1. Who is IV ketamine therapy at Waybridge right for?

Waybridge’s IV ketamine therapy is particularly suited for individuals with chronic depressive disorders—such as Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar I/II depression—who haven’t found relief through traditional antidepressants. It’s also effective for conditions like PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related depression.

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2. What is the IV ketamine treatment process at Waybridge?

Your IV ketamine experience at Waybridge involves:

• A comprehensive 60-minute initial consultation with psychiatric providers
• Review of your mental health history, symptoms, and past treatments
• A customized schedule of IV ketamine infusions, typically lasting about 40 minutes each
• Each session includes additional recovery and monitoring time, totaling approximately two hours per visit
  
  

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3. How frequently will I need IV ketamine treatments?

Initially, patients typically receive a series of 6 infusions over approximately 2–3 weeks. Following this initial phase, we assess your response together and decide on a personalized maintenance schedule, which could range from once per month to every several months.

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4. What are my payment options for IV ketamine therapy?

Currently, IV ketamine is typically considered a patient-pay therapy,, as most insurance plans do not yet cover it. However, Waybridge actively works with insurers for expanded coverage. Our Care Coordinators assist in navigating clear pricing, payment options, and provide documentation to help you seek partial reimbursement through your insurance provider, if applicable. We also offer zero-interest payment plans through Care Credit and an income-based sliding scale.