Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is one of the most requested emerging treatments for a variety of mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. There are a number of factors that contribute to the high cost of KAP.
- Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance, which means that it is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This regulation adds to the cost of ketamine, as it requires additional security measures and oversight.
- KAP is typically administered by a psychiatrist or other mental health professional who is trained in the use of ketamine. At My Denver Therapy, our Denver therapists do more KAP sessions in a month than most therapy private practices do in a year. This training can be expensive, and it adds to the cost of KAP.
- KAP sessions typically last for several hours, usually 2 or 3. This adds to the cost of KAP because these sessions are longer than typical therapy sessions.
Is Ketamine-assisted therapy worth it?
Despite the costs, KAP can be a life-changing treatment for people who are struggling with mental health conditions. One of the biggest benefits of Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is that it can help people with treatment resistant conditions actually heal and feel better, instead of being reliant on medication or long-term therapy. A person with treatment-resistant depression can spend $10,000 per year on health costs, therapy, and more.
One of the biggest reasons why people try Ketamine therapy is the change that it can help provide them in just a few sessions, It helps people work on the underlying causes of depression and other treatment resistant conditions. Many of our clients have told us that they feel like they’ve accomplished more in a few Ketamine sessions compared to years of therapy, and that makes the cost more than worth it.
If you are struggling with a mental health condition, don’t let the cost of KAP prevent you from getting the help you need.
