Contact
✓ Edited by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: REMS-certified Rockville psychiatry practice offering Spravato (esketamine) with in-office monitoring, IM ketamine, and TMS under Johns Hopkins–trained Medical Director Amir Etesam, MD — with Medicare AND Medicaid accepted and Spravato copays typically $0–$35 per session. Note: Bright Horizons offers Spravato and IM ketamine, not IV infusions.
| Location | Rockville, Maryland |
| Address | 6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101, Rockville, MD 20852 |
| Phone | (240) 599-1001 |
| Website | brighthorizonspsychiatry.com |
| Treatments | Spravato (Esketamine, REMS-certified) + IM Ketamine + TMS + Psychiatric Medication Management |
| Conditions | Treatment-resistant depression, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed across most major plans |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | Amir Etesam, MD (Medical Director; Johns Hopkins–trained, board-certified psychiatrist) |
HealingMaps Take: Bright Horizons is the affordability standout in the Maryland suburbs: Spravato copays of $0–$35 with insurance and the copay card, plus Medicare and Medicaid acceptance — coverage most ketamine-class clinics won’t touch. The Johns Hopkins–trained leadership and the IM-ketamine and TMS options give patients an escalation path without leaving the practice. It is not an IV-infusion clinic; patients set on IV drips should look elsewhere.
Market Position: Bright Horizons occupies the low-cost-covered-Spravato slot in the Rockville / Montgomery County market — $0–$35 sessions, Medicare/Medicaid accepted, IM ketamine and TMS as adjuncts. The affordability profile is the differentiator.
Is Bright Horizons Psychiatry Right for You?
✓ Choose Bright Horizons Psychiatry if:
- You want Spravato with a genuinely low out-of-pocket cost ($0–$35/session with insurance + copay card)
- You’re on Medicare or Medicaid and have been turned away by cash-pay clinics
- You’re in Rockville, North Bethesda, or the I-270 corridor
- You’d consider IM ketamine or TMS as alternatives within the same practice
- You have treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You specifically want IV ketamine infusions — Bright Horizons offers Spravato and IM ketamine, not IV
- You’re seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
- You want at-home or oral ketamine
Bright Horizons 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
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Industry pricing reference. Bright Horizons Psychiatry 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 | — |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | ✓ Yes |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Bright Horizons Psychiatry Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (240) 599-1001 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Bright Horizons Psychiatry clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101, Rockville, MD 20852.
- 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 Bright Horizons Psychiatry Consult Call
- How long has the Bright Horizons Psychiatry clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process and what my out-of-pocket cost would be — 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?
Rockville Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Montgomery County (Rockville — DC Maryland suburbs), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Montgomery County (Rockville — DC Maryland suburbs): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Montgomery County (Rockville — DC Maryland suburbs) population: 6,385,162 · median household income $115,000
- Recent Rockville-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Rockville-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
“I’m on Medicaid and had given up on ketamine treatment entirely — every clinic wanted $400+ a session. Here my Spravato costs almost nothing out of pocket, and Dr. Etesam actually manages my other medications too.”
About Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Bright Horizons Psychiatry operates from 6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101 in Rockville, MD (20852), on the I-270 corridor in Montgomery County. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm, with telehealth available for follow-ups.
The practice is REMS-certified for Spravato (esketamine), administered in-office with the required two-hour monitoring, and also offers IM ketamine, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), and psychiatric medication management. It does not provide IV ketamine infusions.
Medical Director Amir Etesam, MD is a Johns Hopkins–trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in treatment-resistant depression and neuromodulation. The practice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare, with Spravato copays typically running $0–$35 per session with insurance and the manufacturer copay card.
To schedule, call (240) 599-1001 or visit brighthorizonspsychiatry.com.
Patient Questions about Bright Horizons Psychiatry
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Bright Horizons Psychiatry treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Bright Horizons Psychiatry offer?
Bright Horizons Psychiatry offers Spravato (Esketamine, REMS-certified) + IM Ketamine + TMS + Psychiatric Medication Management. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Bright Horizons Psychiatry offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Bright Horizons Psychiatry offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose.
Does Bright Horizons Psychiatry offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Bright Horizons Psychiatry 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 Bright Horizons Psychiatry suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Bright Horizons Psychiatry 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 Bright Horizons Psychiatry help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Bright Horizons Psychiatry 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.
View all REMS-certified Spravato clinics in Maryland and across the United States.
Location
Add Review
Healing Maps Editorial Staff
View all posts by Healing Maps Editorial StaffThe 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.
Leave a Reply