✓ Last verified: April 8, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Full-service psychiatric practice offering Spravato and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at their Lakewood location with a structured 12-session protocol
Google Reviews
4.5 stars
Location
Lakewood, CO
Address
1435 Garrison Street, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(720) 724-3668
Website
denverwellnessassociates.com
Treatments
Spravato (Esketamine), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Care, Medication Management
Conditions
Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD
Cost
Contact for pricing
Insurance
Contact for details (Spravato often covered)
KAP Available
Yes
Clinical Lead
Denver Wellness Associates psychiatric team
HealingMaps Take: Denver Wellness Associates’ Lakewood location brings their comprehensive psychiatric care model to the west side of the metro area. Their structured 12-session ketamine protocol — twice weekly for 4 weeks, then weekly for 4 more — provides a clear treatment roadmap. With both Spravato and KAP available, patients have insurance-friendly and therapy-focused options under one roof.
Market Position: Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood is a Spravato-certified clinic in the Lakewood metro. Spravato (esketamine) is the FDA-approved ketamine treatment that most commercial insurance plans cover after prior authorization — unlike cash-pay IV ketamine.
Is Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood Right for You?
Industry pricing reference. Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
✓ Yes
IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
✓ Yes
At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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 (720) 724-3668 or visit denverwellnessassociates.com to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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 1435 Garrison Street, Lakewood, CO. 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 Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood Consult Call
How long has the Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
How long does Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood’s Spravato prior authorization typically take with my specific insurance plan, and what happens if it’s denied?
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 Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Lakewood Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Jefferson County, CO, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
Adult depression in Jefferson County, CO: 23.1%
Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 14.8%
Adults lacking health insurance: 8.4%
Jefferson County population: 580,519 · median household income $103,167
Recent Lakewood-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
HSA and FSA funds can be applied to ketamine therapy when it is prescribed for a qualifying medical condition — a frequently overlooked option given that 75% of patients pay cash. Ask your provider for a Letter of Medical Necessity to confirm eligibility with your HSA or FSA administrator before your first session. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood offer?
Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood offers Spravato and KAP — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.
Does Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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.
Does Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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 Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood treats depression via Spravato (FDA-approved for TRD), and KAP for trauma-anchored depression. 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 Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Denver Wellness Associates Lakewood 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.
The 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.
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