✓ Last verified: March 3, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Cope Psychiatry, directed by Dr. Azfar Malik, MD, offers ketamine infusion therapy as part of a network of highly specialized clinics treating the most difficult cases of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and opioid dependence. Up to 75% of patients experience quick and substantial relief after receiving ketamine infusions at the St. Louis clinic, which offers flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.
HealingMaps Take: Cope Psychiatry brings Dr. Malik’s specialized expertise in treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions to South St. Louis County. Their 75% quick-relief rate and focus on the hardest-to-treat cases—including opioid dependence alongside mood disorders—reflects a practice comfortable with clinical complexity. Flexible scheduling and competitive pricing help make treatment accessible. A solid alternative to Midwest Institute for St. Louis-area patients.
Market Position: Cope Psychiatry treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.
Is Cope Psychiatry Right for You?
✓ Choose Cope Psychiatry if:
You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
Cope 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
$354–$606
Range: $303–$1,010/session
Estimated total program
$2,121–$3,637
Range: $1,818–$6,061/6-session series
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported medianBased on national tracking, adjusted for St. Louis, MO market
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Cope Psychiatry
Industry pricing reference. Cope 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 Infusion
$350–$650/session
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with integrated talk therapy)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Cope Psychiatry Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call (314) 843-4333 to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Cope Psychiatry clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 5000 Cedar Plaza Pkwy #350, St. Louis, MO 63128. 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 Cope Psychiatry Consult Call
How long has the Cope Psychiatry clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Cope Psychiatry, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
Have you handled BCBS Missouri, Anthem, or UnitedHealthcare Spravato prior authorizations — and what’s the expected timeline before the first session?
What does Cope Psychiatry recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Cope Psychiatry
This question is matched to the conditions Cope Psychiatry treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Cope Psychiatry treat PTSD?
Yes — Cope Psychiatry treats PTSD. Ketamine for trauma differs from depression treatment: dosing is often lower per session, and pairing the protocol with trauma-focused therapy between sessions is common. A reasonable consult question: whether PTSD patients here typically use ketamine alone or alongside an outside therapist.
I have major depression I hear voices and see things I’m searching for anything to rewire my brain so I try to either ignore them or never hear them again please contact me and I thank you very much
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Jared Lafferty
May 28, 2022 at 1:17 pmI have major depression I hear voices and see things I’m searching for anything to rewire my brain so I try to either ignore them or never hear them again please contact me and I thank you very much
Helpful ReviewPeter McLane
January 24, 2022 at 8:34 pmI am interested in Ketamine or Spravato – I have insurance with Express scripts
Peter
314-452-1533
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