✓ Last verified: January 30, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: True North TMS in Anchorage is Alaska’s dedicated TMS therapy provider, specializing in FDA-approved transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression and OCD. The physician-operated practice, led by Dr. Telford and Dr. Ha, also connects patients to psychiatric services and medication management through affiliated Willow Medical & Wellness.
Treatment-Resistant Depression, OCD, Major Depressive Disorder
Cost
Contact for pricing — insurance coverage available
Insurance
Insurance accepted — contact for details
KAP Available?
Contact clinic to confirm ketamine availability
Clinical Lead
Dr. Telford & Dr. Ha
HealingMaps Take: True North TMS fills an important niche in Alaska, where mental health options — especially advanced treatments like TMS — are limited. Their nearly perfect Google rating speaks to strong patient satisfaction, and the physician-operated model ensures clinical oversight throughout treatment. With telemedicine options also available, True North is a key resource for Alaskans seeking alternatives to traditional antidepressants.
Market Position: True North TMS is a verified ketamine provider in the Anchorage metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.
Is True North TMS Right for You?
✓ Choose True North TMS if:
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You're specifically looking for IV, Spravato, KAP, IM, or oral ketamine (this clinic's focus may differ)
True North TMS 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
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⚠ FDA-cleared indications for TMS therapy: treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, Deep TMS only), anxious depression, short-term smoking cessation, and adolescent MDD (ages 15–21). Use of TMS for other conditions including PTSD, bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, and other indications is off-label — not currently FDA-cleared for those specific indications. Discuss your condition with the clinic to understand insurance coverage and clinical evidence.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at True North TMS
Industry pricing reference. True North TMS 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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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
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At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First True North TMS 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 True North TMS 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 True North TMS Consult Call
How long has the True North TMS clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at True North TMS, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
What does True North TMS recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about True North TMS
This 4-question summary covers the most common patient questions for ketamine clinics in Anchorage, Alaska. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine treatments does True North TMS offer?
True North TMS offers verified ketamine therapy services in Anchorage. Specific protocols can include IV ketamine infusion, IM ketamine injection, oral troches, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), or Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) — verify the specific protocol mix with the clinic during your consult call. Multi-protocol practices typically offer more flexibility for matching the modality to your diagnosis and insurance coverage.
Is True North TMS suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — typically defined as failure on two or more antidepressant trials — is the most common qualifier for ketamine therapy and the FDA-approved indication for Spravato. Patients meeting that bar are typical candidates at ketamine clinics like True North TMS. If insurance coverage matters, ask whether they offer Spravato (insurance-covered for TRD) versus IV ketamine (typically self-pay).
Does True North TMS treat PTSD, anxiety, or chronic pain?
Most ketamine clinics treat PTSD and anxiety alongside depression — these three conditions account for ~46% of HealingMaps patient inquiries. Some clinics also treat chronic pain (CRPS, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain), though pain protocols differ from mental-health protocols (longer infusion times, higher doses). Ask True North TMS which specific conditions they treat most often and how their protocols differ by indication.
How does True North TMS compare to other ketamine clinics in Anchorage, Alaska?
Compare ketamine clinics in Anchorage, Alaska on three axes: (1) protocol mix — multi-protocol clinics offer flexibility; (2) clinical lead — psychiatrist-led clinics typically include KAP integration, anesthesiologist-led clinics typically focus on infusion; (3) insurance posture — Spravato-certified providers can run insurance coverage; cash-only IV clinics cannot. True North TMS’s positioning on these axes determines whether it’s the right fit for your specific diagnosis and budget.
Anchorage Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Anchorage County, AK, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
Adult depression in Anchorage County, AK: 21.3%
Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 16.1%
Adults lacking health insurance: 9.5%
Anchorage County population: 290,674 · median household income $95,731
Recent Anchorage-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Alaska 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.
TMS therapy is also available at this clinic. Unlike cash-pay ketamine, TMS is covered by most major insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression. TMS is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression (since 2008), OCD via Deep TMS, anxious depression, and adolescent MDD ages 15–21. This clinic uses BrainsWay Deep TMS, the only TMS device with standalone FDA clearance for OCD via the H7 coil. Read our complete guide to TMS therapy for FDA-cleared conditions, device differences, insurance coverage by carrier, and what to expect at your first appointment. Browse verified TMS clinics in our directory.
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