Spravato® Therapy near Chicago

Proven, effective and FDA approved esketamine therapy for depressive disorder and treatment resistant depression.

 

Why Choose Spravato® for Depression

Fast and Effective

Fast and Effective

Over 75% of our patients have seen a significant reduction in depression scores. Relief often occurs within hours of treatment.

 

Safe and Medically Guided

Safe and Medically Guided

Spravato® is a non-invasive treatment that has minimum risks and side effects. Each session is clinically guided by our certified providers.

 

Covered by Most Insurances

Covered by Most Insurances

Spravato treatment is covered by major insurance plans. Please contact our care advocate team to verify your insurance eligibility.

 

What is Spravato® Treatment?

Spravato® is a treatment that provides transformative relief from depression symptoms. In a Spravato® therapy, a nasal spray form of ketamine (esketamine) is administered by certified clinical staff. Currently, it is the only FDA-approved esketamine therapy accessible to patients and is covered by most insurances. It has shown to be one of the most promising modalities for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions.

Unlike traditional antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs) that primarily affect certain chemical levels in the brain (e.g. serotonin and dopamine), esketamine works by blocking the NMDA receptor in the brain, resulting increase in neural connections, effectively rewires circuits in the brain and help patients form new and more positive patterns of thinking. 

Break free from depressive thoughts and symptoms

75% of our patients have shown a significant reduction in depression scores (PHQ-9) after Spravato treatment.

Spravato® is Covered by Insurance

For patients seeking Spravato treatment in Illinois, treatment costs are covered by Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Cigna, Evernorth, and Optum. Please call our care advocate team to verify your insurance eligibility.

Your Healing Journey at Stella Center

Step 1

Step 1

Give us a call.


Learn about our treatment modalities and schedule an Intake Assessment with our mental health expert to determine if you are eligible for treatment by Stella.

Step 2

Step 2

Complete your intake.

Meet with your Advanced Practice Provider, who will listen closely, ask questions and develop the most suitable and impactful treatment plan based on your symptoms and history.

Step 3

Step 3

Schedule treatment

Our patient care team will work with you to schedule treatment, discuss what to expect, and assist with financing and payment options.

Step 4

Step 4

Complete treatment.

We stick with you throughout the treatment process. We'll follow up with you before, during and after treatment to support your progress and help optimize your treatment outcome.

Meet Our Team

  • Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD

    Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD

    Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

    Dr Lipov is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Stella. He is a board-certified medical doctor with over 27 years of clinical experience and got his medical doctorate degree from Northwestern University. In 2006,…

    Dr Lipov is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Stella. He is a board-certified medical doctor with over 27 years of clinical experience and got his medical doctorate degree from Northwestern University. In 2006, Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adapted it to an advanced protocol now known as "Dual Sympathetic Reset".

    Dr Lipov's passion for helping trauma victims stems from his own personal and family history of coping with PTSD and depression. He understands the impact that trauma can have on one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strives to provide compassionate and empathetic care to his patients.
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  • Dr. Heather Miller

    Dr. Heather Miller

    Dr. Heather Miller is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. She values a holistic approach to care by helping care for the patient's mind,…

    Dr. Heather Miller is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. She values a holistic approach to care by helping care for the patient's mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Miller is aware that all parts of life are interrelated and to bring true healing each patient must have an individualized treatment plan that is unique to their experience. Dr. Miller has worked with patients with severe childhood, combat, and sexual trauma. Her practice is based on identifying root causes, setting individual goals, and cultivating hope and resilience.
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  • Dr. Karen DeCocker, DNP, PMHNP, CNM

    Dr. Karen DeCocker, DNP, PMHNP, CNM

    Director of Advanced Practice Practitioners

    Dr. DeCocker became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. She is a Rush University graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and her doctoral degree was…

    Dr. DeCocker became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. She is a Rush University graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and her doctoral degree was earned at Frontier Nursing University. Her special focus areas are sexual trauma and caring for Veterans and their family members.
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  • Greg Alberth

    Greg Alberth

    Medical Facility Operations Director

    Greg is a licensed paramedic with over 30 years of experience in healthcare related fields. He is a retired firefighter/paramedic after serving for 25 years and has 5 years experience in a hospital emergency room. Greg…

    Greg is a licensed paramedic with over 30 years of experience in healthcare related fields. He is a retired firefighter/paramedic after serving for 25 years and has 5 years experience in a hospital emergency room. Greg has been working with Dr. Eugene Lipov, treating those suffering from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and mental trauma for over 17 years. He has seen repeatedly over the years the negative impact these injuries and conditions can have on individual and family lives. He believes that everyone deserves a chance to live a peaceful life, without the effects of these conditions directing their daily lives.
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  • Hannah Mazzie

    Hannah Mazzie

    Medical Office Administrator

    Hannah is an industrious, versatile, and driven professional with diverse background in business operations, early childhood administration, and customer service. With 10 years of experience and aiding in the opening of…

