How Successful Is Transcend?

If you're researching ketamine therapy options and trying to find a clinic that will actually help you feel better, not just temporarily, but sustainably, you’ve probably realized how overwhelming it can be. With so many providers claiming effectiveness, how can you tell who’s actually delivering results?

At Transcend Health Solutions, we believe in transparency, evidence-based practice, and holding ourselves to a much higher clinical standard than most clinics. That’s why we’re proud to share this: 83% of our patients finish their initial treatment series with subclinical levels of distress, as measured by the OQ-45 (Outcome Questionnaire-45).

Let’s break down what that means and why it matters.

What Is the OQ-45, and Why Should You Care?

Most mental health clinics use tools like the PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), or PCL-5 (PTSD) to track progress. While these are commonly used, they only capture a small slice of the picture. They focus on specific symptoms and often miss the bigger picture of your overall well-being.

The OQ-45 is different. It’s a clinically validated, research-backed tool that assesses a wide range of symptoms, functioning, and interpersonal distress. It’s one of the most robust and reliable outcome measures in the field of mental health.

When we say that 83% of our patients are in the subclinical range based on the OQ-45, it means they are no longer meeting the threshold for clinical concern across multiple areas of mental and emotional health. This is a much more comprehensive and meaningful way to define success.

Most Clinics Don’t Use the OQ-45

Most ketamine providers, especially those who only administer the medication without psychotherapy, don’t use the OQ-45. Instead, they often rely on simple tools like the PHQ-9. This is problematic for a few reasons:

It only measures depression
It’s prone to false positives from short-term mood changes
It doesn’t account for long-term functioning or quality of life

These clinics usually report success rates of 30 to 40 percent. And that’s based on less rigorous tools and looser definitions of improvement.

At Transcend, we’re holding ourselves to a higher standard. We use the OQ-45 because we care about true, lasting transformation, not just short-term symptom relief.

Among the Most Effective KAP Programs in the Country

Our 83% success rate is one of the highest you’ll find at any Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy clinic in the nation.

Here’s why:

Licensed psychotherapists are involved in every session, every step of the way

We tailor treatment plans to each individual, never using a one-size-fits-all approach

We emphasize therapeutic integration, not just the ketamine administration itself

We also offer lifestyle modification coaching alongside KAP that can enhance the impact of the treatment

That kind of care creates real results.

Fewer Sessions, Greater Results

Because our approach is more effective, many of our patients need fewer sessions overall to feel better and stay better. That saves time, money, and emotional energy.

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We Do Things Differently, And It Shows

When you’re choosing a ketamine clinic, you deserve more than promises. You deserve proof.

So if you are looking around, we encourage you to ask more questions about how the clinic you are thinking about getting treatment from quantifies their results. Chances are they use unreliable metrics to track progress, and consider success a 50% reduction in symptoms. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than anyone else in the industry and that’s how we’ve achieved one of the highest success rates in the field.

We are damn good at what we do and we have the data to prove it.

If you’re ready to finally do the real work, and experience real change, we are here for you.

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About the Author

Will Ratliff, RN, LP, is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Transcend Health Solutions, a leading provider of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. A former flight medic and registered nurse, Will has administered Ketamine in critical care environments ranging from ambulances and ERs to helicopters and roadside emergencies—bringing decades of front-line experience into the therapeutic space.At Transcend, Will has directly facilitated more than 5,000 IV Ketamine infusions, collaborating closely with KAP therapists to support clients with depression, trauma, anxiety, and treatment-resistant conditions. Alongside Dr. Cord Cunningham, he helped pioneer a real-time titration protocol for IV Ketamine, designed specifically to enhance the depth and effectiveness of psychotherapy during treatment. This innovation has positioned Transcend as a national leader in evidence-based KAP delivery. Will continues to treat medically complex, adolescent, and geriatric patients while also training the next generation of clinicians. His deep belief is that Ketamine’s true potential lies not just in chemistry, but in its ability to accelerate psychological healing when paired with expertly guided therapy.Outside the clinic, Will is a dedicated practitioner of meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork, having maintained a daily practice for over 15 years. He’s also passionate about music, martial arts, strength training, and parenting his two children.