Humble, TX Ketamine Therapy Clinic: Expert-Guided Relief for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Chronic Pain

Pick up the phone — that’s the only thing this step requires. No referral, no paperwork, no insurance pre-approval. Just a candid conversation with someone who understands what you’ve been going through and can answer every question you have.

During this call, we’ll discuss:

• Your current symptoms and how they affect your daily life
• The treatments and medications you’ve already tried
• How ketamine therapy works and whether it’s a fit for your situation
• What a typical session looks like from check-in to checkout
• Cost, scheduling logistics, and anything else on your mind

This consultation is free and carries zero obligation. Think of it as a fact-finding mission — nothing more.

After you decide to move forward, we’ll send a detailed medical history questionnaire. This isn’t a checkbox exercise — we want the full story. Which medications helped even slightly? Which ones made things worse? How do your symptoms shift throughout the day? What does a bad day actually look like for you? We’ll also coordinate with your existing psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care physician if you’d like us to. That collaboration isn’t mandatory, but it strengthens the treatment plan we build for you.

Preparing for treatment day is straightforward:

• Fast for at least 6 hours before your appointment
• Clear liquids in small amounts are okay up to 2 hours beforehand
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing — think weekend mode

When you arrive at the clinic:

• We’ll go over any remaining questions and walk you through what’s about to happen
• Record your baseline vital signs
• Place your IV line (for IV ketamine) or prep the injection site (for IM ketamine)

Dr. Ho’s pediatric training shows up in the details that matter here. He uses the thinnest gauge IV needles available and has an exceptionally light touch — skills honed over years of working with children who needed gentle, confident care. If needles make you anxious, a topical numbing cream applied beforehand takes the edge off completely. For patients with tricky veins, Dr. Ho uses portable ultrasound to guide placement accurately on the first attempt.

You’ll settle into a cushioned recliner inside your own private room. The lighting dims. The outside world fades.

Everything is set up for your comfort:

• Noise-cancelling headphones loaded with calming playlists
• A soft eye mask to block any remaining light
• A warm blanket
• Adjustable room lighting so the environment feels exactly right

Treatment duration depends on your condition:

• Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD): roughly 40 minutes of active treatment plus 20 minutes of recovery
• Chronic pain conditions (fibromyalgia, migraines, EDS, complex pain syndromes): roughly 4 hours of treatment plus 2 hours of recovery

The extended chronic pain protocol exists for a specific reason — conditions like fibromyalgia, migraine, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome involve deeply entrenched central sensitization patterns that shorter sessions can’t fully address.

A member of our clinical team monitors your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation at regular intervals throughout. Dr. Ho or a trained clinician stays either in the room or just outside, checking in frequently. First-session jitters are completely normal — but by the time you finish, most patients describe feeling genuinely surprised at how calm and safe the entire experience felt.

After the infusion or injection concludes, you’ll rest comfortably while the effects gradually clear. Most patients regain full clarity within 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment type.

Important reminders for afterward:

• You cannot drive yourself home — arrange a ride before you come in
• Plan a low-key rest of your day with a trusted person nearby if possible
• Avoid heavy machinery, strenuous exercise, and major decisions until the following day
• We’ll check in with a phone call that evening or the next morning

Serious adverse effects at the sub-anesthetic doses we use at Catalyst are exceptionally uncommon. Even so, our team remains available by phone if anything feels off after you leave.

Responses to ketamine therapy unfold differently for each person. Some feel a profound shift after a single session. Others notice a steady, cumulative lift across their initial series. Both trajectories are normal and expected.

Here’s the typical framework:

• Initial series: 6 sessions over 2 to 3 weeks for mood-related conditions
• Dose calibration between sessions based on how you respond
• A maintenance schedule built entirely around your results — some patients return every few weeks, others find monthly visits keep them on track
• Ongoing reassessment at every appointment to ensure your protocol stays in step with your progress

Your treatment plan isn’t static. We track your response carefully and adjust as your healing unfolds — because what works at session two might need fine-tuning by session eight.