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Roots Behavioral Health

At Roots Behavioral Health, people suffering from chronic mental health conditions can find relief from their symptoms through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The health center provides breakthrough treatments to people with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and substance abuse disorders. New: Ready to explore a new horizon in mental health? Try out the beta version of HealingChat, HealingMaps AI chatbot that takes all our vetted content, clinics and retreats to answer all your questions in a safe environment. The mental health professionals at Roots Behavioral Health provide their patients with guided ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions designed to soften a person's ego defense for better healing. The clinic was founded in 2016 by Dr. Brent Turnipseed and his wife, Andrea Turnipseed. Their goal was to address the dire need for affordable mental health care in Austin. Together with their staff, the Turnipseeds aspire to provide a person-centric model of behavioral therapy that focuses on whole-body health. What types of ketamine services does Roots Behavioral Health offer? – Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy What conditions does Roots Behavioral Health treat? Depression Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder S ubstance Use Disorders Important Info: All ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) sessions are facilitated by trained psychotherapists. Ketamine treatment costs vary, and while Roots Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance plans, not all providers will cover these treatments. Check with your provider beforehand. Your Treatment: What to Expect During a KAP session, your psychotherapist will provide safety and guidance, helping you remain comfortable throughout the experience. leads to a unique softening of a person's ego defenses. And as ketamine's primary effects subside, you and the therapist then discuss the experience and mutually work to find solutions for the areas of focus. Afterward, your therapist encourages you to remember the experience once the height of medication has dissipated. Decreased ego defenses result in more productive therapy, where patients can recognize how they are different, and process and analyze what they have experienced on a deeper level. Who is this treatment for? Ketamine infusions, administered as part of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, function as part of a treatment plan or as an alternative to unsuccessful treatments for those whose conventional therapies or medications have had little or no effect on mental and physical health conditions. By increasing glutamate production, and by, ketamine offers hope and health to those dealing with difficult to manage problems. Discover more Texas Ketamine Clinic listings:

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Treated Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Substance Abuse

Treatment Resistant Depression

The Team

Dr. Brent Turnipseed

his wife