DSR SGB & Ketamine Treatment in San Diego

Located in Encinitas, Stella San Diego provides ketamine assisted psychotherapy and the Dual Sympathetic Reset (an advanced stellate ganglgion block SGB), which can effectively address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, Long-COVID and more. 

Address
700 Garden View Ct, Suite 102
Encinitas, CA 92024.

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Work with our experts to receive anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in San Diego:

Practical, effective care informed by modern neuroscience.

We are proud to serve residents from nearby neighborhoods including Chula Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, North Park, Ocean Beach, Mission Valley, City Heights, Coronado, La Jolla, National City, Vista and Downtown, Gaslamp Little Italy and more.

Get Stellate Ganglion Bock (SGB) Treatment in San Diego, CA

Two treatments within 30 days targeting a bundle of nerves connected to sympathetic nervous sysytem to give fight or flight system a reset, reducing emotional distress, especially in conditions like PTSD and anxiety.


 

 

Get Ketamine Therapy in San Diego, CA

In-office medically guided infusions that follow a responsible innovation approach paired with integration sessions to effectively treat mental health conditions, such as depression.

 

 

 


Work directly with Stella's Advanced Practice Provider to discover the most impactful relief through smart applications of safe and effective treatment modalities.

 


 

 

Stella Integration Sessions are built to optimize healing and growth by making meaning of ketamine infusion sessions and create individualized action plans that turn insights into growth.

 

 

 

Financing and Payment Options

Insurance Reimbursable Services

Insurance Reimbursable Services

Stella accepts major insurance plans for select services, including intake appointments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Spravato, integration therapy, and follow-up appointments.

In-House Financing

In-House Financing

In-house financing is available at 0% interest over 3 months with a 50% down payment.

Financing through Rectangle Health

Financing through Rectangle Health

Flexible and affordable financing so you can get access to the treatment you need with a custom payment plan that fits any budget.

Accept Credit Cards, FSA, HSA and CareCredit

Accept Credit Cards, FSA, HSA and CareCredit

Stella accepts multiple forms of payment such as Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, CareCredit and major credit cards.

Meet Our Team

  • Dr. John How. MD

    Dr. John How. MD

    Board-Certified Medical Doctor

    Dr. John How is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over a decade of experience in the emergency department. He has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal and mental health conditions in people…

    Dr. John How is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over a decade of experience in the emergency department. He has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal and mental health conditions in people who work or live in high-stress jobs and environments.

    Dr. How received his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California and completed a residency in emergency medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Michigan. He is particularly interested in the use of modern ultrasound to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions.


    Through extensive training with doctors in a range of specialties, Dr. How has developed expertise in precision ultrasound-guided interventions for conditions such as peripheral nerve entrapment and soft tissue injuries. In addition to running the Stella San Diego clinic, Dr. How is also passionate about teaching and has joined the clinical faculty for the primary care sports medicine fellowship at UHC SoCal MEC, where he focuses on ultrasound guided diagnosis and treatment and regenerative medicine.

  • Maria C. Williams

    Maria C. Williams

    Medical Office Administrator

    Maria Williams received her M.A. in General Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where her studies focused on transpersonal psychology, the use of imagery in improving athletic performance, and…

    Maria Williams received her M.A. in General Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where her studies focused on transpersonal psychology, the use of imagery in improving athletic performance, and dance/movement therapy. She has a passion for alternative methods of healing, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and spiritual exploration for personal growth and well-being. Maria has administrative and operational experience in holistic medicine and mental health, and she also offers certified trip sitting support.

    In her free time, Maria loves to attend concerts, festivals, and other live music events, using music and movement as medicine and personal therapy. She also loves going to the beach, eating french fries, and binging dramatic TV shows. Maria is honored to be a part of the Stella family and strives to bring her skill set and love for exploration to support and enhance clients' experiences.

  • Lauren Jones

    Lauren Jones

    Registered Nurse

    Lauren is a registered nurse, graduating from California State University San Marcos with experience in a variety of settings including acute care, hospice, and integrative health. Lauren has a passion for providing…

    Lauren is a registered nurse, graduating from California State University San Marcos with experience in a variety of settings including acute care, hospice, and integrative health. Lauren has a passion for providing compassionate holistic care and working collaboratively to empower each person in their health and wellbeing.

  • Amy Lopez

    Amy Lopez

    Physician Assistant

    As a seasoned physician assistant with a strong background in traditional medicine, Amy has found her passion in the world of cutting-edge biological treatments like Ketamine assisted therapy. With 17 years of…

    As a seasoned physician assistant with a strong background in traditional medicine, Amy has found her passion in the world of cutting-edge biological treatments like Ketamine assisted therapy. With 17 years of experience under her belt, she is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Join her on the journey towards healing and mental well-being.

Dr. How Explaining How DSR SGB Works

Stella's provider Dr. John How appearing on the "Gabrielle Lyon Show", where they dive deep into groundbreaking approaches for treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression, especially Dual Sympathetic Reset, an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB) and non-invasive procedure that's transforming how we manage trauma and mental health without relying solely on medications.

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About Stella Mental Health

Stella Mental Health is a leading interventional psychiatry practice dedicated to delivering the most effective mental health treatments. Since 2020, Stella has provided cutting-edge biological interventions to target the physical injury caused by emotional trauma and mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress. We have introduced and become the top provider of the "dual sympathetic reset" protocol, an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB) created by Stella's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Eugene Lipov, as an effective treatment for PTSD and anxiety. Over the past few years, Stella has expanded its care model to an individualized, multimodality approach, offering ketamine infusion, Spravato, TMS therapy, psychiatric medication management, and more. Our team of board-certified physicians, advanced practice providers, and tireless advocates provide comprehensive care across 20+ US locations, as well as in Israel and Australia.

Get Started Today

Obtain relief and professional services to aid in your mental health challenges. Stella is here for you. We provide a supportive, caring environment for all individuals working with us, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable while receiving treatment. Speak to our care advocates today and learn to about our PTSD, depression and anxiety treatment services in San Diego.

 

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