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Ketamine Therapy for
Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

Personalized physician-guided care with continuous in-person monitoring during every treatment

Ketamine Therapy - A Different Approach to Healing
 

Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions can become overwhelming when traditional treatments haven't provided lasting relief. Ketamine therapy offers a different path, one that works by creating a temporary window of increased neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to form healthier patterns and making meaningful therapeutic change more accessible.

At Synaptic, we believe ketamine is most effective when it is part of a comprehensive treatment plan rather than a stand-alone medication. Our physicians combine evidence-based medicine with compassionate, personalized care to help patients move beyond symptom management toward lasting healing and personal growth.

 

Unlike many ketamine clinics, every treatment is provided with therapy & continuous in-person physician monitoring. Your physician remains with you throughout your ketamine experience, providing medical oversight, emotional support, and guidance to ensure your treatment is as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as possible.

 

Two Evidence-Based Ketamine Treatment Options

Every patient is unique, which is why we offer multiple forms of ketamine treatment. During your consultation, your provider will help determine which approach best fits your diagnosis, treatment history, and personal goals.

 

Intramuscular (IM) Ketamine

Intramuscular ketamine has been used safely in medical settings for decades and has become an important treatment option for individuals living with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, chronic stress, and other mood disorders.

 

Our IM ketamine treatments are carefully dosed based on your individual needs and are paired with psychotherapy when appropriate to maximize the therapeutic benefits. Because ketamine temporarily increases the brain's ability to form new neural connections, many patients find they are able to process difficult emotions, shift long-standing thought patterns, and experience meaningful psychological breakthroughs.

 

Throughout your session, your physician remains by your side to monitor your response, provide reassurance, and ensure your comfort from beginning to end.

 

Spravato® (Esketamine)

Spravato® is an FDA-approved nasal spray medication for adults with treatment-resistant depression and certain forms of major depressive disorder. Unlike traditional antidepressants that can take weeks to work, Spravato acts on different pathways in the brain and may provide relief much more quickly for some patients.

 

Because Spravato® must be administered under medical supervision, all treatments are provided in our office. During your visit, your physician closely monitors your response while ensuring you feel safe, supported, and comfortable throughout the entire treatment and observation period.

Intramuscular Ketamine vs. Spravato®
 

Although both treatments work through similar pathways in the brain, they are different medications and may be recommended for different patients.

Intramuscular
(IM) Ketamine

  • Injectable Racemic Ketamine.
     

  • Customized Dosing.
     

  • Can be combined with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
     

  • Used off-label for several mental health conditions.
     

  • Physician remains with you throughout treatment.
     

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Spravato® 
(Esketamine)

  • FDA-approved nasal spray.
     

  • Standardized dosing protocol.
     

  • Medication-focused treatment.
     

  • Approved for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.
     

  • Physician monitors treatment throughout required observation period.

Spravato Esketmine

We offer a free phone consultation with our clinicians to answer your questions and determine what ketamine therapy is right for you.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
 

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), combines carefully administered ketamine with psychotherapy to create opportunities for deeper emotional healing.


While ketamine itself can produce rapid improvements in mood, those benefits may be enhanced and extended when paired with intentional therapeutic work. During the period of increased neuroplasticity that follows treatment, many patients are better able to examine difficult experiences, develop healthier perspectives, and create lasting emotional change.

Our clinicians focus on helping patients prepare for each experience, navigate the treatment itself, and integrate the insights gained into everyday life. This comprehensive approach allows ketamine to become part of a broader healing journey rather than simply a medication visit.

 

Our Treatment Process
 

Every ketamine treatment program is individualized, but most patients move through four essential stages of care.

 

Comprehensive Evaluation

Your journey begins with a thorough medical and psychological assessment. We take time to understand your symptoms, treatment history, medical conditions, medications, and personal goals to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for you.

 

Preparation Session

Before treatment, you'll meet with your provider to discuss intentions, expectations, and any questions you may have. Building trust and creating a clear therapeutic plan helps patients feel prepared and supported throughout the experience.

 

Ketamine Treatment

Your ketamine session takes place in a private, comfortable setting with your physician present throughout the entire treatment. Continuous in-person monitoring allows us to provide expert medical care while also offering emotional support whenever it is needed.

 

Integration

Healing doesn't stop when the medication wears off. Integration sessions help patients process their experience, apply new insights, and develop practical strategies that support long-term emotional wellness and continued growth.

Meet our Ketamine Providers

Our ketamine program is led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians with specialized training in ketamine treatment, mental health care, and integrative medicine.

Each provider brings unique expertise and clinical interests while sharing the same commitment to personalized, evidence-based, compassionate care.

Ready to get started? Schedule a free phone consultation with one of our Ketamine Providers by clicking the button below

Courtney, OR

"Working with Dr. Hicks over the past year has been a very rewarding experience. He is a dedicated and compassionate therapist and has created a safe and supportive environment that lends itself to personal growth. In each of my individual and group sessions with Dr. Hicks, he has successfully helped me prepare for and integrate each experience in ways that lead to lasting positive change. I am grateful to work with someone who genuinely 'holds space' for me and look forward to additional sessions with Dr. Hicks in the future."

A Whole-Person Approach to Mental Health

We recognize that mental health is influenced by far more than brain chemistry alone.

Our providers take time to understand the complete picture of your health, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress, relationships, work-life balance, medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors. Depending on your needs, your personalized treatment plan may also include behavioral coaching, mindfulness practices, nutritional recommendations, laboratory evaluation, medication management, or other evidence-informed therapies that support lasting wellness.

 

By treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, we aim to help patients create sustainable improvements in both mental and physical well-being.

 

Why Choose Synaptic?

Many ketamine clinics focus solely on medication administration. We believe exceptional care requires much more.

Our approach combines medical expertise, psychotherapy, and whole-person care to provide a treatment experience that is both clinically rigorous and deeply supportive.

What sets us apart is our commitment to:

  • Continuous, in-person physician monitoring during every ketamine treatment

  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient

  • Both Intramuscular Ketamine and Spravato® treatments

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and integration support

  • Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluations

  • Whole-person, integrative approach to healing

  • Experienced physicians with expertise in psychedelic care

Ready to Begin?

If you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition that hasn't responded to traditional treatments, ketamine therapy may offer a new path forward.

 

Our physicians will take the time to understand your story, answer your questions, and determine whether ketamine therapy is an appropriate option for your unique needs.

Whether you're considering Intramuscular Ketamine, Spravato®, or Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, we're here to help you make an informed decision in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Schedule your free consultation today to learn whether ketamine therapy is right for you.

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