Ketamine Therapy in Chattanooga
Ketamine therapy will help you find relief from challenging mental health symptoms.
Contact Time For Ketamine today to learn more.
Ketamine Therapy in Chattanooga
Ketamine therapy will help you find relief from challenging mental health symptoms.
Contact Time For Ketamine today to learn more.
Conditions We Treat
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Our ketamine therapy in Chattanooga serves adults throughout Southeast Tennessee and nearby North Georgia communities seeking new options for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use challenges. The specialized treatment atmosphere we provide is professional, supportive, and innovative.
Rather than only offering ketamine as an add-on service, our clinic specifically focuses on administering this treatment option under close medical supervision. Our goal is for patients to feel reassured and comfortable as they try a new way of healing.
Chattanooga’s Dedicated Ketamine Clinic
Unlike broader psychiatry or wellness practices that may occasionally provide ketamine infusions, our clinic was developed around ketamine-based mental health treatment. We offer dedicated spaces, specialized protocols, and ongoing clinical supervision throughout every session.
Patients receiving ketamine infusion in Chattanooga are treated in a calm clinical environment intended to reduce stress and create a more grounded experience during treatment. Our setting is designed to feel private and supportive while maintaining consistent medical oversight.
Our Chattanooga location also provides access to multiple treatment approaches under one roof. These include IV ketamine infusions, Spravato (esketamine), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, and therapeutic support.
Care begins with a consultation and individualized assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol. Treatment recommendations are then based on symptoms, history, previous treatment response, and overall clinical needs.
How We Use Ketamine in Chattanooga
Ketamine therapy may be appropriate for several mental health conditions that continue affecting daily life despite prior treatment attempts. Furthermore, it may help those struggling with substance use disorders caused or aggravated by underlying mental health issues. The types of disorders that ketamine may help with include those listed below.
Depression
Depression can gradually affect motivation, emotional connection, concentration, sleep patterns, and the ability to feel engaged in everyday life. Some people pursue IV ketamine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after years of trying medications, counseling, or lifestyle changes that only provided slight symptom improvement.
Anxiety
Chronic anxiety may create a constant sense of mental pressure that becomes difficult to shut off. Symptoms can include racing thoughts, physical tension, panic episodes, overthinking, irritability, or feeling emotionally exhausted from remaining in a heightened state of stress for long periods of time. Ketamine may help support anxiety treatment by influencing glutamate activity and neural communication pathways associated with stress regulation, emotional processing, and cognitive flexibility.
PTSD and Trauma
Trauma-related symptoms often continue long after the original experience has passed. Individuals with PTSD may face hypervigilance, emotional detachment, intrusive memories, or sleep disruption. They may also feel persistently unsafe even in stable or familiar environments. Ketamine is increasingly being studied for its potential role in supporting neuroplasticity and fear-response regulation, which may help some individuals process trauma more effectively alongside ongoing therapeutic support.
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders are frequently connected to deeper emotional distress, unresolved trauma, depression, or anxiety. Ketamine-assisted approaches may help support recovery and prevent relapse while also addressing the underlying mental health challenges contributing to addictive patterns.
Our Chattanooga Services
Every individual who seeks care at Time For Ketamine arrives with a different history, set of symptoms, and treatment experience, which is why care is tailored rather than standardized. Our clinic provides multiple approaches that can be incorporated into a personalized plan depending on clinical presentation, therapeutic goals, and ongoing mental health needs.
These include the following:
IV Ketamine Infusions
IV ketamine infusions involve administering ketamine intravenously in carefully controlled doses while patients remain medically monitored throughout the experience. This approach allows providers to observe responses closely and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
Spravato Treatment
Spravato is an FDA-approved nasal spray form of esketamine used for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation. For qualifying patients, insurance coverage may be available. We are a REMS-certified provider.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
KAP combines ketamine treatment with psychotherapy support before and after sessions. This approach focuses on helping individuals process emotional difficulties, behavioral patterns, trauma, or psychological challenges alongside the neurological effects of ketamine.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Every treatment plan begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment reviewing mental health history, symptoms, medications, and prior treatment experiences. This evaluation helps determine whether our ketamine treatment center in Chattanooga is clinically appropriate.
Therapeutic Support
Some patients benefit from integrating ongoing counseling or therapy into their ketamine treatment plan. Coordination with outside therapists or providers may also be incorporated when appropriate.
