At a Glance : We bring expert, physician-led ketamine therapy directly to the North County community. By combining medical-grade infusions with personalized metabolic optimization and integrative support, we help Encinitas-area patients rapidly overcome treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and complex trauma in a convenient setting.
If you’re searching for ketamine therapy near Encinitas, Del Mar, or the broader North County San Diego area, Seaside Ketamine is your local option — and not just geographically.
We’re located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, right in the heart of the coastal North County community. Our clinic is minutes from Encinitas and serves patients from throughout North County —Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, and beyond.
Ketamine therapy is not a one-visit intervention. A standard initial treatment series involves six infusions over two to three weeks — meaning your ability to realistically access your clinic on a twice-weekly basis has a significant practical impact on completion rates and outcomes.
Patients who choose a clinic far from home often find that long drives after infusion sessions — when they’re in a soft, introspective state — are stressful and counterproductive. The post-infusion period is one of the most therapeutically valuable windows, and how you use it matters.
Having a clinic you can reach from Encinitas in under 10 minutes — where you can return home to rest, integrate, and reflect — is a meaningful advantage.
We evaluate and treat North County San Diego patients for a wide range of conditions, including:
Many ketamine clinics in the San Diego area operate as high-volume infusion centers. — Patients are scheduled in rapid succession, given IV ketamine, and managed with minimal clinical depth. This is not the Seaside model.
At Seaside Ketamine, every patient is evaluated and managed by Dr. Scott Gillin, a board-certified physician with IFM training, A4M peptide certification, and deep clinical experience across neuroscience, functional medicine, and metabolic health. We integrate neuromodulation, the Gupta Program, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and integration support into our protocols. — Because the infusion alone is not the treatment.
We also offer esketamine (Spravato) — the FDA-approved intranasal ketamine formulation — for patients with insurance coverage for treatment-resistant depression, making access more financially viable for appropriate candidates.
Cardiff, Encinitas, and the surrounding North County communities share a particular culture — health-conscious, wellness-oriented, often high-achieving, and increasingly open to integrative and emerging medical approaches. We see patients from the technology sector, healthcare, education, real estate, and the arts. Also from active-duty military families from Camp Pendleton. Our focus is also on retirees, parents, athletes, and professionals.
The conditions we treat don’t discriminate by profession or zip code — and the level of care we offer reflects our belief that every North County patient deserves access to the most effective psychiatric and neurological interventions available, close to home.
If you’re in Encinitas, Del Mar, Cardiff, or anywhere in North County San Diego and have been considering ketamine therapy, the first step is a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just an honest conversation about your situation and whether we can help.
Seaside Ketamine | Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA | Serving all of North County San Diego
Yes. Our Cardiff-by-the-Sea clinic provides full-service, physician-led ketamine therapy. We serve residents across Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and the wider North County area. We offer the same high-level medical expertise and integrated care protocols found in our primary clinic.
Unlike high-volume centers offering only “k-infusions,” we deliver comprehensive psychiatric care. We actively integrate medical-grade ketamine with metabolic psychiatry, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle coaching. This thorough approach ensures your treatment addresses the root causes of your symptoms rather than just masking them.
Your initial visit focuses on a comprehensive psychiatric intake. Dr. Gillin and our clinical team thoroughly review your history. This ensures you are a safe, appropriate candidate. We then develop a personalized, evidence-based treatment protocol tailored specifically to your needs.
