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Our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Irvine program combines carefully dosed ketamine with structured psychotherapy to help reduce stubborn symptoms and open pathways to change. Treatment occurs in a calm outpatient setting with a licensed medical provider and a therapist focused on integration. Many clients notice new perspectives, improved mood, and enhanced flexibility in thinking that make therapy gains stick. Safety is prioritized with comprehensive screening, vital sign monitoring, and a personalized plan guided by your goals.
Care is delivered by a coordinated team of psychiatrists, medical providers, and therapists using approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. We also offer Spravato (esketamine) and TMS as additional evidence-based options when appropriate, and virtual therapy to support your schedule. Specialized tracks are available for veterans, active-duty military, and pregnant or postpartum women, with coordination to your existing providers. Call 949-625-0564 to speak with our Irvine team about next steps.
Your first visit includes a medical and psychiatric evaluation, a review of medications, and informed consent so you know what to expect. The team builds a dosing and therapy plan that fits your needs, including transportation requirements after each session. On treatment days, you receive ketamine in a comfortable room with continuous monitoring, then transition into integration therapy to make sense of insights. Conditions commonly addressed include treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, and certain anxiety disorders, with bipolar depression evaluated in the depressive phase only.
Most clients complete an induction series over several weeks, followed by maintenance as needed. Between-session supports can include individual therapy, skills groups, and measurement-based care to track progress. Same-day or next-day follow-ups reinforce learning and adjust care if side effects occur. For scheduling or insurance questions, our Irvine coordinators can help at 949-625-0564.
What to Expect Each Week
Ketamine sessions are paired with evidence-based psychotherapy to turn neuroplastic change into practical coping skills. Therapists use CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts, DBT to build emotion regulation, and EMDR or trauma-focused care when appropriate. This combination helps translate session insights into daily actions, relationships, and routines. Medication management continues when indicated, and your plan is coordinated with your outside providers.
People who benefit most are typically managing persistent symptoms despite appropriate trials of medication and therapy. Decisions are made collaboratively with your medical provider and therapist, factoring in medical history, safety, and goals. Some conditions, like uncontrolled hypertension or active psychosis, may require stabilization before starting. Speak with our Irvine clinicians at 949-625-0564 to see whether this approach is a good fit.
Our Irvine team treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, and bipolar depression in the depressive phase. Co-occurring concerns like trauma, suicidal ideation, and perinatal mental health needs are addressed through tailored, coordinated care. Clients often combine ketamine-assisted sessions with CBT, DBT, EMDR, and medication management for durable results. To begin, we verify benefits, complete medical and psychiatric evaluations, and schedule your first session with clear preparation and aftercare guidance. Call 949-625-0564 to discuss your situation and next steps.
Our admissions team can verify your insurance and help determine if IOP is the right fit.
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More support than weekly therapy, more freedom than inpatient care. IOP is the
structured middle ground most people are looking for.
| What matters to you | Weekly Therapy | IOP Recommended | Inpatient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of care per week | ~1 hour | 9–15 hours | 24/7 |
| Live at home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keep working or in school | Yes | Yes | No |
| Structured group therapy | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Psychiatry & medication management | Separate | Included | Included |
| Best for | Mild, stable symptoms | Moderate symptoms needing real structure | Acute, crisis-level needs |
Our Irvine clinic is easily accessible from the 405 and I-5, close to Tustin, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa. Free parking is available on-site, and teletherapy options support follow-up care from home. Clients from across Orange County and nearby communities like Lake Forest and Mission Viejo can reach us quickly. Contact our team at 949-625-0564 for directions and scheduling.
Treatment is provided by a medical professional with continuous monitoring of vital signs and comfort. You receive pre-treatment screening, individualized dosing, and a clear aftercare plan before leaving.
Most clients experience a calm, dissociative state lasting 40 to 60 minutes with options like eyeshades and music. A clinician remains present, guides grounding as needed, and coordinates same-day integration therapy.
A common induction plan includes six to eight sessions over three to five weeks. Frequency and maintenance are individualized based on response, side effects, and goals.
We work with many commercial insurance plans for medical services and psychotherapy and provide complimentary benefits checks. Our team confirms coverage, authorizations, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
We offer specialized mental health care for pregnancy and postpartum with coordination to your obstetric provider. Ketamine use during pregnancy is considered case by case and requires medical clearance.
Most clients can begin within one to two weeks after medical clearance and insurance verification. Same-week openings are occasionally available at our Irvine location.
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