Quick answer
Ascend Mind and Body offers supervised ketamine therapy at its Wesley Chapel clinic, located at 27724 Cashford Circle, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, for adults with treatment-resistant depression and related conditions. All ketamine sessions take place at this single location under medical supervision, with the same provider before, during, and after treatment rather than a rotating staff. Patients who start care in Tampa or Lakeland may travel to Wesley Chapel for sessions when clinically appropriate. The ketamine used here is compounded and not FDA-approved, results vary, and every patient begins with a candidacy evaluation.
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Where Is Ketamine Therapy Offered at Ascend?
Ketamine therapy at Ascend is provided only at the Wesley Chapel clinic, at 27724 Cashford Circle, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, where sessions are conducted under direct medical supervision for adults with treatment-resistant depression and related conditions. Ascend also has offices in Tampa and Lakeland and offers statewide Florida telehealth for psychiatry and therapy, but ketamine sessions require an in-person visit and are centralized at the Wesley Chapel location.
Consolidating ketamine in one supervised setting is intentional. It keeps treatment under a consistent clinical team with the same monitoring standards every time, rather than spreading a higher-oversight treatment across multiple sites. If you live elsewhere in Tampa Bay, you can often complete much of the surrounding care closer to home and travel to Wesley Chapel for the sessions themselves.
Can Tampa and Lakeland Patients Get Ketamine Therapy?
Yes. Tampa and Lakeland patients can access Ascend's ketamine program by beginning their care locally or by telehealth and traveling to the Wesley Chapel clinic for the actual sessions when it is clinically appropriate. Wesley Chapel sits within convenient reach of the greater Tampa Bay area, so for many people the travel is manageable, especially since sessions are scheduled in advance.
Because you cannot drive for the rest of the day after a session, you will arrange a ride home regardless of where you live, which is worth planning around if you are coming from Tampa or Lakeland. Your care team can help you map out a schedule that fits the travel and the recovery time each session requires. Ascend administers a subcutaneous injection rather than an IV infusion. For the general shape of a ketamine appointment, bearing that difference in mind, see what to expect at a ketamine infusion appointment.
What Does Ascend's Ketamine Program Involve?
Ascend's program begins with a candidacy consultation that reviews your diagnosis, prior treatments, and medical safety, followed by supervised sessions and follow-up, all managed by the same provider for continuity. The clinician who evaluates you also oversees your sessions and your follow-up care, which supports both safety and the integration work that helps results last.
How Do I Start Ketamine Therapy in Wesley Chapel?
The first step is to request a candidacy consultation, where a clinician determines honestly whether ketamine is a reasonable option for you and, if so, lays out a clear plan. There is no obligation to proceed, and if ketamine is not the right fit, you will get a recommendation for what is. You can begin by booking a consultation or calling the clinic.
This evaluation is also where safety is established. The provider screens for conditions like uncontrolled blood pressure, psychosis or mania risk, and substance misuse that would mean waiting or choosing another path. Starting with a thorough consultation is what makes supervised ketamine care both safe and worth the trip. If you are still weighing it, our guide on whether ketamine therapy is right for you and the ketamine therapy cost breakdown can help you prepare for the conversation.
Care at Ascend: Learn more about Ketamine Therapy at Ascend Mind and Body, see our ketamine clinic in Wesley Chapel, or book an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ascend offer ketamine therapy in Tampa or Lakeland?
Ketamine sessions are conducted only at the Wesley Chapel clinic under medical supervision. Tampa and Lakeland patients who begin care locally or by telehealth may travel to Wesley Chapel for sessions if clinically indicated.
Who oversees ketamine therapy at Ascend's Wesley Chapel clinic?
Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC, the clinical lead for ketamine at Ascend, manages ketamine evaluations, sessions, and follow-up. The same provider stays with you before, during, and after treatment rather than rotating staff.
Do I need a referral to start ketamine therapy at Ascend?
You do not necessarily need an outside referral to request a candidacy consultation. The evaluation itself determines whether ketamine is appropriate for you, reviewing your diagnosis, medication history, and medical safety before any treatment is planned.
How far is the Wesley Chapel clinic from Tampa?
The Wesley Chapel clinic at 27724 Cashford Circle is within the greater Tampa Bay area and is reachable for most Tampa and Lakeland patients. Since you arrange a ride home after each session anyway, planning the trip around recovery time is the main consideration.
Medically reviewed by
Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC
This article is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. Talk with a qualified Florida-licensed clinician about your individual situation.
Sources
- McIntyre RS, et al. Synthesizing the Evidence for Ketamine and Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression. American Journal of Psychiatry, 2021. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33726522/
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA approves new nasal spray medication for treatment-resistant depression, available only at a certified doctor's office or clinic. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-nasal-spray-medication-treatment-resistant-depression-available-only-certified
- National Institute of Mental Health. Depression. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression