SERVING ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY & VETERANS ·
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Mental Health & Ketamine Therapy for Service Members and Veterans
Military service can affect the body, nervous system, relationships, sleep, mood, and sense of connection long after a deployment or transition home. Z&Z Wellness provides compassionate, medically supervised care for active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating complex mental health and chronic health concerns.
We understand that symptoms do not always fit neatly into one diagnosis. Depression may exist alongside trauma, pain, sleep disruption, anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty reconnecting with everyday life. Our approach begins with listening carefully, understanding your treatment history, and determining what options may be appropriate for you.
What May Bring You Here
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Persistent depression that has not adequately improved with traditional medications or therapy.
PTSD and Trauma-Related Symptoms
Including intrusive memories, emotional numbness, avoidance, heightened alertness, disrupted sleep, and difficulty feeling safe.
Anxiety and Hypervigilance
Ongoing nervous-system activation, irritability, restlessness, racing thoughts, or difficulty relaxing.
Chronic Pain and Mood Changes
Pain can affect sleep, energy, relationships, function, and emotional well-being. We consider the connection between physical and mental health.
Loss of Function and Quality of Life
Difficulty engaging in work, family life, relationships, treatment, or activities that once felt meaningful.
Care is individualized based on your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment, diagnosis, and goals. Depending on your needs and clinical eligibility, recommendations may include:
Care May Include
Depending on your diagnosis, health history, previous treatments, and individual needs, care may include:
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
IV ketamine treatment
SPRAVATO® evaluation and treatment
Coordination with therapists, primary-care providers, pain specialists, or other members of your care team
Ongoing monitoring of symptoms, function, safety, and treatment response
Not every treatment is appropriate for every person. Recommendations are made only after a complete clinical evaluation.
KETAMINE & VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH
Why Ketamine May Be Considered
Research in Veterans
A 2024 VA study followed 215 Veterans receiving IV ketamine for depression and found clinically meaningful reductions in depressive symptoms for many participants during the initial treatment period.
CARE BUILT AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL
Care That Respects Your Experience
Our goal is not to reduce your experience to a diagnosis or place you into a standardized treatment path. We provide clear information, thoughtful screening, and care that respects your service, your history, and your goals.
You can expect:
A private and judgment-free environment
Careful medical and psychiatric screening
Honest conversations about benefits, risks, and alternatives
Individualized treatment planning
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
Collaboration with your established providers when appropriate
MILITARY & VETERAN CARE
Military service can shape healthcare needs in ways that extend beyond a diagnosis. Whether you are currently serving or have transitioned out of the military, we approach care with consideration for the clinical, occupational, and personal factors that may influence your treatment options.
Care That Understands the Context
Transitioning out of military service does not always mean leaving its effects behind. Depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, chronic pain, sleep disruption, and changes in quality of life can continue long after service ends.
Z&Z Wellness provides individualized care designed around your current needs, health history, previous treatment experiences, and goals.
Some Veterans may also be eligible for treatment through VA healthcare or VA Community Care. Eligibility, referrals, authorization, and coverage vary, so these requirements should be confirmed before treatment begins.
For Active-Duty Service Members
We understand that seeking mental health care while serving can come with additional questions about readiness, medications, documentation, and how treatment may intersect with military requirements.
Z&Z Wellness takes these considerations seriously. Before recommending treatment, we review your health history, current medications, symptoms, and individual circumstances and discuss any factors that may require coordination with your military healthcare team.
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions about your care while remaining mindful of the responsibilities and requirements that come with active-duty service.
For Veterans
YOUR NEXT STEP
You do not need to know which treatment is right for you before reaching out. Tell us what you've been experiencing, what you've already tried, and what you would like support with. Zahida will personally review your consultation request and reach out to discuss your next steps.