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    Avalon Malibu has been a lifesaver. The staff is truly amazing. They are supportive, patient, professional, communicate well, and genuinely care in a real, human way. And the place itself is gorgeous. A private oceanfront home, peaceful, beautiful gardens, and many areas to have safe conversations. It just feels peaceful, and that energy honestly makes such a difference. They are giving real tools, real guidance, and real support. Highly recommend.

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    Had an incredible experience with a loved one at Avalon. Life Changing. They got the loving care that they needed at a very vulnerable time in their life . They are now flourishing and living their best life, whereas when they got there, they were ready to end it all. I am so grateful for the Therapists and the team there. If you have a loved one in need, this is an incredible place. The staff, the amenities, the activities, the food, and the attention to personal needs are very well taken care of. Very private and secure as well. I would recommend this to anyone that wants the best treatment possible for their loved one. It doesn't get any nicer than this place.

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    Next month, October, I will be four years sober, thanks to everything I learned at Avalon and applied to my every day life. My experience there was beyond stellar, and gave me the tools to turn my life into the productive and fulfilling one I have now. Ronnie Powers was the first person I saw when I got off the plane, and the constant in my life over the past four years. Constantly checking in with me, Ronnie reminds me to stay true to myself and my commitment to sobriety. I am in such a true and honest space, my family relationships are healing, and my personal life is so complete. Anyone looking for help with addiction, trauma, post, traumatic, stress, depression, or anything they believe they need help with Avalon truly knows what they're doing. the techs were amazing and the staff kept us comfortable and our bellies full! Thank you Avalon!

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    A beautiful place and amazing program. Avalon helps so many people and offers the best. So grateful to be introduced to this program.

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    Seasons In Malibu

    4.0(46 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    In short, Seasons in Malibu changed my life. I was there for 90 days and every person, every day…read morehelped me recover from the depression I was in. Every person who works at Seasons comes from a place of wanting the clients to succeed and it creates an environment of support that leads to healing and recovery from the mental issues and/or addictions that brought you there. Every day, your schedule includes multiple one-on-one sessions. They offer a wide range of modalities and each practitioner embodies their work so completely and believes in the work so deeply that one cannot help but come away feeling a positive change. The different modalities add up to a wholistic change in yourself by taking on issues from a number of entry points - emotional, spiritual, physical. At first, I was skeptical about a few of the modalities but the practitioners were so well educated and dedicated to their work that I my attitude changed and I reaped the rewards in my recovery. Aga, my case manager was invested from the first session we had together and has kept in touch with me after I discharged. My therapist Dr. Ben is the most talented, insightful therapist as I've had. Also, the COO, Dr. Shilati made herself available for any issues or concerns. It is not necessarily a 12 step recovery center but there are so many people who work there that are in 12 step recovery and literature available that it can feel that way if you are looking for it. They offer transportation every morning and evening to 12 step meetings. Including access to Monday through Friday morning meetings on the beach. The location is Lifeguard Tower 10. Lastly, the facilities are of a 5 Star hotel and the chefs who prepare lunch and dinner every day are supremely talented providing a wide variety of multi-course meals.

    The workers who speak Spanish kept talking in Spanish with each other while I was with them and it…read morewas uncomfortable because I always thought they were talking about me!!! Some of the meetings they set up for me were so dumb and useless for me! Had nothing to do with why I was there. The food was catered to fit vegan, or vegetarians and some of us were either so we wouldn't eat the food! The staff would lay on the couch with blankets on them as if they were home and watch movies and, during this time they wouldn't address my issues I was having!! The men that worked there were abusive, creepy and unprofessional!! The only people I could trust was Marsha, Dr tregar, and edan! I left early because it became very uncomfortable! The managers would ignore issues I brought to their attention. They put staff first and always defended them because they were all friends! I would never recommend this place!!

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    Sol Sanctuary

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    5.0(1 review)
    1.4 mi

