Treatment Modalities

Medically Reviewed by: Marjorie Gies, M.D., Psychiatrist & Medical Director

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Treatment Modalities

Those who struggle with co-occurring mental health disorders feel not only the pain of substance abuse but also the internal struggle of a co-occuring mental health disorder. Co-occurring treatment at Casa Serena is a collaborative process.

Our clinicians, psychiatrists and therapists will work together to create a treatment plan that is personalized for you. The symptoms associated with a co-occurring mental health disorder can add a layer of complication to addiction treatment. Casa Serena is well equipped to treat co occurring disorders, as a Joint Commission accredited treatment facility, our treatment modalities combine evidence based psychological therapy with top of the line addiction treatment.

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Co-Occuring Mental Health Disorders associated with addiction include but are not limited to:

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Increased Risk of Substance Use

Those who are dealing with an underlying mental health disorder are four times more likely to become reliant on drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse is much more common in those that experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime than those who do not. Because of this increased risk of substance abuse, it is important for those with co-occurring disorders to find quality integrated treatment.

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How We Heal

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills group give clients the opportunity to learn and practice DBT concepts and skills in a group setting. DBT trained therapists help clients determine what their idea of a life worth living is and what gets in the way of being able to have the things that they want. Clients utilize handouts, worksheets, diary cards, and the guidance of their DBT trained therapist to understand what skills work for them and how to apply them to remove behaviors and states of high emotional dysregulation that tend to get in the way of the things that they want. This form of therapy has been shown to decrease suffering over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with clients utilizing the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model of treatment. These sessions help our clients find connections between their thoughts, feelings and actions and increase awareness of how these things impact their recovery. Through the identification of negative automatic thoughts, the root cause of depression and anxiety disorders are uncovered, and clients learn new, positive behaviors to replace their drug or alcohol use.

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

The Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) is designed to help our clients understand the biology of traumatic stress reactions. Many of our clients have experienced traumatic events in their lives leading up to their substance abuse, and we help them return their body, mind and spirit back to balance. Activities of daily living become easier to manage as skills are incorporated into life as a wellness practice.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) utilizes dual stimulation exercises to help our clients recover from traumatic experiences that result in symptoms and distress. The brain is engaged through bilateral eye movements, tones, or taps to heal the information processing system, promote emotional stability and symptom reduction. EMDR is empirically effective for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma conditions, as negative feelings associated with memories of traumatic events are diminished and positive feelings and beliefs are strengthened and reinforced.

Evidence of Our Success

Recovery that holds, after treatment ends.

We have been treating women with trauma, mental health and substance use disorders for over 67 years and are dedicated to ensuring a high rate of success and positive outcomes in every category.

Sobriety & Independence

68% Remained Sober

68% Remained sober a full 12 months after completing treatment.

12 months after

90.9% Were Employed

90.9% were employed or in school nine months after completion.

9 months after

Emotional Wellbeing

Improved Self‑Esteem 72.7%

72.7% reported improved self‑esteem upon completing treatment.

Upon completion

Lowered Anxiety 84%

84% brought their anxiety to a 5 or lower after four weeks in treatment.

After 4 weeks

Improved Managing Moods 92%

92% reported an improved ability to manage their moods.

Upon completion

Behavioral progress

81.2% Reductions in Behavior Patterns

81.2% reported reductions in trauma‑related behavior patterns.

100% Better Understanding and Support

100% reported a better understanding of how to support their recovery.

Relationships & connection

89.5% Improved Conflict Management

89.5% reported an improved ability to manage conflict.

Upon completion

79% Decrease in Feelings of Hopelessness

79% noted a significant decrease in feelings of hopelessness with friends and family.

Upon completion

100% Improved Relationships

100% Reported improved relationships with friends and family.

Upon completion

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Our Levels of Care

Healing Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT encourages mindfulness to overcome the negative attitudes, thoughts, and feelings that result from difficulties that come with life. ACT builds on a model of accepting our reactions, staying present, and making choices that then enable us to take action. Someone who struggles with social anxiety, continued stress, shame, and depression could benefit from ACT.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy creates the space for you to express your feelings and thoughts through art mediums that can include painting, coloring, and drawing. For someone who struggles to express their emotions and experiences through words alone, Art Therapy enables them to express themselves through visual representations.

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Therapy encompasses a wide range of therapies that are leveraged in targeting self-destructive behaviors. Behavior therapy is built on the belief that behaviors are learned and can be unlearned. For someone wanting to let go of unhealthy behaviors that are proving to be harmful, Behavioral Therapy is worth considering.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy taps into the experiences that influence your early attachment experiences, or the bonds that developed between you and your early caregivers, in order to resolve the resulting feelings, thoughts, communications, and behaviors that you may have adopted as avoidant coping mechanisms. For someone whose current experiences are being negatively impacted by early trauma, Attachment-Based Therapy may be an effective therapeutic approach. This approach is often used in parent-child and family therapy sessions.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a broad category of therapeutic approaches that utilize various forms of action-oriented, hands-on activities and expressive techniques to help individuals engage with and process emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Instead of solely focusing on verbal discussions, it emphasizes learning and healing through direct experiences.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

CFT encourages people to respond to their experiences with compassion. CFT is a great choice for you if you struggle with shame and self-criticism. CFT can help you nurture compassion for yourself and others.

Ecotherapy

Ecotherapy helps you address your mental health, challenges, feelings, and behaviors by connecting with nature. Ecotherapy may involve activities such as gardening, walking through a park, and planting trees. This is a great option for someone who finds it easier to relax and reflect in the outdoors.

Grief Therapy

Grief Therapy addresses the emotions and thoughts that follow the loss of a loved one or pet. Grief Therapy is successful at managing pain and processing memories that you shared with the deceased in a way that is healing and positive for you.

Holistic Therapy

Holistic Therapy goes beyond the diagnoses and sickness that you may have. You are viewed as a person, first and foremost. Holistic Therapy is a great route for someone who wants to approach their healing with their entire being taken into consideration, not just the symptoms and diagnoses that shape the way they experience life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a non-pathologizing approach to psychotherapy that views the mind as comprised of multiple subpersonalities or “parts”. These parts, like family members, interact and influence a person’s behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and experience from moment to moment. This is an ideal practice for someone wanting to increase their self-awareness.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals re-author their life stories by externalizing problems and focusing on their unique skills and values. It’s based on the idea that people are not defined by their problems, but rather by the stories they tell themselves and others about their experiences. By separating the problem from the person, narrative therapy empowers individuals to challenge negative narratives and develop more positive, life-enhancing stories.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy can be used as a treatment or preventative method in maintaining both your mental and physical health. Many view Yoga Therapy as an opportunity for meditation, and it has often been found to be effective in treating depression and anxiety when coupled with talk therapy.

Helping Women in Recovery

Programs at Casa Serena

Sub-Acute and Medical Detox

Women’s Residential

Outpatient Program

Transitional Living

Women’s Trauma Program

Health and Wellness

Education & Career Change

Lifetime Aftercare Program

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Casa Serena offers financial aid for those with limited resources. Our admissions department can help design a payment plan that works for you.

Please note: At this time we do not take Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans.

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