UCLA TMS – Los Angeles, California (Westwood) Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: April 25, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Premier academic neuromodulation center at UCLA providing 6,000+ treatment sessions per year. Pioneered several TMS protocols and offers oral ketamine alongside TMS and other cutting-edge interventional psychiatry treatments.

HealingMaps Take: UCLA TMS Westwood represents the gold standard in academic interventional psychiatry. As the premier TMS provider in Southern California with over 6,000 sessions annually, the clinic developed several treatment protocols now used nationwide. Their oral ketamine program is offered through the Neuromodulation Clinic as part of a comprehensive evaluation process, meaning patients receive treatment within a research-informed, multidisciplinary framework. Referrals from outside providers are accepted. This is the ideal choice for patients who want the highest level of academic rigor, evidence-based protocols, and the backing of a world-class research institution behind their treatment.

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

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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.

What to Expect at Your First UCLA TMS Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call 310-825-7471 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the UCLA TMS clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 760 Westwood Plaza, Suite 57-467, Los Angeles, CA 90024. 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 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 question is matched to the conditions UCLA TMS treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Does UCLA TMS treat PTSD?

Yes — UCLA TMS treats PTSD. Ketamine for trauma differs from depression treatment: dosing is often lower per session, and pairing the protocol with trauma-focused therapy between sessions is common. A reasonable consult question: whether PTSD patients here typically use ketamine alone or alongside an outside therapist.

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