Ketamine Therapy
Our ketamine therapy rooms with garden views
About Ketamine and Its Use in Psychiatry
Ketamine is an anesthetic medication commonly used as a sedative for pain in hospital settings. It is a dissociative class medication. The use of ketamine in low doses for mood disorders is an “off-label,” or non-FDA approved treatment. However, it has been safely used in psychiatry for over fifty years with positive results when administered responsibly. Clinical studies have shown it is effective in treating depression, suicidality, severe anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression are ideal candidates for ketamine infusion therapy.
In our clinic, patients undergo an initial screening to determine if ketamine is an appropriate fit based on their medical history and psychiatric profile. Ketamine is administered through an IV line or via intramuscular injection by a registered nurse with oversight from Dr. Stevens. The nurse monitors the patient throughout the session and follows treatment protocols. We maintain a soothing, tranquil environment during and after your session to ensure maximal comfort.
A typical treatment cycle has six sessions, each lasting sixty minutes to ninety minutes, over a three to four-week period. After the cycle is complete, occasional maintenance infusions may help to extend the beneficial effects. We will work with you to customize your treatment plan. We will adjust dosing and frequency as we go along based on your feedback and clinical outcomes. We also offer the option of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in conjunction with ketamine treatment.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a powerful tool that helps the patient feel supported by providing a sounding board for unfamiliar thoughts and emotions that may rise to the surface during ketamine treatment. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy enables the temporary softening of psychological defenses, allowing for deeper self-reflection and psychotherapeutic processing. Ketamine has psychedelic effects, and this has been shown to facilitate profound transpersonal experiences. These types of experiences can help people in a variety of ways, offering important clarity and insight into one’s struggles, adding a spiritual dimension to ongoing therapeutic work, and cultivating a sense of interconnectedness. In a typical ketamine cycle, the therapist will incorporate one or two integration sessions without ketamine, allowing the patient time to regroup and reflect on their ketamine experience while in an unaltered state.
"My history of complex trauma was difficult to resolve with psychotherapy alone. Ketamine helped relieve me of constant worry as if the trauma no longer lived within me.” -InnerSpace ketamine client
Our Ketamine Nurse, Amy Langston, PMHNP
Amy Langston Amy Langston is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges. She is a key provider at Psych Insight, PLLC, where she works closely with Dr. Jon Stevens, a triple-board-certified psychiatrist, to deliver innovative and personalized mental health services. Amy’s expertise extends to managing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep problems, with a commitment to improving her patients' overall well-being.
Amy’s extensive educational background underscores her dedication to mental health. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman's University. She then completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her academic achievements are complemented by her hands-on experience across diverse settings, including psychiatric inpatient care, adolescent residential programs, and outpatient treatment for children, teens, and adults.
Amy is also deeply committed to advocacy and community involvement, serving as a board member for the Texas Prader-Willi Association. Her contributions extend beyond her clinical practice, reflecting her passion for supporting individuals and families navigating complex mental health conditions.
At Inner Space, Amy manages ketamine treatments, an innovative option for patients with treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, and suicidality. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, has been shown in clinical studies to provide rapid and profound relief for individuals who have not responded to traditional therapies. At the clinic, Amy ensures that patients receive ketamine treatment in a safe and tranquil environment, using a structured process that includes thorough screening, individualized dosing, and continuous monitoring. She also collaborates with therapists to provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), a transformative approach that integrates the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with deeper emotional processing and self-reflection.
Amy’s approach to patient care is holistic and personalized. She tailors treatment plans to the unique needs of each individual, considering both mental and physical health to optimize outcomes. She prioritizes open communication, education, and empowerment, ensuring that every client feels supported on their mental health journey.
Beyond her professional life, Amy is passionate about fitness, yoga, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, exploring new experiences, and embracing challenges. Her vibrant energy, clinical expertise, and unwavering dedication make her a trusted and respected mental health provider.