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✓ Edited by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Rd) ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practice led by Dr. Remi Drozd, board-certified physician with 15 years of experience. IM ketamine paired with specialized psychotherapy and integration within 3 days of each session.
| Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Address | 200 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit F, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 |
| Phone | (805) 365-4095 |
| Website | santabarbaraketamine.com |
| Treatments | IM Ketamine paired with Specialized Psychotherapy (KAP) |
| Conditions | Depression, anxiety, PTSD, treatment-resistant mood disorders |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | IV ketamine is self-pay; FSA/HSA typically eligible with letter of medical necessity |
| KAP Available | Yes |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Remi Drozd (board-certified physician, 15 years clinical experience, trained ketamine practitioner) |
HealingMaps Take: Lucid Therapeutics brings physician-led ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to Santa Barbara — Dr. Drozd’s board-certification plus the structured IM + psychotherapy + integration model is a genuine KAP offering, not infusion-with-a-therapist-nearby. The integration session within 3 days of each dose reflects best-practice KAP design. Meaningful for Central Coast patients who want therapy-forward ketamine care.
Market Position: Lucid Therapeutics occupies the physician-led KAP slot in Santa Barbara — distinct from IV-focused PointKetamine and the broader market. The IM + structured psychotherapy + rapid integration model and Dr. Drozd’s credentials are the differentiators.
Is Lucid Therapeutics Right for You?
✓ Choose Lucid Therapeutics if:
- You want structured ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), not infusion-only
- You value a board-certified physician (15 yrs experience) leading care
- You prefer IM ketamine paired with integration within days of each session
- You’re in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, or the Central Coast
- Therapy and integration are central to what you want from ketamine
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want IV ketamine infusions (PointKetamine Santa Barbara offers IV)
- You need Spravato (insurance-billable esketamine)
- You want a fast medical-model experience without the psychotherapy component
Lucid Therapeutics 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 Lucid Therapeutics
Industry pricing reference. Lucid Therapeutics 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) | — |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | ✓ Yes |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | ✓ Yes |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Lucid Therapeutics Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (805) 365-4095 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Lucid Therapeutics clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 200 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit F, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
- 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 Lucid Therapeutics Consult Call
- How long has the Lucid Therapeutics 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?
Santa Barbara Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Santa Barbara County (Central Coast), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Santa Barbara County (Central Coast): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Santa Barbara County (Central Coast) population: 448,229 · median household income $90,123
- Recent Santa Barbara-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Santa Barbara-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
“Lucid’s KAP model — IM ketamine plus a real integration session a couple days later — was completely different from a drip-and-go infusion. Dr. Drozd’s experience showed in how the therapy and dosing worked together.”
About Lucid Therapeutics
Lucid Therapeutics operates from 200 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit F in Santa Barbara, CA (93110) — Central Coast location accessible from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, and Santa Barbara County. The practice specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Dr. Remi Drozd, a board-certified physician with 15 years of clinical experience and training as a ketamine practitioner, leads the clinical team alongside practitioners Shennie Smith, Valerie Ferrario, and Brian Delshed. The model pairs therapeutic-level intramuscular (IM) ketamine with specialized psychotherapy.
Integration is structurally built in: psychotherapy sessions are held within 3 days after each ketamine session to help patients consolidate the experience — a hallmark of well-designed KAP. IV infusions can be discussed with the physician after initial treatment.
To schedule, call (805) 365-4095 or visit santabarbaraketamine.com.
Patient Questions about Lucid Therapeutics
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Lucid Therapeutics treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Lucid Therapeutics offer?
Lucid Therapeutics offers IM Ketamine paired with Specialized Psychotherapy (KAP). Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Lucid Therapeutics offer Spravato (esketamine)?
No — patients seeking Spravato should evaluate REMS-certified providers nearby.
Does Lucid Therapeutics offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Lucid Therapeutics offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy for deeper integration of the treatment experience.
Is Lucid Therapeutics suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Lucid Therapeutics 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 Lucid Therapeutics help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Lucid Therapeutics 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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