Interventional Psychiatry

What is interventional psychiatry?

Interventional psychiatry is a modern approach to mental health care that uses advanced, minimally invasive treatments to target the brain’s neurochemical balance. Rather than relying solely on traditional medications or talk therapy, interventional psychiatry stimulates dysfunctional nerve networks in the brain to restore normal communication between neurons. As these networks begin to function properly, neurotransmitter levels stabilize—leading to significant improvements in mood, energy, and overall mental well-being.

This specialized branch of psychiatry is particularly beneficial for individuals who haven’t found relief from standard treatments. At Wyckoff Wellness Center, Dr. Gentile offers cutting-edge interventional techniques like ketamine infusion therapy to help patients overcome treatment-resistant depression and other severe mood disorders.

What type of interventional psychiatry treatments do you offer?

Wyckoff Wellness Center specializes in ketamine infusion therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that has shown remarkable results for patients who have not responded to antidepressants or psychotherapy.

Ketamine has been safely used for decades as a general anesthetic. However, when administered at low doses through an intravenous (IV) infusion, it acts differently in the brain, enhancing levels of glutamate. This neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in regulating mood, cognition, and emotional responses. By strengthening these neural connections, ketamine helps “rewire” the brain and promote faster, more effective relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

What conditions does interventional psychiatry treat?

Interventional psychiatry is often recommended when mental health symptoms persist despite multiple trials of medication or therapy. At Wyckoff Wellness Center, Dr. Gentile may recommend ketamine infusion if you have:

• Treatment-resistant depression
• Bipolar depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Suicidal thoughts

For many patients, ketamine provides rapid symptom relief—often within hours or days—compared to traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks to work.

What happens during an interventional psychiatry appointment?

During a ketamine infusion at Wyckoff Wellness Center, Dr. Gentile performs the treatment in a calm, private setting designed for comfort and relaxation. After settling into a reclining chair, an IV is placed in your arm, and a carefully controlled dose of ketamine is infused into your bloodstream over approximately 40–60 minutes.

Throughout the infusion, Dr. Gentile closely monitors your vital signs and comfort level. Some patients may experience temporary sensations such as mild dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in perception. These effects typically subside shortly after treatment and can be managed by adjusting the infusion rate.

Following your initial series of infusions, Dr. Gentile will recommend a personalized treatment plan to help you maintain long-term relief and mental stability.

Interventional psychiatry offers new hope for patients who have struggled to find lasting relief through traditional mental health treatments. By addressing the brain’s underlying chemistry, ketamine infusion therapy can rapidly reduce depressive symptoms, enhance mood, and improve overall quality of life.

To learn more about interventional psychiatry or to find out if ketamine infusion therapy is right for you, call Wyckoff Wellness Center or book an appointment online today.