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Cottonwood Tucson
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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
Cottonwood works with all major insurance programs and is in-network with Aetna, Beacon, Humana, Bright, and First Health. Submit your health insurance information for verification. All information is held confidential. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Cottonwood Tucson
Cottonwood Tucson
About Cottonwood Tucson
Recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023, Cottonwood Tucson treats primary mental health, substance use, process addictions, and co-occurring disorders. They offer medically supervised detox, residential care, day treatment (partial hospitalization), and intensive outpatient. Their medically-managed detox provides a consultation with a medical provider, close nursing supervision, vital sign monitoring, and supervised medication use. After residential care, clients can participate in outpatient programming to continue building life skills and preventing relapse. Cottonwood Tucson treats only 9 clients at a time.
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
On staff, Cottonwood Tucson has psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, nutritionists, and substance use counselors catering treatment to clients’ recovery. They treat alcohol, opioid, and cocaine addiction, among others. Cottonwood Tucson is also a primary mental health provider, treating depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. Their program can help those with process addictions such as gambling, video games, shopping, and sex addiction.
Comprehensive Treatment Plans
Cottonwood Tucson uses a variety of therapies in their 1:1 and group sessions. Their program is 12-Step based, and clients participate in trauma-specific therapies such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic experiencing, and trauma release exercises (TRE). Cottonwood Tucson offers life skills training, where clients focus on relapse prevention, communication skills, relationship skills, anger management, and creating a strong support system. Clients who have chronic pain engage in alternative pain management methods like acupuncture, biofeedback, cryotherapy, myofascial release therapy, and nerve blocking. Cottonwood Tucson’s family program provides psychoeducation, communication training, multiple family groups, and 1:1 sessions. Their 5-day family week includes 8 hours of care daily.
Mind, Body, and Spirit
Cottonwood Tucson strives to heal the mind, body, and spirit, so they incorporate holistic healing methods into their treatment plans. Clients participate in yoga, meditation, massage, Reiki, mindfulness, tai chi, and passive muscle relaxation. Cottonwood additionally offers exercise routines, breathing techniques, and a whole-food diet. They have on-site equine therapy, walking trails, and a meditation garden.
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Customized Treatment Plans
Trauma-Informed Care
30+ Years in Business
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
CARF Accredited
CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.
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Meet Your Care Team
Stefanie Lockery
Director of Clinical Services
LCSW
Aaron Wilson
Chief Medical Officer
MD
Tab W. Hoyt
Chief of Medical Services / Nurse Practitioner
MSN, FNP-C
Maria Broz
Chief Nursing Officer
RN, BA
Thomas Mattimoe
Executive Chef
Amanda Martin
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PMHNP-BC
Emily Smith
Physician Assistant
PA-C
Damon Watts
Nurse Practitioner
NP
Bonnie Bordner
Trauma Therapist
LMSW
Meredith Cohen
Primary Therapist
LCSW
Cathy Craig
Yoga Instructor/Dietitian
RYT, RDN
George H. Daranyi
Specialty Counselor
J.D.
Jesse Everson
Veteran/First Responder Counselor
M.A.
Laura French
Primary Therapist
LMSW
Charles Gillispie
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist
MFA, LISAC
Lilian Jacques
Specialty Counselor
MS, MA, LMSW, SEP
Annette Kohl
Acupuncturist
Marla Kuhn
Equine Director
LPC
Kevin Lanoue
Specialty Counselor
JD, OIX, CCST, LMT
Lisa MacDonald
Dietitian
MPH, RDN
Brooke Madden
Outpatient Therapist
MSW
Holly McCarter
Specialty Counselor
MS, LPC
Rev. Elwood J. McDowell
Specialty Counselor
James Morse
Primary Therapist
LAC
Thomas Nickerson
Residential Support Counselor & Patient Advocate
BSW
Randall Rutherford
Primary Therapist
BSW
Natalie Ivy Strickland
Yoga & Reiki Therapist
CYT-250
Tiffany Ragels
Primary Therapist
LMSW
Kristen Russell
Trauma Therapist
Sallie Tyrrell
Trauma Therapist
MS, LPC, LISAC, PSEP
Stephanie Speake
Trauma Therapist / EMDR / CST- L2
MS, NCC, LAC
Mayra Soto
Specialty Counselor
BA
Leslie Whitaker
Clinical Scheduler
BA
Shraddha Oropeza
Yoga Therapist, Specialty Counselor
MA, RYT 500
Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Who We Treat
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Mild Disabilities
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
Approaches
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Spiritual Emphasis
Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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.
Therapies
Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
Conditions We Treat
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Substances We Treat
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Languages
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
First Responders Program
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
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