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✓ Last verified: April 24, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Arlington psychiatric practice offering Spravato and TMS with an additional North Bethesda location, bridging Virginia and Maryland access.
| Review Scores | Dual-location practice serving Arlington and North Bethesda |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Address | 2501 North Glebe Road, Unit 303, Arlington, VA 22207 |
| Phone | (703) 682-8263 |
| Website | columbiapsychiatry-dc.com |
| Treatments | Spravato (Esketamine), TMS, Psychiatry, Therapy, Medication Management |
| Conditions Treated | Treatment-Resistant Depression, Depression, Anxiety |
| Cost | Contact clinic for pricing |
| Insurance | Contact clinic for details |
| Clinical Lead | Columbia Mental Health clinical team |
💡 No clinic-specific pricing posted? See our ketamine therapy cost guide for typical pricing ranges by treatment type and insurance pathways.
HealingMaps Take: Columbia Mental Health occupies a strategic position in the DC metro ketamine landscape by operating in both Virginia (Arlington) and Maryland (North Bethesda). For patients who live on one side of the Potomac but work on the other, this dual-state presence offers genuine scheduling flexibility. The combination of Spravato, TMS, and traditional psychiatric services means the practice can manage the full treatment continuum — from initial evaluation through interventional treatment and ongoing maintenance. The Glebe Road location in Arlington is well-positioned for patients across the Northern Virginia corridor.
Market Position: Columbia Mental Health is a Spravato-certified clinic in the Arlington metro. Spravato (esketamine) is the FDA-approved ketamine treatment that most commercial insurance plans cover after prior authorization — unlike cash-pay IV ketamine.
Is Columbia Mental Health Right for You?
✓ Choose Columbia Mental Health if:
- You have commercial insurance and a documented treatment-resistant depression diagnosis (Spravato pathway)
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You’re seeking cash-pay IV ketamine instead of insurance-billed Spravato
- You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
- You need same-week appointments — Spravato prior authorization typically takes 1–3 weeks
Columbia Mental Health 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
$401–$687
Range: $344–$1,145/session
Estimated total program
$2,405–$4,123
Range: $2,061–$6,871/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Columbia Mental Health
Industry pricing reference. Columbia Mental Health 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 | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Columbia Mental Health Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, prior authorization workflow (Spravato requires documentation of failure on at least two antidepressant trials), and clinical eligibility check. Call (703) 682-8263 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Columbia Mental Health clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised Spravato (intranasal esketamine) in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 90 minutes (40-minute session + 60 minutes monitoring). Sessions are held at 2501 North Glebe Road, Unit 303, Arlington, VA 22207. 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 Spravato session.
What to Ask on Your Columbia Mental Health Consult Call
- How long has the Columbia Mental Health clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- How long does Columbia Mental Health’s Spravato prior authorization typically take with my specific insurance plan, and what happens if it’s denied?
- What does Columbia Mental Health recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Columbia Mental Health
This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Columbia Mental Health treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Columbia Mental Health offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Columbia Mental Health offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose. Spravato is the primary insurance-covered ketamine option for treatment-resistant depression. Worth confirming the prior-authorization timeline before booking your first session.
Is Columbia Mental Health suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Columbia Mental Health treats depression via Spravato (FDA-approved for TRD). The Spravato pathway is the most likely to obtain commercial insurance coverage. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.
Can Columbia Mental Health help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Columbia Mental Health 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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