✓ Last verified: April 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: UCLA TMS Clinical Program in Pasadena is part of the UCLA Health system, one of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the country. The program offers FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression and OCD, backed by UCLA’s extensive research infrastructure and clinical expertise in neuromodulation.
Review Scores
4.7 stars
Location
Pasadena, California
Address
800 S. Fairmount Ave, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91105
Treatment-Resistant Depression, OCD, Major Depressive Disorder
Cost
Contact for pricing — insurance commonly covers TMS
Insurance
Most major insurance accepted through UCLA Health
KAP Available?
Contact clinic to confirm ketamine availability
Clinical Lead
UCLA Health Psychiatry Faculty
HealingMaps Take: UCLA’s TMS program brings the credibility and research depth of a top-tier academic medical center to the Pasadena community. Patients benefit from access to cutting-edge protocols, potential clinical trial participation, and a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and researchers. The UCLA Health insurance network also makes TMS more accessible than many private clinics. For those who want evidence-based care with academic rigor, this is a premier option in the Los Angeles area.
Market Position: UCLA TMS is a verified ketamine provider in the Pasadena metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.
Is UCLA TMS Right for You?
✓ Choose UCLA TMS if:
You want academic-medical-center protocols and clinical-trial-grade oversight
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
⚠ FDA-cleared indications for TMS therapy: treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, Deep TMS only), anxious depression, short-term smoking cessation, and adolescent MDD (ages 15–21). Use of TMS for other conditions including PTSD, bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, and other indications is off-label — not currently FDA-cleared for those specific indications. Discuss your condition with the clinic to understand insurance coverage and clinical evidence.
UCLA TMS 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
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at UCLA TMS
Industry pricing reference. UCLA TMS 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 Infusion
$350–$650/session
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
$200–$300/session, often insurance-covered
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with integrated talk therapy)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First UCLA TMS Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the UCLA TMS clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. 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 UCLA TMS Consult Call
How long has the UCLA TMS clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at UCLA TMS, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
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?
Does UCLA TMS require a referral from a current treating psychiatrist, and how do you handle outside-prescriber medication-management coordination?
What does UCLA TMS recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about UCLA TMS
This 4-question summary covers the most common patient questions for ketamine clinics in Pasadena, California. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine treatments does UCLA TMS offer?
UCLA TMS offers verified ketamine therapy services in Pasadena. Specific protocols can include IV ketamine infusion, IM ketamine injection, oral troches, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), or Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) — verify the specific protocol mix with the clinic during your consult call. Multi-protocol practices typically offer more flexibility for matching the modality to your diagnosis and insurance coverage.
Is UCLA TMS suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — typically defined as failure on two or more antidepressant trials — is the most common qualifier for ketamine therapy and the FDA-approved indication for Spravato. Patients meeting that bar are typical candidates at ketamine clinics like UCLA TMS. If insurance coverage matters, ask whether they offer Spravato (insurance-covered for TRD) versus IV ketamine (typically self-pay).
Does UCLA TMS treat PTSD, anxiety, or chronic pain?
Most ketamine clinics treat PTSD and anxiety alongside depression — these three conditions account for ~46% of HealingMaps patient inquiries. Some clinics also treat chronic pain (CRPS, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain), though pain protocols differ from mental-health protocols (longer infusion times, higher doses). Ask UCLA TMS which specific conditions they treat most often and how their protocols differ by indication.
How does UCLA TMS compare to other ketamine clinics in Pasadena, California?
Compare ketamine clinics in Pasadena, California on three axes: (1) protocol mix — multi-protocol clinics offer flexibility; (2) clinical lead — psychiatrist-led clinics typically include KAP integration, anesthesiologist-led clinics typically focus on infusion; (3) insurance posture — Spravato-certified providers can run insurance coverage; cash-only IV clinics cannot. UCLA TMS’s positioning on these axes determines whether it’s the right fit for your specific diagnosis and budget.
TMS therapy is also available at this clinic. Unlike cash-pay ketamine, TMS is covered by most major insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression. TMS is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression (since 2008), OCD via Deep TMS, anxious depression, and adolescent MDD ages 15–21. This clinic uses BrainsWay Deep TMS, the only TMS device with standalone FDA clearance for OCD via the H7 coil. Read our complete guide to TMS therapy for FDA-cleared conditions, device differences, insurance coverage by carrier, and what to expect at your first appointment. Browse verified TMS clinics in our directory.
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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