BETHESDA, MD – August 26, 2026 – Calliope Health, a psychiatric clinic based in Bethesda, Maryland offering Spravato (esketamine) and ketamine-assisted treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is publishing a clear breakdown of what treatment costs, a question the clinic says comes up in nearly every first conversation with a prospective patient.
Why Cost Is Often the First Question
Ketamine and Spravato are still relatively new treatment options for many patients, and pricing across providers varies widely and isn’t always published clearly. For a treatment patients are often considering only after other options haven’t worked, unclear pricing can become one more barrier at an already difficult moment. Calliope Health publishes its full self-pay fee schedule for that reason, so patients can evaluate treatment as a real financial decision before their first appointment rather than after.
What Treatment Costs at Calliope Health
According to the clinic’s published self-pay fee schedule, an IV ketamine assessment is $250, and each IV ketamine infusion is $325. A 45-minute psychotherapy or integration session runs $275, a self-pay psychiatric evaluation is $250, and a 30-minute medication management follow-up is $200. Patients typically begin with an assessment, then move into a series of weekly ketamine sessions before transitioning to a maintenance schedule as symptoms improve.
Insurance Can Offset Much of the Cost
Spravato and its accompanying psychiatric evaluation are typically covered by insurance; Calliope Health is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (Optum), and CareFirst for both. IV ketamine infusions and psychotherapy sessions aren’t covered by insurance and are billed as self-pay, but the clinic provides a superbill patients can submit to their insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Full details are outlined on the clinic’s insurance coverage page, and the clinic offers a complimentary insurance benefits check before treatment starts.
Financial Assistance Options
For patients who qualify, Calliope Health points to additional resources for managing the cost of treatment, including the Serenity Foundation, an organization that provides financial assistance to help patients access ketamine treatment who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Veterans and first responders may also have access to specialized financial support for ketamine treatment through organizations focused on those communities. The clinic recommends patients discuss the full cost of a treatment course with their care team, and with family or trusted advisors, before committing to a full series.
Treatment Options
The clinic offers Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, IV ketamine infusions, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, treating anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Eligible Spravato patients can enroll in a program designed to reduce or eliminate their co-pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t ketamine covered by insurance, if Spravato is?
Spravato (esketamine) is FDA-approved specifically for treatment-resistant depression, which is why many insurers cover it. IV ketamine is used off-label for psychiatric treatment, meaning it’s approved by the FDA for other uses but prescribed for depression based on clinical evidence rather than a specific psychiatric approval, which is generally why insurers don’t cover it directly.
Is a superbill the same as insurance coverage?
No. A superbill is an itemized receipt patients can submit to their own insurance company for possible partial reimbursement, but it doesn’t guarantee payment and isn’t the same as being in-network. Reimbursement amounts depend entirely on each patient’s individual plan.
How many sessions does a typical course of treatment involve?
Most patients begin with a series of weekly ketamine sessions, then move to a maintenance schedule as symptoms improve. The total number of sessions varies by patient and is reassessed as treatment continues, since ketamine doesn’t affect everyone on the same timeline.
Does the assessment fee apply toward treatment if I move forward?
The assessment is a separate, one-time evaluation to confirm a patient is a fit for treatment before scheduling begins. Patients should confirm current fee structure directly with the clinic, since self-pay pricing can be updated.
Is financial assistance available for patients who can’t afford treatment?
Calliope Health points qualifying patients toward outside resources, including the Serenity Foundation, which provides financial assistance for ketamine treatment, along with specialized support programs for veterans and first responders. Availability and eligibility are determined by those organizations directly, not by the clinic.
Where is Calliope Health located?
Calliope Health is based in Bethesda, Maryland, and serves patients throughout Rockville, Silver Spring, Washington, D.C., and communities across Montgomery County, Maryland.
About Calliope Health
Founded in 2023 by psychotherapist Keith Miller, Calliope Health is a Bethesda, Maryland clinic offering Spravato (esketamine), IV ketamine infusions, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The clinic’s mission is to pair FDA-approved and evidence-based treatments with structured psychotherapy support, rather than treating medication alone as the treatment, so patients get real clinical care alongside every session. Calliope Health serves patients throughout Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland, with insurance coverage available for Spravato treatment. Learn more at calliope.health.
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