Craig Salerno Counseling – Boulder, Colorado Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: April 25, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Craig Salerno Counseling is a Boulder-based therapy practice offering individual psychotherapy, couples work, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and psychedelic integration. Craig Salerno, MA, LAC, LPC, is trained in both KAP and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and is a featured speaker on psychedelic integration topics. The practice uses sublingual ketamine lozenges administered in-session during two- to three-hour KAP sessions, and also offers unique three-day intensives combining mindfulness training, KAP, and wilderness-based integration.

💡 No clinic-specific pricing posted? See our ketamine therapy cost guide for typical pricing ranges by treatment type and insurance pathways.

HealingMaps Take: Craig Salerno Counseling offers a distinctive KAP model anchored in addiction and trauma specialization, with the added draw of wilderness-based integration intensives that combine mindfulness, ketamine sessions, and nature immersion over three days. Craig’s training in both KAP and MDMA-assisted therapy, along with his public speaking on psychedelic integration, reflects deep engagement with the field. Online reviews are mixed—many patients praise his therapeutic depth and compassion, while a small number have raised concerns. We recommend prospective patients read available reviews carefully and schedule an initial consultation to assess fit before committing to treatment.

Market Position: Craig Salerno Counseling treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.

Craig Salerno Counseling Ketamine Cost Calculator

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Craig Salerno Counseling

Industry pricing reference. Craig Salerno Counseling 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.

What to Expect at Your First Craig Salerno Counseling Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Schedule via craigsalernocounseling.com.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Craig Salerno Counseling clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 6666 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. 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 Craig Salerno Counseling Consult Call

• How long has the Craig Salerno Counseling clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• What’s Craig Salerno Counseling’s typical full-program cost for the integration-therapy bundle, and do you accept HSA/FSA payments?
• Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act covers certain psychedelics — how does your ketamine practice integrate with broader psychedelic-therapy options patients may consider?
• Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
• What does Craig Salerno Counseling recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Boulder Ketamine Market Snapshot

Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Boulder County, CO, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.

• Adult depression in Boulder County, CO: 23.5%
• Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 15.2%
• Adults lacking health insurance: 7.8%
• Boulder County population: 328,658 · median household income $99,770
• Recent Boulder-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Colorado 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

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 Questions about Craig Salerno Counseling

This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Craig Salerno Counseling treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Does Craig Salerno Counseling offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Craig Salerno Counseling 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 Craig Salerno Counseling suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Craig Salerno Counseling 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.

Can Craig Salerno Counseling help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Craig Salerno Counseling 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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