Alchemy – Oakland, California Ketamine Clinics

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

Known For: Alchemy Community Therapy Center (formerly Sage Institute) in Oakland is a nonprofit, sliding-scale ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic and training center. As a registered 501(c)(3), Alchemy provides the lowest-cost ketamine therapy in the Bay Area, ensuring that income isn’t a barrier to healing. They also offer integration therapy sessions and are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming in their care approach.

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

HealingMaps Take: Alchemy stands out as one of the most accessible ketamine therapy options in the Bay Area. As a nonprofit offering sliding-scale pricing, they’ve removed one of the biggest barriers to ketamine treatment: cost. Their LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming approach, combined with robust integration therapy, creates a uniquely supportive environment for marginalized communities who are often underserved in psychedelic medicine. Patients report transformative experiences, particularly around trauma processing. The organization also trains clinicians, contributing to the broader field of ketamine-assisted therapy.

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

Alchemy Ketamine Cost Calculator

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Alchemy

Industry pricing reference. Alchemy’s posted price: Sliding scale — lowest-cost KAP in the Bay Area. Contact the clinic for any package or sliding-scale options. The calculator above shows metro-level cost estimates across protocols.

What to Expect at Your First Alchemy Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Alchemy’s posted pricing: Sliding scale — lowest-cost KAP in the Bay Area.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Alchemy clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 444 34th Street, Oakland, CA 94609. 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 Alchemy Consult Call

• How long has the Alchemy clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• What’s Alchemy’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 Alchemy recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Alchemy

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

Does Alchemy offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Alchemy 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 Alchemy suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Alchemy 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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