Ketamine-assisted care
Psychedelic Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in Florida
Ambrosia’s psychedelic therapy program is built around ketamine — administered under medical supervision and integrated with psychotherapy, for people conventional treatments have not reached.
About this therapy
Psychedelic therapy
Research into psychedelic therapy has shown promising results for mental health outcomes, and Ambrosia’s program centers on ketamine: a rapid-acting medication used at sub-anesthetic doses for conditions including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD, always paired with therapeutic support.
Ketamine was developed as an anesthetic in the 1960s. In psychiatry it works differently from traditional antidepressants, which typically take weeks to help: as an NMDA receptor antagonist, it increases glutamate release and is thought to promote synaptogenesis — new connections between neurons — producing rapid effects on mood. Treatment begins with a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for you at all.
Infusions are administered intravenously under the supervision of trained medical professionals, in a supportive setting designed for the work — because set and setting significantly influence the outcome.
How ketamine-assisted therapy works
Ketamine may catalyze profound shifts in mood and perception, but enduring change requires more than a medication. Ambrosia integrates psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, and wellness strategies into the treatment plan, so the insights from each session get processed and applied.
The rapid relief matters most for people in acute distress — studies have shown significant improvement in depressive symptoms, often within hours of administration, which can be a crucial lifeline when traditional treatments have failed or are contraindicated.
What it is used for
Ketamine therapy at Ambrosia is offered for psychiatric conditions including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD — most often for people who have not responded to conventional antidepressants and talk therapy alone.
In addiction treatment, the working model is that psychedelic-assisted sessions help people confront the psychological barriers and unprocessed traumas underneath compulsive use, while increased neuroplasticity supports building new patterns. Sessions are guided by trained therapists in a controlled environment.
What the research says — and doesn’t
The evidence base for ketamine is real but still maturing. Treatment can raise heart rate and blood pressure, which is why sessions are medically monitored. Ketamine also carries a potential for abuse and dependency, particularly with repeated recreational use — a risk the clinical structure exists to manage.
Dosage, frequency, and long-term outcomes remain subjects of ongoing research, and rigorous further study is needed. We would rather tell you that plainly than oversell: this is a promising treatment administered carefully, not a miracle.
Is it covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your insurance provider and policy — some plans include psychedelic or ketamine therapy, many do not. Contact your provider directly about the specific treatment you are considering, and check back periodically, because coverage policies change. Our admissions team can help you verify benefits.
Ready to talk with admissions?
Admissions is available 24/7 to answer questions about mental health and substance use treatment options.