Arsalan Malik MD – Santa Monica, California Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: March 15, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Dr. Arsalan Malik is a board-certified integrative, functional, and psychodynamic psychiatrist in Santa Monica offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy using oral/sublingual ketamine. Trained by the Center for Transformational Psychotherapy and the Ketamine Training Institute in Marin, Dr. Malik emphasizes consciousness-expanding psychotherapy experiences rather than an IV infusion model. His practice covers general adult and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

💡 No clinic-specific pricing posted? See our ketamine therapy cost guide for typical pricing ranges by treatment type and insurance pathways.

HealingMaps Take: Dr. Malik represents a deeply therapeutic approach to ketamine treatment on LA’s Westside. Rather than an IV infusion clinic model, he uses oral/sublingual ketamine within a psychodynamic psychotherapy framework, making the medicine a tool within a broader therapeutic relationship. His training from the Center for Transformational Psychotherapy and Ketamine Training Institute speaks to serious credentials in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Patients seeking a psychiatrist who integrates ketamine into genuine depth psychotherapy — rather than just administering it medically — will find a strong fit here.

Market Position: Arsalan Malik MD treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.

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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Arsalan Malik MD

Industry pricing reference. Arsalan Malik MD 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.

What to Expect at Your First Arsalan Malik MD Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call (424) 259-2673 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Arsalan Malik MD clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 2730 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 630, Santa Monica, CA 90403. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your ketamine session.

What to Ask on Your Arsalan Malik MD Consult Call

• How long has the Arsalan Malik MD clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• What’s Arsalan Malik MD’s typical full-program cost for the integration-therapy bundle, and do you accept HSA/FSA payments?
• California’s psychedelic-therapy regulatory landscape is evolving — do you stay current with state Department of Public Health and Medical Board guidance on ketamine prescribing?
• Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
• What does Arsalan Malik MD recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Arsalan Malik MD

This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Arsalan Malik MD treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Does Arsalan Malik MD offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Arsalan Malik MD offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy during the dissociative window. KAP sessions are longer than standalone infusions and priced accordingly. A reasonable consult question: whether KAP is delivered by a single integrated provider, or by a separate therapist working with the prescribing clinician.

Is Arsalan Malik MD suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Arsalan Malik MD treats depression via KAP for trauma-anchored depression. Insurance coverage is rare for IV/KAP — most patients pay out of pocket. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.

Can Arsalan Malik MD help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Arsalan Malik MD treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. 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. Worth asking which of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.

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