Spravato® & Ketamine Treatment in Cordova, TN

FDA-approved relief for treatment-resistant depression.
Physician-supervised ketamine therapy from Cordova’s certified Spravato treatment center – trusted since 2004.

The Treatment

What Is Spravato?

Spravato® (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression, and for depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder who have suicidal thoughts. Derived from ketamine, it works differently than traditional antidepressants — many patients feel relief within hours to days rather than weeks.

At Cordova Psychiatric Associates, Spravato is always administered in our certified office under direct medical supervision, so you get the benefits of ketamine therapy in a safe, monitored, insurance-friendly setting.

At a Glance

  • FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression
  • Self-administered nasal spray, under supervision
  • Often works faster than oral antidepressants
  • Covered by most major insurance plans

Understanding Your Options

What Is Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine has been used safely in medicine for decades. In low, controlled doses, it can rapidly reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD — especially when other treatments haven’t worked.

Spravato (esketamine) is a refined, FDA-approved form of ketamine delivered as a nasal spray. For patients in Cordova seeking ketamine therapy, it offers the proven benefits of ketamine in a regulated, monitored, and insurance-friendly format.

Ketamine vs. Esketamine: The Difference

Ketamine is the original anesthetic compound, used off-label for mood disorders. Esketamine (Spravato) is the purified, more potent half of the ketamine molecule — the only form FDA-approved specifically for depression and delivered as an easy nasal spray. Both work on the brain’s glutamate system to help restore healthy neural connections.

How We Help

Conditions We Treat with Spravato & Ketamine

When traditional medications haven’t brought relief, Spravato and ketamine therapy may offer a new path forward.

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Depression that hasn’t responded to two or more antidepressants.

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent, severe depression affecting daily life and function.

Suicidal Thoughts

Rapid symptom relief for adults with MDD and acute suicidal ideation.

Severe Anxiety

Chronic anxiety that limits work, relationships, and well-being.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress symptoms resistant to standard care.

Bipolar Depression

Depressive episodes within bipolar disorder, managed under supervision.

The Process

What to Expect During Treatment

Step 1

Before Your Session

Eat lightly beforehand and arrange a ride home, since you won’t be able to drive afterward. Your provider does a quick check-in to confirm you’re ready.

Step 2

During Your Session

You self-administer the nasal spray and relax in a comfortable, private room. Our team monitors you for about two hours to ensure you’re safe and comfortable.

Step 3

After Your Session

A friend or family member drives you home, and you rest for the remainder of the day. Most patients return to their normal routine the next morning.

The Environment

A Calm, Supportive Setting

Every Spravato session takes place in a quiet, private room designed for comfort. You’ll be cared for by our experienced team from the moment you arrive until you’re cleared to head home — never rushed, always supported.

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Getting Started

Are You a Candidate for Spravato?

Spravato May Help If You:

  • Have tried two or more antidepressants without relief
  • Struggle with persistent or returning depression
  • Experience treatment-resistant symptoms
  • Want a faster-acting alternative to oral medication

Important Safety Information:

  • Spravato is administered only in certified settings
  • You’ll be monitored for about two hours after each dose
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • A provider reviews your full medical history first

Frequently Asked Questions

Ketamine is the original compound, used off-label for mood disorders. Spravato (esketamine) is a purified, FDA-approved form of ketamine delivered as a nasal spray specifically for treatment-resistant depression. Both act on the brain’s glutamate system.

Many patients notice improvement in their depression symptoms within hours to a few days — much faster than traditional antidepressants, which can take four to six weeks.

Most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid cover Spravato for treatment-resistant depression. Our team will verify your benefits before you begin. Call 901-737-4565 and we’ll walk you through it.

Yes, when administered in a certified setting under medical supervision. Spravato is FDA-approved and given under the REMS safety program. You’re monitored for about two hours after each dose to ensure your safety.

Treatment typically begins with two sessions per week for the first month, then tapers to weekly or every-other-week maintenance. Your provider will build a plan based on your response.

No. You may not drive for the rest of the day after a session, so please arrange a ride home. You can usually resume driving and normal activities the next morning.

We’re located at 993 Cordova Station Avenue, Cordova, TN 38018, serving Cordova, Memphis, and the surrounding area. Call 901-737-4565 to schedule.

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It’s Time To Invest In Yourself

Ready To Begin Your Healing Journey?

Call us today to find out if Spravato or Ketamine therapy is right for you.