    I checked in at Sol in December of 2017. I had some issues and needed help, I will leave it at…read morethat. I remember when I first arrived. Of course I was nervous and a little bit scared to be "checking into treatment" for a month. But after being greeted by Danielle, and the RA's, and going on a tour and being shown around the place, (which is absolutely gorgeous! the photos don't even do it justice!!), I started to feel way more comfortable. Sol doesn't take insurance so I did have to pay cash when I was checking in, but after I left, they gave me a bill that I can submit to my insurance company, and I think my insurance is going to reimburse me for a lot of what I paid. Since I had no idea what to expect, they told me all about what my days would be like: my daily schedule, breakfast, lunch, dinner times, and all that kind of important stuff. While I was checking in and walking around, I met everybody- the Program Director, my therapist, the cook, the cleaning girls, even the gardener, and everybody was so polite and considerate. Since they had several rooms available, I was even given my own choice of which room I wanted! It was a hard choice, every room is beautiful. I settled on the "Sea Room." Every day was new, with a basically endless list of different things to do. One minute I was working with the yoga instructor, or the art therapist, the next I was going to a group meeting, or having a massage. You certainly don't get bored there! I loved having Netflix in my bedroom, that was a treat! I didn't get to spend much time laying around during the daytime, but it was nice to be able to relax and catch up on my shows at night. There were so many things going on, from sound bowls, to art therapy, yoga, Andre the trainer is awesome! He is a very experienced trainer but also like a life coach (I miss you, Andre!). We got to go on some field trips to the beach, and to a ranch for equine therapy (I LOVED this!! Talley and her horses are SO special), and on an incredible hike. They even took a couple of us off campus to go get our nails done, which was also a treat. The doctors overseeing my care were top notch, and made me feel comfortable and safe. Not to mention all the massages, and the acupuncture, and chiropractor Edward, and more vitamin drips than I can remember, whew! I regret that I was't able to use the Cryotherapy Chamber because of my heart condition- it looked so futuristic and everybody seemed to love going in that thing! THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! I was introduced to an entirely new style of eating, and I can proudly say that I stayed on the "plant-based" program the whole time I was there, although I think that if I had asked for it, they would have made me anything I wanted... All the therapists were wonderful, but especially thank you, Dr. Ericka and Dr. Justin, I'm sad I didn't get a chance to say goodbye- you guys really changed my life! And Odette, my therapist- you are such a beautiful soul, but with a heart of a lion. I have so many special memories from Sol, from bonding over football with the RA's who spent late nights with me, checking on me (at all hours, thanks guys!), to the workouts- my kids came to visit me while I was there and told me how much healthier I look, and I can honestly say that now, after having left Sol, I still feel (and look!) like a new person. I was given the chance to try so many cool things and even more importantly, was surrounded by so many cool, caring, and special people who made my days seem to go by almost too quickly. Thank you, everybody at Sol, for saving my life!

    From the owner: Nestled on stunning Malibu cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Sol is a serene nature retreat…read morethat provides our residents a safe, private home away from home for experiencing the best practices from both modern, cutting-edge western medicine as well as holistic healing modalities. Here at Sol we create and weave an individually tailored program to treat the whole person. We are a State of California-licensed treatment center purposefully designed for a capacity of only 6 guests, all in private suites, to sustain an intimate setting and keep distractions to a minimum during this process of transformation. We provide the setting and tools to regain balance, reconnect with the inner self, and recoup the vital life force that is our birthright. We have put together an international world class team of experts from western and eastern medicine. Our team has over 100 years of combined experience treating drug and alcohol dependency. Some of the practices and treatments provided at Sol in

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    Aileen Nealie, LMFT DCEP - Welcome!

    Aileen Nealie, LMFT DCEP

    5.0(11 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    Seeking a quality therapist can bring up some nervousness as one hopes to find someone who will…read moredeeply and thoroughly understand them, and one who we feel comfortable opening up to and being vulnerable. As a therapist myself, I was in search of a professional to help me see the things I couldn't see for myself. A professional to ask the "appropriate" questions to surface the real issues that I had longed to release. I also desired to work with someone balanced - meaning not just strictly scientific in their approach but spiritual as well. I was only able to see Aileen for a brief 2 months or so, but as my intention was set to "be well", and Aileen understanding the short duration we would have together she provided the necessary work for me to release attachments to the past, fears and also helped me to find my voice, step up and step out into the world to fulfill my purpose in life. I appreciate Aileen for the quality of work she provided for me and the variety of techniques she used. It wasn't always just sitting on the couch and talking but there was interactive work involved. I appreciate having something to take home and work on from one session to the next and Aileen offered a variety of practices, meditations, visualizations and other suggestions that I could pick and choose from... or not, if I so chose. I recommend her services to anyone seeking an understanding and effective therapist. One who holds a space of love, openness, and yet directive. I also encourage anyone to join her Meditation Monday class as I also found new insights into freeing my "Self", new friends and community there as well. Aileen is a 10+ and I am forever grateful for the freedom I experience in the present. Thank you, Aileen Nealie :) Cheers, Howard

    I have been seeing Aileen for almost 2 years now. She has helped me through an extremely…read morechallenging part of my life, and did so with compassion and understanding. She took the time to get to know me and built a therapeutic and ETHICAL relationship based on trust and respect. Before becoming Aileen's patient, I was seeing a very dysfunctional and abusive therapist and was extremely anxious, depressed, and lost due to huge boundaries violations. At the very first session I felt a real connection with her. She was so genuine and I felt that she really cared about me. She did not judge the mess my life was in, but rather gave wonderful perspective to me about the choices I was making. Aileen, thank you for being such an important part of my life. Thank you for developing a therapeutically healthy and ethical relationship with me. You are truly healing one soul at a time! Love, S.

