Field Trip Health

What the service is

Field Trip Health provides ketamine-assisted therapy and related treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. The company has rebranded to Stella for US patients but continues operating under the Field Trip Health domain. It operates dedicated in-person treatment centers in Chicago, Irvine California, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Boston, with more than 20 locations across the United States. Beyond in-person ketamine therapy, Field Trip offers a hybrid virtual program that combines medical treatments with remote integration therapy, a self-guided mobile app, and alternative treatments including Spravato (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Dual Sympathetic Reset, Stellate Ganglion Block therapy, and medication management. The company positions itself as treating "treatment-resistant mental health conditions" through "evidence-based and medically-supervised biological interventions and psychedelic-assisted therapies."

How ketamine-assisted therapy works

Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) pairs a medical ketamine treatment with structured psychotherapy integration sessions. Unlike antidepressants that manage symptoms over time, the company states that ketamine helps "get to the root of the problem, so you can heal." According to Field Trip, ketamine works by opening the door to psychedelic exploration, allowing you to "objectively revisit past events, life experiences, and traumas." When paired with talk therapy, you're able to process and understand these experiences and "let go of some of the emotional attachments that you might be stuck on."

The company claims ketamine can alter neural pathways that cause depression. A few weeks of treatment may accelerate therapeutic progress to "what you might achieve after many years of traditional talk therapy," and the company states it enhances emotional growth, overall well-being, and quality of life. The in-person program is designed for people who "experience moderate to severe or treatment-resistant conditions," favor "a one-on-one treatment experience," and prefer to experience treatment in "a fully supported environment" with "additional medical and therapeutic support." Treatment spaces are described as "trauma-informed" with "calming, spa-like spaces" and trained "medical and mental health professionals." Your ketamine treatment plan is described as "personalized to help you achieve your unique outcomes," whether that's discovering self-love, finding hope and purpose, healing from trauma, or becoming more connected.

Field Trip cites that 93% of its clients with depression and anxiety "finish their multi-session treatment program" and experience "noticeable improvement."

Additional treatment options

Field Trip offers several alternatives beyond ketamine. Spravato (esketamine) is FDA-approved medication for depression delivered as a nasal spray. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is described as "FDA-approved treatment for depression" that works through "magnetic pulses that regulate activity in the prefrontal cortex." TMS is positioned as a "biological treatment for depression rooted in brain science" and is "shown to provide relief for symptoms of major depression disorder."

The Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR) is described as "an advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment" that "has been shown to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD/PTSI." The company says it is soon offering this treatment at its New York and DC locations. Medication management services are available for those who need prescription support alongside ketamine or other treatments.

Locations and access

In-person clinics operate in Chicago (at 1 E Oak Hill Drive Suite 100 Westmont, IL 60559) and Irvine (at 15785 Laguna Canyon Rd, Ste 125 Irvine, CA 92618), with additional locations in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Boston. Both the Chicago and Irvine locations operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The company mentions more than 20 locations across the US in total, though detailed information on hours and services is not provided for all of them. To reach Field Trip for an initial consultation, you can call 1-866-999-3710 or book an assessment online.

Financing is available through Rectangle Health, which offers flexible and affordable payment plans customized to your budget. The company accepts credit cards, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), HSA (Health Savings Accounts), and CareCredit. Insurance reimbursement may be available for certain services. SuperBills are available for residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, allowing patients with out-of-network insurance or high deductibles to seek reimbursement from their insurance company. Assessment appointments, psycho-medical appointments, and integration sessions may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.

Hybrid and virtual programs

Beyond in-person treatment, Field Trip offers a hybrid program called Freedom that combines medical treatments with virtual integration therapy. The company mentions a promotional offer of one month free of the Hybrid Program for residents of California and Washington state (valued at $299).

A self-guided mobile app is also available, designed as your "map for exploring your mind and discovering new perspectives" through education, meditation, music, journey tracking, and community groups. The app has a 4.8 rating out of 600+ reviews according to the company's website. Features include curated music and meditations, educational content about psychedelic preparation and integration therapy, daily mood tracking, journey tracking, and a community section described as "a safe and connective space for people to share knowledge, ask questions, meet like-minded people, and learn together."

What the pages don't say

Field Trip does not provide transparent pricing for any of its treatment options on the public site. There is no price list for ketamine-assisted therapy sessions, Spravato treatment, TMS, or any other services. The typical cost of a multi-session treatment program is not stated. Beyond the regional information about SuperBills being available in ten specific states, the company does not publish which insurance plans it's in-network with or what percentage of costs are typically covered. The site does not specify typical wait times for an initial assessment or how long you would expect to wait for treatment to start.

The company doesn't detail the credentials of individual therapists or medical providers beyond referring to "medical and mental health professionals." There's no published information on success rates beyond the 93% completion and improvement statistic, and no detail on how durable the improvements are over time. The company doesn't specify whether ketamine treatment is appropriate for people with certain medical conditions, substance abuse histories, or medications, or what the contraindications are. It's unclear whether the self-guided app requires ongoing professional support or can be used completely independently.

Who it fits and who it doesn't

Field Trip is for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma who have not found relief through traditional talk therapy or antidepressants alone, or who are specifically interested in ketamine-assisted therapy. If you want a medical treatment paired with professional therapeutic integration and are willing to commit to a multi-session program at a dedicated clinic, Field Trip's in-person programs may fit. The service appeals to people interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy as a route to healing deeper trauma or achieving psychological breakthroughs.

The hybrid program or self-guided app could work for someone who wants ketamine therapy but prefers remote or partially remote treatment, or for someone exploring psychedelic-assisted healing without committing to in-person clinic visits.

Field Trip is not the right choice for someone seeking traditional talk therapy alone or medication management without ketamine. Someone who lives far from Chicago, Irvine, Atlanta, DC, or Boston would need to explore whether the hybrid or virtual programs reach their area. If you need crisis support or immediate psychiatric care, Field Trip positions itself as a specialized treatment program, not an emergency service. Because pricing is not published, you cannot determine affordability before contacting the company, and uncertainty about insurance coverage may complicate access for those dependent on insurance reimbursement.