The initial medical evaluation, which is required for ketamine infusions, has a cost of $200 although this cost may be covered by your insurance. Ketamine infusions have a cost of $400 per session, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions for integration, cost $125 per session. We offer package discounts when the six (6) session protocol is paid upfront.
Ketamine infusions are not currently covered by insurance. Payment must be received before scheduling infusion therapy. Visits with the psychiatrist are a billable service that is often covered by insurance.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines the effects of ketamine with psychotherapy to enhance mental health treatment. It includes the medical and psychiatric evaluation, the preparation session, the ketamine experience, and integration therapy sessions after each ketamine infusion, to help you achieve deeper insights and lasting growth.
While ketamine infusion clinics provide access to ketamine, they typically don't offer therapeutic support. At Arc Mental Health, we combine both ketamine treatment and therapy in one package.
Our KAP model includes six ketamine infusions, medical evaluation, preparation sessions, and follow-up therapy after each infusion to maximize both the immediate and long-term benefits, unlike the infusion-only model, which may offer temporary symptom relief.
Yes, certain conditions can make ketamine dangerous or ineffective. These include uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable heart disease (e.g., arrhythmias, congestive heart failure), active substance abuse, active manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and active delusions or hallucinations. If you have any of these conditions on the day of your infusion, you will not be able to proceed with the treatment.
No, it is very important that we review your current medication list prior to beginning Ketamine therapy. You will need to follow up with your psychiatrist after treatment, as your dosage may change. Nonetheless, certain medications should not be taken with ketamine. Please contact us to discuss any medications you are currently taking. Some drugs, like benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan, Xanax) and lamotrigine (Lamictal), might reduce the effectiveness of ketamine. We recommend tapering off these medications under your doctor’s guidance before your first treatment. If discontinuation is not possible, avoid taking them the night before and the day of your infusion, but resume them the night of or the day after your infusion.