    The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center

    The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center

    2.0(4 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    If I could give this place negative stars, I would. In my experience, The Pointe Malibu is not a…read morerecovery center--it is a predatory operation hiding behind a facade of luxury and false promises. If you are considering this place for yourself or, worse, a loved one, please, for their safety and well-being: do not send them here. A Luxury Illusion That Disappears on Arrival In my experience, the photos are pure marketing fiction. What's advertised as a serene, high-end recovery center felt more like a low-grade mental institution the moment I arrived. The disconnect between what they sell you and what you get is staggering--and intentional. Health Hazards and Mold Cover-Ups During my stay, there was a serious mold issue that, in my experience, made multiple clients ill. Instead of hiring professionals to remediate it, they literally painted over the mold, sealing in toxins and making it worse. That's not a mistake--that's, in my opinion, a conscious decision to put profit over human safety. Basic Safety Ignored In my room, there wasn't even a smoke detector. This is Malibu--a region devastated by wildfires--and they house vulnerable clients without basic fire safety. In my experience, that level of negligence is horrifying. Unqualified Staff and Power Trips In my experience, the majority of their "therapists" are not fully licensed but associates. The resident assistants were, in my opinion, unqualified and disturbingly eager to exert control over clients rather than provide actual care. This is not a therapeutic environment; it's a toxic one. Gaslighting as Policy Raise a concern, and, in my experience, you are immediately gaslit and dismissed. The ultimate red flag? When I asked to speak with the owners because management was incapable, I was told communication is only allowed "through counsel." What kind of "healing center" refuses to let owners speak to clients except via lawyers? In my opinion, that says everything. Food Unfit for Clients The food was so bad that, in my experience, most clients resorted to DoorDash just to eat. For a facility charging astronomical fees, this was beyond neglect--it was insulting. Predatory Admissions and Broken Promises In my experience, the admissions director Bridget will say absolutely anything to get your money. The moment you arrive and they have it, the promises evaporate, and you see the truth: this place values profit over people and preys on families in crisis. A Plea to Families If you are reading this while considering this facility for someone you love, please listen: In my experience, The Pointe Malibu does not heal--it harms. It does not support--it exploits. There are real recovery centers that value human life over their balance sheet. This is not one of them. Final Verdict: In my experience, The Pointe Malibu is a predatory fraud that endangers the very people it claims to help. For the sake of your own life or the life of someone you care about, run--not walk--away from this place.

    I am writing this as the partner of someone who attended The Pointe Malibu, and I can honestly say…read morethat, in my experience, it was the worst decision we have ever made. When he left for treatment, I was hopeful. I believed their polished promises and glossy marketing. I thought I was sending the person I love to a place that would help him heal. What I got back was someone far sicker, both physically and emotionally, than when he left. In my experience, this facility is a danger to anyone who steps inside. My partner came home with ongoing health problems that he never had before. The severe mold issue inside the houses made him ill, along with several other clients, and instead of fixing the problem, they painted over it. That wasn't just negligence; it was, in my opinion, a reckless disregard for human safety. Months later, he is still suffering from the effects of that exposure, fighting to recover his health because of their shortcuts and indifference. What breaks me most is that this place didn't just damage his body; it damaged his spirit. He left more broken than he went in. In my experience, the environment at The Pointe Malibu is toxic, characterized by unqualified staff, gaslighting when clients speak up, and a culture that prioritizes control and profit over genuine care. When my partner asked to speak to the owners because management was failing to address critical concerns, he was told that all communication had to go "through counsel." That, to me, is the clearest sign of what this place really is, a business built on fear and legal shields, not a sanctuary for recovery. The neglect runs deep. Even the basics weren't met; his room didn't even have a smoke detector, in Malibu of all places, where wildfires are a real and constant threat. The food was so bad that most clients resorted to DoorDash to eat something tolerable. Everything about his experience screamed cost-cutting and exploitation at the expense of people in their most vulnerable state. In my experience, The Pointe Malibu did not heal my partner; it harmed him. It left lasting physical and emotional scars that we are still dealing with every day. If you are reading this and considering this facility for someone you love, please, I am begging you, don't make the same mistake we did. Find a center that values human life and real recovery. This place, in my opinion, is a predatory operation masquerading as care, and sending someone you love there could destroy more than you realize.

    Oro House Recovery Centers - Kitchen and apartment at Oro, Carmel

    Oro House Recovery Centers

    4.6(45 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Shoutout to this staff for their incredible support and coordination. Every time we get a resident…read morefrom this facility, it's clear they've received thoughtful, structured care. Great partner in the recovery community.

    After doing extension research, I sent my out-of-state daughter here for inpatient 30 days…read more Ultra caring staff and I mean ultra. She and I cannot express enough accolades towards the staff. Would I recommend her going back someday or to another friend... definitely not. The medical detox (and there after) protocol is their standard protocol that I was not familiar with, at the time. My daughter experienced a horrific nightmare that set us at UCLA for days. This was the most horrific experience of my life. UCLA doctors urged us not to go to back ORO.. however, she was already emotionally acclimated so I did send her back after our hospital bonanza. I would urge anyone admitting themselves/loved ones to do extensive research on what the "medical cocktail" is that is pressured upon the patients. I'd also choose another place that mandates participation/attendance. Otherwise, what is the point. A paid for insurance AirBNB? I was so excited for her to even go, that I missed a lot of critical details. This isn't vacation. Any rehab is what you put into it. But paramount, don't overmedicate and research what exactly is being prescribed. The max hours of 1-1 therapy is what I'd look for (Passages).

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