Hannah Gantt, LPCC
For many, the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic brought relief, a collective exhale after years of uncertainty. It signaled that we could begin to return to “normal life”: gathering with friends, traveling freely, and setting aside the constant news updates and safety protocols that once dictated our every move.
But for countless others, the emotional, mental, and even physical aftershocks of the pandemic didn’t vanish when restrictions were lifted. The world opened back up, yet feelings of anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and disconnection remained. And in some cases, those feelings have intensified.
At Better U, we know this isn’t just “in your head.” The pandemic was a prolonged period of stress and isolation that fundamentally changed the way our brains and bodies operate. For years, our nervous systems were in a state of high alert, scanning for danger and adapting to a reality where social interaction, physical health, and financial stability all felt uncertain. Those patterns don’t automatically reset when the world says it’s time to move on.
That’s why our mission at Better U is to help people truly heal from this lingering mental health burden. Our at-home ketamine therapy is designed to work with your brain’s natural capacity for change, helping you break free from survival mode, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and create new pathways toward calm, connection, and resilience. We pair this with personalized coaching and ongoing support, so you can move forward at your own pace, in your own space.
Because you can’t “snap out of” pandemic-related trauma. But with the right tools, you can rewire the patterns it left behind.
Life may look “normal” again on the outside, but inside, many people are still struggling. We see this in:
For some, these feelings hover quietly in the background. For others, they’ve become loud enough to disrupt work, relationships, and overall well-being. And because the world has “moved on,” it can feel even harder to talk about what you’re still carrying.
The pandemic was not a single event, it was a drawn-out, high-stress period that rewired the way our brains respond to the world. When the body spends months or years in a heightened stress state, it begins to operate as if danger is always near. This affects:
In other words, the mental health effects you may be feeling aren’t weakness, they’re your body’s natural adaptation to an unnatural situation. But adaptation doesn’t have to be permanent.
Healing after the pandemic isn’t about pretending it never happened, it’s about giving your brain and body the opportunity to shift into a healthier state. That’s where Better U comes in.
Traditional medications often work slowly and may not address deeply ingrained stress patterns. Ketamine therapy works differently — it targets the brain’s glutamate system, which plays a key role in neuroplasticity (your brain’s ability to form new connections). For many people, this means relief from depression or anxiety in days rather than weeks, along with the mental flexibility to respond to life in new ways.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. Our clinicians take the time to understand your pandemic experience, current symptoms, and long-term goals to create a plan that works for you.
Ketamine therapy can create powerful shifts in perspective. Our integration coaches help you translate those shifts into lasting changes, whether it’s setting boundaries, re-engaging socially, or building new daily routines that support your mental health.
We bring treatment to you. You can experience your sessions in a comfortable, familiar environment, without the added stress of commuting or navigating a clinic setting.
There’s no timeline for healing from something as globally and personally disruptive as COVID-19. Some people are ready to rebuild quickly; others need more time and support. Wherever you are in that process, you’re not behind, you’re simply on your own path.
At Better U, we’ll walk alongside you with compassion, science, and tools that work. Our at-home ketamine therapy is more than symptom relief, it’s a way to help your brain and body remember what safety, calm, and connection feel like.
Because you deserve more than to “get back to normal.” You deserve to feel whole again. And together, we can get you there. Book a free consultation here.
