✓ Last verified: March 29, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Stella Mental Health (formerly Stella Center) in Westmont, Illinois offers a comprehensive suite of advanced mental health treatments including Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Spravato (esketamine), Dual Sympathetic Reset Stellate Ganglion Block (DSR SGB), TMS, and medication management. Their multi-modal approach provides patients with several evidence-based treatment pathways for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.
Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD/PTSI, ADHD, Long COVID
Cost
Stella does not publish per-session pricing. The metro pricing estimator below shows typical Chicago-metro IV ketamine ($525–$900/session) and 6-session series ($3,150–$5,400) ranges; contact Stella directly for their specific rates and 0% financing options.
Insurance
Major PPO plans accepted for select services; HSA/FSA, CareCredit accepted
KAP Available?
No — Stella uses the medical model (ketamine infusion as a standalone clinical treatment, not paired with integrated talk therapy)
Clinical Lead
Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD — Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer; pioneer of the Dual Sympathetic Reset Stellate Ganglion Block (DSR SGB) protocol for PTSD
HealingMaps Take: Stella Mental Health brings an impressive range of advanced treatments under one roof. Their DSR Stellate Ganglion Block procedure for PTSD, developed by co-founder Dr. Eugene Lipov, is a standout offering that few clinics provide. Combined with ketamine infusions, Spravato, and TMS, patients have access to multiple evidence-based options. The acceptance of major PPO insurance and flexible financing options make treatment more accessible.
Market Position: Stella Mental Health is a verified ketamine provider in the Chicago metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.
Is Stella Mental Health Right for You?
✓ Choose Stella Mental Health if:
You want supervised IV ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) under one roof
You’re treating trauma or PTSD and want access to DSR Stellate Ganglion Block — Stella’s specialty, developed by co-founder Dr. Eugene Lipov
You have commercial PPO insurance and want Spravato + TMS coverage
You want comprehensive interventional psychiatry (TMS, ketamine, medication management, SGB) coordinated by a single team
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy — Stella uses the medical model only
You’re seeking ketamine primarily for chronic pain (Stella’s pain pathway is the SGB protocol, not chronic-pain ketamine infusion)
You’re looking for a single-protocol or budget IV-only clinic (Stella is full-service interventional psychiatry)
Stella Mental Health 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
$525–$900
Range: $450–$1,500/session
Estimated total program
$3,150–$5,400
Range: $2,700–$9,000/6-session series
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported medianBased on national tracking, adjusted for Chicago, IL market
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Stella Mental Health
Industry pricing reference. Stella Mental Health 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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DSR Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)
$1,500–$3,000/side
✓ (specialty)
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
$200–$300/session, often insurance-covered
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with integrated talk therapy)
$400–$1,200/session
— (medical model only)
At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Stella Mental Health Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Stella Mental Health clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. 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 Stella Mental Health Consult Call
How long has the Stella Mental Health clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Stella Mental Health, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
Have you handled BCBS Illinois Spravato prior authorizations, and what’s the typical PA approval timeline?
What does Stella Mental Health recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Stella Mental Health
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Stella Mental Health treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does Stella Mental Health offer?
Stella Mental Health offers Spravato and IV ketamine — 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 Stella Mental Health offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Stella Mental Health 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.
Is Stella Mental Health suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Stella Mental Health treats depression via Spravato (FDA-approved for TRD), and IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). 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.
Does Stella Mental Health treat PTSD?
Yes — Stella Mental Health treats PTSD. Both Spravato and IV ketamine can be used for trauma. 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.
Can Stella Mental Health help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Stella Mental Health 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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