Ketamine Therapy Texas

Texas ketamine therapy FAQs

Is ketamine therapy available in Texas?

Yes, ketamine therapy is available in Texas. There are 25 clinics in Texas that provide ketamine therapy, centered in the cities of Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Click here to find the ketamine therapy provider nearest you. Our directory is constantly updated as new clinics open.

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How can I choose the right ketamine therapy provider in Texas?

Ketamine therapy providers in Texas 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.

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What types of services do ketamine therapy providers in Texas offer?

Ketamine therapy providers in Texas offer a number of different options to patients.

The most common ketamine therapy provided to by Texas 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 Texas ketamine therapy provider you choose.

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Texas cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Texas 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.

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What are the benefits of ketamine therapy for Texans?

Texas residents experiencing mental health challenges and mood disorders can benefit from ketamine therapy in a number of ways.

Ketamine might be an option for Texas 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 25 ketamine providers in Texas all offer free consultations, and will only recommend ketamine therapy if it’s right for you.

Depression: 5.3 million Texans are currently suffering from depression, and over 7.8 million 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: 5.8 milion Texans will experience an anxiety disorder this year, and 8.8 million 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: 1 million Texans are currently experiencing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and 1.7 million will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

Early studies indicate that ketamine therapy can be an effective treatment option for Texans struggling with PTSD, alongside other traditional PTSD treatments.

OCD: 430,000 Texans are currently experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and 730,000 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: 1.6 million Texans 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.

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Mental Health Statistics in Texas

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in Texas 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:

• 31.4% of adults in Texas report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 3.2 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 24.4% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 2.7 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 36.8% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 4.5 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of Texas face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling