A palliative care physician and McGill lecturer with formal training in emerging mental health therapies, blending nutrition, lifestyle, and ketamine-assisted care.
Profile →Houman Farzin, MD
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
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Physician-Led Psychiatry & Integrative Care based in Santa Monica
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For depression and anxiety that have not responded to other treatments.Depression care
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Whole-person care for people living with cancer or serious illness.Cancer & serious illness
Care for the caregiver.Support for caregivers
You can’t pour from an empty cup.Care for your wellbeing
Ketamine paired with a licensed therapist who prepares you beforehand and helps you process your treatment session after.
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Psychiatric evaluation and medication management, in unhurried appointments with a physician-led team.
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Includes a whole-person assessment or progress review, a personal care plan and a 30-minute acupuncture soundbed session.
Read moreWhole-person medical care for people living with cancer or serious illness, and for the caregivers supporting them.
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Your journey
A clear path to care
From your first conversation to ongoing support.
Start with a conversation
Share your history and goals. We review your needs and coverage.
Build your care plan
Your clinician recommends a path and prepares you for treatment.
Stay supported
We follow your progress, adjust care, & support integration when needed.
People & approach
Founded by palliative care physician Dr. Houman Farzin, Mystic brings whole-person attention to mental health.
Cost & coverage
A clear starting point, with care tailored to you.
Ketamine therapy
From
$500
per ketamine session
Therapy packages
From $1,170- Session only
- $500
- 1-session package
- $1,170
- 3-session package
- $2,710
- 6-session package
- $4,300
- Acupuncture add-on 30 minutes
- +$150
Therapy packages include consultation, preparation, guided ketamine, integration and follow-up.
Ketamine sessions are self-pay; related services may be insurance-eligible.
Prices reflect care with a PNP. MD fees may be higher.
Mental health
From
$199
per hour psychotherapy
Psychiatry consultations
$499 per session- Psychotherapy
- $199–299/hr
- Psychiatry
- $499/session
Personalized therapy and psychiatric evaluation, with medication support where appropriate.
Many insurance plans cover these services.
Integrative medicine
Initial visit
$399
per consultation
Follow-up visits
$375 per session- First consultation
- $399
- Follow-up
- $375
Includes a whole-person assessment or progress review, a personal care plan and a 30-minute acupuncture soundbed session.
Cancer & palliative care
Consultation
$399
per consultation
Support for patients
and caregivers.- Consultation
- $399
Palliative consultation, integrative oncology support, psycho-oncology services and comprehensive pain management.
Insurance-supported care
Many plans cover Spravato®, psychiatry, psychotherapy and medical visits. We verify your benefits before you begin.
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The team
Meetthe team
Physicians, therapists and technologists, one practice in Santa Monica. These are the people who plan your care and see it through.
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Triple board-certified in psychiatry, addiction, and family medicine, with a whole-person approach to mental health and substance use.
Profile →Dustin Z. DeYoung, MD
Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine Physician
Palliative care internist trained in Brazil and at UCLA, weaving internal medicine, acupuncture, mindfulness, and psychedelic care into meaning-centered healing.
Profile →Thaís S. Araujo, MD
Integrative Medicine & Palliative Care Physician
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a specialized background in ketamine therapy and TMS, combining therapeutic support with innovative treatments.
Profile →Victoria Bielma, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Trauma and grief therapist and certified death doula with 20+ years as a mindfulness teacher, trained in somatic, transpersonal, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Profile →Lisa Kring, LCSW
Integrative Therapist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years across academic medical centers, humanitarian work, and chronic pain clinics. Certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Profile →Dina Karvounides, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Specialist
Over 20 years in private practice, specializing in trauma, mood and eating disorders, and generational trauma. Bilingual in Farsi and English.
Profile →Haleh Keypour, LMFT
Psychotherapist
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Research & insights
Explore the evidence behind our treatments—what studies show, and what researchers are still learning.
Explore the researchFDA-approved treatment
Spravato® for depression
An FDA-approved option for adults with treatment-resistant depression, used alone or with an oral antidepressant.
FDA prescribing information 2025
Read prescribing information ↗Randomized clinical trial
Ketamine for depression
A controlled trial found greater improvement in depression symptoms at 24 hours with IV ketamine than with midazolam.
American Journal of Psychiatry 2013
Read the study ↗Systematic review
Ketamine & psychotherapy
Early findings are promising. More rigorous research is needed to understand the benefits of combining ketamine with psychotherapy.
BJPsych Open 2023
Read the review ↗
From our socials
Perspectives on mental health, caregiving, and whole-person care. Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Common questions
Am I a candidate for ketamine therapy?
Every patient completes a comprehensive screening and medical intake with our physician before any treatment is scheduled.
Does insurance cover treatment?
It depends on the treatment. Spravato®, psychiatry, and psychotherapy are covered by many major plans, and we verify your benefits up front so there are no surprises. Ketamine therapy is currently self-pay, though we provide itemized superbills you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement, and financing is available.
How many treatments will I need?
It varies by person. We typically recommend two initial sessions to assess response and adjust dosing, then build the rest of the plan around your progress.
Is ketamine therapy safe?
Ketamine has a long track record in medical settings when administered and monitored by trained clinicians. Every patient is medically screened first, every session is supervised by our clinical team, and you are monitored throughout. Like any medical treatment, it carries risks, which your physician will review with you in detail before you decide anything.
Can I do this work without medication?
Yes. Breathwork, mindfulness, and other non-drug practices can support deep emotional processing on their own, and many patients begin there. If a medication-based path ever makes sense, that conversation happens with a physician.
Visit & start
Meet us in Santa Monica. Clinic tours are free, with no obligation.