I'm 25 and finding Miracles in Action was a turning point for me. If you're looking for an…read moreaddiction and mental health treatment center in Northridge, CA, this place genuinely delivers. From the first call, the team was supportive, professional, and easy to talk to, which made starting treatment way less intimidating. Their Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) are structured but realistic for real life. They focus on substance abuse treatment and mental health care together, including anxiety, depression, and dual diagnosis, which made a huge difference for me. Group therapy felt relatable and practical, and the clinicians actually explain things in a way that sticks. The environment is welcoming and respectful, not judgmental or overly clinical. They offer flexible scheduling and telehealth options, which helped me balance work while staying consistent with treatment. Insurance was accepted and clearly explained, which took a lot of stress off my plate. If you're in your 20s and searching for outpatient addiction treatment, IOP, or PHP in the Northridge or Los Angeles area, I highly recommend Miracles in Action. They focus on real recovery, mental health stability, and building tools that last beyond the program. Top it all off they do breath work and sound bath every week with a proper instructor!!

As I'm getting ready to discharge, I wanted to share my experience at Miracles in Action…read more From the beginning, the environment felt supportive, professional, and well organized. The facility is clean, calm, and welcoming, which made it easier to stay focused and present during treatment. Communication was clear and consistent, and I always felt informed about my schedule, care plan, and next steps. The therapists, doctor, and counselors are highly qualified, certified, and deeply experienced in recovery. What stood out most was how individualized the care felt. The staff genuinely takes time to understand each person's situation and adjusts treatment accordingly rather than using a one size fits all approach. Beyond traditional therapy, the program offers additional support that made a real difference for me. Weekly sound baths and guided meditation helped me slow down, reset, and gain mental clarity. Those sessions became an important part of my routine and overall progress. They are also in network with insurance, and the team was transparent and helpful with coverage, which removed a lot of stress during an already important time. Connecting with other patients, it was clear how impactful this program has been in their day to day lives as well. As I prepare to discharge, I feel grounded, supported, and more confident moving forward. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone looking for high quality IOP or PHP care in the San Fernando Valley. Thank you for being there when I needed guidance and support the most.

Poorly run facility that has very young staff with inadequate experience. Corporate run facility…read morein a sterile environment that is geared solely toward treating teenagers and not adequately setup to support adults facing real life issues who are admitted as part of the entire insurance industry scam that takes place these days. Be sure to adequately read all of the fine print during your intake process, as their admitting staff is very sneaky in the ways they pressure you to sign with them. It was like I was being prosecuted by two defense attorneys when I was undergoing my initial intake procedures with CBH - formerly insight. Read the other reviews on insight and you will get a true feeling of how the facility is still poorly run today. Care quality can be vastly improved, as one of the therapist is not even licensed and still trying to acquire their mandated hours while working on the job and providing treatment. The level of therapy is self evident and not up to par with previous therapist I've worked with outside of CBH. The actual facility itself is cold, grey and white in color inside and is essentially a former concrete warehouse turned into an office/therapy setting. Epic failure if you ask me. Their are three windows to the outside world from the inside, there are clear enamel covered concrete floors, and do be fresh white paint slapped on the walls to give the fake appearance that the facility was recently remodeled. C'mon now, anyone can apply a bandaid over a wound to hide the truth the lies beneath. The doors and sound proofing between therapy rooms are so poor that they have to use "white noise machines" to mask your therapy sessions from other clients to abide by HIPPA rules! Just buy areal solid wooden door and use weather stripping and endure your office doors seal adequately and add some carpet to each room and they will be more sound proof. It doesn't take rocket science to see that the facility management is poorly run at CBH. Kaiser Permanente and UCLA have better run and managed IOP programs if you do your research. It is unfortunate as the staff really try their best; however they really are just reading off scripts quite often in group therapy sessions and it's apparent when you are enrolled in the program that there is plenty of room for major improvement in their IOP program overall. Corporate run facility that is in the money making business, not healthcare industry! There is no empirical evidence nor data that can back up their claims that they are truly interested in treating each of their clients uniquely difficult mental health diagnoses. Some of their external staff has even mentioned that the Van Nuys facility is lacking far behind in comparison to the Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach locations. There is definitely vast amounts of room for improvement in this facility. For the amount of money they charge your insurance, you'll never be able to receive that same expected level of mental health care at CBH.

