AIMS Institute – Seattle, Washington Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: February 11, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy for cancer, end-of-life care, and trauma, co-founded by a neuroscientist and palliative care physician with integrated KAP and group sessions

HealingMaps Take: AIMS Institute occupies a unique space in Seattle’s ketamine landscape. Co-founded by neuroscientist Dr. Leanna Standish and palliative care physician Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal, the clinic integrates ketamine with psychotherapy as a fundamental part of every treatment — not as an add-on. Their multidisciplinary team includes MDs, PAs, NDs, psychotherapists, and social workers. AIMS also offers group KAP sessions and pioneering hospice-based ketamine therapy, making it a standout for patients seeking deeply therapeutic, research-informed care.

Market Position: AIMS Institute offers the full ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocol alongside medical-only ketamine dosing — one of the more integrated treatment menus in the Seattle metro.

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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at AIMS Institute

Industry pricing reference. AIMS Institute has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.

What to Expect at Your First AIMS Institute Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Schedule via aimsinstitute.net.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the AIMS Institute clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at Seattle, WA. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your IV session.

What to Ask on Your AIMS Institute Consult Call

• How long has the AIMS Institute clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• Does AIMS Institute provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
• How do you navigate Premera, Regence BCBS, and Kaiser Permanente Washington for Spravato prior authorization?
• Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
• What does AIMS Institute recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about AIMS Institute

This 4-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions AIMS Institute treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

What ketamine protocols does AIMS Institute offer?

AIMS Institute offers IV ketamine and KAP — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.

Does AIMS Institute offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — AIMS Institute offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy during the dissociative window. KAP sessions are longer than standalone infusions and priced accordingly. A reasonable consult question: whether KAP is delivered by a single integrated provider, or by a separate therapist working with the prescribing clinician.

Is AIMS Institute suited for treatment-resistant depression?

AIMS Institute treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based), and KAP for trauma-anchored depression. Insurance coverage is rare for IV/KAP — most patients pay out of pocket. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.

Can AIMS Institute help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — AIMS Institute treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines. Worth asking which of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.

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