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The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Florida Tamarac, Florida, United States (103 Reviews)
Tamarac, Florida, United States
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Florida
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The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center works with all major private medical insurance networks. If you don’t have medical insurance coverage or elect not to use it, we have reasonable self-pay rates and options worth exploring. We regret that we cannot work with state or federal (Medicaid or Medicare) insurance for mental health treatment at SBMHC.
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A full continuum of care for mental health and dual-diagnosis addiction treatment, guiding clients through innovative therapies, a supportive family and couples program, and a distinctive Career Launch program.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Perfect for Professionals
Trauma-Informed Care
Private Rooms Available
About The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Florida
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, located in South Florida, is a treatment facility specializing in mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment. Founded by recognized thought leaders in behavioral health, the center offers a distinctive and comprehensive approach to treating mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. With strong emphasis on clinical excellence, The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center provides a full continuum of care including inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), day treatment, flexible intensive outpatient, and virtual options. The center treats mental illness with a backbone of clinical, spiritual, and psychiatric support, aiming to empower individuals to thrive in all areas of life. The center's intimate setting fosters a sense of community and human connection, prioritizing family involvement and empathetic, personalized care.
Dual-Diagnosis Approach to Treatment
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center stands out with its proactive, nuanced approach to mental health care. As pioneers in the field, they specialize in effectively treating primary mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD. The center prioritizes precise diagnoses and custom-tailored treatment plans, especially for those grappling with substance use disorders. By delving into the root causes of mental health issues and prioritizing the treatment of co-occurring disorders, they offer holistic and impactful care. Recognizing addiction as a mental illness that benefits from spiritual growth, the center integrates 12-Step support, allowing clients to explore faith in a personalized manner. This thoughtful approach aligns with each client's unique needs and significantly boosts their prospects for recovery and sustained health.
Diverse Therapeutic Offerings
A important feature of The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is its diverse range of therapeutic offerings, which include research-backed therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). With a backbone of evidence-based treatment, the center then incorporates holistic therapies like yoga, sound therapy, and spiritual care to support emotional and spiritual healing. The center also offers specialized programs like the Career Launch Program, which supports clients in advancing their careers after treatment, and a family program focused on enhancing communication and resolving conflicts within the family system.
Commitment to Flexible and Individualized Care
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is committed to providing flexible treatment options, including day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), to cater to varying levels of patient needs. Their approach is not bound by conventional rehab norms, allowing for innovative and outside-the-box clinical techniques. They utilize treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), genetic testing, meditation, visualization, animal-assisted therapy, and more.The center's dedication to accurate diagnosis and individualized care allows each client to receive the most effective treatment plan, fostering long-term recovery and personal growth.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center works with all major private medical insurance networks. If you don’t have medical insurance coverage or elect not to use it, we have reasonable self-pay rates and options worth exploring. We regret that we cannot work with state or federal (Medicaid or Medicare) insurance for mental health treatment at SBMHC.
Humana
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GEHA
Exclusively serving federal and postal employees with clinical and dental benefits for employees and their families. Benefits apply to retired military, too.
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The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Centers
Focus on Trauma
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center emphasizes trauma as a key aspect of mental health treatment. Recognizing the profound impact of trauma on well-being, the center provides specialized therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help patients process and heal from traumatic experiences. Holistic approaches, including mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, are also integrated to support emotional and spiritual healing. This focus creates a safe environment, empowering individuals to confront their trauma and foster resilience.
Empowering Clients through Evidence-Based Therapies
At the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, empowering clients is at the core of their treatment philosophy. Everything they do is geared towards optimizing the treatment of mental health conditions. The dedicated team of expert clinicians uses proven-effective techniques like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients reshape their thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. With methods like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma resolution and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for fostering resilience, clients gain powerful tools for lasting change.
Treating the Family System
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center recognizes that mental health issues impact not only individuals but also their families and intimate relationships. Their approach includes engaging family members and couples in therapy to achieve sustainable recovery. The center’s couples therapy program helps partners navigate relationship challenges while building a solid and fulfilling love and partnership. Couples can expect to work on a wide range of problems. By fostering healthy communication patterns and resolving conflicts, therapists help strengthen support networks.
Five Avenues of Treatment
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center employs a unique "5 Lanes" philosophy, which includes clinical, psychiatric, medical, spiritual, and vocational avenues of treatment. This multifaceted approach allows for highly personalized care, recognizing that individuals respond differently to various therapies. The clinical lane focuses on evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while the psychiatric lane addresses medication management. The medical lane prioritizes overall health, the spiritual lane fosters personal growth, and the vocational lane supports career development.
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Center Overview
Founded
September 2021
Occupancy
31-50
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Per month - IOP
$9,500-$15,000
Per month - PHP
$25,000
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
If you are not using insurance, the cost listed above, $9,500 - $25,000/month, is an estimate of the cash pay rate. Center pricing 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.
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
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.
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.
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.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Neurodivergent
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Address
7710 NW 71st Court, Tamarac, FL 33321
Treatment Focus: Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use
Treatment Focus
This center specializes in primary mental health treatment and offers programs for co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment for whole-person healing.
Treatment
Specializations
Couples
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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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.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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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.
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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."
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Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Virtual
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Outpatient Therapy
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Acupuncture
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Introduction to the 12 Step Program
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Adult-Child Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
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Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Somatic Experiencing
This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.
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Sound Therapy
Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Neurofeedback
During therapy, patients observe their own brain waves as interpreted by an EEG. This empowers them to understand and regulate emotional responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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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.
Narcissism
Perinatal Mental Health
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.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
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.
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Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Neurodiversity
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.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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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."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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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.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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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.
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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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.
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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Nicotine
Aftercare
Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Alumni Reunions
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Professional Re-entry Support
Medication Assistance
Experience
Personal Amenities
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Coffee Maker and Tea
Hair Dryer
Allow Cell Phones
Iron
Personal Life Coach
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Snacks
TV
Amenities
Pool
Physical Therapy Center
Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Bowling Alley
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Internet Access
Outdoor Dining
Salon
Theater
Transportation Assistance
Special Considerations
Dietary Accommodations
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Family Program
COVID-19 Measures
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.
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Couples program
Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.
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.
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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.
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.
Kosher
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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AA/NA Meetings
Games
Movies
Physical Fitness
Reading
Swimming
Off-Site Activities
Beach Walks
Horseback Riding
Off-Site Amenities
Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Professional Staff
BEN BRAFMAN, MS, LMHC
CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
RICHARD SEELY
DIRECTOR OF PSYCHIATRY
LINDA DOLIN, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MICHAEL MALAMED
SPIRITUAL AMBASSADOR, TTA
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Testimonial
Incredibly satisfied client. My loved one has been in and out of treatment centers for years - this was the only one where I felt meaningful progress was made. Clinically and medically exceptional! So grateful to Peter, Ben, and Jamie!
Jeannette B.
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