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The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
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Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
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
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
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.
Private Pay
You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
About The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center helps clients reclaim their lives through evidence-based treatment, highly skilled clinical staff, and a restorative oceanfront setting. They offer a concierge service program, an LGBTQ+ treatment track, and a specialized program for executives and professionals. Their integrative treatment model places clients at the center of their treatment, with confidentiality as a priority.
Personalized, Expert Care
The Pointe Malibu treats addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, primary mental health, chronic pain, and trauma. With a 5:1 staff-to-client ratio, The Pointe Malibu delivers high-quality, evidence-based therapy in an intimate setting. Customized treatment plans can include traditional talk therapies, eye movement therapy (EMDR), art and music therapy, family counseling, and a host of experiential therapies.
Treating Underlying Causes
The Pointe Malibu’s psychodynamic approach aims to understand the deep psychological drives of each client. With this approach, The Pointe can deliver comprehensive and specific treatment. Clients have 5-8+ individual therapy sessions each week. Group and family therapies are also available, with group sizes kept small for privacy and comfort. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations (CDEs) help guide treatment, offering diagnoses for mental health conditions, trauma, and substance use disorders.
Recover in Privacy And Luxury
During treatment, clients live in spectacular ocean-front homes. Most rooms are private for greater confidentiality and comfort. The Pointe Malibu offers surf therapy, massage, yoga, Chi Gong, acupuncture, and IV therapy as some of their holistic options. Hypnotherapy and nutritional counseling complement the wellness opportunities at The Pointe. In-house chefs prepare gourmet meals each day. And with their beach-front homes, clients can walk along the beach and enjoy water activities like surfing. Flexible concierge-style treatments give clients time to explore Malibu or attend to work needs.
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Pricing and Program Length
Estimated Center Costs
The cost listed here ($75,000 - $135,000), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.
Meet your care team
Chris Harmon
Chief Operating Officer
Jennell Maze
Clinical Director
LCSW
Mel Pohl
Senior Medical Consultant Pain Recovery Program
MD, DFASAM
Stacy Cohen
MD Psychiatrist
MD
Les Aria
Pain Recovery Specialist
Ph.D
Judy Ho
Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist
Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN
Christiana Grotlisch
Primary Therapist
MSW, ASW
Whitney Nuhn
Primary Therapist
LMFT, Restoration Therapy Level II Certified, EMDR Practitioner
Sam Sachnoff
Primary Therapist
MSW, ACSW
Patrick Kenney
Professional Counselor
MA, CADC-II, CATC-III, P.C.C.T.
Ben Perkins
Clinical Therapist
ACSW
Arthur J. Margulies
Lead Case Manager
JD, CADC-II
Ashleigh Abramovici
Holistic Program Coordinator
Christiana Grotlisch
Surf Therapist
MSW, ASW
Bat El
Massage Therapist
Natalie Riggs
Equine-Assisted Therapist
Nikki Smith
Residential Nurse
LVN
Stephen Danielson-Ohiri
Residential Nurse
LVN
Amber Olaiz
Residential Nurse
LVN
Renai Cariker Clark
Program Manager
Morgan Stiles
Resident Advisor Manager
BA
Juan Euan
Executive Chef
Jorge Salazar
Sous Chef
Kiley McGill
Clinical Therapist
AMFT, APCC
Josh Clark
Nurse Lead
LVN
Levels of Care
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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.
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."
Who We Treat
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Mild Disabilities
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
A type of cognitive therapy that identifies negative self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, rewriting beliefs to be positive, empowering, and present.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Localized magnetic pulses stimulate areas of the brain to increase brain activity and reduce abnormal functions.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Attachment-Based Family Therapy
ABFT is a trauma-focused therapy that teaches you to form healthy relationships by rebuilding trust and healing attachment issues formed in childhood.
Conditions We Treat
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.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
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.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Languages
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Pet Friendly
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
What people are saying
Accommodations
Food & Nutrition
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Pros
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