Take Back Control With Ketamine for OCD Treatment in Chapel Hill, NC

A New Option for Managing OCD Symptoms

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be overwhelming and exhausting. Since opening in 2017, Ketamine Wellness Institute has treated patients across the Triangle who have not found relief through traditional therapies. Each infusion is directed by a physician anesthesiologist in a private environment that prioritizes both safety and comfort.

Living with OCD

OCD is marked by unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can take hours out of the day. Many patients cycle through medications and therapy approaches without lasting improvement. When symptoms continue despite multiple treatments, IV ketamine may offer another option.

How Ketamine May Help with OCD

Ketamine influences glutamate pathways and NMDA receptors, which are thought to play a role in the repetitive thought and behavior loops of OCD. By interrupting these patterns, ketamine may help reduce the intensity of intrusive thoughts and compulsive urges. Some patients report relief early in the course of treatment.

What Treatment Involves

Your plan begins with a thorough consultation and review of history. For most patients, care starts with six infusions spaced over two to three weeks. Each session takes about an hour, followed by recovery on site before heading home with a driver. Monitoring throughout the infusion ensures your safety and comfort.

Who May Be a Candidate

IV ketamine is considered when OCD does not improve with medications or therapy alone. Suitability depends on health history, current prescriptions, and overall safety review by our physicians. Our team will walk through all factors before recommending treatment.

Safety and Support

Every infusion at Ketamine Wellness Institute is physician-supervised. Patients receive treatment in quiet, private rooms and are cared for by staff trained to manage side effects like nausea or dizziness. We also coordinate with outside providers to keep your treatment plan consistent.

Insurance and Payment

IV ketamine for OCD is considered off-label and usually not covered by insurance. Pricing and payment options are discussed openly during consultation so patients know what to expect before starting.

Visit Us in Chapel Hill

Ketamine Wellness Institute is located at 5915 Farrington Rd, Suite 105 in Chapel Hill, NC. We serve patients from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and surrounding Triangle communities.

Schedule Your First Appointment

Where you are in life, no matter part of the treatment journey you're on, it's time for you to heal. Contact Ketamine Wellness Institute today to get started.

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FAQs About Ketamine for OCD

How quickly might symptoms change?

Some patients notice shifts in thinking patterns after the first few sessions.

What side effects should I expect?

Mild dissociation, dizziness, or nausea are possible and managed in the clinic.

How long is each appointment?

Most visits last 90 minutes to two hours including infusion and recovery.

Will I stay on my other medications?

Our physicians review all prescriptions but most patients continue current medications.

Get Started Today

If you or a loved one is ready to take the first step towards real relief, we invite you to call us and schedule a consultation today.