Golden Afternoon is Los Angeles’s only personalized, physician-operated, boutique IV ketamine clinic. Rapid, proven relief for anxiety disorders — in a safe, spa-like setting in Santa Monica, CA.
Book a Free Phone ScreeningAnxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, yet many people find that SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and therapy alone leave them still struggling. IV ketamine works through a fundamentally different mechanism — targeting the glutamate system and rapidly rebuilding the neural pathways that anxiety disrupts.
Unlike medications that take weeks to show effect and require daily dosing, IV ketamine infusions can produce significant anxiety relief within hours of the first session. Research supports its use for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder, and anxiety co-occurring with depression or PTSD.
Many patients notice a meaningful reduction in anxiety symptoms after their very first IV infusion — not weeks later. The speed of effect sets ketamine apart from every other anxiety treatment.
IV ketamine promotes neuroplasticity — literally rebuilding the brain circuits that anxiety hijacks. It’s not just symptom management; it’s neural repair.
Intravenous delivery allows for exact dosing and real-time adjustment by Dr. Jenn throughout your infusion, ensuring the safest, most effective experience possible.
We designed every aspect of Golden Afternoon to make your IV ketamine experience as safe, comfortable, and effective as possible — because for anxiety treatment, your environment is part of your medicine.
Dr. Jenn designed our care protocols and is usually present — and our team of experienced Nurse Practitioners is trained to the same standards. You’ll always be in the hands of skilled, attentive clinicians.
Zero-gravity infusion chairs, curated lighting, and bespoke music playlists designed to minimize anxiety and maximize therapeutic benefit. Set and setting matter — we obsess over every detail.
We specialize in IV ketamine infusion therapy — the gold standard delivery method for precise dosing, real-time monitoring, and the most predictable clinical outcomes for anxiety disorders.
We connect you with our network of KAP-trained integration therapists so you can process and sustain the gains from your IV ketamine sessions long after your infusion series ends.
From your first call to your ongoing maintenance plan, we walk with you every step of the way.
Start with a no-cost call with our care team. We’ll review your anxiety history, current treatments, and goals to determine whether IV ketamine is the right fit for you. No pressure, no commitment.
Our care team will work with you before and after your first infusion — setting your intention, ensuring your comfort, and monitoring you throughout. Dr. Jenn designed every step of this process, and most patients find the experience surprisingly calming.
Most anxiety patients complete a series of 6 IV ketamine infusions over 2–3 weeks. Dr. Jenn then creates a personalized maintenance plan to protect and prolong your results long-term.
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“This was a life-altering experience. Dr. Jenn and her staff are top-notch. I can’t say enough or fully articulate what a truly safe, healing experience and journey this was. Everyone in the world needs this!”
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“The doctor is FANTASTIC and probably my favorite person on this earth at the moment… she actually sits with you before and after your sessions to talk things out. Golden Afternoon is the absolute best.”
Is IV ketamine approved for anxiety?
IV ketamine is used off-label for anxiety disorders, supported by a growing body of clinical research. It is widely used by leading psychiatric clinics for generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and anxiety co-occurring with depression or PTSD. Dr. Jenn will help you determine if it’s appropriate for your specific situation.
Why IV ketamine specifically for anxiety?
IV (intravenous) ketamine is the gold standard delivery method for ketamine therapy. It allows for precise, real-time dosing adjustments by Dr. Jenn throughout your infusion — which is especially important for anxiety patients who may be sensitive to the psychoactive effects. It also produces the most consistent and predictable clinical outcomes.
How quickly does IV ketamine work for anxiety?
Many patients notice meaningful anxiety relief within hours to a few days of their first infusion. This rapid onset is one of the most significant advantages over traditional anxiety medications, which can take 4–8 weeks to show effect and often come with significant side effects.
How many IV infusions will I need?
Most patients begin with a series of 6 IV ketamine infusions over 2–3 weeks. After your initial series, Dr. Jenn creates a personalized maintenance plan — often monthly or quarterly booster infusions — to sustain your results over time.
Is IV ketamine therapy safe?
Ketamine has an excellent safety record with over 60 years of clinical use as an anesthetic. At Golden Afternoon, every IV ketamine infusion is conducted under physician-designed protocols, with careful monitoring of your vitals and experience throughout the session.
Does insurance cover IV ketamine for anxiety?
IV ketamine infusions are generally not covered by insurance, but we provide superbills that you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We’re happy to walk you through the cost and payment options during your free phone screening.
A free phone screening takes 15 minutes and could change everything. Talk with our care team — no pressure, no commitment — and find out if IV ketamine therapy is right for your anxiety.
Book Your Free Phone ScreeningOr call us at 310-310-8031 · Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our safe and integrative IV and intranasal Ketamine sessions can help re-wire your neurons and are a proven treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders and chronic pain.
Golden Afternoon is a dba of Jennifer A Ellice MD PC
