SPRAVATO® Reviews

“When I made an appointment with Michigan Advanced Psychiatry, I thought nothing would ever work. Depression was just something I was going to have to accept for the rest of my life.” Hunter is a registered nurse and works at an assisted living facility in Canton, Michigan. Unfortunately, like many others, Hunter developed depression symptoms during the pandemic lockdown. Being a nurse, Hunter had helped treat many residents who were suffering through depression themselves. He knew the symptoms and was aware of his condition. He tried antidepressants for over a year, with little success. From Hunter: “When I made an appointment with Michigan Advanced Psychiatry, I thought nothing would ever work. Depression was just something I was going to have to accept for the rest of my life.” Hunter was placed on a Spravato treatment plan with bi-weekly check-ins. Hunter set both short-term and long-term goals that he focused on during the treatment sessions. After two and a half months of Spravato, Hunter didn’t struggle getting out of bed, marking a huge achievement of one of his biggest goals. “The dark cloud in front of my eyes was gone and I didn’t hate work anymore. The passion I had for the care community was back. I am so grateful for Spravato and the team at Michigan Advanced Psychiatry. They cared for me during every treatment and check-in. I believe they helped save my life.”

“I was excited to go for a new treatment. Although, I was nervous about what all it would involve and all of the logistics. From my first call with the Michigan Advanced Psychiatry team, they handled pretty much everything. The scheduling, insurance, and making sure I was able to get in a way that worked for me.” As a hospitality manager, Elizabeth helps all of her customers get the most from their vacations. Outside of this role, she has been seeing a therapist for over a year for depression and anxiety symptoms. Therapy has helped her achieve some positive breakthroughs, but her psychotherapist recommended Spravato treatment from Michigan Advanced Psychiatry to enhance their sessions. The therapist explained how it offered the potential for full remission. “I was excited to go for a new treatment. Although, I was nervous about what all it would involve and all of the logistics. From my first call with the Michigan Advanced Psychiatry team, they handled pretty much everything. The scheduling, insurance, and making sure I was able to get in a way that worked for me.” Elizabeth has noted how her emotions are more stable after the four weeks of Spravato treatment. Elizabeth continues to see her therapist, and she is in full remission from depressive disorder.

“Things were tough for a long time. But the team at Michigan Advanced Psychiatry was there with me through every phase of treatment and recovery. Spravato was not something I was that familiar with before, but I’m so glad I found it. During each treatment, I truly felt safe and knew I was on the right track to getting better.” Katie is best-known for finding clients their dream homes. But Katie will be the first to admit she’s had real struggles with depression throughout her real estate career. After reading positive reviews on Google, Katie took the self-assessment on Michigan Advanced Psychiatry’s website. Spravato was shown to be a potential treatment, and she scheduled a consultation to learn more about finding relief. The provider evaluated her symptoms and determined that Spravato was a great fit for Katie in treating her depressive disorder. “Things were tough for a long time. But the team at Michigan Advanced Psychiatry was there with me through every phase of treatment and recovery. Spravato was not something I was that familiar with before, but I’m so glad I found it. During each treatment, I truly felt safe and knew I was on the right track to getting better.” Katie liked how the team provided her everything she needed to be comfortable, from pillows and blankets to even chocolate. She spent time journaling while under the supervised treatment and was able to come to terms with many built up emotions. She wrote about her vision for life after remission, and she looks back on those writings to see how far she’s come. “I was in my safe space during treatment. There were many breakthroughs, beyond just treating my depression. I am renewed and so thankful. I recommend anyone struggling to contact them for treatment.” – Katie

“Everything went so smoothly with the consultation, and even better during the treatment sessions. I remember feeling secure during each treatment. My provider checked on me a lot, and it was much appreciated. The treatment worked better than I could have imagined. I’m engaged in life again.” Matthew is an experienced accountant that abruptly developed depressive symptoms. He didn’t know what to do at the onset, but decided to take action when his interest in work went to nothing. He read a lot of medical studies on Spravato. He then made an appointment with Michigan Advanced Psychiatry to discuss the treatment. From Matthew: “Everything went so smoothly with the consultation, and even better during the treatment sessions. I remember feeling secure during each treatment. My provider checked on me a lot, and it was much appreciated. “The treatment worked better than I could have imagined. I’m engaged in life again.”

“The office staff made it real simple. They explained my coverage and how it would cover the costs of Spravato. They told me it was the least of my worries, and that I needed to just focus on my treatments and getting better.” John is a family man, and has worked hard for decades in the automotive industry to provide for his large family. He struggled with depression on and off for a long time. When it finally became too much, his wife pushed him to get an appointment with Michigan Advanced Psychiatry. Never seeking treatment before, John was unsure how his insurance would pay for the Spravato treatment. He admitted it was a big reason why he didn’t seek help before. From John: “The office staff made it real simple. They explained my coverage and how it would cover the costs of Spravato. They told me it was the least of my worries, and that I needed to just focus on my treatments and getting better.” John had some ups and downs with Spravato, as is expected with any depression treatment. But now with his regular therapy appointments that occur on the same day as his Spravato treatment, John is getting the relief he deserves. “I was concerned about insurance, but now I see my priorities were in the wrong place. I’m doing so much better now. My family has noticed a big difference, and that means the world to me. Thank you Michigan Advanced Psychiatry.” – John