is ketamine assisted psychotherapy?

Psychiatry can employ ketamine assisted psychotherapy that combines ketamine medication with therapy to help improve symptoms of treatment-resistant mental health disorders. 

It works faster than many antidepressants and may be a good option when standard medications or therapy alone haven’t worked for you.

Your Resonance Psychiatry provider can evaluate whether ketamine assisted psychotherapy may be appropriate for your needs and monitor your treatment progress through secure virtual appointments.

What conditions can ketamine assisted psychotherapy treat?

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy may help with:

• Treatment-resistant depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Bipolar depression
• Chronic stress
• Emotional burnout
• Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
• Suicidal thoughts or severe depressive episodes

Since everyone has different needs, a comprehensive diagnostic assessment is an important first step. Your provider carefully assesses your situation to determine whether ketamine assisted psychotherapy fits your care plan.

What can I expect during ketamine assisted psychotherapy?

Your Resonance Psychiatry provider typically begins with a detailed mental health assessment conducted through a telehealth appointment. During this evaluation, they’ll review your symptoms, discuss previous treatments, and discuss how ketamine therapy works.

They prescribe and monitor your ketamine assisted psychotherapy treatment. Depending on your personalized treatment plan, you may receive intramuscular injections or compounded nasal ketamine. Your provider makes sure to explain:

• The recommended treatment method
• Frequency
• Preparation instructions
• Safety considerations

During treatment, you may experience temporary sensations, such as:

• Relaxation
• Mild dissociation
• Changes in perception
• Drowsiness

These effects are usually short-term and gradually wear off after your session. The team provides guidance and follow-up recommendations.

Ongoing telehealth visits allow your provider to monitor how you respond to ketamine therapy combined with psychotherapy (talk therapy). They can adjust your treatment as needed, discuss symptom improvement, and ensure you continue moving toward your mental health goals safely and effectively.

What are the benefits of ketamine assisted psychotherapy?

Faster symptom relief is a vital benefit of ketamine assisted psychotherapy, along with:

• Improved mood and emotional stability
• Reduced anxiety and intrusive thoughts
• Increased motivation and energy
• Enhanced ability to participate in therapy
• Better overall daily functioning and quality of life

When other treatments haven’t worked for you, ketamine with psychotherapy may be the alternative path toward healing you need. 

Contact Resonance Psychiatry by calling the office or requesting a telehealth evaluation online today to discuss whether ketamine assisted psychotherapy is right for you.