Calliope Health Ketamine — Ketamine Clinic in Bethesda, MD

Since seeing Michael Pollan's "How to Change Your Mind" mini-series on Netflix a few years ago, I have held the latent belief that psychedelics could help my mental health. I had two main concerns (1) not knowing where to start -- MDMA, psilocyben, etc. --- and (2) being out of control of my mind and/or the proverbial "bad trip." Regarding #1, I was very lucky to have a friend who is very knowledgable on the medical applications of psychedelic medicines; as it turns out, ketamine is perfect place to start and he referred me to Keith and his team at Calliope. As to #2, this is what makes Calliope special. The staff is so incredibly kind, knowledgable, available, and supportive. Is ketamine infusion therapy easy? Nothing worthwhile ever is, right? But it has been *profoundly* helpful to me and enabled me to get incredible benefits from the medicine in a very quick timeframe. It has truly been a game-changer. You can feel better and you deserve to! If you're struggling, I strongly recommend you reach out to the Calliope team. Further, if you'd like to speak with someone who has undergone this treatment and ask any questions, you are more than welcome to ask them to put you in direct touch with me and I'd be happy to speak with you.

I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Keith on shared patient cases and have always been impressed by his professionalism, compassion, and expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques. Keith brings a thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach that fosters trust and safety, creating a supportive space for healing and growth. His deep understanding of IFS and the broader neuroscience field as a whole make him an invaluable resource for clients. I truly value his insights and dedication to his clients’ well-being and would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking therapeutic support.

I really can't say enough positive things about my experience with Calliope Health Ketamine. As someone who's dealt with major depression for 15 years, I've run the gamut of traditional medications, have tried numerous psychotherapy approaches, and even went through a series of Ketamine infusions at two different clinics in years past. While past Ketamine infusions proved helpful for my depression in a way that traditional medication and therapy did not, the other clinics I went to left me with questions about dosing, frequency, and I craved a more holistic understanding of and individualized approach to my treatment. Also, past clinics I went to were run by pain management specialists who, while well-intentioned, were not versed in psychology. Calliope's approach in combining Ketamine infusions with expert nurse care as well as psychotherapy (if you choose to add psychotherapy sessions to your infusion) has been life-changing. I found the practice online on a particularly dark Sunday afternoon, and I filled out the inquiry form on their website. Keith, the owner of the practice, called me on my cell phone within the hour, which I did not at all expect on a Sunday. He took time out of his day to call me and help me get set up with a consultation with the practice nurse, Anna, as soon as possible. That right there said something about Keith and his practice's dedication to helping people suffering from depression. Anna has been incredible throughout this journey from the start, jumping in to thoughtfully educate me about Ketamine infusions and work with me to develop a personalized infusion dosing and frequency plan. She has really made me feel at-ease, and you can instantly tell how caring, thoughtful, and smart she is. That matters a lot when you're allowing yourself to be vulnerable under the influence of Ketamine. I've also been very fortunate to work with Julia during psychotherapy sessions after my infusions. I'll admit I felt resistant at first, as this was my first time pairing an infusion with therapy immediately after, and I wasn't sure how to approach the sessions at first. Julia's flexibility and kindness put me at ease fast, and she offers different ways for us to approach our sessions based on how I am feeling that day. Some days we talk, some days we do a guided meditation, some days both, some days we sit in silence, and having her calming presence there in the hour after an infusion helps me feel grounded and safe. Julia is incredibly perceptive, picking up on parts of me that I wouldn't have expected her to understand so fast. In the last 4 weeks since I began my infusions, I feel like my inner self is coming alive again. I'm noticing beauty in my surroundings again, my brain fog has cleared so much that I could finish a book for the first time in awhile, I'm exercising and generally have more energy, my ruminating thoughts have gotten so much better, and when I do find myself following a negative train of thought, I'm much better at redirecting my brain. I'm also making plans with friends again and actually enjoying things. I feel like I have more resilience, patience, stamina, mental and physical capacity, and people around me have noticed. It's really remarkable. Keith, Anna, and Julia, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so happy I found you.

Had a great experience with Keith in his monthly psychedelic meetup group session. He approached the topics with humility and curiosity (and vulnerability -which I find to be exceptionally rare from clinicians). The rest of the group members were equally impressive. I have a lot of respect for clinicians that go above and beyond and create an exploratory environment for themselves and their patients. Oftentimes I find self discovery is where the real healing takes place. Thanks Keith! I’m looking forward to more group sessions with you.

Amazing, absolutely incredible experience

Calliope Health conducts a monthly integration circle where a diverse group of people can freely express their thoughts and talk openly about their experiences with various drug/therapeutic modalities in a safe environment. The moderator always ensures privacy and kindness be shared with all participants. Informative and personal, I highly recommend this experience. Calliope's support group discussions can be found through Meetups as well.

I’ve been fortunate to have gotten to participate twice now with Keith as he led the group ketamine session and facilitated the post journey process group. The staff on his team at Calliope Health are also friendly, warm, and exactly the type of folks to entrust being cared for while on a psychedelic journey. I’m grateful that we have this compassionate team of healers right here in the Bethesda community!

I attended one of Calliope's full-day retreats and several follow-up sessions, and the experience was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone I interacted with, including Keith and all of the psychiatric staff were kind, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. In particular, Keith's expertise with IFS provided a wonderful frame and exceedingly safe environment for thorough preparation and integration of the retreat experience. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Keith Miller and his team at Calliope are excellent providers specializing in high quality, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. They guide clients through their ketamine journeys with compassion and skill, attending to each person's intentions and needs. The practice suite is comfortable, cozy, and peaceful. Exactly the sort of setting required for safe and productive journeys. I highly recommend this practice.

Dr Keith Miller has worked with my patients using ketamine and I have seen amazing results. I refer patients to him who would benefit from ketamine and he takes amazing and thorough care of them. This is a worthwhile treatment and a highly professional and caring place to get the help you need!