Remember Who You Are with Ketamine Therapy

Life’s struggles and traumas can feel overwhelming. Persistent sadness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and obsessive thinking can disconnect us from our true selves. If you've tried traditional psychiatric and psychological treatments without success, ketamine therapy at our San Rafael clinic may offer the relief you've been seeking.

 
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Ketamine has been recognized as

arguably the most important discovery in half a century

due to its rapid and profound antidepressant effects, especially for treatment-resistant depression. With a well-documented record of safety and efficacy, ketamine treatment is an appealing alternative or complement to conventional mental health therapies.

 

At Innate Ketamine Therapy, we treat depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD to peel back the layers and help you to get back in touch with the person you were born as ­— your Innate self.

Our Ketamine Treatment Process

 
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Step 1: Free 15-Minute Ketamine Consultation

Not just a consultation, but your first step toward healing. During this personalized session, our specialists will:

  • Listen to your unique mental health journey

  • Explain how ketamine therapy works for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD

  • Answer your questions about ketamine treatment

  • Help determine if ketamine therapy might be right for you

 
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Step 2: Medical and Psychosocial Assessment

Safety and personalization are our priorities. Our one-hour, in-person assessment includes:

  • Complete review of your medical history

  • Evaluation of current medications and treatments

  • Discussion of your mental health goals

  • Development of your customized ketamine treatment plan

  • Guidance on preparing for your first ketamine session

 
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Step 3: Your Ketamine Therapy Journey

  • Preparatory Session(s): Learn mindfulness techniques and set intentions to maximize your ketamine experience

  • Series of Ketamine Treatments: Experience carefully administered ketamine sessions over 2-6 weeks*

  • Integration Sessions: Transform your ketamine insights into lasting positive changes with professional guidance

*Treatment protocols are personalized based on your specific needs and response. You may not require additional preparatory or integration sessions, or may complete these with your own mental health team.

 

  • “The use of ketamine therapy for anxiety was new to me as my husband embarked on a series of treatments after a cancer diagnosis. I was so impressed by the effectiveness of the treatment in such a short period of time. His overall attitude did an about face, from cranky and anxious to relaxed and positive about life again.”

  • “I am so grateful for the nurturing care I received from Dr. Spitzer during my ketamine therapy. His medical expertise and empathetic support during and after the ketamine sessions was instrumental in resolving the severe anxiety, depression and anger that had developed after my cancer diagnosis. His thoughtful follow-up and assistance has helped me to sustain a feeling of optimism, peace and happiness.”

  • “I've been a client of Carl's for several years and consider him a true guide back to the north star of myself. In my experience (and I've had many), it's rare to find a practitioner who blends wisdom, medical expertise and a trust in the client's own experiences as seamlessly as Carl. He has offered a light out of darkness serving as a trusted, grounded and compassionate ally, consistently urging me forward into both the known and unknown. Later, I was able to benefit from work alongside of Tia as well. Both form an authentic, safe, and cohesive team together. Highest of recommendations.”

  • “My experience at Innate was profound and so helpful. The protocol is perfect…loving, kind, with a feeling of holding and support, and yet totally non-intrusive. My aftermath has been loving, calm, peaceful, and most importantly, I feel like myself, the person I know I am, but can’t alway get to.”

What is ketamine?

and how does it relate to depression?

 

Ketamine was approved by the FDA in 1970 as a surgical anesthetic. It has unique properties of “dissociation”— leaving patients less aware of their bodies, while sending their minds on often fantastic journeys — that make it ideal for its job as an anesthetic.

Around 2000, clinicians became aware that in many people, ketamine provides a profound and rapid antidepressant effect that lasts much longer than the medicine itself, which leaves the system in just a few hours. It works through a different neurotransmitter system than conventional antidepressant medication.

Unlike most psychiatric medications, which are taken daily, ketamine is given intermittently. In the first 2 – 3 weeks, we'll start the medicine to see if your symptoms begin to improve and to understand if you experience side effects. Then, if the treatment is helpful, we will talk about ways to prolong the benefits, which may include additional sessions either at home, in the clinic, or a combination of both.