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Psychiatry & Medication Management in Los Angeles

Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA) provides adult psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management, with in-person appointments in Los Angeles and telehealth across California when appropriate. Start here if you need a first evaluation, a medication review, or a new provider for continuing care.

Your clinician reviews your symptoms, medical and treatment history, side effects, and goals before recommending a plan. You may see a psychiatrist or a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, depending on your needs, preferences, insurance, and availability.

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Your free phone consultation is with a care coordinator about appointments, fit, and payment. The clinical evaluation is a separate visit that is paid or billed to insurance. Booking does not guarantee that a particular medication will be prescribed or continued.
Adults 18+
60-Minute Initial Visits
30-Minute Follow-ups

Is KCLA psychiatry a good fit?

We see adults who want diagnostic clarity, help with symptoms affecting daily life, or a careful review after medication has not helped enough or has caused side effects. We also help people transferring ongoing care and those who want psychiatric treatment coordinated with other KCLA services.

Our program provides ongoing care and is not an emergency, pediatric, detox, or one-time prescription service. Your initial evaluation does not establish a therapeutic relationship or constitute the start of treatment. Formal treatment begins only after a comprehensive assessment and mutual agreement on a personalized care plan.

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Psychiatry appointments at a glance

 

Option What to expect
Initial evaluation A 60-minute appointment reviewing symptoms, history, functioning, safety, and goals.
Follow-up visits 30-minute visits to assess response, side effects, monitoring, and next steps.
Location In-person care in Los Angeles or California telehealth, as appropriate. You must be physically in California for telehealth visits.
Insurance Most insurers cover it; benefits depend on your plan, clinician, service, and authorization requirements.
Self-pay 400 for the initial evaluation; $200 for each follow-up.
Ongoing care Visits can be as often as weekly or as infrequent as bi-monthly, depending on clinical needs.
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What psychiatric medication management includes

Medication management combines assessment, prescribing when appropriate, and follow-up. It can include starting, continuing, adjusting, switching, tapering, or discontinuing medication according to your response and safety needs.1

  • Reviewing current and prior medications, supplements, substance use, and relevant medical conditions.

  • Clarifying the diagnosis and considering other explanations for symptoms.

  • Discussing likely benefits, side effects, alternatives, and your preferences.

  • Checking for changes in symptoms, daily functioning, and medication-specific monitoring, such as blood pressure or laboratory tests.

  • Coordinating with your therapist, primary care clinician, or other providers when authorized and useful.

KCLA's holistic approach considers sleep, routines, relationships, stress, and physical health alongside medication. The goal is meaningful benefit with acceptable side effects and a plan you can follow.

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Conditions evaluated and treated

A psychiatric evaluation can help determine which diagnosis and treatment best fit your symptoms. KCLA's adult outpatient care includes:

  • Depression, including persistent symptoms, incomplete response to prior care, and treatment resistance
  • Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, panic, and social anxiety
  • Adult ADHD and attention or organization concerns
  • OCD, including obsessions, compulsions, and mental rituals
  • PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
  • Bipolar disorder, including bipolar depression and ongoing mood management
  • Psychiatric concerns during addiction recovery, when medically stable and suitable for outpatient care

We also assess sleep-related symptoms, medication side effects, and overlapping concerns. Similar symptoms can have psychiatric, medical, medication-related, or substance-related causes. We may recommend additional testing, specialist care, or a higher level of care.

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How psychiatric care works

1.

Speak with a care coordinator

Discuss the appointment type, provider preference, location, and payment questions.

2.

Complete your evaluation

Review symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, medications, prior treatment, functioning, and goals. Bring relevant records and a current medication list.

3.

Make a plan together

Discuss medication, monitoring, therapy coordination, other services, or referrals as appropriate. An evaluation may require additional information before prescribing.

4.

Review your response

Follow-up visits assess benefit, side effects, safety, and daily life so we can adjust treatment as needed.
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Meet your psychiatry provider

KCLA appointments may be with a psychiatrist or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. We will confirm current provider availability and participation with your plan before scheduling.

