Lucid Therapeutics – Santa Barbara, California Ketamine Clinics

Formerly known as Santa Barbara Ketamine Therapy.

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

Known For: Lucid Therapeutics, now operating under the Lucid Therapeutics brand, is led by Dr. Remi Drozd and features a team of licensed therapists and integration experts. The clinic offers IV ketamine infusions and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with a strong emphasis on therapeutic integration before, during, and after treatment. Located on La Cumbre Road, the clinic serves Santa Barbara, Goleta, and surrounding South Coast communities with a personalized, therapy-centered approach to ketamine treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.

HealingMaps Take: Dr. Drozd’s practice stands out for making therapeutic integration a core part of the ketamine experience rather than an optional add-on. The team of licensed therapists and integration experts ensures patients get maximum psychological benefit from each session. The rebrand to Lucid Therapeutics signals growth and expanded service offerings while maintaining the same trusted clinical team. For Santa Barbara residents, this clinic provides a high-quality, therapy-centered ketamine option without the need to travel to Los Angeles. The perfect 5-star reviews reflect the personalized attention patients receive.

Market Position: Lucid Therapeutics offers the full ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocol alongside medical-only ketamine dosing — one of the more integrated treatment menus in the Therapy metro.

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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.

What to Expect at Your First Lucid Therapeutics Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (805) 694-1311 or visit santabarbaraketamine.com to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Lucid Therapeutics clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at 200 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit F, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. 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 IV 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?
• Does Lucid Therapeutics provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
• 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 Lucid Therapeutics recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Lucid Therapeutics

This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Lucid Therapeutics treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

What ketamine protocols does Lucid Therapeutics offer?

Lucid Therapeutics offers IV ketamine and KAP — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.

Does Lucid Therapeutics offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Lucid Therapeutics 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 Lucid Therapeutics suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Lucid Therapeutics treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based), and 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 Lucid Therapeutics treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes — Lucid Therapeutics treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. 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 Lucid Therapeutics help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Lucid Therapeutics 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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