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✓ Last verified: March 18, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with therapists trained to the highest level of KAP certification — inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities in the Charlotte metro area.
Review Scores: Established therapy practice · Highest-level KAP training certification
Location: Cornelius, NC (Charlotte metro / Lake Norman)
Address: 18145 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 756-1615
Website: carolinascenter.com
Treatments: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Conditions Treated: Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic Pain
Cost: Contact for pricing
Insurance: Contact for details
KAP Available?: Yes — core offering with highest-level certified KAP therapists
Clinical Team: Justina Floyd, LCMHC & Kevin Ross, LCMHCA
HealingMaps Take: Carolinas Center is the only dedicated KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) provider in the Charlotte metro area. Unlike infusion-only clinics, their therapists have completed the highest level of KAP training, meaning patients receive genuine psychotherapeutic integration alongside the ketamine experience. Research suggests this combination produces more sustained symptom reduction than ketamine alone.
Market Position: Carolinas Center treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.
Is Carolinas Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Carolinas Center if:
- 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 require a different protocol or specialty service not listed here
Carolinas 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
$525–$900
Range: $450–$1,500/session
Estimated total program
$3,150–$5,400
Range: $2,700–$9,000/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Carolinas Center
Industry pricing reference. Carolinas 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 | — |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | — |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | ✓ Yes |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Carolinas Center Appointment
- Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call (704) 756-1615 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Carolinas Center clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 18145 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031. 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 Carolinas Center Consult Call
- How long has the Carolinas Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- What’s Carolinas Center’s typical full-program cost for the integration-therapy bundle, and do you accept HSA/FSA payments?
- Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
- What does Carolinas Center recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Cornelius Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Mecklenburg County, NC, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Mecklenburg County, NC: 22.4%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 15.7%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 10.1%
- Mecklenburg County population: 1,115,403 · median household income $79,265
- Recent Cornelius-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of North Carolina residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 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
For patients whose HSA or FSA funds are insufficient, third-party medical financing programs like CareCredit are accepted at a growing share of ketamine clinics — typically offering 6 to 24-month deferred-interest plans on the full acute-series cost of $2,100–$3,000. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Carolinas Center
This 4-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Carolinas Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Carolinas Center offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Carolinas Center 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 Carolinas Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Carolinas Center treats depression via 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 Carolinas Center treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Carolinas Center treats chronic pain. 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 Carolinas Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Carolinas Center 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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