Living with severe and persistent depression can make even the most basic things in everyday life seem daunting. If the relief you are seeking hasn’t been achieved through traditional antidepressant medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, you haven’t given up yet.
At Orlando Premier Psychiatry, we provide state-of-the-art Ketamine infusion treatment to patients throughout Greater Orlando to escape the burden of treatment-resistant depression and restore their mental health.
What is Ketamine Therapy and How Does It Work?
Ketamine is a different type of antidepressant that acts on the Glutamate system of neurotransmitters, and produces its effects within hours, as opposed to the weeks it takes for traditional oral antidepressants to take effect.
Glutamate is a key player in neural plasticity, the ability of the brain to adapt, repair and create new neural pathways. Ketamine directly stimulates glutamate in the brain to rewire damaged synapses due to chronic stress and/or severe mood disorders.
The benefits of Ketamine therapy are:
- Fast onset of relief: The majority of patients report improvement with a few hours or days, not weeks.
- Targeted Action: Effective for people who have failed to achieve an adequate response to 2 or more conventional treatments.
- In central Florida, treatments are given in a safe and controlled clinical setting, known as medically supervised care.
Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You? Signs and Symptoms
Each person who suffers from depression is affected differently, and for some, depression is not relieved by traditional therapies and treatment options, so specialized intervention is required. The clinical staff at Orlando Premier Psychiatry carefully assesses the condition of each patient to see if Ketamine treatment is appropriate for their recovery.
If you have any of these symptoms you could be a candidate for Ketamine Treatment:
- Treatment-Resistant Depression: You’ve responded poorly to several drugs at proper doses for depression.
- Ongoing Emotional Numbness: A lack of feeling of connection or love from loved ones, despite continued psychotherapy.
- Extreme Fatigue and Brain Fog: Trouble concentrating, doing everyday work tasks, or keeping up with daily responsibilities
- Physical symptoms of mood disorders: Ongoing low mood, with symptoms of fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep.
- Persistent and Severe Depressive Episodes: bouts of very severe depression that disrupt your normal life in Orlando.
Why Choose Orlando Premier Psychiatry for Your Care?
In a search for sophisticated psychiatric care, convenience, security, and individual consideration are important factors. At Orlando Premier Psychiatry we offer specialized clinical care and a nurturing, caring environment designed for our Central Florida community.
- Board-Certified Expertise: Our psychiatric professionals have expertise on evidence-based interventions for mood disorders.
- Individualized Dosing and Session Plans: Dosing and session plans are tailored to your medical history and clinical response.
- Safe and comfortable treatment rooms: Relax in quiet treatment rooms that are designed to make you feel safe and comfortable during your treatment.
- Complete Mental Health Support: We collaborate with your primary care doctor or therapist so that your mental health care continues seamlessly.
What to Expect During Your Ketamine Treatment
- Initial Clinical Consultation: We make sure that Ketamine is safe and appropriate for you based on your medical history, your current medications and your psychiatric evaluation.
- In-Office Treatment Sessions: You will be treated in a very calm and private room where our medical team will keep an eye on your vital signs and your comfort during treatment.
- Post Treatment Integration: Following a short observation period, you will be allowed to leave the program with a trusted driver, and continued checks will be given to track your progress.
Ready to Reclaim Your Mental Well-Being?
You don’t have to navigate treatment-resistant depression alone. Contact Orlando Premier Psychiatry today to schedule your confidential Ketamine consultation.
Take the first step toward lasting relief.
📞 Call Our Local Orlando Office Now: (407) 565-3546
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Ketamine work for depression?
While waiting for the first few sessions, many Orlando Premier Psychiatry patients feel relief in a matter of hours or days, which is much quicker than the weeks it can take for standard antidepressants that are taken orally.
Is Ketamine therapy covered by insurance in Orlando?
This coverage depends on the insurance company and the type of insurance policy. Our administrative team directly works with patients throughout Greater Orlando to check on their benefit options, coverage and affordable self-pay options.
What does a Ketamine session feel like?
While being treated, one of the possibilities is to feel very relaxed, very light or having slight floating feelings. Our medical staff will constantly be checking your comfort and safety in a quiet, private environment during the entire procedure.
How many Ketamine treatments will I need?
The first treatment is usually six sessions in total over a course of two to three weeks. Each session we review your progress individually to best set up your longterm maintenance plan.
Can I drive home after my Ketamine appointment?
No. Because Ketamine causes temporary mild drowsiness and cognitive shifts, you must arrange for a family member, friend, or driver to take you home safely after every treatment session.
