Ketamine Therapy Clinics in District of Columbia

Clinics in DC generally see patients dealing with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, and certain chronic pain conditions. These are cases where other treatments have not produced enough relief. A licensed provider at the clinic will assess whether ketamine therapy makes sense for your specific situation.

Spravato is an FDA-approved nasal spray form of esketamine, administered in a clinic where staff observe you for a set period afterward. IV ketamine is given through an intravenous line and is used off-label for psychiatric and pain conditions.

Other formats, like intramuscular injection, sublingual lozenges, or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, vary in how the medication is delivered and how sessions are structured. DC's listed clinics focus on Spravato and these other formats rather than IV infusion.

Before your first session, expect a medical and psychiatric evaluation to review your history and current medications. During a session, you receive the treatment in a monitored clinical setting, and staff track how you are responding. Sessions can range from under an hour to longer depending on the format, and most clinics ask that you arrange a ride home afterward.

Based on current listings in this directory, IV infusion is not represented among DC clinics. The formats available in Washington are Spravato and other ketamine types. If IV infusion is specifically what you are looking for, it is worth calling clinics directly to ask, since offerings can change.

The District of Columbia is a single city, so all clinics in this directory are located in Washington. There are no other cities or counties within DC itself. Patients from the surrounding metro area in Virginia and Maryland frequently travel into the city for in-person care.

Spravato is the format most likely to have some insurance coverage, and a clinic can tell you whether they work with your plan. IV ketamine and other formats are typically self-pay. Coverage rules vary significantly by insurer and policy, so it is worth calling both your insurance company and the clinic before your first appointment.

Start by checking what formats a clinic offers and who the supervising clinicians are. A good clinic will require a proper evaluation before starting treatment and will keep medical staff present during sessions. Reading through each listing in this directory is a practical first step, followed by calling the ones that match your format preference and budget.

No. Every listing here is for a clinic that administers ketamine in person, on site. At-home and telehealth ketamine options are not covered in this directory.

Yes. Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance under U.S. federal law and is legal for licensed clinicians to prescribe and administer off-label, including for treatment-resistant depression and other conditions. Spravato (esketamine), the FDA-approved nasal-spray form, is dispensed only in certified healthcare settings under a federal Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. That applies in District of Columbia as it does nationwide. The standards for who may administer treatment are set by state regulators and by the clinicians themselves; you can look up the current licensing board for your state through the Federation of State Medical Boards directory at fsmb.org. This page is informational and not legal or medical advice. Consult a licensed medical provider before starting treatment.