HealingMaps Take: Austin Ketamine Specialists benefits from having Dr. Paul Foster, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, at the helm. His EM background provides an extra layer of safety and clinical confidence during IV ketamine infusions. The clinic also offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, making it a well-rounded option for patients seeking both the physiological and therapeutic benefits of ketamine treatment. Dr. Foster’s medical training makes this a particularly reassuring choice for patients new to ketamine therapy.
Market Position: Austin Ketamine Specialists offers the full ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocol alongside medical-only ketamine dosing — one of the more integrated treatment menus in the Austin metro.
Is Austin Ketamine Specialists Right for You?
✓ Choose Austin Ketamine Specialists if:
You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
You’re seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with a licensed therapist alongside dosing
You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You need Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) covered by your insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$436–$747
Range: $373–$1,245/session
Estimated total program
$2,614–$4,481
Range: $2,241–$7,469/6-session series
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Austin Ketamine Specialists
Industry pricing reference. Austin Ketamine Specialists 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)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
✓ Yes
At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Austin Ketamine Specialists Appointment
Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Austin Ketamine Specialists clinical team.
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 Contact clinic for address. 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 IV session.
What to Ask on Your Austin Ketamine Specialists Consult Call
How long has the Austin Ketamine Specialists clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
Does Austin Ketamine Specialists provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
Texas has limited insurance coverage for IV ketamine — what’s the typical out-of-pocket cost trajectory for cash-pay patients in your practice?
Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
What does Austin Ketamine Specialists recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Austin Ketamine Specialists
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Austin Ketamine Specialists treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does Austin Ketamine Specialists offer?
Austin Ketamine Specialists 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 Austin Ketamine Specialists offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Austin Ketamine Specialists 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 Austin Ketamine Specialists suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Austin Ketamine Specialists 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.
Does Austin Ketamine Specialists treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Austin Ketamine Specialists treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.
Can Austin Ketamine Specialists help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Austin Ketamine Specialists 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.
The Healing Maps Editorial Team has decades of experience across all facets of the psychedelic industry. From assessing studies and clinic research, to working with clinician's and clinics, we help provide data-backed information to psychedelic-curious individuals across the globe.
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