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Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
About Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
Set in the mountains of East Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge provides 24-hour structured residential care and day treatment for adults. The nature-based campus features scenic mountain views where clients manage complex mental health conditions, including anxiety, trauma, and autism spectrum disorder. This environment enables individuals to focus entirely on building vital daily habits and independent living skills.
Practice Skills For Daily Life
The staff uses a proprietary Social Integration Model to blend clinical treatment with real-time social practice, guiding clients as they apply skills in real-life situations. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), clients learn to reframe negative thoughts, regulate intense emotions, clarify personal values, and build practical coping skills for daily life. Additionally, their Care Through Culinary™ program emphasizes the importance of nutrition being a clinical priority.
Recharge with a Mountain Backdrop
The mountain lodge provides on-site housing for both residential and day treatment clients to ensure a safe, structured environment. Set against the backdrop of the mountains, the campus features outdoor walking trails, sweeping views, and a courtyard. Indoors, residents have access to a fully equipped gym and a dedicated art room for recreation and creative expression.
Build Support for the Future
After completing treatment, clients join an active alumni program to stay connected to the recovery community. The team hosts weekly support groups and provides ongoing resources, peer support, and family programming to maintain long-term well-being. This ongoing connection allows individuals to navigate life after discharge alongside a dedicated network.

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Therapeutic Location
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Mental Health Disorder Treatment
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Meet Your Care Team

Brenda Keller
CEO
LPC

Dr. John Kupfner
Medical Director
MD

Doug Bates
Clinical Services Director
LCSW, LIAC, ACHPSW, CAGCS, CCTP, APHSWC, FT, CDBT

Michael McKerrocher
Director of Nursing
RN

Erica Burnette
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
LCSW
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Treatment Outcomes
See the Pasadena Villa’s recent treatment outcomes.
Care Through Culinary Program
Learn why nourishing the body plays a vital role in supporting emotional healing.
Alumni Testimonials
Read testimonials from alumni at Pasadena Villa.
What’s Social Integration?
Pasadena Villa explains what social integration is, why it’s important, and their social integration model of treatment.
Further Research
How much does Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge cost?
While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $30,000+/month.
What therapies does Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge offer?
They offer a range of evidence-based, experiential, and supportive therapies, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), animal-assisted therapy, experiential and recreational therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, relapse prevention, and seeking safety.
Where is Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge located?
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States.
What insurance does Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge accept?
Pasadena Villa accepts a variety of in-network insurance plans, including BlueCross BlueShield, Beacon, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Quest, and VA CCN. Pasadena Villa also provides private pay options, and partners with select insurance companies on an out-of-network basis to help reduce treatment costs and maximize benefits.
How long is treatment?
The typical length is 30+ days.
What levels of care does Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge offer?
Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge offers residential treatment and a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Residential care provides 24-hour structured support for adults with complex mental health conditions, while PHP offers intensive step-down treatment with on-site housing available for clients transitioning back into daily life.
