✓ Last verified: February 28, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Apex Psychiatric Services is the Pensacola region’s most experienced ketamine therapy provider, having offered ketamine treatments since 2019 with hundreds of successful cases. Led by award-winning psychiatric nurse practitioner Scott Durrance — named “Best Mental Health Professional” in the Best of the Coast 2024 competition — the clinic specializes in treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.
HealingMaps Take: For patients in the Pensacola and Northwest Florida area, Apex Psychiatric Services is a top choice for ketamine therapy. Scott Durrance’s local recognition as the region’s best mental health professional and the clinic’s track record of hundreds of successful ketamine treatments since 2019 inspire confidence. The downtown Pensacola location is also conveniently situated for patients across the Emerald Coast.
Market Position: Apex Psychiatry treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.
Is Apex Psychiatry Right for You?
✓ Choose Apex Psychiatry if:
You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
Apex Psychiatry Ketamine Cost Calculator
How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
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What to Expect at Your First Apex Psychiatry Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call (850) 807-0138 to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Apex Psychiatry clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 308 South Jefferson St, Pensacola, FL 32502. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
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 ketamine session.
What to Ask on Your Apex Psychiatry Consult Call
How long has the Apex Psychiatry clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Apex Psychiatry, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
Are you set up for both commercial insurance Spravato pathways and cash-pay IV ketamine, or primarily one?
What does Apex Psychiatry recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Apex Psychiatry
This question is matched to the conditions Apex Psychiatry treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Apex Psychiatry treat PTSD?
Yes — Apex Psychiatry treats PTSD. Ketamine for trauma differs from depression treatment: dosing is often lower per session, and pairing the protocol with trauma-focused therapy between sessions is common. A reasonable consult question: whether PTSD patients here typically use ketamine alone or alongside an outside therapist.
Angelica Bottaro is a medical writer and researcher with a rich background in psychology and journalism. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Trent University and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Centennial College. Angelica has been a freelance writer since 2014, amassing bylines in various platforms like Very Well Health, The Good Men Project, MakeWell, and LymeTime among others. Although primarily a freelance writer, her educational background and career trajectory have positioned her as a voice in mental health discourse, highlighting systemic issues in mental health care through her writing.
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