Ketamine Treatment

A cutting-edge option for relief when traditional treatments fall short.
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What Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?

Ketamine-assisted therapy is an innovative treatment approach that combines the rapid-acting effects of ketamine with the therapeutic support of a trained mental health provider. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has shown strong clinical efficacy in relieving symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other treatment-resistant conditions.

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, our ketamine services are offered in a safe, structured, and clinically supervised environment—where medical and psychological care work hand-in-hand to promote relief, healing, and long-term change.

Why Consider Ketamine Treatment?

Ketamine may be appropriate for clients who:

  • Have not responded to traditional medications or therapies

  • Struggle with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)

  • Experience chronic suicidal ideation

  • Live with PTSD, severe anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms

  • Want to explore altered states of consciousness for trauma processing or emotional insight

  • Need rapid relief during an acute mental health episode

Ketamine can interrupt negative thought loops, improve neuroplasticity, and create a window of opportunity for deeper therapeutic work.

What to Expect in Sessions

Conditions Commonly Treated with Ketamine

Research and clinical outcomes support ketamine’s effectiveness for a growing list of mental health conditions, including:

  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

  • Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Chronic stress and burnout

  • Existential distress or emotional numbness

While not a first-line treatment, ketamine may be transformative when other options have not brought relief.

Our Ketamine Treatment Process

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, we follow a medically guided, trauma-informed process designed for both safety and depth of insight:

  1. Comprehensive Intake & Evaluation

    • Medical and psychiatric screening to determine eligibility

    • Review of medications, diagnoses, treatment history, and current concerns

  2. Preparation Session(s)

    • Intentions are set, expectations are clarified, and grounding tools are introduced

    • A licensed therapist or guide walks you through the experience

  3. Ketamine Sessions

    • Administered via troche (a sublingual lozenge)

    • Sessions occur in a private, calm space with supportive monitoring

    • You are guided during the experience by a clinician

  4. Integration Therapy

    • Post-session therapy helps you process insights and connect the experience to long-term growth

    • Integration is key to ensuring ketamine’s benefits are lasting, not just acute

Treatment protocols may include multiple sessions over several weeks, with follow-up and optional booster sessions as needed.

Is Ketamine Safe?

Yes—when used under clinical supervision, ketamine is considered a safe and effective treatment for many mental health conditions. At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, we exclusively offer ketamine in the form of sublingual lozenges (troches)—a non-invasive, low-risk method that is well-tolerated by most clients.

To ensure safety:

  • All clients complete a thorough medical and mental health screening before treatment

  • Each session is supervised by a trained clinician in a calm, private setting

  • Clients are guided through preparation and integration to maximize benefits

Mild, temporary side effects—such as lightheadedness, nausea, or dissociation—can occur but typically resolve shortly after the session. Ketamine is not physically addictive when used therapeutically, and we carefully screen out individuals for whom ketamine is not appropriate.

Our team is committed to providing safe, ethical, and effective care at every step.

Why Choose Us for Ketamine?

Our ketamine program is guided by a multidisciplinary team that includes:

  • Licensed psychiatric providers overseeing safety and dosing

  • Therapists trained in trauma-informed and integration-based practices

  • A care model grounded in compassion, science, and personalized care

We do not view ketamine as a stand-alone solution. Instead, it’s part of a holistic, relationship-based approach to healing that respects your autonomy, values, and life goals.

How Ketamine and Therapy Work Together

Ketamine can unlock deeply held emotions, bypass rigid thought patterns, and support increased neuroplasticity. When combined with therapy, it may:

  • Accelerate emotional processing

  • Help reframe traumatic memories

  • Increase openness to change

  • Reduce defensiveness and shame

  • Foster spiritual or existential insight

  • Create breakthroughs in longstanding therapeutic blocks

The real change happens not just during the session—but in the integration that follows.

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Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Right for You?

If you’ve been struggling with depression, trauma, or emotional numbness despite trying therapy or medications, ketamine-assisted therapy may offer a new path forward. At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, we provide a safe, ethical, and client-centered approach to ketamine care—designed to help you reconnect with your mind, your body, and your sense of possibility.

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