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.
The Serenity Wellness team — with therapy dogs Mayze and Oakley — June 2026.
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
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported medianBased on national tracking, adjusted for Cypress, TX market
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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
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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 therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
✓ Yes
At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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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
Sessions often include support from the practice’s therapy dogs.
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.
Reviews shared by the practice from its website, July 2026.
“From the moment I first walked into Serenity Wellness and Counseling, I knew I had found something truly special. This practice is more than just a counseling center; it is a meticulously crafted environment dedicated to deep, authentic healing… Nicole possesses a rare combination of encyclopedic knowledge, fierce compassion, and an intuitive ability to create a sense of absolute safety… She, and the incredible team she has built at Serenity Wellness and Counseling, have given me more than just hope; they have provided a roadmap for healing.”
— Cody W.
“Serenity Wellness & Counseling is a welcoming and tranquil place. I feel relaxed as soon as I walk in the door. It is apparent that they were very mindful in creating this beautiful space. And Nicole is one of the sweetest people I’ve met. She has a huge heart and also has her clinician’s wellness in mind. I highly recommend Serenity Wellness & Counseling Center.”
— Jessica C.
“Finding Serenity Wellness and Counseling has been truly life changing. I will forever be grateful for Liz who guided me through my initial diagnosis, for Nicole who has provided me with so many tools and empowered me to further my healing process, and for Bryan for providing LENS Neurofeedback and guidance on my overall health… I truly feel empowered to approach my daily life with confidence and joy.”
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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