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When medication has not helped enough

Your clinician may review the diagnosis, whether past treatment trials were adequate, side effects, sleep, medical contributors, and therapy needs. Other treatments require their own eligibility assessment. They are not automatically appropriate for every condition.

  • Medication: select, adjust, monitor, and carefully deprescribe when indicated.

  • IV Ketamine: safe, effective, rapid-acting, in-person care for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Psychiatric uses are off-label.

  • TMS: noninvasive treatment with device-specific FDA-cleared indications, including major depression and adjunctive adult OCD treatment. Repeated clinic visits are required.2

  • Spravato: esketamine for specific adult depression indications, with at least two hours of supervised monitoring in a REMS-certified setting.3

  • Therapy: supportive psychotherapy may be included in psychiatric visits; structured or ongoing weekly therapy may require an outside clinician. Ask about availability and coordination.

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Insurance Accepted & Payment Options

KCLA accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare, for TMS, Spravato, and Psychiatric Care. Some plans may also cover IV Ketamine. Coverage varies by plan, provider, and treatment. Our team can verify your benefits and explain estimated out-of-pocket costs before you begin.

Self-pay financing options include up to 24 months interest-free, subject to eligibility and financing terms.

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Medication safety and responsible prescribing

Tell your clinician about all medications, supplements, allergies, substance use, pregnancy or postpartum considerations, and significant health changes. Medication risks and monitoring needs differ. Do not stop or change psychiatric medication without guidance. 1

A transfer of care does not guarantee continuation of an existing prescription, including a controlled medication. Your clinician must assess whether the treatment is appropriate and can be monitored safely.

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Why choose KCLA for psychiatric care

KCLA has served Los Angeles since 2014. Initial evaluations and follow-up visits allow time to review symptoms and treatment response, with access to advanced therapeutics and interventional services. Our holistic approach incorporates your preferences, side effects, functioning, and symptom measures to help guide treatment decisions. Outside-provider coordination can keep your care connected.

Location and payment

Visit KCLA at 6801 Park Terrace, Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA 90045, in Playa District. Patient care hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific. Psychiatry may be available by telehealth while you are physically in California; IV ketamine, TMS, and Spravato require clinic visits.

KCLA participates with most insurance plans, including Medicare. Participation and coverage depend on the specific plan, clinician, service, and any required authorization. Our team can verify benefits and provide an estimate; the insurer determines final payment.

Self-pay rates are $400 for a 60-minute evaluation and $200 for a 30-minute follow-up

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Frequently asked questions

Can I begin psychiatry by telehealth?

California telehealth appointments may be available when clinically appropriate. You must be physically in California during the visit. Some assessments, prescribing, or monitoring may require in-person care. Advanced procedures take place at the clinic.

Can I transfer from another prescriber?

Yes, you can request an evaluation for ongoing care. Provide your current medication list and prior records when available. Whether to continue a medication depends on the clinician's assessment; arrange for records and discuss continuity with your current prescriber.

Will I leave the first appointment with a prescription?

Not necessarily. Medication may be appropriate, but your clinician may first need records, tests, more assessment, or coordination with another provider. A specific diagnosis or prescription is not guaranteed.

How often will I need follow-up?

Frequency depends on symptoms, medication changes, monitoring, and stability. Visits may range from weekly to bi-monthly, with more frequent sessions early in treatment and further spacing over time when clinically appropriate. Your clinician will develop a mutually agreed-upon plan of care in collaboration with you.

Is the free consultation a psychiatric evaluation?

No. It is a coordinator call about fit, appointments, and payment. The 60-minute clinical evaluation is a separate paid or insurance-billed service.

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Start with the appropriate psychiatric evaluation

Tell us whether you are seeking a first evaluation, a medication review, or a transfer of ongoing care. We can help confirm the right appointment and explain next steps.

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Urgent help: KCLA is not an emergency service. Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency. For suicidal or emotional crisis support in the United States, call or text 988. This page is educational; diagnosis, eligibility, and treatment require individual clinical evaluation. Results vary.

 

Medical sources

1NIMH guidance on depression and treatment
2MagVenture FDA clearances
3 Spravato prescribing information
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