    Hannah is an industrious, versatile, and driven professional with diverse background in business operations, early childhood administration, and customer service. With 10 years of experience and aiding in the opening of multiple daycare centers in Chicago, Hannah has found a new passion in the mental health field. She is deeply compassionate for people and seeing the impact that Stella provides for so many is immensely rewarding. In her free time, she loves finding new hiking trails with her fiancé and dog as well as visiting breweries and traveling to new places.
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  • Elizabeth Frega

    Elizabeth Frega

    Registered Nurse

    Liz is a registered nurse with her bachelors in nursing. She has been an operating room nurse for most of her career before joining Stella. She loved the compassionate care Stella offered and enjoys caring for her…

    Liz is a registered nurse with her bachelors in nursing. She has been an operating room nurse for most of her career before joining Stella. She loved the compassionate care Stella offered and enjoys caring for her patients.
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  • Carmina Johnson

    Carmina Johnson

    Registered Nurse

    Carmina is a registered nurse, feels incredibly rewarded and grateful to be a part of the Stella team working in the Westmont, IL clinic. She enjoys letting her energetic dog Petra take her on walks. She is fluent in…

    Carmina is a registered nurse, feels incredibly rewarded and grateful to be a part of the Stella team working in the Westmont, IL clinic. She enjoys letting her energetic dog Petra take her on walks. She is fluent in American Sign Language and speaks some Spanish and Italian.
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About Stella Chicago

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Located in Westmont, IL, near the Chicago city, our Stella Center Chicago Flagship is designed to bring dramatic healing through safe and effective alternative treatments like Spravato, TMS Therapy, Ketamine Infusions and DSR SGB. Our goal is to create a safe and empowering environment for those looking for relief from symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, PTSI/PTSD, and stress. Throughout your healing journey, our team of medical experts and mental health professionals will provide you with tools and support for your transformation towards a new life.
  

Address: 

1 Oak Hill Drive Suite 100
Westmont, IL 60559


Hours: 

Mon-Fri 8Am - 4:30PM

 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spravato

What is Spravato?

Spravato is an FDA-approved variant of ketamine that is delivered intranasally. Also known by its generic name, esketamine, it is one of the two mirror-image molecules that together make up regular ketamine. Ketamine is a chemical that is used medically as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It has been also been researched and used for many years to treat depression symptoms. 

 

Is Spravato approved by FDA?

Yes. Spravato has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since March 5, 2019. 

 

Who qualifies for Spravato treatment?

Spravato is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, that is, MDD that has not responded to at least two antidepressants, with adequate dose and duration. Insurance coverage varies among locations and plans. Call our care advocate team to check your insurance eligibility.

What is Stella's Spravato protocol?

Stella follows the FDA-approved protocol, in sequence, the frequency of treatments will be:
- Introduction phase: Twice weekly for 4 weeks,
- Optimization phase: Once weekly for 4 weeks,
- Maintenance phase: Once every 2 weeks 
- Ongoing maintenance phase: Once every 3-4 weeks if the patients' mood is stable

What symptoms and conditions does Spravato help with?

Spravato can treat symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD), which include low mood, lack of pleasure in activities, too much or too little sleep, feelings of guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness, low energy, poor concentration, too much or too little appetite, slowing of speech or movement, and/or suicidal thinking. Especially, Spravato is indicated for treatment resistant depression (TRD), under which condition patients experience persistent depression symptoms after trying 2 or more antidepressants and talk therapy.

How much does Spravato treatment cost?

When covered by insurance, the co-pay for a Spravato treatment visit is comparable to that of a typical outpatient mental health visit, sometimes as low as $10 per treatment. Though the out-of-pocket cost ultimately depends on each person's specific insurance plan, deductible, etc.

What is the difference between Spravato and IV Ketamine?

Spravato FDA-approved, and self-administered intranasally under the direction of a healthcare provider. Whereas IV ketamine is FDA-cleared for off-label use, and administered directly by a healthcare provider.

Explore Other Treatments in Stella Chicago

Stella's treatments target the source of depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms, providing relief from even the worst challenges.

 

 

 

TMS therapy is an insurance-covered treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to strengthen neural connections in the brain and improve mood over time.

 

 

 

 

Dual Sympathetic Reset is an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB) protocol to reset the brain's heightened fight-or-flight response to a calm state. It's especially effective for patients with anxiety and PTSD symptoms.

 

 

 

 

Ketamine Infusion therapy is a medically guided treatment cleared by FDA for off-label use for depression, and is considered the "gold standard" for administering ketamine. 

 

 

 

Stella Integration therapy sessions are built to optimize healing and growth by making meaning of ketamine and SGB therapy and create individualized action plans that turn insights into transformation.

 

 

Get Started Today

This could be the first step of a life-changing transformation. Stella is here to guide your healing journey. Call Us today to learn about Stella's cutting-edge treatments, or book an intake assessment directly to get started.

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