Stella Mental Health in Draper, Utah provides interventional psychiatric care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD/PTSI, and other treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Using evidence-based treatments and advanced psychiatric protocols, Stella’s Advanced Practice Providers integrate effective, innovative treatments within a medically guided model of care. Treatment options include Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, ketamine-assisted infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), pharmacology medication management, or the dual sympathetic reset (DSR) of advanced stellate ganglion blocks (SGB). Trusted by patients and backed by clinical research, Stella Draper delivers one of the most comprehensive sets of mental health treatment options available under one roof. Stella’s experts help patients clearly understand their symptoms, determine the most effective treatment pathway, and pursue an approach with the highest likelihood of meaningful improvement, symptom relief, and long-term stability.
Our Salt Lake City clinics provide clinically supervised ketamine infusion therapy for adults seeking relief from depression and treatment-resistant conditions. We offer evidence-based care in a medically monitored outpatient environment, serving patients who have not responded to conventional antidepressants or who are seeking alternatives to long-term oral medication. Residents from Downtown Salt Lake City, the Avenues, Sugar House, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities can access treatment on an outpatient basis without extended time away from daily life.
Ketamine produces antidepressant effects through the glutamate system by blocking NMDA receptors — a pathway distinct from those targeted by standard antidepressants. This mechanism enables a faster onset of relief, with some patients noticing improvement within hours to a few days of their first infusion. Clinical teams in Salt Lake City deliver infusions at individualized doses and monitor each patient throughout the session to support both safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
At our Salt Lake City locations, every ketamine infusion is administered under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. Vital signs are continuously monitored, and clinical staff are present for the duration of each session. Protocols reflect published guidelines from psychiatric and anesthesiology associations. Patients are screened prior to their first infusion and reassessed throughout the treatment course to ensure the approach remains appropriate and that any adjustments are made promptly.
Our Salt Lake City clinics are located in accessible areas across Downtown Salt Lake City, Sugar House, and the broader Wasatch Front. Ketamine infusions are outpatient procedures, allowing patients to schedule sessions around work and family commitments. Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes, and patients are required to arrange transportation home afterward. Our staff can work with you to create a schedule that fits your personal and professional obligations.
Our Salt Lake City clinics provide clinically supervised ketamine infusion therapy for patients across the Wasatch Front, supporting the mental health needs of individuals throughout the Salt Lake City region and broader Utah communities. We treat:
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Your initial consultation will include a full psychiatric and medical assessment to confirm candidacy and develop an individualized treatment plan appropriate to your diagnosis and clinical background.
Ketamine infusions and Spravato (intranasal esketamine) are related treatments but differ in administration route, setting, and regulatory status. IV ketamine infusions are administered in a clinic under direct supervision and offer precise dosing control. Spravato is FDA-approved specifically for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation and is self-administered as a nasal spray under supervision in a certified healthcare setting. Both are options for treatment-resistant patients, and your clinician can discuss which may be more appropriate for your situation.
Insurance coverage for IV ketamine infusions is currently limited, though coverage is evolving. Some Utah-based insurance plans may cover infusions in specific clinical contexts. Our staff will assist you in verifying your benefits, reviewing out-of-pocket costs, and exploring available financing programs to help make treatment accessible.
No. You should not drive yourself to or from a ketamine infusion session. The dissociative effects of ketamine can temporarily impair coordination, judgment, and reaction time, and these effects may persist for a period after the infusion ends. You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and should avoid operating a vehicle for the remainder of the day following each session.
A history of substance use does not automatically disqualify someone from ketamine therapy, but it is an important factor in the clinical evaluation. Our clinicians in Salt Lake City will review your history carefully and assess whether ketamine infusion therapy can be administered safely and appropriately given your background. Individualized assessments help ensure that treatment is provided in a way that prioritizes your overall health and wellbeing.
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