How we treat
Addiction affects the body, the mind, relationships, and the practical details of daily life. Our approach addresses all of them, combining evidence-based therapy, medical care, and the skills you need to stay well at home.
Your treatment plan is written with you and reviewed every week. If something isn’t working, we change it.
We use therapies with strong research behind them, delivered by licensed, experienced clinicians.
Medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic care are coordinated by one team, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Dignity, respect, and real warmth. You are a person with a future, not a diagnosis or a case number.
Your plan draws on the approaches below according to your needs. Most clients take part in several each week.
Notice the thoughts that lead to using, and practice new responses.
CBT helps you identify the thoughts, situations, and beliefs that lead to cravings and substance use, then practice concrete ways to respond differently. It is one of the most researched treatments for addiction, depression, and anxiety, and it shows up in nearly every part of our program.
Skills for intense emotions, distress, and relationships.
DBT teaches four sets of skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially helpful for people whose substance use is tied to overwhelming emotions or conflict in relationships.
Find your own reasons for change, without pressure.
Ambivalence is normal. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps you explore your own reasons for change and strengthen your commitment, rather than being told what to do.
Address painful experiences safely, at your pace.
Many people who struggle with addiction have lived through trauma. Every part of our program is trauma-informed, and clients who are ready can work with therapists trained in EMDR and Seeking Safety to process painful experiences without becoming overwhelmed.
FDA-approved medication to reduce cravings and protect recovery.
For opioid and alcohol use disorders, FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine and naltrexone reduce cravings and lower the risk of relapse and overdose. Our medical team offers MAT alongside therapy and coordinates long-term prescribing after discharge.
A written, personal plan for high-risk moments.
You will map your personal warning signs and high-risk situations and build a written plan for each: who you call, what you do, and where you go. The plan is reviewed with your therapist and shared with your support people if you choose.
Connection with peer recovery communities that last.
We introduce clients to both 12-Step fellowships and SMART Recovery, so you can find the community that fits you. Meetings are held on campus, and you leave with a list of meetings near home and people to go with.
Calm the nervous system and sit with cravings without acting.
Daily mindfulness practice, guided meditation, and gentle yoga help calm the nervous system and build the ability to notice a craving without acting on it. No experience is needed.
Repair communication and set healthy boundaries at home.
Addiction changes how families communicate. Family therapy sessions help everyone understand those patterns, rebuild trust, and agree on boundaries that support recovery at home.
Art, music, hiking, and outings that rebuild joy.
Recovery has to include enjoyment. Art and music groups, hikes in the Santa Ana Mountains, beach outings, and team activities help you rediscover what feels good without substances.
Rebuild the body that addiction wore down.
Home-cooked, balanced meals and regular exercise help repair what substance use takes from the body. Our staff help you build simple routines for eating, sleeping, and moving that you can keep at home.
Work, money, legal, and housing, handled step by step.
Case managers help with the practical side of recovery: medical leave paperwork, legal obligations, budgeting, job searching, and finding stable, sober housing. These are often the issues that make or break the first months home.
Substance use takes a physical toll: poor sleep, missed meals, inactivity, and chronic stress. Recovery goes better when the body is cared for, too.
Clients eat home-cooked meals planned with nutrition in mind, exercise several times a week, and practice yoga and mindfulness daily. On weekends, outings to the beach and the Santa Ana Mountains remind people that sober life can be enjoyable.
Talk with admissions about treatment options and bed availability, or send us your insurance details and we’ll check your coverage.
Recovery looks different for everyone. These are a few of the people who trusted us with theirs.
My therapist figured out in two weeks what I’d been avoiding for ten years. I left with a plan and people I still talk to every week.
Evening IOP let me keep my business running while I got sober. The group became the most honest part of my week.
We came in together and left together, sober. The couples sessions saved our marriage as much as our health.
However you reach out, you’ll talk with someone who understands addiction and treats your call with complete confidentiality.
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