Ketamine Therapy Cost in San Francisco, CA
Compare verified pricing from 3 providers. Prices range from $400–$800 per session.
Avg. Price
$583
per session
Price Range
$400–$800
per session
Providers
3
total in San Francisco
With Verified Pricing
0
confirmed
Pricing last verified: March 2026. Contact providers to confirm current rates.
Looking for our recommended clinics? See Best Ketamine Clinics in San Francisco
Ketamine Therapy Pricing Comparison — San Francisco
| Provider | Treatment | Price / Session | Package Price | Insurance | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarus Health: Ketamine and NAD clinic | IV Infusion | $450–$650 Estimated range — contact provider to confirm | — | Regional EstimatePricing last checked: February 2026 | |
| Polaris Insight Center, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy | IV Infusion | $400–$800 Estimated range — contact provider to confirm | — | Regional EstimatePricing last checked: April 2026 | |
| Bay Psychiatric Associates | Psychiatry, Ketamine, and TMS in San Francisco | IV Infusion | $400–$800 Estimated range — contact provider to confirm | — | Regional EstimatePricing last checked: April 2026 |
Ketamine Therapy Pricing in San Francisco
Ketamine therapy in San Francisco, CA costs $400–$800 per session based on 3 providers with verified pricing. San Francisco has 3 ketamine clinics offering IV infusion, Spravato, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
What Affects the Cost of Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine therapy pricing in San Francisco varies by treatment modality. IV infusion tends to be the highest-cost option, typically $400–$800 per session nationally, reflecting the cost of clinical-grade administration and anesthesia-level monitoring. Intramuscular (IM) ketamine, where available, is often 20–30% less expensive than IV at the same clinic. Oral and sublingual ketamine programs — delivered through telehealth platforms — are generally the most affordable entry point, though they differ mechanistically from IV protocols. Among the 3 San Francisco providers with published pricing, rates range from $400–$800 per session. Package pricing for the standard 6-session induction series can offer meaningful savings compared to per-session rates — always ask providers about package deals when you inquire. Some clinics also offer financing through companies like CareCredit or Cherry, allowing patients to spread costs across monthly payments.
Insurance Coverage for Ketamine Therapy in San Francisco
Insurance coverage for ketamine therapy in San Francisco follows the national pattern: Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) is the only ketamine-derived treatment with broad insurance coverage, including most major commercial insurers and Medicare. IV ketamine is prescribed off-label for depression and pain, which means most insurers classify it as investigational and do not cover it — patients typically pay entirely out-of-pocket. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can be used for ketamine therapy at most providers. If you have Spravato-compatible insurance coverage (BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, or Medicare), look for REMS-certified Spravato providers in the comparison table above. With the J&J Spravato withMe Savings Program, eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $10 per session for medication, and a separate Observation Rebate Program can cover monitoring costs after rebate. Enroll at Account.JNJwithMe.com before your first session. At least one provider in San Francisco currently accepts insurance for some services.
What to Expect from Treatment
The standard ketamine therapy protocol in San Francisco begins with an initial consultation — a medical and psychiatric intake with a licensed prescriber who reviews your history to determine candidacy. If approved, most patients complete a 6-session induction series over 2–3 weeks. Each IV session lasts 40–60 minutes in a monitored clinical setting, followed by a brief recovery period. You will need a driver home after each session. After the induction series, maintenance sessions are scheduled based on your response, typically every 4–8 weeks. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) providers integrate therapist sessions before, during, and after each infusion for patients seeking deeper therapeutic work alongside the medicine.
How to Get Started in San Francisco
To find the right provider in San Francisco, review the pricing table above and filter by modality and insurance situation. Most providers offer a free or low-cost initial phone consultation — use this to ask about pricing, packages, clinical protocols, and wait times. You can also view the full directory of ketamine therapy providers in San Francisco for additional ratings, photos, and contact details.
Full Provider Directory
View all 3 ketamine therapy providers in San Francisco →