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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Austin
Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic was founded by Dr. Cord Cunningham and Will Ratliff to revolutionize Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through a holistic, patient-centered approach. Our team combines decades of emergency medicine, trauma therapy, and psychiatric expertise to deliver IV ketamine treatments alongside licensed therapists and medical professionals. We prioritize trauma-informed care, precision dosing via IV pumps, and personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. With clinics in Austin and San Antonio, we serve patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other mental health conditions.Our income-adjusted pricing and partnerships with care credit providers ensure accessibility, while our 83% success rate reflects our commitment to efficacy. The team includes nationally recognized KAP specialists, registered nurses, and therapists trained in evidence-based modalities like DBT, ACT, and somatic therapies. We emphasize safety, transparency, and long-term healing, avoiding maintenance treatments by focusing on therapeutic progress rather than chemical symptom suppression.
Services
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Trauma Therapy
Chronic Pain Management
Postpartum Depression Support
Medication Management
Migraine Treatment
Problem Drinking Counseling
End-of-Life Mental Health Care
Senior Health Services
Holistic Mental Health Coaching
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with over 5,000+ KAP sessions administered
- Trauma-informed care integrated with medical monitoring
- Precision IV dosing for optimal therapeutic outcomes
- Income-adjusted pricing for accessible treatment
- 83% success rate in clinical improvements
What people say
Life-changing treatment
Compassionate staff
Safe environment
Rapid symptom relief
Exceptionally skilled therapists
Services
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Our IV Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy combines precision-dosed ketamine with licensed therapist support to treat treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Patients receive tailored sessions where therapists guide emotional processing during infusion, leveraging ketamine's neuroplastic effects. This approach addresses depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain by integrating medical monitoring with evidence-based therapeutic modalities like DBT and somatic therapies.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed therapy addresses complex PTSD, medical trauma, and early-life adversity. Therapists use Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, and somatic approaches to reprocess traumatic memories. Sessions focus on nervous system regulation and rebuilding safety, with clinicians trained in DBT, CBT, and prolonged exposure techniques to facilitate lasting recovery from chronic trauma.
Chronic Pain Management
IV ketamine infusions target treatment-resistant chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and neuropathy. Medically supervised sessions use low-dose ketamine to reset pain pathways, combined with psychotherapy to address psychological comorbidities. Patients typically receive 6-10 sessions, with maintenance infusions every 30-90 days showing sustained pain reduction without long-term dependency.
Postpartum Depression Support
Comprehensive treatment for perinatal mental health challenges integrates ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects with trauma-informed counseling. Therapists specialize in maternal mental health, addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD related to childbirth. Sessions prioritize emotional safety and bonding support, with flexible scheduling for new parents requiring childcare accommodations.
Medication Management
Board-certified medical providers oversee medication adjustments during KAP treatment. This includes optimizing psychiatric medications, tapering ineffective drugs like Lamictal, and managing comorbid conditions. The team collaborates with external psychiatrists to ensure integrated care, with nurse practitioners available for ongoing pharmacological support throughout the treatment journey.
People
Dr. Cord Cunningham
Medical Director
Board-certified emergency medicine physician with 20+ years of ketamine administration experience. Developed Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic's IV dosing protocols based on military and ER practice. Specializes in ketamine's off-label mental health applications through his research and clinical work.
Will Ratliff
Director of Operations
Co-founder and former flight medic who designed Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic's KAP model. Over 5,000 ketamine infusions administered, focusing on titrated IV dosing for psychotherapy optimization. Trains all clinical staff in Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic's proprietary protocols for trauma and complex cases.
Emily Satel
Director of Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor with 1,000+ KAP sessions. Specializes in substance abuse, PTSD, and neurocognitive disorders using DBT, ACT, and somatic therapies. Combines neuropsychology background with trauma-informed care to create individualized treatment plans for complex cases.
Sarah Stasica
Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker integrating polyvagal theory and somatic therapies for trauma and perinatal mental health. Uses Internal Family Systems and CBT to help patients build body-mind safety. Supervised by senior clinicians to ensure treatment consistency across the team.
Anna Campbell
Lead Therapist
Black belt KAP therapist with thousands of sessions. Developed Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic's trauma-informed care training for all staff. Specializes in adolescent mental health and crisis intervention using attachment theory and somatic experiencing in ketamine-assisted sessions.
Questions
Is ketamine therapy right for me?
Ketamine therapy works best for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain. Ideal candidates have tried other treatments without success and seek rapid, lasting relief through combined medical and therapeutic intervention.
What are ketamine's side effects?
Common side effects include temporary blood pressure increases, mild nausea, and dissociation during infusion. These effects resolve quickly post-treatment. Bladder irritation risks are extremely low with our low-dose, infrequent administration protocol.
How long does treatment last?
Each session lasts about 2 hours, including 35-50 minutes of infusion. Most patients complete 6-10 sessions over 3-8 weeks, with follow-up care as needed. Chronic pain patients may require periodic maintenance infusions.
Do I need to stop medications?
Most medications continue unchanged. Stimulants, benzodiazepines, and Lamictal may require temporary adjustment. Our medical team reviews all prescriptions during intake to ensure safe, effective treatment coordination.
Is financing available?
Yes, we offer income-adjusted pricing and Care Credit financing. Veterans, first responders, teachers, and nurses receive $50 off each session to improve treatment accessibility through our community support programs.
What makes Transcend Multimodality Ketamine Clinic unique?
We combine IV ketamine with licensed therapist support and precision dosing - unlike clinics offering only infusions. Our trauma-informed model, 83% success rate, and medically integrated approach set us apart as industry leaders in safe, effective KAP care.
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