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Malibu, California

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844-976-0291

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Accreditation

Who We Treat

Specializations

Personality Disorders
ADHD, ADD
Anxiety
Bipolar
Co-Occurring Disorders
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Levels of Care

Residential
Licensed Primary Mental Health

About Amend Mental Health Treatment

Amend offers an eclectic, holistic approach to mental health treatment. Recovery begins in an artist-designed home near the Pacific Ocean.

Accepted Insurances

Treatment

Levels of Care

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

Methods

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive therapy that identifies negative self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, rewriting beliefs to be positive, empowering, and present.

Mindfulness Therapy

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Animal Therapy

Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.

Motivational Interviewing

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)

This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.

Psychodrama Therapy

Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Somatic Experiencing

This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.

Sound Therapy

Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.

Surf Therapy

Surf therapy promotes body awareness, mindfulness, and self-confidence. Because sessions begin with surf lessons, this treatment is appropriate for beginners.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Neurofeedback

During therapy, patients observe their own brain waves as interpreted by an EEG. This empowers them to understand and regulate emotional responses.

Group Therapy

Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Music Therapy

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

Narrative Therapy

Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.

Recreation Therapy

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Relaxation Therapy

Muscle relaxation techniques relax mind and body. They can easily be practiced outside treatment, making it a valuable coping tool for continued recovery.

Aromatherapy

Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.

Body Image Therapy

Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.

Couples Counseling

Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Interpersonal Therapy

This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.

Seeking Safety

Not looking to the past, patients improve their present circumstances. They work toward safety without detailing traumatic events.

Solution Focused and Goal-Oriented Therapy

A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.

Stress Management

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

ABFT is a trauma-focused therapy that teaches you to form healthy relationships by rebuilding trust and healing attachment issues formed in childhood.

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Horticultural Therapy

Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.

Wellness

Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.

Play Therapy

This approach is commonly used with children. It incorporates elements of play and self-expression, like boardgames, finger painting, dolls, and blocks.

Conditions We Treat

Personality Disorders

These disorders affect an individual's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distress.

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, stems from dopamine irregularities and is a common mental health condition.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and physical symptoms such as tension and elevated blood pressure, often interfering with daily life.

Bipolar

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

Co-Occurring Disorders

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

Codependency

This behavioral condition involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often seen in relationships involving addiction.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Trauma

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

Anger

While anger itself is not a disorder, it can become problematic if it disrupts relationships and daily activities, making management strategies essential.

Burnout

Burnout is characterized by extreme exhaustion and lack of fulfillment, often resulting from prolonged work-related stress and overcommitment.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, disrupting daily life and requiring targeted treatment to manage.

Stress

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Pornography

Pornography addiction involves a dependency that interferes with daily life and relationships, often requiring professional support for recovery.

Grief and Loss

Experiencing grief is a natural part of dealing with loss, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can disrupt daily life. Professional help can support recovery.

Depression

Depression ranges from mild to severe, causing feelings of fatigue, numbness, and disinterest in daily activities, impacting overall well-being.

Self-Harm

Self-harm involves intentionally causing injury to oneself and is often linked to mental health issues, necessitating professional intervention.

Sex Addiction

Compulsive sexual behavior can become problematic, impacting relationships, self-esteem, and physical health, requiring targeted treatment.

Gaming

Excessive gaming, particularly among children and teens, can affect physical health, sleep, and focus, often requiring intervention to manage.

Shopping Addiction

Compulsive shopping and spending can strain finances, relationships, and emotional health, necessitating treatment to address the behavior.

Internet Addiction

Compulsive internet use, especially among children and teens, can impact relationships, academic performance, and health, needing proper management.

Staff

Shleigh Pasini

Shleigh Pasini

Chef

Seth Krentcil

Seth Krentcil

Clinical Assistant