Seriously amazing!! We participated in this program for a year with our teenage son and this team…read morebrought our family from a state of complete emotional chaos, to a place of love and harmony in our house. We all put in the work, and although it is tough sometimes, it is WORTH it! We saw our son's confidence grow, he was able to make friends for the first time, he was challenged in a loving professional environment and we all grew so much. Our communication is much improved and this team worked hard to make that possible. Before we started this program, our house was full of yelling, screaming, lying, slamming doors, suicide threats, running away, refusing to attend school, etc... Now, I'm here to tell you that no one is walking on egg shells anymore, this kid has straight A's in his Jr. year of High School. He is in the choir, does his homework without being asked, goes to school without complaint, and here are some real life quotes I literally NEVER thought we would hear: "Thank you so much, I really appreciate you" "Is it ok if I vacuum my room" (Almost fell over from this one) "Can I go to Six Flags with my FRIENDS?" His room being clean and grades looking good are just perks if you ask me. The real reward is seeing his confidence, hearing his laugh again, and how much love our home is filled with now.

My wife and I came to Brett for premarital counseling, and because it helped so much, we continued…read moreinto couples therapy. We definitely love each other, but we were struggling because we were stuck in some painful patterns, including miscommunication, jumping to conclusions, getting triggered, defensiveness, taking things personally that weren't meant that way, and staying stuck in our own points of view instead of really hearing each other. These patterns created a lot of unnecessary and very painful conflict between us. For example, small misunderstandings would quickly turn into big fights that dragged on forever and often left us not speaking at all for days. To help us with this, Brett helped each of us work through and resolve many of our individual issues that had been contributing to many of our conflicts. He also taught us a much healthier and more effective way of communicating. He slowed us down, helped us learn how to actually hear each other, and guided us toward deeper emotional connection. During our sessions, Brett taught us a number of very practical tools that have made an enormous difference. One of the most powerful was learning how to check in with each other about what each other actually said versus what we thought we heard, instead of just reacting to our own assumptions. For example, if things started to escalate in our sessions, one of the many ways Brett would help was to gently pause us and have each of us repeat what the other person actually said before responding. This helped us see how often our assumptions were off. That shift alone has helped us respond to each other in a much more accurate and thoughtful way, rather than just reacting to our own interpretations and misunderstandings. This, along with everything else Brett did to help us, has been absolutely huge for us! Couples therapy with Brett has truly been life-changing for us. He has a remarkable ability to identify the core of a problem and guide you toward practical ways of addressing it. As a result, our conflicts have decreased dramatically. And when disagreements do come up, we're now able to resolve things much faster and reconnect with genuine understanding and emotional closeness. We've both definitely put in the work, that's for sure. But, it's clear to us that the progress we made would not have been possible without Brett's professional insight, skill, and steady guidance. I also want to say how calming, supportive, and accepting Brett is as a therapist. He's thoughtful, non-judgmental, and deeply caring, and he creates a space where we feel safe opening up, sharing honestly, and really doing the deeper work. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brett to any individual or couple who is struggling, and who wants a highly skilled psychotherapist and couple therapists to help them heal, grow, and significantly improve their well-being and their relationship. Highly recommended!

My husband and I went to Brett Richards for couples therapy and we are so glad we did. Brett always…read moremade us feel heard and was always very patient and understanding. My husband and I struggled at being able to communicate with each other and Brett was able to guide us and helped us overcome that. He helped us understand each other in a way that we couldn't do ourselves until he put it into perspective. I would definitely recommend Brett for anyone looking for a marriage counselor.

I can not recommend Kelly and Rudy highly enough. They are hands down the most gifted and…read morecompetent partnership counselor "coaches" around. If you are willing - they can completely help change your perspective on your relationship and your life. They have extensive experience and produce profound and lasting change ... which I have experienced personally. Their approach utilizes kindness, honest reflection and love - and results are achieved surprisingly quickly. It is not inexpensive - but either is divorce / dissolving of relationships only to experience similar issues over and over again with future relationships. Thank you Yelpers once more for guiding me to Kelly and Rudy!

