Del Mar California
Psychiatric Care
At American Brain Stimulation Clinic, we believe in giving people their lives back. Led by renowned psychiatrist Dr. Rustin Berlow, our clinic offers personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care—including innovative brain stimulation therapies, medication management, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools—to help patients recover from depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and more. Dr. Berlow brings decades of experience in treating complex mental health conditions with a combination that may include:
- Medication management tailored to your brain and body
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) — FDA-approved, non-invasive brain stimulation for depression, OCD, and more
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) — a gentle nerve stimulation treatment for anxiety, depression, and stress regulation
- Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) — an at-home electrical therapy for mood, sleep, and pain
- Ketamine therapy — a breakthrough treatment option for rapid symptom relief in depression
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Comprehensive Quantitative Diagnosis
Our care includes an advanced psychiatric evaluation which may include genetic testing, psychological testing, cognitive testing, brain mapping & expert insight.
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Personalize Brain Stimulation
We offer various types of brain stimulation including TMS and tDCS to improve symptoms without the need of medications or when medications have failed.
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Medication
Management
Our care includes a precision-based approach to prescribing, using advanced diagnostic tools to help you find the right medication with the fewest side effects.
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Ketamine
Therapy
We offer safe, medically supervised ketamine treatment as part of a treatment plan for those struggling with depression, PTSD, & more.
Personalized Advanced Psychiatric Care
Comprehensive Quantitative diagnosis
Getting the Best Treatment
Begins with the Best Diagnosis
Predisposition
In-depth insight into genetic and lifestyle factors influencing your brain, medication response, & wellbeing.
- Comprehensive genetic assessments
- In-depth family & personal history
- Personalized lifestyle analysis
Personality
Detailed evaluation of personality traits, and their profound influence on your treatment response & overall wellness.
- Advanced personality profiling
- Identification of traits impacting treatment
- Tailored care based on personality type
Symptoms
Comprehensive assessment of symptoms for precise diagnosis & management of conditions.
- Systematic symptom evaluation
- Symptom tracking and monitoring
- Personalized symptom-management strategies
Mental State
- Emotional stability analysis
- Current mood & cognitive functioning
- Customized mental health treatment plans
Physiological Status
- Biological marker analysis
- Physical health assessment integration
- Integrated mental-physical treatment strategies
Personalized Brain Stimulation
Personalize Magnetic Brain Stimulation
We offer TMS, focused magnetic pulses, to the exact parts of your brain linked to your symptoms—based on your specific EEG data & brain patterns.
Electric Brain & Nerve Stimulation
We offer safe and science-backed devices—targeting the brain and vagus / trigeminal nerves—that you can use from the comfort of home.
Thoughtful & Personalized
Medication Management
Finding the right psychiatric medication isn’t just about prescribing—it’s about precision, safety, and understanding how your brain works.
At American Brain Stimulation Clinic, Dr. Rustin Berlow brings decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge diagnostic tools to guide evidence-based medication treatment. Whether you’re starting medication for the first time or have tried several without success, we take the time to get it right.
Our Approach Includes:
• Review of past medication history to avoid repeating failed options
• Genetic testing to select medications that match your genetics and provide better outcomes
• HRV and autonomic testing to understand how your nervous system reacts to stress and medication
• Minimal effective dose strategy to reduce side effects and improve tolerability
• Ongoing monitoring and collaboration — we adjust as needed, based on you, not just the textbook
Conditions Treated with Medication:
• Depression, including treatment-resistant forms, and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders (GAD, panic, social anxiety) OCD, & PTSD
• ADHD and executive function challenges
Medication isn’t always the answer—but when it is, we make sure it’s the right one.
We integrate medication into a full-spectrum treatment plan that may also include brain stimulation, therapy, lifestyle coaching, and natural options.
Ketamine Therapy
When traditional antidepressants don’t work—or take too long—ketamine therapy can offer a new path forward.
At American Brain Stimulation Clinic, we offer safe, medically supervised ketamine treatment as part of a comprehensive plan for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Why Ketamine?
Ketamine works differently from traditional antidepressants. Rather than adjusting serotonin or dopamine levels slowly over weeks, it quickly boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), enhancing neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to heal and adapt.
For many patients, this leads to:
• Fast reduction in depressive symptoms
• Lower suicidal thoughts
• Improved emotional clarity and motivation
• Better engagement in therapy
Conditions Treated:
• Treatment-resistant depression
• PTSD and trauma
• Bipolar depression (non-manic)
• Suicidal thoughts (with rapid risk reduction)
Combined Ketamine + TMS Treatment
Research and clinical experience show that combining ketamine with TMS can amplify benefits, especially in difficult-to-treat depression. We offer same-day combination sessions to maximize neuroplastic effects and relief.
🗓 Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
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Take the Next Step
- Learn more about how American Brain Stimulation Clinic can help you
- Discuss your unique symptoms with our experts
- Get a personalized assessment
- Receive a unique treatment plan
- Start your journey toward lasting relief
Don’t wait to feel better—take control of your mental health today!
