Depression Treatment

Ketamine for Depression Treatment in Scottsdale, AZ

Today most depression is treated with oral antidepressants known as SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Common drugs include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, and Celexa. Or SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor). This includes Pristiq, Cymbalta, Fetzima, and Effexor.

Statistically, these treatments are only effective in 47% of patients and have challenging side effects. We are now using ketamine to successfully treat patients with SSRI and SNRI resistant depression. When ketamine is used in the proper set and setting and combined with integration and intent, we are able to help over 90% of our patients who have failed traditional therapies.

Read more to learn more about how Ketamine Therapy Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ can help relieve your symptoms and give you the resources you need.

How Does Ketamine Help with Depression? (The Science)

Traditionally, research focused on serotonin– as the chemical solely responsible for mood. Hence, SSRI and SNRI were developed to treat depressive conditions/symptoms. However, there is a second pathway at the NMDA receptor that plays an equal or possibly a more important role in depression.

At lower doses, ketamine is able to act at this receptor and increase glutamate (the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain), and cause a cascade of events that result in neuroplasticity (new nerve connections) and the reversal of the negative effects of chronic stress and depression in the brain (Prefrontal cortex). Chronic depression has been shown to do the exact opposite of ketamine, and deteriorate these important neural connections. Ketamine has even been shown to be effective in alleviating suicidal ideation.

What Does This Mean For Me? (Bottom Line)

When infused at a low dose into the bloodstream, IV ketamine treatments can bring rapid relief in over 90% of patients who failed traditional antidepressants. Traditional antidepressants can take anywhere from weeks to months to fully feel the effects, but ketamine works much faster. Patients often feel improvement after a single treatment. However, an initial series of treatments over two weeks will allow lasting results for several weeks to several months. When combined with integration coaching, lifelong changes can occur.

Please schedule an appointment today with Scottsdale Ketamine Therapy Clinic to see if we can help you restore some quality back into your life utilizing Ketamine for your depression treatment. We offer free phone consultations and will be happy to share our results with you.

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We provide complimentary consultation on a phone call. One of our experienced doctors will discuss your concerns and provide guidance.

Call us on 480-253-9710 (Scottsdale) or 480-256-9322 (Gilbert), or fill the form below to receive a call back

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Other Conditions We Treat

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety locks the brain in fear and overwhelm. Ketamine therapy helps by reopening blocked neural pathways, allowing your mind to process emotions more clearly and calmly. Unlike traditional treatments, it works quickly, often within days, offering real relief and renewed mental flexibility for those struggling with anxiety. Read more

Depression Treatment

While most depression is still treated with SSRIs or SNRIs, these medications work for less than half of patients and often come with side effects. Ketamine infusion therapy is an innovative approach that restores brain connections and offers fast, effective relief. Read more

PTSD Treatment

PTSD isn’t just about painful memories—it’s a rewiring of the brain caused by layers of trauma over time. This can lead to chronic stress, emotional numbness, and anxiety. Ketamine therapy helps by quickly resetting these patterns, allowing the brain to process trauma with less emotional intensity and greater clarity. Read more

Chronic Pain Treatment

Chronic pain lasts long after the body has healed, often rewiring the nervous system to keep sending pain signals. When traditional treatments fall short, ketamine offers a new path—helping to reset how the brain processes pain and providing relief for those living with constant or treatment-resistant discomfort. Read more

Migraine Treatment

Migraines are intense neurological events, not just severe headaches. When traditional treatments fail, ketamine offers a powerful alternative by targeting the brain’s pain pathways. It helps reset overactive nerve signals, reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines, and providing lasting relief for those with treatment-resistant migraine pain. Read more

Integration Coaching

Ketamine opens the door to deep healing by enhancing neuroplasticity, but lasting change comes from what happens after the infusion. Integration coaching helps patients process insights and apply them to real life. With guided support, individuals turn ketamine experiences into meaningful, long-term transformation and personal growth. Read more

Neuropathy Treatment

Neuropathic pain is caused by damaged nerves that constantly send pain signals, even without injury. Unlike traditional medications, ketamine works at the neurological level, calming overactive nerves and resetting pain pathways. This helps reduce persistent burning, tingling, and discomfort—offering long-term relief where other treatments often fall short. Read more

Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and fatigue, often resistant to traditional treatments. Ketamine offers a new approach by targeting the brain’s pain pathways, not just masking symptoms. When infused at low doses, it helps reset how the nervous system processes pain—providing real relief for those living with chronic discomfort. Read more

Stellate Ganglion Block

The Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is a minimally invasive procedure that helps reset an overactive fight-or-flight response. By calming the sympathetic nervous system, SGB can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress—often within minutes. It offers hope when traditional treatments haven’t provided lasting relief. Read more