My husband and I didn't really know what to expect going into this healing journey with Kelly and…read moreRudy coaching us. From the moment we met them during our consultation, we felt so much compassion, authenticity and love and kindness from them. It's been almost 3 months into this journey and our marriage has really transformed from the inside out. Although our circumstances are unfortunate, I have personally gained such a wider perspective on life, trauma, partnership and what that all means. Their approach is so different from traditional "therapy" or counseling. It's REAL and it's honest. It's human to human. They aren't afraid of sharing their own past struggles and experiences and I always feel comfortable being vulnerable and sharing whatever it is on my heart. They really know how to connect with another human and are so gentle and loving in their approach. Never have we felt judged, criticized, shamed or invalidated for what we feel or have done in our lives. Kelly and Rudy are truly a gift to us. They have imparted to us invaluable insight, wisdom, encouragement and support. We are so so grateful for them. They are so gifted in what they do and I truly believe it is their calling. They are passionate about people and helping them along in their healing journey. So thankful to have them as coaches!

A well versed and kind hearted therapist and person. Maribel is very approachable, gifted, and…read moreknowledgeable. If you are looking for someone to help support and move you forward in your personal or relational goals, Maribel's compassionate and experienced approach to counseling can help.

Maribel is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable therapists I know. She takes an…read moreintegrated approach to working with clients, by addressing both their mental and physical health needs. I've worked with Maribel for many years and have witnessed first hand her commitment to educating and supporting her clients. She's warm, approachable and incredibly insightful. If you're looking for support in any area of your life I highly recommend Maribel!

I've been in to see Jim Beebe several times now…read more He's really a great guy. Super easy to talk to. He's Christian, so be prepared for Biblical principles to be integrated into the sessions. He also begins and ends each session with prayer. This kind of service gets a little more personal than when you share your Yelp-thoughts about a restaurant or entertainment venue. So, I don't really want to get into too many details in this review. I simply want to say that I was hesitant going to a counselor/therapist. After meeting with Jim, my fears were replaced with a feeling of safety, and trust. I don't have hesitations or reservations about going in to my next session. Pragmatics: Location is in a PACKED shopping center on the corner of Tampa and Rinaldi, about 1/2 a block north of the 118 fwy. Almost every spot in the entire lot has been designated to one business or another, "This space reserved for customers of the dry cleaners....This space reserved for customers of the martial arts dojo..." But, they do have a COMPLIMENTARY valet service towards the south-east part of the parking lot. Nice. If you are considering going to see a counselor/therapist, I highly recommend Jim and Abundant Life Christian Counseling.

Jim Beebe is the best! I was referred to him by my pastor. I've been a client of his for over a…read moreyear now. I agree with and support all previous positive comments. He is a Christian (a Believer!); he will open and close with prayer. That's a great thing! He gives biblical principles for practice in the modern world. Another great thing! He gives great referrals for free programs and resources. Health on a budget! Do go in with an open mind and heart. Jim is great at connecting and creating a safe environment. He is an open book and will share his life with you. No need to feel apprehensive to bare your true self. We're only as sick as our secrets. Go see the doc and get well. He is prompt, no time is wasted. The parking lot can be a bit challenging. I've found it's not too bad to snag a spot midday. If you're still thinking about it, STOP. Just GO! Do it. You won't regret it. You're welcome!

Best therapist I have ever had! Not only does he listen, he actually brings out views I had not…read morethought of. He is very deep and helps me see things I have missed. He explains things, puts things into words that make sense. I am so glad to have found him. I already recommended him to other ppl. I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Sergi has assisted me in turning my life journey into a positive one. He is very insightful,…read morecompassionate, and truly cares about people. His caring demeanor has and continues to allow me to open up and heal. I look forward to every meeting with him. I highly recommend him!

Growth Extended is a great facility that truly cares about their why. Anderson's bvbtythis is the…read morereason why they've been great at what they do since 2005. Their years in the business prove just how competent they are. They always put their clients first and make sure they are well taken care of.

I was skeptical about this place when a family member was admitted - due to the low rating and…read moreconsidering the type of facility. However, I am sooo grateful for all the staff. They were very responsive when I called, the services and treatment was amazing and worked with insurance to maximize coverage. My family member is at a much better place. I definitely recommend this place! I hope all who come to this facility leave as blessed as my family member was.