Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety

253 vetted providers offering ketamine therapy for anxiety, listed by city and compared against every other approach.

For anxiety, ketamine is used off-label and the evidence is still emerging, most often when anxiety runs alongside treatment-resistant depression or PTSD. It is not a first-line anxiety treatment, and a good clinic will tell you so.

Ketamine therapy uses controlled, medically supervised doses of ketamine, given as an IV infusion, an injection, or the Spravato nasal spray, to interrupt the entrenched patterns that keep anxiety in place. It works on a different brain system (glutamate) than traditional antidepressants, which is why it can help when other treatments haven't.

On PsyCare+, ketamine sits in the Progressive lane of whole-person care. The clinics that do it well don't treat it as a standalone fix: they pair it with therapy and coordinate with your existing prescriber, so the rapid relief has something durable to hold onto.

Other ways to treat anxiety: TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) · EMDR Therapy · Neurofeedback · Somatic & Body-Based Therapy, or see all Anxiety care.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in New York, NY

8 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Los Angeles, CA

7 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Denver, CO

5 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Boulder, CO

5 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Orlando, FL

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Seattle, WA

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Nashville, TN

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Santa Monica, CA

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Greenville, SC

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Sarasota, FL

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Austin, TX

4 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety in Overland Park, KS

3 providers.

Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety: common questions

Is ketamine approved for anxiety?

For anxiety, ketamine is used off-label and the evidence is still emerging, most often when anxiety runs alongside treatment-resistant depression or PTSD. It is not a first-line anxiety treatment, and a good clinic will tell you so.

How fast does ketamine work?

Many people notice a change within hours to a few days of the first sessions, which is much faster than a typical antidepressant. Clinics usually run an initial series of sessions, then space out maintenance.

Is it covered by insurance?

Spravato is increasingly covered for treatment-resistant depression; IV ketamine is often out-of-pocket. Costs and coverage vary by clinic, so ask directly when you reach out.

Who should not use ketamine?

It isn't right for everyone. Reputable clinics screen for blood pressure issues, certain psychiatric conditions, and substance use history before starting. A consultation is where that gets decided, not a web page.

Explore all Anxiety care nationwide across traditional, alternative, and progressive approaches, or browse the full PsyCare+ directory.