How Do I Know I’m a Candidate for Ketamine?
Those who are considering ketamine therapy have typically already spent a substantial amount of time trying to manage symptoms through traditional approaches. Others may simply feel stuck and uncertain about what to try next. Ketamine therapy may be worth exploring if:
- Symptoms continue interfering with work, relationships, or daily functioning
- Multiple medications have not produced enough improvement
- Therapy alone has not created lasting change
- Emotional distress feels persistent despite ongoing treatment
- Side effects from psychiatric medications have become difficult to tolerate
- You are interested in an alternative treatment approach under medical supervision
Not everyone is automatically a candidate for ketamine therapy. Medical history, current medications, physical health, and symptom presentation all play a role in determining whether treatment is appropriate. Ultimately, the consultation process is designed to help patients receive individualized recommendations rather than generalized treatment plans.
Your Chattanooga Treatment Experience
Beginning ketamine therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially for individuals who have never received infusion-based treatment before. At Time For Ketamine, the treatment experience is designed to feel structured, supportive, and approachable from the first appointment forward.
Care begins with an evaluation where our providers review symptoms, treatment history, medications, and goals while answering questions about the process. Then, during treatment sessions, patients relax in a private clinical room while medical staff remains available throughout the experience. Many individuals choose to listen to calming music or wear an eye mask during treatment to create a more comfortable environment. Some also bring personal grounding items such as blankets, journals, or calming objects that help them feel more at ease.
Depending on the treatment plan, patients may begin with a series of infusions completed over several weeks. During treatment, some people experience temporary dreamlike sensations, emotional reflection, or altered awareness of time. These effects are expected and generally resolve gradually after the session ends. Following treatment, patients are monitored before discharge and must arrange transportation home because ketamine can temporarily affect coordination and alertness.
Time For Ketamine in Chattanooga
- 1635 Chestnut St Chattanooga, TN 36408
- 855-515-5606
Our Providers
Time For Ketamine’s clinical team focuses specifically on ketamine-based mental health treatment delivered in a medically supervised environment. Providers work closely with patients to create custom treatment plans based on symptoms, goals, treatment history, and overall clinical needs.
Our Chattanooga clinic is also happy to coordinate care with outside psychiatrists, therapists, and healthcare providers when appropriate to support continuity throughout treatment.
Ami G. Risinger LPC, MHSP
Clinical Director
Rusty Lowry
Program Director
Rachel Wise, ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Serving Tennessee and North Georgia
Our Chattanooga location serves patients throughout Southeast Tennessee and neighboring Georgia communities, including:
- Hamilton County
- Bradley County
- Cleveland, TN
- Catoosa County, GA
- Dalton, GA
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Ringgold, GA
Many North Georgia patients choose our Chattanooga clinic because it offers a closer alternative to traveling into metro Atlanta for care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Exactly Is the Time For Ketamine Chattanooga Clinic?
We are located at 1635 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 36408. The clinic is accessible from I-24 and I-75.
What Should I Bring to My First Appointment in Chattanooga?
Bring a valid photo ID, a list of your current medications, and any relevant medical records or psychiatric history. You will also need a driver — you cannot drive yourself home after a ketamine session. Staff can help coordinate a ride service if needed.
Do You Serve Patients From North Georgia at the Chattanooga Clinic?
Yes. Many of our patients travel from North Georgia communities including Dalton, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and Catoosa County. The Chattanooga clinic is often more convenient than traveling to Atlanta for patients in these areas.
Does the Chattanooga Clinic Accept Insurance?
IV ketamine infusions are generally not covered by insurance. Spravato (esketamine) may have insurance coverage options for qualifying patients. We will help you understand your options and can provide documentation to support potential reimbursement.
Do You Treat Veterans at the Chattanooga Location?
Yes. We welcome veterans and active-duty service members. Chattanooga and the surrounding SE Tennessee area have a significant veteran community and we are honored to serve them. See our PTSD page for more on how ketamine therapy may help with combat-related trauma.
Schedule a Free Consultation at Our Chattanooga Clinic
Whether you are considering ketamine therapy for the first time or looking for alternatives after other treatments have fallen short, Time For Ketamine offers guidance, evaluation, and ongoing support throughout the process. Our Chattanooga clinic provides care for individuals exploring IV ketamine therapy, Spravato treatment, or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a professional and medically-monitored setting. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your options.