The Woodlands Wellness & Mind Spa

“Dr. Anita Bangale is our go-to referral partner for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and I can't recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly compassionate, truly listens to her patients, and brings both warmth and sound clinical judgment to every interaction. As a fellow clinician, I know I can always reach out with a question or concern, and she's consistently generous with her time and expertise. Having a psychiatrist I trust so completely is invaluable, and I know our clients are in excellent hands with her.”

“Dr Bangale is very patient in trying to understand what is most helpful in treatment of depression, PMDD symptoms and/or mood disorders. She is open to discussion and understands there is no “one-size fits all” as far as medication protocols. She is also conscious of price and offers different modalities of ketamine which is very helpful if your insurance is not willing to work with you. I’m grateful to have found Dr Bangale’s practice. It has helped our family find a measure of peace.”

“If you are hesitant on ketamine, I hope our experience gives you the boost you need. And if you don't know where to go - you have found it! Dr Bangale and her nurse are amazing! My child (teenager) has severe chronic pain and resulting mental health struggles. We have followed every recommendation for 2 years from specialists with minimal results, and my child was now at a critical state. I contacted Dr Bangale more than a month ago as a desperate parent (but had done my research). Dr Bangale immediately took time to speak with me at length on the phone, reviewing everything. She did not rush the conversation and not only listened, but believed me. It was this simple act - the doctor herself taking time to call me and truly listen - that led me to choose her over other places I had contacted. My child has now completed six infusions. Although the pain will never be gone, the ability to cope has been restored. My child is talking again about future plans, is joyful and animated and curious and goofy. Dr Bangale saved my child's life because she listened, believed, cared, had compassion - all of which seem to be lacking in the medical world. She was involved, not only checking in frequently during and immediately after the infusions, but also days later. The infusion room was a warm safe space, and they adjusted it however was needed to ensure comfort (my kiddo liked the lamp on the floor for added dimness, and to have favorite stuffed animals). Dr Bangale always answered any questions I had and guided us beautifully throughout. I will recommend her again and again! My child : I never felt judged and was always comfortable. The nurse is hilarious - he always made me laugh! I had fun with him. They were both welcoming and very sweet. Everything was perfect and the chairs are super comfy! Can I have one in my room? Just kidding (not really)!”

“Dr. Bengale is without question the most thorough, knowledgeable, patient, kind, and forward-thinking clinician I have ever seen. I have seen innumerable providers over the years and been to some of the most “prestigious” facilities - none of them have come close to Dr. Bengale with respect to actually improving my mental, physical, and spiritual health. She is one of the best listeners - doctor or otherwise - that I have ever encountered. She is not on a tablet, not on a laptop, and not scribbling notes like a lot of doctors - she is completely present and listening actively 100% of the time. She is exceedingly patient and empathetic yet straightforward when making a recommendation or talking through something. Her staff are equally as caring, kind, and accessible. I was very hesitant seeing her for the first time - apprehensive and skeptical after decades of failed treatments and failed pharmaceutical interventions. She and her staff immediately put me at ease, answered all of my questions and concerns, and let me know everything was going to be okay. Her recommendation to initiate ketamine infusions has changed the course of my life. It has been leaps and bounds more effective than anything I’ve tried to improve disabling OCD, MDD, and PTSD symptoms. I have cycled through dozens of antidepressants, anxiolytics, and mood-stabilizers. I’ve spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars doing CBT, DBT, EMDR and exposure therapy. Nothing has come close to the infusions in terms of efficacy. This is a doctor - and a practice - that really do redefine what it means to treat someone holistically and be patient-centric. From greeting me when I walk in the clinic, to checking in between appointments to see how I am feeling, to explaining the significance of a peer-reviewed journal article she just read - it is clear that this is a doctor willing to actually go the distance to improve the quality of her patient’s lives. Truly life-changing care.”