Condition Treated

Ketamine for PTSD

For trauma survivors who have not found relief through conventional treatment, ketamine therapy can open a doorway to genuine healing.

A new approach to trauma

PTSD often persists because traumatic memories are locked in their original, threatening form. Ketamine's neuroplastic window — especially paired with skilled therapy — can help the brain re-encode those memories with less emotional charge.

Our PTSD protocol

We typically combine IV or IM ketamine with optional guided therapy sessions, designed in close collaboration with your existing therapist when appropriate.

What patients commonly report

  • Fewer and less intense flashbacks and nightmares
  • Reduced hypervigilance — finally feeling safe enough to relax
  • Greater emotional range, including the ability to feel joy again
  • Improved sleep and a calmer baseline nervous system
  • Ability to think about traumatic events without being overwhelmed

Combat veterans, first responders, and survivors

We have deep experience treating PTSD across many backgrounds — military service, sexual trauma, medical trauma, childhood adverse experiences, and the cumulative stress of first-responder careers. Every protocol is private, judgement-free, and built around your pace.

What the research shows

Published clinical trials have shown rapid and significant reductions in PTSD symptoms with repeated ketamine infusions. While ketamine is not a cure for trauma, it consistently opens a therapeutic window that traditional treatments often cannot reach on their own.

The role of integration

Healing from trauma is not just about the dose — it’s about what you do with the relief. We strongly encourage pairing your sessions with a trauma-informed therapist (ours or yours) so insights from your sessions translate into lasting change.

Signs you may benefit

If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to explore ketamine therapy for ptsd:

  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
  • Avoiding reminders of the traumatic event
  • Hypervigilance or being easily startled
  • Emotional numbness or detachment
  • Talk therapy alone hasn't moved the needle
  • Difficulty trusting or feeling safe

How ketamine actually works

A different mechanism

Ketamine modulates the brain's glutamate system rather than serotonin — a fundamentally different pathway than SSRIs.

Rapid neuroplasticity

It triggers the rapid formation of new neural connections, helping the brain break out of entrenched patterns.

Decades of evidence

First approved in 1970 as an anesthetic, ketamine has been studied for wellness for more than two decades.

Common questions about ptsd treatment

How fast does ketamine work for ptsd?

Many patients notice meaningful relief within hours to days of their first session — far faster than traditional medications, which can take 4–8 weeks.

How many sessions will I need?

Most patients begin with a series of 6 sessions over 2–3 weeks. Follow-up maintenance is then tailored to your individual response.

Will ketamine replace my current medication?

Not necessarily. Many patients continue their existing regimen during ketamine therapy. We coordinate with your prescriber when appropriate.

What if it doesn't work for me?

About 70% of patients respond meaningfully. If you do not, we'll discuss alternative modalities and never push treatments that aren't right for you.

Ready to feel like yourself again?

Speak with our team about whether ketamine therapy is right for you. Most patients are seen within days.