✓ Last verified: April 7, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Pioneering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy center in the Castro district, combining guided KAP sessions with integration therapy and clinician training programs
Contact for pricing (fees increased 20% as of Jan 2026)
Insurance
Not accepted (self-pay)
KAP Available
Yes (core offering)
Clinical Lead
Polaris Insight Center Clinical Team
HealingMaps Take: Polaris Insight Center is one of San Francisco’s most established ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practices, operating since 2018. Unlike infusion-only clinics, Polaris pairs every ketamine session with 2–3 hours of guided psychotherapy, following research-backed protocols. They also run a respected KAP clinician training program and conduct their own MDMA and ketamine clinical research. A top choice for patients who want deep therapeutic work alongside their ketamine experience.
Market Position: Polaris Insight Center treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.
Is Polaris Insight Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Polaris Insight Center if:
You’re seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with a licensed therapist alongside dosing
You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You need insurance billing for treatment (this clinic is cash-pay)
Polaris Insight Center 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
$525–$900
Range: $450–$1,500/session
Estimated total program
$3,150–$5,400
Range: $2,700–$9,000/6-session series
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported medianBased on national tracking, adjusted for San Francisco, CA market
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Polaris Insight Center
Industry pricing reference. Polaris Insight Center 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
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Polaris Insight Center Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Schedule via polarisinsight.com.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Polaris Insight Center clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 4257 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
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 Polaris Insight Center Consult Call
How long has the Polaris Insight Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s Polaris Insight Center’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 Polaris Insight Center recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Polaris Insight Center
This 4-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Polaris Insight Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does Polaris Insight Center offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes — Polaris Insight Center 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 Polaris Insight Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Polaris Insight Center 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.
Does Polaris Insight Center treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Polaris Insight Center treats chronic pain. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.
Can Polaris Insight Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Polaris Insight Center 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.
Pricing
Services for New Patients
Treatment Intake Session
A comprehensive 90-minute medical and psychological intake is required for all new patients prior to starting KAP treatment. The cost of the virtual intake is $350, while in-person intake is $450.
$ 350.00
Integrative Psychiatry Online Sessions
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation: 90 minutes for $425.
Follow-up for medication management and integrative therapies: 30-45 minutes for $250.
$ 425.00
Preparation Session
All new patients are required to have a 50-minute preparation session before the first KAP session. Additional preparation sessions are provided as suggested for new. The fee for the virtual preparation session is $200, while in-person preparation sessions are $250.
$ 200.00
Services for New & Existing Patients
Individual Integration Session
For those who are seeking additional support around their KAP sessions, Polaris Insight Center providers offer 50-minute integration sessions to support the KAP process.
$ 250.00
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Online Session
A Higher-dose KAP session is 2 hours in duration, with the fee for the virtual session being $600.
A virtual 3-hour session is $900.
An in-person 3-hour session is $950.
$ 600.00
Solo Session with Integration
$ 250.00
Low-dose Interpersonal Session
$ 360.00
KAP Group Therapy
$ 2,450
Online Booster Group
The fee for the virtual booster group is $350, while the in-person booster group is $650.
The Healing Maps Editorial Team has decades of experience across all facets of the psychedelic industry. From assessing studies and clinic research, to working with clinician's and clinics, we help provide data-backed information to psychedelic-curious individuals across the globe.
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