Good Candidates for Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine therapy is most effective for people who have tried other treatments without adequate results. If you recognize yourself in the following descriptions, ketamine may be worth exploring.

• You've tried one or more antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs) without sufficient improvement
• You experience persistent depression, anxiety, or PTSD symptoms despite treatment
• Side effects from current medications are significantly impacting your quality of life
• You're looking for a faster-acting alternative to traditional antidepressants
• You have chronic pain that hasn't responded to conventional pain management
• You're motivated and willing to engage in the full treatment process including integration

Conditions We Treat

Ketamine therapy at Discreet Ketamine is available for several conditions that have demonstrated clinical evidence of response to ketamine treatment.

• Treatment-resistant depression (major depressive disorder that hasn't responded to other medications)
• Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and treatment-resistant anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD
• Bipolar depression (depressive episodes in bipolar disorder)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Chronic pain conditions including neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and CRPS

Who Should NOT Try Ketamine

Safety is our top priority. Certain conditions and circumstances make ketamine therapy inadvisable. Our thorough screening process ensures these are identified before treatment.

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure (consistently above 160/100)
• Unstable cardiovascular disease, recent heart attack, or recent stroke
• Active psychosis, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder
• Active substance use disorder, particularly involving ketamine or PCP
• Pregnancy or active plans to become pregnant
• Severe, untreated liver disease
• Known allergy to ketamine
• Unable to have a trusted companion present during sessions

How the Evaluation Works

Our evaluation process is thorough yet straightforward. We want to make sure ketamine therapy is both safe and appropriate for your specific situation before you begin.

• Step 1: Complete the free online eligibility assessment (under 5 minutes)
• Step 2: Receive a preliminary determination of your eligibility
• Step 3: Schedule a video consultation with Dr. Ben Soffer, DO
• Step 4: Comprehensive medical history review and medication assessment
• Step 5: Personalized treatment plan developed for your specific needs
• Step 6: If approved, prescription sent to pharmacy and treatment begins

Your Next Steps

Taking the first step toward exploring ketamine therapy is simple, free, and carries no obligation. Our process is designed to give you clear answers quickly.

• Start with the free eligibility assessment—it takes less than 5 minutes
• You'll receive an immediate preliminary result
• If potentially eligible, you'll be invited to schedule a physician consultation
• Your consultation is a two-way conversation—ask any questions you have
• No pressure to proceed—the goal is to determine if this is right for you
• If ketamine isn't appropriate, your physician can discuss alternative approaches