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Lifeskills South Florida

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Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

Insurance Accepted

Provider’s Policy

Lifeskills is a private-pay facility that can work with out-of-network benefits. The cost of treatment depends on the length of stay and the level of care. As insurance plans vary, most clients will use a combination of private pay and insurance benefits to cover their costs. Prior to treatment, we help each client determine the out-of-pocket costs needed to cover the anticipated length of stay and help them determine their out-of-network benefits. We are proud to support our nation’s veterans as a community care network provider (NPI: 1891122396).
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$30,000+/month

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  • 45+ days

Offering primary mental health and addiction treatment, with customized residential, detox, and outpatient treatment for thought disorders, depression, and more.

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Licensed for Both Addiction & Mental Health

CARF Accredited

Certified Professionals

30+ Years in Business

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About Lifeskills South Florida

Lifeskills South Florida has dual licensure to treat addiction and primary mental health disorders. Their residential facilities in Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach provide furnished townhomes with 24/7 professional staffing. Lifeskills South Florida treats substance use disorders, process addictions, mental health conditions, and dual diagnoses. Their evidence-based treatments fall into 6 clinical pathways, with medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment progression determining which primary and secondary paths clients take to recover.

Personalized, Evidence-Based Treatment

Lifeskills South Florida uses a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients recover from addictions and mental health conditions, each led by clinicians with specialized credentials and experience. These therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy and radically open dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT, RO-DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive remediation therapy (CRT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), seeking safety, and exposure and ritual prevention therapy (ExRP). Clients have their own primary therapist and family therapist throughout treatment.

Comprehensive And Clinically Excellent Care

Lifeskills South Florida offers treatment for mental health conditions like borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma/PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, psychosis, other thought disorders, and dual diagnoses. Their 6 clinical pathways meet each client in their stage of treatment, unique life situation, and diagnosis. These include a DBT path, CBT path, addiction path, CRT path, trauma path, and a complementary metabolic fitness path. Lifeskills South Florida’s clinicians assign and change treatment pathways based on each client’s needs, diagnosis, and progress throughout treatment.

A Robust Recovery Experience

Clients at Lifeskills South Florida receive tailored clinical treatment and adjunct treatments. Lifeskills South Florida provides yoga, culinary classes, meditation groups, transportation to any community events and off-site treatment, art and music therapy, and gym outings. They’re Psych Armor Veteran Ready Certified. They also cater their services to veterans and Jewish clients, with specialized services meeting their unique needs. On site, Lifeskills South Florida provides shared bedrooms, community living areas, and a swimming pool.

Insurance Accepted

Provider’s Policy:Lifeskills is a private-pay facility that can work with out-of-network benefits. The cost of treatment depends on the length of stay and the level of care. As insurance plans vary, most clients will use a combination of private pay and insurance benefits to cover their costs. Prior to treatment, we help each client determine the out-of-pocket costs needed to cover the anticipated length of stay and help them determine their out-of-network benefits. We are proud to support our nation’s veterans as a community care network provider (NPI: 1891122396).

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Family Program

When desired, Lifeskills South Florida includes family in the recovery process. Each client has a primary family therapist who sets up family therapy sessions, visits and communicates with family about progress. Loved ones can join weekly support sessions that offer addiction and mental health education. Lifeskills South Florida also hosts a family weekend with family processing exercises, workshops, and mental health and addiction presentations.

Specialized Treatment Services

Lifeskills South Florida offers a specialized program for veterans and tailored treatment for Jewish clients. They’re Psych Armor Veteran Ready Certified and partner with the VA community care network to treat severe trauma/PTSD, with specialized clinical staff leading their veterans program. For their Jewish clients, Lifeskills South Florida offers kosher meals and kitchenware, 1:1 spiritual counseling with their Rabbi, weekly Shabbat dinners and celebrations, and celebrations on all major Jewish holidays.

