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✓ Last verified: March 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: West Akron (S Cleveland Massillon Rd) comprehensive mental health center. First clinic in NE Ohio to administer Spravato and first in Ohio to administer Spravato for the new suicidal ideation indication. Multi-location NE Ohio network: Akron flagship + Hudson + Stow + Green/North Canton sister offices. Reports 80% efficacy by integrating therapy and holistic approaches.
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Address | 1000 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Suite 01, Akron, OH 44333 |
| Phone | (330) 754-4844 |
| Website | ascendhealthcenter.com |
| Treatments | IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy + Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS + Comprehensive Psychiatry + Counseling + IV Nutrition Therapy |
| Conditions | Depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, chronic pain, suicidal ideation |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed; IV ketamine self-pay (FSA/HSA eligible) |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | Ascend Health Center clinical team (multi-location NE Ohio network — Akron flagship + Hudson + Stow + Green/North Canton sister locations) |
HealingMaps Take: Ascend Health Center is NE Ohio’s most credential-deep Spravato practice — the ‘first in NE Ohio’ and ‘first in Ohio for suicidal ideation’ credentials are meaningful in a market where Spravato access is uneven. The full modality stack (IV ketamine + Spravato + TMS + comprehensive psychiatry + therapy + IV nutrition) under one practice is uncommon outside major metros. Multi-location footprint (Akron + Hudson + Stow + Green/N Canton) covers all of NE Ohio south of Cleveland.
Market Position: Ascend Health Center occupies the multi-location comprehensive interventional psychiatry slot in NE Ohio — distinct from dedicated infusion-only clinics. The ‘first in OH for Spravato suicidal ideation indication’ credential and 4-location footprint (Akron + Hudson + Stow + Green) are regional differentiators.
Is Ascend Health Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Ascend Health Center if:
- You want both IV ketamine AND Spravato AND TMS under one practice
- You have a treatment-resistant depression diagnosis with suicidal ideation (Ascend was first in OH to administer Spravato for SI)
- You’re located in Akron, Hudson, Stow, Green, N Canton, or south Summit/Stark County
- You value integrated therapy + ketamine (Ascend reports 80% efficacy integrating therapy with treatment)
- Spravato (insurance-billable) is your preferred starting modality vs. cash-pay IV
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want explicit ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with structured integration
- You need a Cleveland metro location (CarePoint Infusion Beachwood is a Cleveland-side option)
- You want a single-focus IV-only clinic (Ascend is multi-service)
Ascend Health Center 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
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Ascend Health Center
Industry pricing reference. Ascend Health Center 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.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | ✓ Yes |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Ascend Health Center Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (330) 754-4844 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Ascend Health Center clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 1000 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Suite 01, Akron, OH 44333.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session.
What to Ask on Your Ascend Health Center Consult Call
- How long has the Ascend Health Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process vs. IV ketamine cash-pay workflow — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- What is your specific ketamine protocol (dose, sessions, monitoring), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series?
Akron Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Summit County (Akron metro / NE Ohio), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Summit County (Akron metro / NE Ohio): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Summit County (Akron metro / NE Ohio) population: 702,219 · median household income $62,847
- Recent Akron-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Akron-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.
From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report
44.9% of patients cite access as the #1 barrier to treatment — the largest single obstacle to ketamine therapy in the HealingMaps corpus, outranking cost, stigma, and side-effect concerns. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Review
“Ascend’s combination of Spravato + IV ketamine + TMS + therapy under one practice meant my whole treatment plan was coordinated. The fact that they were first in Ohio to do Spravato for suicidal ideation was the reassurance I needed.”
About Ascend Health Center
Ascend Health Center operates from 1000 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Suite 01 in Akron (44333) — west Akron / Fairlawn-adjacent location accessible from Akron, Bath Township, Fairlawn, Copley, and west Summit County. The practice is part of a 4-location NE Ohio network with sister offices in Hudson, Stow, and Green / North Canton.
The practice offers IV ketamine infusion therapy, SPRAVATO® (esketamine) under FDA REMS certification, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), comprehensive psychiatry services, counseling, and IV nutrition therapy — one of the most complete interventional psychiatry stacks in NE Ohio.
Ascend was the first clinic in their area to administer Spravato — and the first clinic in Ohio to administer Spravato for the newer indication of suicidal ideation. These credentials matter in a Spravato-access-uneven market. Patients typically receive 6-10 IV infusions over several weeks; the clinic reports approximately 70% of patients experience significant symptom reduction with IV ketamine and 80% efficacy when integrating therapy and holistic approaches with treatment.
Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM with evening and weekend appointments available. To schedule, call (330) 754-4844 or visit ascendhealthcenter.com. Conditions treated include depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, chronic pain, and suicidal ideation.
Patient Questions about Ascend Health Center
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Ascend Health Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Ascend Health Center offer?
Ascend Health Center offers IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy + Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS + Comprehensive Psychiatry + Counseling + IV Nutrition Therapy. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Ascend Health Center offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Ascend Health Center offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose.
Does Ascend Health Center offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Ascend Health Center operates a medical-model program. Patients seeking explicit KAP with a licensed integration therapist should evaluate practices that pair the dosing experience with structured therapy.
Is Ascend Health Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Ascend Health Center treats treatment-resistant depression. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates.
Can Ascend Health Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Ascend Health Center treats anxiety disorders. 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.
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