Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that isn’t answered below, get in touch through our contact page.
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Initial Evaluation
90 minutes • $600Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Session
90 minutes + 30 minutes recovery • $600Transpersonal Psychotherapy
50 minutes • $300, some sliding scale options availablePsychedelic Integration/Consultation
varied duration • $250-550/hour, dependent on area of expertisePsychiatric Medication Management (for existing clients only)
30 minutes • $200All new clients are required to complete an intake appointment prior to treatment. A deposit of $250 is required to hold your initial appointment time.
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In order to provide the best possible care, we do not accept insurance at this time. If you determine your insurance carrier allows reimbursement, we will provide you with a superbill to submit for potential reimbursement for out-of-network services.
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Yes, we are currently accepting new patients at our Hollywood location! While we often have a waiting list, we do our best to keep wait times short.
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Our center is at are at the forefront of research into these and other innovative psychedelic treatments. Yet, most of the promising drugs — like MDMA, LSD and psilocybin — are only available through clinical trials at this time. Our research is accessible via the Psychedelic Science Institute.
Click here to learn more about our enrolling trials and the screening process or visit our services page to learn more about the treatments we offer.
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Yes! All services at our center are legal, safe, and confidential. Each service we provide is based on extensive peer-reviewed research and abides by all local, state and federal regulations.
We do not provide or endorse the use of illegal substances due to current drug policy and the ongoing negative impact on marginalized members of our community.
As with any rapidly growing industry, psychedelic medicine has a wide range of practitioners operating with a variety of licenses and methods. At our center, we prioritize ethical practices, operate from an evidence-based perspective, and work with experienced, educated medical and mental health professionals.
Even if you’ve had a negative experience with psychedelics in another setting, we hope to provide a safe environment for you to find relief.
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Treatment plans at our center are created depending on your particular needs and the type of treatment.
Psychotherapy treatment typically consists of one 50-minute session per week.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy typically starts with two 90-minute sessions per week for four total weeks, followed by an individualized maintenance plan. You are encouraged to stay onsite for an additional 30 minutes of recovery following your session.
Psychedelic Integration can be as simple as a one-time appointment to process a single experience or a more complex, individualized plan determined by your particular needs.
Medication Management includes medical evaluation, monitoring and counseling to support effective understanding and adherence to medications.
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During your initial appointment, your treatment team will develop a plan for you moving forward. We never require clients to pre-pay or commit to our recommendations — you can stop treatment anytime you wish.
For KAP sessions, It is necessary to have an intake appointment prior to beginning treatment.
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Please bring any prescription medications you are currently or have recently been taking, as well as any appropriate medical records, if applicable (e.g. lab results, hospital discharge summaries, etc.) to your first appointment.
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To prepare for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, please:
Fast from food and liquids other than water for 6 hours before your appointment time
Arrange a ride or rideshare (e.g. Uber, Lyft) — driving is not allowed for the rest of the day/night after treatment
Inform your treatment team of any medications you are currently taking at least two days prior to beginning KAP treatment
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We administer ketamine via intramuscular injection into the arm. This type of administration provides an experiential component that we think is uniquely valuable and highly bioavailable compared to other common methods.
This level of bioavailability (98%) is comparable to IV administration but with lowered cost and invasiveness, and is much higher than the bioavailability of nasal or oral administration.
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Psychiatric medication management services are offered by our medical team. An intake appt is the first step to determine if a meds management parrtnership is possible. Prescription medications are handled on an individual basis and can be discussed with your treatment team.
Our medical director, Dr. Marta, has taken the AMSA PharmFree Pledge - a commitment to accept no money, gifts, or other benefits from the pharmaceutical industry. You can feel confident any pharmaceuticals prescribed at the center are chosen based on the best available evidence, not corporate promotional tactics.
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Our Hollywood center is located in Larchmont Village in North Central Los Angeles. Our address is 522 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004.
Our Santa Monica center is scheduled to open in late 2025.
For your convenience, a loading zone is available directly in front of our building for dropoff and pickup.
Metered parking is available on Larchmont for up to 2 hours and free 1-2 hour parking is available on side streets. Watch for parking signs. Street sweeping is on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 PM - 3 PM.
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Telehealth options are available for intake appointments, integration, and talk therapy services in addition to our regular in-person sessions.
Psychedelic medicine appointments take place in our physical offices.
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We are able to maintain social distancing in our offices and have heightened sanitation and protective measures to minimize COVID-19 exposure at our center. We comply with all current local regulations for the safety of our clients and team.
Telehealth options are available for intake appointments, integration, and talk therapy services.
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We are happy to be partnered with Thank You Life, a nonprofit on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal by eliminating the financial barriers to psychedelic therapy.
To donate to our Community Access Fund and make psychedelic-assisted therapy accessible to more members of our community, click here.