Spravato Treatment | New Jersey

SPRAVATO Treatment in Clifton, NJ

Discover a New Path Forward with Spravato® (Esketamine)

At Adult Family Health Services, we understand that depression isn’t always relieved by standard treatments. That’s why we offer Spravato®, a groundbreaking FDA-approved therapy for adults living with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts.

Spravato is not a daily pill. It’s a nasal spray treatment—administered right here in our clinic under the care of licensed professionals—designed to offer rapid relief when other medications haven’t worked.

Why Spravato Could Make a Difference

If you’ve tried two or more antidepressants without improvement, Spravato may offer something truly different:

💡 Faster Relief
Unlike most antidepressants that can take weeks to work, some patients notice improvement within hours to days.
🔬 A New Way of Healing
Spravato works through the glutamate system in the brain—helping to restore neural connections that support mood and emotional balance.
🧑‍⚕️ Monitored and Supportive Care
Treatments take place in our safe, calming clinic space with medical supervision throughout the entire process.
🌿 Breakthrough for Hard-to-Treat Depression
Spravato is specifically for people who have not responded well to other medications—offering renewed hope and a different kind of solution.

What to Expect

Your journey with Spravato begins with a personalized evaluation to determine if it’s the right fit. If eligible, you’ll receive treatment in a comfortable setting with our trained staff nearby. Sessions last about two hours, and you’ll need someone to drive you home afterward.

Is Spravato Right for You?

Spravato may be an option if:

You’ve tried two or more antidepressants without improvement
You’re battling severe or persistent depressive symptoms
You’re ready to explore a modern, science-backed alternative

At Adult Family Health Services, we’re here to guide you with empathy, clinical expertise, and personalized care. Let’s talk about whether Spravato is right for your mental health journey.

Understanding Side Effects

Like all medications, Spravato may cause side effects. During and after each session, our team monitors you carefully to manage any reactions and ensure your comfort.

Common side effects may include:

Dizziness or lightheadedness
Sedation or feeling drowsy
Nausea or vomiting
Temporary increase in blood pressure
Feeling disconnected or dissociated
Anxiety

These effects are usually short-lived and wear off within a few hours after treatment.

Safety is our priority. That’s why Spravato is only offered in certified clinics like ours, where trained professionals are always present to support you during each treatment.

How Does Spravato® Work?

Spravato® (esketamine) is a breakthrough in depression treatment because it works differently from traditional antidepressants.

Most antidepressants target serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine—chemicals that regulate mood. Spravato, on the other hand, targets a different system in the brain: the glutamate system.

Glutamate is the brain’s most abundant neurotransmitter and plays a key role in neuroplasticity—how your brain forms new connections.

When depression is severe or long-lasting, those connections can become weakened. Spravato helps:

✨ Restore these connections, improving brain function and emotional regulation
⚡ Act faster than traditional antidepressants, often in just hours or days
🌉 Create new pathways in the brain, helping to "rebuild" how your brain processes mood and thought

It’s believed that this ability to help the brain "reconnect" is why Spravato can bring relief even when other medications haven’t worked.

Combining Spravato® with Psychotherapy: The KAP Model

At Adult Family Health Services, we believe in treating depression not just biologically, but also emotionally and psychologically. That’s why we incorporate the **KAP model—Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy—**into our approach with Spravato® (esketamine) treatment.

What Is KAP?

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a therapeutic model that combines the use of ketamine (or esketamine, the active ingredient in Spravato) with guided psychotherapy sessions.

When paired with psychotherapy, Spravato doesn't just relieve symptoms—it can help patients process trauma, develop insight, and shift deeply rooted patterns.

Why Combine Psychotherapy with Spravato?

Spravato opens a unique window of opportunity in the brain—a state of enhanced neuroplasticity and emotional openness. During this time:

🧘‍♀️ Patients may be more receptive to therapeutic breakthroughs
💬 Thought patterns become more flexible, making therapy more effective
🧠 Neural connections are forming, allowing lasting change to take root

In the KAP model, therapy is often offered before, during, or after the Spravato session—depending on your specific treatment plan.

What a KAP-Informed Spravato Session Looks Like

A typical KAP-Spravato session may include:

Preparation
A brief therapy check-in to set an intention or emotional focus for your Spravato session.
Administration & Integration
You self-administer Spravato in a calm setting. While under its effects, simply rest with supportive guidance nearby.
Post-Session Integration
After the medication has worn off, a deeper therapy session helps you process thoughts, feelings, or memories that may have come up—helping you make sense of the experience and apply it to your healing journey.

The Power of Combining Biology + Psychology

Spravato changes the brain. Psychotherapy changes the mind. Together, they help unlock your full potential for healing.

At Adult Family Health Services, we tailor your treatment plan to include both clinical supervision and expert therapeutic support, so you get the most out of every Spravato session.