Lopez-Larson & Associates

Lopez-Larson & Associates in Independence, Ohio offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and TMS for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and treatment-resistant conditions. Led by Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson, the practice combines oral ketamine lozenges with psychotherapy to potentiate the medication's antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects.

Ketamine works on the brain's glutamate system and NMDA receptors, promoting neuronal growth and plasticity that are often diminished in depression, chronic stress, and trauma. When paired with therapy, it helps reduce defenses and allows patients to process past traumas and maladaptive thoughts differently.

With response rates as high as 70 to 80 percent even in treatment-resistant cases, ketamine offers a fast-acting option. The practice also provides psychiatric and integrative services, TMS, and care with a focus on mood issues in women, offering free consultations.