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Innerwell Has Closed

Innerwell wound down its at-home ketamine and therapy program. Here is what happened, what it means if you were a patient, and where to go next.

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FL, NJ & CA
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What Happened to Innerwell

Innerwell closed its at-home ketamine program effective August 31, 2026, and is no longer accepting or treating patients. In early 2026 Innerwell had repositioned as the insurance-forward, therapist-led option, advertising the broadest insurance partnerships of any at-home program and bundling psychotherapy with its ketamine treatment. That program has now wound down. If you had a plan Innerwell accepted, its closure leaves a specific gap, because most at-home ketamine programs are cash-pay.

  • Innerwell is no longer accepting or treating patients
  • It had repositioned in early 2026 as insurance-forward and therapist-led
  • Its closure notice thanked patients as the program wound down
  • The insurance-billing model it offered is uncommon among at-home programs

If You Were an Innerwell Patient

Two things matter most. First, your prescription and treatment history do not transfer automatically; any reputable provider will run a fresh medical evaluation and start you at a standard dose. Second, be honest with yourself about what drew you to Innerwell. If it was the insurance coverage, know that most at-home ketamine programs (including ours) are cash-pay, though HSA and FSA usually apply. If it was the built-in therapy, you can keep your own therapist and pair their sessions with physician-led medical care. Bring your dosing history, response notes, and any side effects to your next intake.

  • Prescriptions and therapy notes do not transfer; expect a fresh evaluation
  • If insurance was your reason: most at-home programs are cash-pay, HSA/FSA eligible
  • If the bundled therapy was your reason: keep your own therapist and pair it with medical care
  • Gather your dosing history and response notes to share with a new physician

How Discreet Ketamine Compares

Discreet Ketamine is physician-led rather than coaching- or network-based. Dr. Ben Soffer, DO, a board-certified physician, personally evaluates, prescribes, and manages every patient, so you see the same doctor at intake and at every follow-up. We are cash-pay, not insurance-billing like Innerwell was, but the pricing is flat and transparent: a program fee from $250 per month with medication billed separately by a licensed compounding pharmacy (roughly $5 per tablet), and it is HSA/FSA eligible. We do not include therapy in the fee; many patients pair our medical care with their own therapist for the integration work, and Dr. Soffer is glad to coordinate on timing and dose.

  • A single board-certified physician on every chart, the same prescriber start to finish
  • Cash-pay, not insurance (HSA/FSA eligible): program fee from $250/month, medication ~$5/tablet
  • Therapy is not bundled; pair our medical care with your own therapist for integration
  • Florida, New Jersey, and California only, with deep single-physician continuity

Why Physician-Led Care Matters

The American Psychiatric Association consensus statement on ketamine for mood disorders emphasizes that medical oversight, monitoring, and structured protocols are essential for safe administration outside research settings. (Sanacora et al., 2017 (JAMA Psychiatry))

International expert opinion on ketamine and esketamine in treatment-resistant depression confirms that physician oversight and structured treatment protocols are essential for optimal outcomes and patient safety. (McIntyre et al., 2021 (American Journal of Psychiatry))

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Innerwell?

Innerwell closed its at-home ketamine program effective August 31, 2026, and is no longer accepting or treating patients. It had repositioned in early 2026 as the insurance-forward, therapist-led option before winding down.

Can I transfer my Innerwell prescription or therapy to a new provider?

No. Prescriptions and treatment history do not transfer automatically between at-home ketamine programs. A new provider will run a fresh medical evaluation and start you at a standard dose rather than matching your previous one. Bring whatever records you have so your new physician has the full picture.

Does Discreet Ketamine take insurance the way Innerwell did?

No. Innerwell was unusual in billing insurance for at-home ketamine; Discreet Ketamine is cash-pay, like most at-home programs. The trade-off is transparent flat pricing (a program fee from $250 per month, medication about $5 per tablet) that is HSA/FSA eligible and, for many patients, works out lower than a per-session package once a full course is counted. If insurance coverage is essential for you, Spravato through a psychiatrist is the option most reliably covered.

Innerwell bundled therapy. Does Discreet Ketamine include a therapist?

Discreet Ketamine is physician-led medical care and does not bundle psychotherapy into the fee. Many patients keep their own therapist and pair those sessions with treatment, which also preserves continuity if you already have a therapist you trust. Dr. Soffer is glad to coordinate with your therapist on timing and dose.

Is Discreet Ketamine a good alternative to Innerwell?

For patients in Florida, New Jersey, or California who want a single board-certified physician managing their care start to finish, yes. If you are outside FL, NJ, or CA, or if insurance billing is a hard requirement, you will want to weigh other options. Dr. Ben Soffer, DO, personally evaluates, prescribes, and follows every patient.

Where can I compare other at-home ketamine providers?

See our full side-by-side comparison of the providers still operating in 2026 (Mindbloom, Joyous, and Discreet Ketamine), plus comparisons against IV infusion clinics and SSRIs.

Dr. Ben Soffer, DO

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Dr. Ben Soffer, DO

Board-certified physician · Founder, Discreet Ketamine

Dr. Soffer founded Discreet Ketamine to make evidence-based, at-home ketamine therapy accessible under real physician supervision. He personally reviews every patient’s eligibility and treatment plan, and is licensed to practice in Florida, New Jersey, and California.

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