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Known For: Cypress integrative mental-health practice delivering true ketamine-assisted psychotherapy — preparation, guided dosing, and integration with a therapist in the room — alongside EMDR, LENS neurofeedback, psychiatry, and functional-medicine coaching, founded and led by Nicole Bankhead, LPC, certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
| Location | Cypress, Texas |
| Address | 17844 Mound Rd, Suite H, Cypress, TX 77433 |
| Phone | (281) 944-7922 |
| Website | serenitywellnessandcounseling.com |
| Treatments | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (preparation, dosing & integration) + Psychiatry & Medication Management + EMDR, Trauma Therapy & LENS Neurofeedback |
| Conditions | Trauma and PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addiction, grief, and burnout |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | KAP is self-pay; therapy is in-network with several major plans, and superbills are provided for eligible reimbursement |
| KAP Available | Yes |
| Clinical Lead | Nicole Bankhead, LPC (Founder & Clinical Director; certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and LENS Neurofeedback) |
HealingMaps Take: Serenity Wellness is one of the few genuine KAP practices in the Houston metro: ketamine sessions are embedded in a full psychotherapy arc — preparation, therapist-guided dosing, and structured integration — rather than administered as standalone medical treatments. The surrounding toolkit (EMDR, somatic work, LENS neurofeedback, in-house psychiatry) makes it a strong fit for trauma-rooted, treatment-resistant cases. Patients wanting IV infusions or insurance-billed Spravato should look to a medical clinic; this is the therapy-first alternative.
Market Position: Serenity Wellness occupies the therapy-first KAP slot in the Cypress / Northwest Houston market — psychedelic-certified clinicians delivering ketamine inside a psychotherapy practice, differentiated from the metro’s medical infusion clinics by its preparation-and-integration model and trauma-therapy depth.
Is Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center if:
- You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with a therapist guiding preparation, dosing, and integration
- Your depression or anxiety is rooted in trauma and you want EMDR and somatic work alongside ketamine
- You’re in Cypress, Tomball, Jersey Village, or Northwest Houston
- You value a psychedelic-certified clinical team and in-house psychiatry
- You’d also consider LENS neurofeedback or functional-medicine coaching
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want IV ketamine infusions or Spravato (esketamine) — Serenity Wellness offers KAP, not medical infusion services
- You’re seeking a quick, medical-model infusion series without a therapy component
- You need insurance to cover the ketamine itself — KAP here is self-pay (superbills available)
Serenity Wellness and Counseling 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
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center
Industry pricing reference. Serenity Wellness and Counseling 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 Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (281) 944-7922 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 17844 Mound Rd, Suite H, Cypress, TX 77433.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session.
What to Ask on Your Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center Consult Call
- How long has the Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process and how superbills work for out-of-network reimbursement — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- What is your specific ketamine protocol (dose, sessions, monitoring), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series?
Cypress Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Harris County (Cypress — Northwest Houston metro), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Harris County (Cypress — Northwest Houston metro): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Harris County (Cypress — Northwest Houston metro) population: 7,510,253 · median household income $105,000
- Recent Cypress-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Cypress-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 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 Review
“This wasn’t an infusion in a recliner with headphones — my therapist prepared me for weeks, sat with me through every session, and we spent real time integrating what came up. The ketamine opened the door; the therapy is what walked me through it.”
About Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center
Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center operates from 17844 Mound Rd, Suite H in Cypress, TX (77433), serving Cypress, Tomball, and the Northwest Houston metro. The practice was founded by Nicole Bankhead, LPC, who serves as Clinical Director and is certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and LENS Neurofeedback.
Its ketamine program is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in the full sense: structured preparation sessions, therapist-supported dosing, and integration work afterward — woven into a broader practice offering EMDR and Somatic EMDR, trauma therapy, LENS neurofeedback, psychiatry with medication management, functional-medicine health coaching, and breathwork. Spanish-speaking therapy and animal-assisted therapy are also available.
Traditional psychotherapy is in-network with several major insurance plans; KAP and specialty services are self-pay with superbills provided for eligible out-of-network reimbursement. Conditions treated include trauma and PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addiction, grief, and burnout.
To schedule, call (281) 944-7922 or visit serenitywellnessandcounseling.com.
Patient Questions about Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center offer?
Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (preparation, dosing & integration) + Psychiatry & Medication Management + EMDR, Trauma Therapy & LENS Neurofeedback. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center offer Spravato (esketamine)?
No — patients seeking Spravato should evaluate REMS-certified providers nearby.
Does Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy for deeper integration of the treatment experience.
Is Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center treats treatment-resistant depression. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates.
Can Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center treats anxiety disorders. 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.
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