Ketamine Therapy in Valencia, CA
Ketamine therapy is one of the most significant advances in psychiatry in the past two decades. For patients who haven't found relief with traditional antidepressants, ketamine can work quickly often within hours or days rather than weeks by acting on brain pathways that standard medications don't reach.
At Healthy Mind Psychiatry, ketamine treatment is delivered by a board-certified psychiatrist in a medical setting, with careful screening, monitoring, and integration into your broader mental health care.
How ketamine works differently
Most antidepressants work on serotonin, norepinephrine, or dopamine, and take 4–8 weeks to take full effect. Ketamine works on a different system in the brain the glutamate system and promotes rapid growth of new synaptic connections in areas affected by depression, trauma, and chronic stress. This is why many patients notice improvements in mood, motivation, and suicidal thinking within the first few sessions rather than months in.
Conditions we treat with ketamine
- Treatment-resistant depression (depression that hasn't responded to two or more antidepressants)
- Severe or persistent anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Suicidal ideation requiring rapid stabilization
- Bipolar depression (in select cases)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (in select cases)
How we deliver ketamine
Different delivery methods have different strengths. During your consultation we'll help you decide which is the best fit based on your diagnosis, insurance, medical history, and treatment goals.
Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray) — The only FDA-approved form of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and depression with suicidal ideation. Administered in our office under medical supervision. Covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal. → Learn more about Spravato
IV Ketamine — A research-backed infusion protocol used for depression, PTSD, and related conditions. Offered off-label and typically paid out-of-pocket. Patients often choose IV ketamine for its flexibility in dosing and rapid response. → Learn more about IV Ketamine
What sets Healthy Mind Psychiatry apart
- Treatment is prescribed and supervised by a board-certified psychiatrist — not a standalone infusion clinic.
- Ketamine is part of a complete psychiatric care plan. We also offer medication management, TMS, and therapy coordination so your care isn't fragmented.
- We accept Medi-Cal and most major commercial insurance for Spravato.
- We're locally owned and based in Valencia, serving Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Antelope Valley patients.
Is ketamine right for you?
Ketamine is generally not a first-line treatment. We typically recommend it after a patient has tried one or two standard antidepressants without adequate response. It's not appropriate for everyone — patients with certain cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, active psychosis, or active substance misuse may not be candidates.
The only way to find out is a consultation. Call (661) 481-0099 or book online to schedule an evaluation
