Ketamine Therapy NYC
Ketamine is a powerful treatment for those struggling with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, providing rapid relief and a new path toward wellness. At Modern Therapy Group, our specialized team uses this advanced therapy to help you heal and transform your life.
What is Ketamine Therapy For Mental Health?
Ketamine therapy, administered in a controlled medical setting by your licensed therapist, uses ketamine (a medication traditionally used for anesthesia) to treat various mental health conditions. This can include depression (including treatment-resistant depression), anxiety, PTSD, and more.
This innovative approach works differently from traditional antidepressants by activating alternative pathways in the brain, potentially leading to fast improvements in mood and mental wellness. Ketamine therapy can take the form of infusions, injections, or a nasal spray. The exact method of administration is tailored to your specific needs and your therapist’s guidance.
At Modern Therapy Group, we are committed to providing our clients with access to the latest in mental health treatments, and ketamine therapy is a vital part of our suite of services. Our treatment protocols are tailored to each individual, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
Patients are monitored throughout the treatment process by our skilled medical team, providing reassurance and support at every step.
With our expertise, we can help determine whether this innovative therapy could be an effective part of your or your loved one's mental health journey.
Benefits of Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine stimulates glutamate production, enhancing neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to forge new neural connections. This allows ketamine to offer relief from depressive symptoms (and other mental health symptoms) remarkably quickly, often within hours or a few days.
The benefits of ketamine treatments can potentially include the following:
Reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more
Encourages neuroplasticity, aiding the brain in developing new pathways for healthier thought and mood patterns
Quick symptom relief, sometimes within a few days
Can be used with talking therapy for deeper healing
Targets different brain areas than standard depression medications
Helps stabilize and improve your mood in the long term
Follow-up treatments can potentially extend benefits
Administered by your licensed therapist in a controlled, safe setting
Minimal side effects, which are typically mild and temporary
A modern option when traditional meds don’t work
Improves focus
Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
Yes, when administered under the supervision of a licensed therapist and in a controlled setting, ketamine therapy is safe. If found to be a candidate for ketamine therapy, you’ll be monitored by your therapist during treatment for potential side effects, such as changes in blood pressure.
Conditions Ketamine Can Treat
Ketamine treatment has been found to help address many mental health conditions, including:
- Depression: Clinical studies have demonstrated ketamine’s ability to alleviate symptoms of major depressive disorder, often rapidly improving mood in those who have not responded to other treatments.
- Treatment-Resistant Depression: This is perhaps where ketamine shows its most significant potential, offering hope for individuals whose symptoms have not improved with standard antidepressant medications.
- Anxiety Disorders: Ketamine could help in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders, contributing to an overall improvement in the quality of life for sufferers.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms of PTSD can be particularly stubborn to traditional treatments, and ketamine has been found to potentially ease these symptoms, helping individuals process trauma more effectively.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Early research suggests ketamine may reduce the compulsions and obsessions associated with OCD.
- Bipolar Disorder: While more research is needed, some findings indicate ketamine could help in managing depressive episodes in bipolar disorder without triggering mania, which is a risk associated with certain other antidepressants.
While ketamine is not a cure-all and is best used as part of a broader treatment strategy, its ability to potentially ease the burden of these conditions makes it a valuable tool in mental health care.
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Ketamine Therapy with Modern Therapy Group: What To Expect
During a ketamine therapy session, expect a calm environment where your comfort and safety are prioritized. Initially, you’ll undergo a comprehensive evaluation to tailor the treatment to your needs. The session itself involves receiving ketamine, typically through an IV ketamine infusion (known as ketamine infusion therapy), nasal spray, or injection, under close supervision by your licensed therapist.
You might experience altered perceptions or a sense of detachment, but you’ll be in a relaxed setting, often with calming music or a serene atmosphere. The entire process is closely monitored to ensure your well-being, and support is available throughout to make the experience as beneficial as possible.
Many patients begin to notice the benefits of ketamine infusions/treatment within hours, days, or weeks after receiving ketamine therapy. This makes it a breakthrough treatment for conditions like clinical depression and major depression. However, the exact amount of time it takes to notice an improvement in mood and mental health condition will vary based on each individual.
It’s important to remember that ketamine therapy is most effective when included in a comprehensive treatment plan that could consist of psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and support from our trusted mental health professionals.
Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You?
You might be a candidate for ketamine therapy if any of the below apply. Your therapist at Modern Therapy Group will determine if you could potentially benefit from this type of treatment after conducting individual therapy sessions with you.
- Have not responded to other forms of therapy or medication
- Are seeking rapid relief from symptoms
- Are under the care of a mental health professional who recommends this treatment
Ketamine Therapy with Modern Therapy Group
Modern Therapy Group means therapy with results. Our progressive therapists use evidence-based interventions that challenge traditional and outdated approaches to talk therapy. We’re direct, hands-on, and always at the forefront of cutting-edge techniques and practices.
Break free from barriers and work towards meaningful change with Modern Therapy Group. Our highly qualified mental health professionals work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, providing therapeutic services to promote long-term growth and healing.
Our mental health services are available virtually or in person in either New York or Florida. We offer support in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French to ensure you can communicate in your preferred language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mental health conditions can ketamine therapy treat?
Ketamine therapy has been shown to be very effective when it comes to treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders and mental health conditions. This breakthrough mental health treatment could also potentially treat chronic pain.
What mental health conditions can ketamine therapy treat?
Ketamine therapy has been shown to be very effective when it comes to treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders and mental health conditions. This breakthrough mental health treatment could also potentially treat chronic pain.
How long do the effects of ketamine therapy last?
Exactly how long the effects of ketamine therapy last can vary. Some patients might experience benefits for weeks to months or longer. Many patients require multiple ketamine therapy sessions over the course of several weeks.
Does insurance cover ketamine therapy?
Some insurance policies might cover the costs of ketamine assisted psychotherapy. While Modern Therapy Group is in-network with most insurance plans, it’s important to consult with your insurance for specific details about your plan.
Can ketamine therapy be combined with other treatments?
Yes, ketamine is often used alongside other conventional treatments, including traditional antidepressants and individual therapy sessions, to enhance mental health outcomes and treat depression (as well as other mental health conditions).
How does ketamine therapy differ from other psychedelic medicine?
This breakthrough therapy is very unique compared to other psychedelic medicines because it is FDA-approved for specific uses (such as for certain mental health conditions, including depression and others). It can also offer fast effects on mood and thought patterns, unlike other forms of psychedelic medicine.
Medically Reviewed by Jack Hazan
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