Primary Addiction And Mental Health

Lifeskills South Florida treats substance use disorders and mental health disorders, with licenses to treat each set of conditions. Their clinicians and therapists offer individual and group treatment, psychoeducation, family care, and diagnosis-specific treatment pathways. Lifeskills South Florida also provides outpatient services, with day treatment, intensive outpatient, and transitional housing available nearby.

6 Clinical Treatment Pathways

Lifeskills South Florida uniquely offers 6 clinical pathways to long-term recovery. Psychiatric and medical evaluations, plus an overview of family history and substance use, determine which of the 6 paths may help a client best. The pathways focus on specific conditions, including personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use, thought disorders and psychosis, trauma, and physical health.

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Center Overview

Founded

1991

Occupancy

50+

Languages

English

Accreditation

CARF

Price & Length

Who We Treat

Men

Women

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Address

1431 SW 9th Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida

Levels of Care

Mental health is a complex health condition that requires a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to treatment that ensures you receive the appropriate care at the right time, based on your individual needs.

Detox

Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.

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Residential

An intensive program offering 24 hour care and a variety of therapeutic services in a residential setting.

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Sober Living

Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.

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Outpatient

Treatment programming allowing patients to receive care without staying in a hospital or inpatient facility, providing a variety of therapeutic and medical services.

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Treatment

Specializations

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Anxiety

Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

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.

Holistic

Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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.

Philosophy

Holistic

Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Therapies

Group Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Twelve Step Facilitation

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.

Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)

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.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

DBT

DBT
This stage-based therapy helps patients address their realities and behaviors while inspiring healthy change, primarily in regulating emotions.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

What We Treat

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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.

Depression

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.

Anxiety

Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Aftercare

Experience

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms

En Suite Bathroom

Private or Shared Rooms

Amenities

Pool

Access to Nature

Basketball Court

Fitness Center

Outdoor Lounge

Walking Trails

Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Beach Fitness

Beach Walks

Movies

Physical Fitness

Sightseeing

Swimming

Water Activities

Off-Site Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Beach Fitness

Beach Walks

Physical Fitness

Sightseeing

Water Activities

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access

Access to Nature

Fitness Center

Walking Trails

Professional Staff

David Ockman

Director of Clinical Services

PsyD, CAP

Tara Alhadeff

Associate Clinical Director

LMHC, CAI, DBT-Intensively Trained

Sheryl Gross

Associate Director of Family Services

LMHC

Jackie Pavone

Director of Nursing

RN

Jamel Lewis

Associate Director of Nursing

RN, BSN

Arthur Chen

Primary Therapist

PsyD, CCTP-II

Sandra Bernstein

Primary Therapist

LCSW, REBT-Trained, DBT-Intensively Trained

Klay Weaver

Chief Executive Officer

LCSW

Marie Valsaint

Primary Therapist

PsyD

Florin Coltea

Primary Therapist

PhD, LMHC, CAP, NCC

Mirella Ezeta

Primary Therapist

PsyD

Kaleigh Dietz

Admissions Counselor

MEd, CRC

Karen Gauci

Nutritionist

MPH, RD, LD

Heather Wright

Personal Trainer

ISSA

Buffy Rouse

Yoga Instructor

Stefan Glamp

Alumni Relations Manager

Daniel Bober

Medical Director

DO

Sergio Muriel

Chief Operating Officer

LMHC, CAP

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Common Questions About Lifeskills South Florida

How much does Lifeskills South Florida cost?

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $30,000+/month.

Where is Lifeskills South Florida located?
Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States.
What insurance does Lifeskills South Florida accept?

Lifeskills is a private-pay facility that can work with out-of-network benefits. The cost of treatment depends on the length of stay and the level of care. As insurance plans vary, most clients will use a combination of private pay and insurance benefits to cover their costs. Prior to treatment, we help each client determine the out-of-pocket costs needed to cover the anticipated length of stay and help them determine their out-of-network benefits. We are proud to support our nation’s veterans as a community care network provider (NPI: 1891122396)..

How long is treatment?
The typical length is 45+ days.
Does Lifeskills South Florida offer detox?
Yes, services include detox.

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