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Tucked away in the hills of Santa Barbara California, Alsana provides residential, day and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders.
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Alsana Santa Barbara, just 1 of their 5 locations, is a residential facility whose primary objective is to help those suffering with eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, and co-occurring disorders. Alsana abides by their 6 guiding principles to help their clients overcome their struggles, some of which include: be accountable, be lovingly direct, and put the client first. Alsana follows these guidelines to create a team that is highly passionate and driven to help those in who are suffering. They combine evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement therapy (EMDR), and experiential therapy with a compassionate approach. Alsana also employs their Adaptive Care Model they created to help treat their clients in all areas of their lives, which is structured to promote healthy growth through medical treatment, nutrition, movement, relationships, and therapeutic programs.
Right off the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Alsana Santa Barbara boasts a beautiful residential home. Featured inside the home is a large fireplace surrounded by a comfy, large sofa and chairs, used to do group meetings. They also have outdoor seating where clients can enjoy the warm weather. Alsana additionally has specialized programs including LGBTQ+, vegan friendly, and two week intensive plans. They are accredited by the Joint Commission and accept many forms of private insurance, too.
Provider’s Policy:Alsana is a preferred in-network provider for all major insurance companies. They do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
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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.
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
An intensive program offering 24 hour care and a variety of therapeutic services in a residential setting.
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.
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.
Treatment programming allowing patients to receive care without staying in a hospital or inpatient facility, providing a variety of therapeutic and medical services.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
Trauma
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.’
Evidence-Based
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Individual Treatment
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Experiential
Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
Group 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.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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.
Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Trauma
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.’
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Access to Nature
Gardens
Internet
Internet Access
Chef-prepared Meals
Insurance Accepted
Healthy Meals are provided
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Games
Reading
AA/NA Meetings
Beach Walks
Alternative Meetings
Beach Access
Santa Barbara, California, United States.
Alsana is a preferred in-network provider for all major insurance companies. They do not accept Medicaid or Medicare..
The typical length is 30 Days.
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