Ketamine / Spravato
Adult Psychiatry located in Fort Collins, CO
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Ketamine / Spravato services offered in Fort Collins, CO
Spravato is a new treatment tool that offers relief for about 70% of people who don’t respond to antidepressants. Foremost psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, has seen the remarkable effects of Spravato in many of his patients at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. As a trailblazer in the psychiatric field, Dr. Ziegler offers Spravato treatment options through telemedicine and office-based appointments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Call the office or use the provided booking feature to schedule your consultation and evaluation now.
Ketamine / Spravato Q&A
What is Spravato?
Spravato is a drug that gained FDA approval more than 50 years ago. Originally, it was used only during surgery as a safe and reliable anesthetic because it doesn’t depress breathing as many other anesthetics do.
More recently, Spravato has garnered attention for having rapid effects within the brain of people who have depression and other mental illnesses. In many cases, it provides near-instant relief.
How does Spravato affect the brain?
Spravato works on the neurotransmitters, the brain chemicals that influence your mood. That might sound familiar if you’ve ever taken antidepressants, and it’s true that those drugs also work on neurotransmitters.
But while antidepressants usually impact serotonin levels, low doses of Spravato ultimately cause a flood of glutamate, which is often called the “master” neurotransmitter. This has a rapid antidepressant effect.
Spravato works in other ways, too, which researchers don’t fully understand. Currently thinking is that it causes the release of additional chemicals that work like neural fertilizers.
Basically, those chemicals cause new brain neuron connections to spring up. This allows for the development of new healthy thought pathways that can replace the old (harmful) ones.
These unique effects help explain Spravato’s effectiveness when people taking oral antidepressants showed no improvement.
Spravato therapy has led to impressive results in people with depression, anxious depression (depression plus severe anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What is the Spravato treatment process?
The Nasal spray (Spravato®) is offered at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. Spravato is FDA-approved as a treatment for depression that doesn’t improve with the use of two or more antidepressants, known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
To help you get the most out of these sessions, it’s important to understand how we approach this therapy and how you can play an active role in optimizing your outcomes.
1. Setting the right environment
Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. Spravato treatments work best in a calm and soothing environment. During your session, you’ll be in a quiet room with dim lighting and soft, relaxing music. These elements are designed to help you feel at ease and allow you to focus inward without distractions. Think of this as a space where you can let go and trust the process.
2. Preparing for your session
Preparation is key to having a positive experience. Before each session:
- Know what to expect: Spravato can sometimes create a dreamlike or dissociative state. This is normal and often part of the therapeutic process.
- Set an intention: It can be helpful to reflect on what you hope to achieve. Whether it’s gaining clarity, processing emotions, or reducing symptoms, having a goal can guide your experience.
We’ll also be here to answer any questions you have and address any concerns.
3. During the session:
When it’s time for your session, our team will be nearby to support you. Depending on your preferences, we can offer guided techniques such as breathing exercises or gentle prompts to help you stay grounded. The dose of Spravato is tailored specifically to your needs, so you can feel reassured that this treatment is uniquely designed for you.
Combining treatments for enhanced benefits:
While Spravato is a powerful tool on its own, some patients may see even greater benefits by combining it with other treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS works by stimulating specific areas of the brain associated with mood regulation and can complement the effects of Spravato. Together, these treatments may enhance your progress and provide a more comprehensive approach to your mental health care.
To find out if Spravato can work for you, call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or click the online booking feature now.
WHAT WE OFFER
Depression
Nearly one-quarter of Coloradans struggle with depression or other mental health disorders. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, esteemed psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, is dedicated to changing the face of mental health for patients in the Fort Collins, Colorado, area. He’s a depression specialist who provides psychiatry and medication management through telehealth, so you can get the help you need privately from home. The practice also offers groundbreaking mental health treatments for treatment-resistant depression, including ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the office. Schedule an appointment online or call the office for depression help now.
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Anxiety
If you feel antsy, nervous, stressed, and scared all the time, it could be an anxiety disorder. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, empathetic psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, knows the damage anxiety can cause. He combines mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management for maximum benefits. These services are all available through telemedicine, and the practice additionally offers leading-edge treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the office. Book an appointment online or call the Fort Collins, Colorado, office today.
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OCD
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) can be incredibly frustrating, causing you to lose hours to intrusive thoughts and rituals every day. Psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies is an OCD expert who provides complete psychiatric care, tailored to your own individual needs. Dr. Ziegler provides mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management through telemedicine. He also gives patients access to the most modern treatment protocols, such as ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. Book an appointment by phone or click online scheduling now.
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Ketamine / Spravato
Spravato is a new treatment tool that offers relief for about 70% of people who don’t respond to antidepressants. Foremost psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, has seen the remarkable effects of Spravato in many of his patients at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. As a trailblazer in the psychiatric field, Dr. Ziegler offers Spravato treatment options through telemedicine and office-based appointments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Call the office or use the provided booking feature to schedule your consultation and evaluation now.
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TMS
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive and pain-free therapy that offers rapid improvement of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental health conditions. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, patient-focused psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, offers this groundbreaking technology in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. To learn more about how you can get fast relief, book a consultation online or call the office today.
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Telemedicine
Every minute counts when you’re busy with work, friends, and family. It’s good to know you can still find time for mental health care by choosing telemedicine. Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, offers excellent psychiatric services through telemedicine, including initial consultations, mental health therapy, and medication management to adults in Colorado. Call the office or request an appointment online to get started with telemedicine appointments.
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Bipolar Disorder
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder leads to life-altering mood swings that include extreme highs followed by plummeting depressive periods. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, provides the compassionate care you need to manage bipolar disorder and improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or are now experiencing symptoms, book an evaluation. Call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or request an appointment online today.
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PTSD
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, the emotions, fears, and memories associated with it can trigger intense and disturbing flashbacks that disrupt your behavior and your life in a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If a trauma in your past is disrupting your life, call Josiah Ziegler, DO, and the team at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies for assessment and treatment today. Call the office in Fort Collins, Colorado, or request an appointment online.
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Ketamine
Spravato is a new treatment tool that offers relief for about 70% of people who don’t respond to antidepressants. Foremost psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, has seen the remarkable effects of Spravato in many of his patients at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. As a trailblazer in the psychiatric field, Dr. Ziegler offers Spravato treatment options through telemedicine and office-based appointments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Call the office or use the provided booking feature to schedule your consultation and evaluation now.
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