At Emerge Ketamine, our mission is to bring compassionate, evidence-based care to those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
Patients often describe their experiences at Emerge Ketamine as deeply supportive and transformative. Many speak of a genuine sense of care from the entire team—from the initial phone call to the final follow-up. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and professional, helping people feel safe enough to relax into the process. Clinicians take time to explain each step clearly, blending medical precision with warmth and empathy.
Those who have tried ketamine therapy elsewhere frequently notice a difference at Emerge: sessions feel more personal, more thoughtfully guided, and more attuned to individual needs. The staff’s medical background, particularly the presence of emergency nurses and experienced doctors, gives patients confidence that they are in skilled hands. For many, this foundation of safety enables the treatment to work more effectively.
Clients often mention feeling lighter, more transparent, or unexpectedly hopeful even after the first infusion. The environment itself—clean, peaceful, and beautifully designed—supports the overall therapeutic effect. Together, these details add up to more than just good care; they create an experience that feels both professional and profoundly human, where lasting emotional change becomes possible.
The stories below are from recent patients who have generously shared their experiences, in their own words.
Compassionate & Professional Staff
John Sheff – Jan 2024
“I’ve done ketamine sessions before, at different facilities, but I think those at Emerge Ketamine were the best. They are very accommodating and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. All the doctors and the ER nurses were wonderful… I felt my lifelong depression lifting after the first session!”
Catherine D. – Oct 19, 2023
“From scheduling to explaining the process clearly and with compassion, the clinicians and staff at Emerge have been fantastic. They made my therapeutic infusion process a net positive.”
Erin B. – Apr 30, 2024
“The doctors and nurses here are wonderful! They make the experience an easy one. The practice is clean, beautiful and calming. I couldn’t be more grateful — I’d recommend this place to friends and family who are considering this!”
Charley Parillo – Jul 2024
“I’m incredibly grateful for the care I received. The nurses and staff were professional but truly comforting during a vulnerable time. Very caring and helpful — highly recommended.”
Adam Tocci – Oct 2024
“Paula is the best! Very positive, makes you feel welcome and safe. She clearly cares about her patients and their healing journey. All the staff have been fantastic.”
John H-N – May 2024
“The doctors are sympathetic and the nurses are kind. The whole environment feels designed for healing and calm — you feel safe while doing something new. I’d recommend Emerge to anyone considering ketamine.”
Rick – Sep 2024
“I have struggled with treatment-resistant depression. My doctor recommended ketamine therapy at Emerge in Woburn. I’m very satisfied with their engaging and attentive staff — knowledgeable about insurance and scheduling too.”
Joyce Greer – Jul 2024
“The staff at the Danvers treatment center are great at making a somewhat scary experience go smoothly. They anticipated all my questions and were readily available. I hope more people are helped by this amazing therapy.”
Aryanna Cavalli – Jul 2024
“Every person I’ve encountered has been kind, compassionate, and full of grace — beautiful spirits genuinely dedicated to supporting your journey toward peace, healing, and mental wellness.”
Life-Changing Relief from Depression & Anxiety
Betty H. – Jun 12, 2023
“My daughter has received incredible care at Emerge Ketamine. From the first conversation through three treatments, the experience has been excellent. Her deep, treatment-resistant depression began to lift after the first IV, and her mood is brighter each day. She’s sleeping better and feels hopeful for the first time in a long while. For our family, it was the best decision we have made.”
Mike S. – Jul 16, 2023
“I have had three sessions so far. I was at the end of my rope for a while, but now I feel hope and self-worth returning. Emerge has been amazing — the doctors and nurses are so professional and supportive. This is another resource in my arsenal that I would recommend to anyone.”
Chris Adair – Feb 2024
“I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. I began treatment at Emerge in Woburn — the staff are very informative and friendly. After my first visit, I noticed a difference: I was energetic, playful, and happier than usual. It’s not about ‘tripping’; it’s a feeling of blissfulness and euphoria. I can attest it’s been effective for me.”
Julie Herget – Jul 2024
“Ketamine treatment for my treatment-resistant depression has been life-changing and life-saving. The staff are amazing — professional, compassionate, competent, and fun. The environment is peaceful and calming. The ketamine even helped my neuropathy too. If you are struggling with depression or PTSD, it’s definitely worth a try.”
Shellie D. – Sep 2024
“Extremely friendly staff, Paula is amazing! Very relaxing environment and private rooms. Ketamine is the only thing that helps my depression.”
Pat M. – Feb 18, 2024
“My wife’s well-being has significantly improved. Her anxiety has diminished as well. Alicia in particular was so helpful with the scheduling and billing process. The staff is professional, and the office is calm, soothing, and clean.”
Local Y. – Jun 12, 2024
“This office is very professional and caring. A relaxing and extremely comfortable environment. If you’re looking for relief from depression and anxiety, I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Tony E. Chavarria – May 2024
“Emerge Ketamine and the IV infusions have changed my life. The results are so fast — I’d recommend it 100% for anyone who suffers from anxiety, depression, or PTSD. It’s a life-changing experience.”
Healing Environment & Holistic Care
Meghan H. – Jan 20, 2024
“I can’t say enough wonderful things. The doctors and nurses were all amazing, answering every question and making me comfortable with the process. After the first treatment, I began to instantly notice a difference, and things only improved. I’m so thankful to have found Emerge.”
Erik Carratu – May 2024
“I had my first treatment at Emerge Ketamine Woburn and it was fantastic. From the staff on the phones to Julia explaining everything — wonderful experience. I’ll come back after a few weeks to see how I’m doing.”
Charley Parillo – Jul 2024
“They showed me different available rooms, made sure I was ready physically and mentally — very caring and helpful. Highly recommended.”
John H-N – May 2024
“The environment feels like it was designed for healing and calm, making you feel safe while doing something new.”
Aryanna Cavalli – Jul 2024
“I’m truly excited about the beautiful new office and incredible team — every person is kind and compassionate, genuinely dedicated to your journey toward peace and mental wellness.”
Stories of Hope & Renewal
Rick – Sep 2024
“I have struggled with treatment-resistant depression for years. After starting at Emerge, I can say I’m very satisfied with the professional staff — engaging, attentive, and knowledgeable.”
Joyce Greer – Jul 2024
“They anticipated all my questions and made me feel at ease. I only hope more people are helped by this amazing therapy.”
Chris Adair – Feb 2024
“I woke up happier than usual, which prompted me to share my experience on Facebook — I want others struggling with depression to know there is hope.”
Mike S. – Jul 2023
“After years of hopelessness, this treatment gave me back feelings I hadn’t had in a long while.”
Betty H. – Jun 2023
“For our family, it was the best decision we have made to help our daughter on her path to recovery.”
The Emerge Experience
Across all these stories, a clear theme emerges: deeply personal care, delivered by a team committed to your healing. From the compassion of the staff to the calming environment and the real relief so many clients have experienced, Emerge Ketamine is helping people rediscover possibility and growth, with hope, professionalism, and support.
If you’re navigating depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or PTSD and feel like traditional treatments haven’t worked, you don’t have to keep going it alone. We invite you to schedule a discovery call with our team to explore whether ketamine-assisted therapy could be the next step on your journey. We’ll walk you through your history, answer your questions with clarity and empathy, and outline how we support individualized treatment plans — tailored to you and your unique healing needs.
Ready to take that next step? Reach out today. Let’s see if together we can open a new chapter in your recovery.