What Should You Expect During a Spravato Treatment Session?
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression that hasn’t improved with traditional antidepressants, exploring new treatment options can feel overwhelming. At our practice, we often work alongside trusted providers like Etherios Therapy, who specialize in Spravato (esketamine) treatment—an FDA-approved option for adults with treatment-resistant depression or severe depression with suicidal thoughts.
Understanding what a Spravato session looks like can help ease uncertainty and make the process feel more approachable. Here’s what clients can expect when receiving care through Etherios Therapy.
How Do You Decide If Spravato Is Right for You?
The process at Etherios Therapy begins with a complimentary 15-minute consultation. During this initial conversation, their team helps determine whether Spravato is an appropriate fit based on your history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
Clients will complete intake paperwork and meet with a psychiatric provider. Those who have tried at least two antidepressants without success may qualify. Etherios Therapy also assists with navigating insurance approvals, helping make the process more accessible and less stressful.
How Do You Prepare for Your First Session?
Before starting treatment, Etherios Therapy conducts a thorough pre-screening process. This includes reviewing medical history, current medications, and identifying any conditions that could impact safety, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure or a history of psychosis.
Their team prioritizes both safety and transparency, ensuring clients feel informed and supported before beginning treatment.
What Happens During a Spravato Treatment Session?
Spravato is administered as a nasal spray in a calm, structured clinical setting at Etherios Therapy. Clients are guided step-by-step by trained professionals, ensuring comfort throughout the experience.
After administration, clients remain in a private, comfortable room for approximately two hours under supervision. During this time, some may experience mild side effects such as relaxation, lightheadedness, or a “floaty” sensation. These effects are temporary and typically subside within one to two hours.
What About Monitoring and Safety?
Safety is a top priority at Etherios Therapy. Throughout each session, staff monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, while also checking in on overall well-being.
Because Spravato can temporarily affect awareness and coordination, clients are required to arrange transportation home following their session. Etherios Therapy recommends having a trusted friend, family member, or ride service available.
Treatment typically begins with two sessions per week for the first month, followed by weekly sessions. Many individuals begin noticing improvements in mood during this time.
What Might You Feel During Treatment?
Each person’s experience is unique, but common sensations reported during sessions at Etherios Therapy include:
- A sense of calm or deep relaxation
- Lightheaded or “floating” feelings
- Sleepiness or altered sense of time
These effects are generally mild and short-lived, and support is always available if reassurance is needed.
What Happens After Your Session?
Following the observation period, clients are able to return home with their arranged transportation. Etherios Therapy schedules follow-up sessions, answers questions, and provides continued support throughout the treatment process.
They also emphasize the importance of ongoing therapy alongside Spravato. Clients may continue working with their current therapist or be connected with one through Etherios Therapy’s network to support long-term progress.
What Is the Role of Therapy in the Spravato Journey?
While Spravato can create meaningful shifts in mood and perspective, therapy plays a key role in maintaining and deepening those changes. Processing insights gained during treatment with a therapist can help clients build lasting coping strategies and emotional resilience.
At our practice, we often collaborate with clients receiving Spravato at Etherios Therapy, helping them integrate their experiences and continue their healing work in a supportive, therapeutic space.
Why This Collaborative Approach Matters
Partnering with specialized providers like Etherios Therapy allows clients to receive comprehensive, well-rounded care. Their expertise in Spravato treatment, combined with ongoing therapy, creates a powerful foundation for healing.
If you’re considering Spravato or wondering whether it could be right for you, reaching out is a great first step. You don’t have to navigate these decisions alone—support is available every step of the way.