Practical Recovery

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite B214
San Diego, CA 92037

Practical Recovery CA 92037

About Practical Recovery

Located in San Diego, California, Practical Recovery lives up to their name in the most straightforward way possible. They offer what they call “non 12 Step programming” and disagree with the 12 Step approach to making you feel powerless as an individual. According to this clinic, you are in complete control of your recovery and all you need is a little self empowerment. Established in 1985, this program offers a unique program called individualized intensive outpatient care. According to them, this service is not featured at any other rehab center in the country. It’s as intensive as residential or inpatient care but much less expensive and with much more flexibility to your schedule. It’s offered in an outpatient setting, making you feel a bit more at ease and less trapped. They say their clients typically feel satisfied after receiving about 10 to 21 days of treatment.

Their other outpatient programs offer many services like individual therapy, group therapy, couples counseling and family therapy. Aside from their recovery groups and continuing care, I really like their holistic options of care. These include yoga, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, mindfulness, meditation and bodywork.

Latest Reviews

J. Peter Siriprakorn
3 years ago on Google
5
changed my life. completely. i owe tom and co. so much and wish i d found them sooner
Christopher Rueth
4 years ago on Google
5
This place has INCREDIBLE psychotherapists!! I don't know what that one guy is talking about, this is a therapy center, not a detox... What the heck. I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a shot if you are seeking outpatient therapy. There's no commitment, pay as you receive sessions, and the Dr.'s here are brilliant and understanding, including Dr. Horvath, the FOUNDER of SMART Recovery.Schedule a session. Try a couple different therapists. You will not be let down. I have had addiction issues for over 10 years and have never made so much progress as I did here.
Austin Benham
5 years ago on Google
5

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Practical Recovery works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Practical Recovery offers individualized intensive outpatient services. The client will receive the highest quality psychological and optional psychiatric care with complete flexibility. The program include aprox. 3-4 individual sessions per day. The group therapy is optional. Their innovative IIOP option offers the same intensity of inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, but individuals attend treatment in an outpatient basis.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Recovery maintenance or aftercare is also part of the individualized plan of every individual. They encourage all of their clients to try SMART Recovery support groups, either personally or online. These meetings are free of charge. For those who want extra individual support, Practical Recovery offers a team of recovery companions who engage in activities with clients. Another option is to continue in one of their 3 professionally led groups.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members. Group therapy is available but it is not required.

Hypnotherapy (aka guided hypnosis) can be used as a therapeutic modality to treat substance use, especially in terms of quitting smoking cigarettes (nicotine). Clinical hypnotherapists help clients turn their attention inward, accessing unconscious or subconscious material, and then make suggestions that are healthier for the individual. The process can help clients make deep, positive, and lasting changes, including ceasing addictive habits.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • meditation iconMeditation Room
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture Room

Contact Information

Phone icon (858) 546-1100
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8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite B214
San Diego, CA 92037

Fact checked and written by:
Benjamin Cardenas
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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5 (6 reviews)
J. Peter Siriprakorn
3 years ago
5

changed my life. completely. i owe tom and co. so much and wish i d found them sooner

Christopher Rueth
4 years ago
5

This place has INCREDIBLE psychotherapists!! I don't know what that one guy is talking about, this is a therapy center, not a detox... What the heck. I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a shot if you are seeking outpatient therapy. There's no commitment, pay as you receive sessions, and the Dr.'s here are brilliant and understanding, including Dr. Horvath, the FOUNDER of SMART Recovery.Schedule a session. Try a couple different therapists. You will not be let down. I have had addiction issues for over 10 years and have never made so much progress as I did here.

Austin Benham
5 years ago
5

San Diego TV Install
5 years ago
5

This program has helped me more than I could ever imagine.

Andrew T
6 years ago
5

To Ally Zabel above...it sounds more like you had a bad attitude, and left AMA (against medical advice)..you don't get prescriptions from them when you leave AMA.

Keisuke Mizuno
8 years ago
5

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