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Yes, ketamine therapy is available in San Antonio. There are 3 clinics in San Antonio that provide ketamine therapy, northwest of the city near Balcones Heights and Leon Valley, north central San Antonio and Hill Country Village near Hollywood Park, and northeast in Oakwell Farms. Click here to find the ketamine therapy provider nearest you. Our directory is constantly updated as new clinics open.
Ketamine therapy providers in San Antonio offer a free consultation to patients to determine if ketamine therapy is right for them. You can find a ketamine therapy provider in your area, or choose one of the providers listed above. Give them a call or schedule an appointment on their website.
Ketamine therapy providers in San Antonio offer a number of different options to patients.
The most common ketamine therapy provided to by San Antonio clinics is ketamine IV infusion therapy. Ketamine IV infusion therapy is administered through an IV infusion in the arm. It takes effect right away, and patients experience a relief in symptoms that lasts 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the symptoms they’re treating and how responsive the patient is. Patients typically receive six infusions several weeks apart.
Your specific treatment schedule will be determined by the San Antonio ketamine therapy provider you choose.
There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In San Antonio the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $446. This is $12 less than the national average of $458.[2]
One explanation for the $12 difference is that the cost of living in Texas is 7% lower than the national average.
San Antonio residents experiencing mental health challenges and mood disorders can benefit from ketamine therapy in a number of ways.
Ketamine might be an option for San Antonio residents experiencing any of the following symptoms. To determine if ketamine therapy is right for you, reach out to a ketamine clinic near you and schedule a consultation. The 3 ketamine providers in San Antonio all offer free consultations, and will only recommend ketamine therapy if it’s right for you.
Depression: 470,000 San Antonians are currently suffering from depression, and over 700,000 will experience a depressive episode at some point in their lives.
Ketamine infusion therapy reduces the symptoms of depression in about 50% of patients.
Anxiety: 520,000 San Antonians will experience an anxiety disorder this year, and 780,000 will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
Early studies on the effect of ketamine therapy on anxiety indicate that it can be an effective alternative treatment option for the 50% of people who are resistant to traditional medicine.
PTSD: 90,000 San Antonians are currently experiencing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and 150,000 will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
Early studies indicate that ketamine therapy can be an effective treatment option for San Antonians struggling with PTSD, alongside other traditional PTSD treatments.
OCD: 38,000 San Antonians are currently experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and 65,000 will experience symptoms of OCD at some point in their lives.
Early studies have shown that ketamine therapy can significantly reduce symptoms of OCD.
Suicidality: 140,000 San Antonians have had serious thoughts about suicide in the past year. This is especially prevalent among young people, and people who identify as black, American Indian, or 2 or more races.
Recent studies have shown that ketamine therapy can significantly reduce suicidal ideation.
Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in San Antonio to address various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. A 2023 KFF analysis of the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey reported that in Texas:
This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of San Antonio face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.
San Antonio offers a wide range of mental health services and support for residents.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available:
The Center for Health Care Services is the local mental health authority for Bexar County, offering a variety of programs and treatments for adults and children.
Several hospitals in San Antonio provide inpatient psychiatric care:
Numerous clinics and practices offer outpatient mental health services in San Antonio:
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[1] 2020 US Census
[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling
