Spravato® Treatment in Coronado - San Diego

We have been REMS certified SPRAVATO® provider since 2019.

REMS certification means we’ve been assessed and approved to monitor, evaluate, and immediately mitigate any risks associated with SPRAVATO®.

We can streamline treatment and access to SPRAVATO® by directly billing your insurance provider and/or your prescription drug plan, which can ensure you receive the treatment you need, when you need it, minimizing red tape.

Our expert staff of qualified, professional mental health clinicians are experienced in creating a safe, comfortable treatment experience. Our providers are the best you can find, and our treatment environment, technology, and methods are second-to-none.

SPRAVATO® is a medication for people diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression and/or people diagnosed with major depressive disorder accompanied by suicidal ideation and/or suicidal behavior.

SPRAVATO® was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 for use in combination with another antidepressant. In 2025, the FDA expanded this decision, approving SPRAVATO® as a standalone treatment.

Patients self-administer SPRAVATO® exactly like a nasal spray used for allergies, with administration always and only occurring under direct medical supervision, with a required post-administration observation period of at least two hours.

SPRAVATO® is also effective and used off label for the treatment of typical major depressive disorder (MDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions.

SPRAVATO® helps reduce symptoms and negative psychological, emotional, and behavioral consequences of the following:

• Treatment resistant depression (TRD), defined as depression that does not improve after two attempts at treatment with standard antidepressants
• Major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• Bipolar depression (BD-I & BD-II)
• Anxiety disorders (AD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/Trauma-related disorders
• Other mental health disorders

Treatment with SPRAVATO® is different than treatment with standard antidepressants for two reasons. First, it relieves symptoms quickly. Many patients report symptom reduction within an hour. Second, the effect is durable. Whereas standard antidepressants only reduce symptoms while a patient is taking the medication, the effects of SPRAVATO® can last for several weeks after treatment.

Research shows that for people with treatment resistant depression, medications like SPRAVATO® – considered psychedelics – can improve the following:

• Hope for the future/optimism/confidence in treatment
• Self-esteem
• Overall mood and wellbeing
• Psychological resilience and adaptability
• Mindfulness

Follow-up studies show that SPRAVATO® – when combined with a typica antidepressant – leads to additional positive outcomes:

• Decreased symptoms of depression within 60 minutes
• Decreased symptoms of depression within 48 hours
• Ongoing reduction of symptoms of depression for longer than three weeks
• Increased duration before return of symptoms of depression

SPRAVATO® is safe in combination with typical antidepressants, atypical antidepressants, and psychotherapy. In most cases, patients use SPRAVATO® alongside other treatment, but after the upgraded approval in 2025, combination therapy is no longer required for SPRAVATO®

A course of treatment with SPRAVATO® for most patients looks like this:

• Two times per week for one month
• Once per week for the next month
• Every other week for length to be determined by patient goals, provider assessment, and clinical outcomes

To minimize the time and effort you need to spend on financial questions and allow you to focus on what’s most important – your recovery – our experienced admissions and administrative staff will:

1. Work with your provider to ensure full access to your insurance benefits.
2. Communicate all estimated costs ahead of time.
3. Bill your insurance healthcare plan provider or your prescription medication provider directly.

If you or someone you love experiences the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, we can help. If you have questions or are ready to book an appointment, please call us today.