Ketamine for PTSD
A different approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder
Millions of people live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can upset daily routines, relationships and emotional health. Standard treatments such as antidepressants and therapy work for some, yet many people still live with symptoms that will not let up. Columbia Ketamine Center offers ketamine infusion therapy as a newer option for people whose PTSD has not responded to treatment.
How Ketamine Works for PTSD
Ketamine acts on the glutamate system in the brain, helping reset the neural pathways that handle memory, fear and emotional control. SSRIs and benzodiazepines can take weeks or even months to help. Ketamine, by contrast, often brings relief you can notice within hours to days.
Studies show ketamine can:
- Quickly lessen intrusive thoughts and flashbacks related to PTSD
- Ease hyperarousal and physical symptoms such as insomnia or panic
- Support better emotional control and a calmer reaction to triggers
- Help rebuild synaptic connections harmed by chronic stress and trauma
Your PTSD Treatment Plan
Our protocol for PTSD is a series of ketamine infusions given in a private, calming clinic setting across one to two weeks. Each session takes about 45 to 60 minutes, and we monitor you throughout for safety and comfort.
When the first series is complete, our team reviews how you are doing and suggests a follow-up or maintenance plan tailored to you, so your progress can last.
Is Ketamine a Good Fit for Your PTSD?
Ketamine therapy may be a good match for you if:
- A medical or mental health professional has diagnosed you with PTSD
- Standard medications or therapy have not worked well for you
- You still have ongoing symptoms like nightmares, panic, irritability or hypervigilance
When it makes sense, we work alongside your current mental health provider so your care stays coordinated.
Pricing and Payment Options
Every PTSD infusion costs $400. To make care easier to afford, flexible financing is offered through Advance Care and CareCredit. If trauma continues to shape your days, ketamine therapy may help you start fresh. Book a free consultation to learn whether it is a good option for you.
Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You?
Columbia Ketamine Center offers medically supervised ketamine treatment for Columbia and the Midlands, backed by Dr. Bowen’s experience with more than 30,000 infusions. Call or book a free consultation to talk through your symptoms, your treatment history and whether ketamine is a good fit.