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✓ Last verified: March 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Bakersfield (SW / Office Center Ct medical corridor) Spravato + TMS interventional psychiatry practice. Part of a regional network also serving Orange County. Distinctive free new-patient consultation offer.
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Address | 5329 Office Center Ct Suite 224, Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
| Phone | (661) 455-7770 |
| Website | abetterwaytms.com |
| Treatments | Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS Therapy + Psychiatric Care |
| Conditions | Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed across most major plans |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS team |
HealingMaps Take: A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS brings Spravato + TMS to the Bakersfield market — meaningful coverage in Kern County where interventional psychiatry options are thin. The SW Bakersfield / Office Center Ct location anchors the medical corridor accessible from across the Bakersfield metro. Regional network depth (also Orange County locations) means standardized protocols and the free new-patient consultation removes the initial cost barrier for evaluation.
Market Position: A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS occupies the Bakersfield Spravato + TMS slot — distinct from the dedicated IV ketamine practices (Psychiatric Wellness Center, Synergy Wellness) and the pain-medicine-led (Pacific Pain Physicians).
Is A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS Right for You?
✓ Choose A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS if:
- Spravato or TMS is your primary treatment of interest — A Better Way is Spravato + TMS focused
- You’re located in SW Bakersfield, the medical corridor, or central Bakersfield
- You have commercial insurance and a treatment-resistant depression diagnosis (Spravato + TMS pathways are both typically insurance-covered)
- You want a free new-patient consultation before committing to treatment
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want IV ketamine — A Better Way focuses on Spravato + TMS (not off-label IV ketamine)
- You’re seeking explicit ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS Ketamine Cost Calculator
How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS
Industry pricing reference. A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | — |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (661) 455-7770 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 5329 Office Center Ct Suite 224, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session.
What to Ask on Your A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS Consult Call
- How long has the A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process vs. IV ketamine cash-pay workflow — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- What is your specific ketamine protocol (dose, sessions, monitoring), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series?
Bakersfield Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Kern County (Bakersfield metro), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Kern County (Bakersfield metro): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Kern County (Bakersfield metro) population: 917,673 · median household income $66,103
- Recent Bakersfield-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Bakersfield-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.
From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report
44.9% of patients cite access as the #1 barrier to treatment — the largest single obstacle to ketamine therapy in the HealingMaps corpus, outranking cost, stigma, and side-effect concerns. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Review
“A Better Way’s free new-patient consultation was the right way to start — I could meet the team and ask questions before committing to Spravato. The SW Bakersfield location was convenient and the insurance billing was smooth.”
About A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS operates from 5329 Office Center Court, Suite 224 in Bakersfield, California (93309) — a SW Bakersfield / Office Center Court medical corridor location accessible from across the Bakersfield metro. The practice is part of a regional network with additional locations in Orange County.
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS specializes in two FDA-approved interventional psychiatry treatments for treatment-resistant depression: Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) and TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation). Both modalities are typically covered by commercial insurance plans with prior authorization, making them more accessible than cash-pay-only off-label ketamine practices.
Spravato is REMS-administered with the FDA-required two-hour in-office observation window after each esketamine dose. The standard induction is twice-weekly for 4 weeks (induction phase), then once-weekly or every-other-week for maintenance. TMS is a non-medication, non-invasive neuromodulation treatment delivered as a series of in-office sessions over four to six weeks.
The practice offers a distinctive free new-patient consultation — meaningful for patients who want to evaluate fit before committing to a treatment series. To schedule, call (661) 455-7770 or visit abetterwaytms.com. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Patient Questions about A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS offer?
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS offers Spravato (Esketamine) + TMS Therapy + Psychiatric Care. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose.
Does A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS operates a medical-model program. Patients seeking explicit KAP with a licensed integration therapist should evaluate practices that pair the dosing experience with structured therapy.
Is A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS suited for treatment-resistant depression?
A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS treats treatment-resistant depression. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates.
Can A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — A Better Way Psychiatry & TMS treats anxiety disorders. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines.
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