Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills
Wel-Mor Psychology Group, located in Laguna Hills, CA, focuses on outpatient substance abuse treatment. With services such as intensive outpatient programs and court-approved therapies like anger management, they utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals on their path to recovery.
Their mission is to improve lives through dedicated psychological services. They hold a state license for substance abuse treatment and court approval for batterers' intervention and anger management programs.
- Offers intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse, perfect for those needing flexible schedules.
- Court-mandated options like anger management and domestic violence treatment available.
- Specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy approaches.
- Focuses on developing parenting skills and other essential life competencies.
Wel-Mor Psychology Group addresses substance abuse, anger management, and domestic violence issues. Services are beneficial for adults needing flexible, outpatient care options.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 35 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 16 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA
Staff
- David WelchClinical PsychologistLicensed since 2001, specializes in domestic violence and substance abuse.
- Fran CutshawBatterers’ Intervention Program FacilitatorWorks with offenders and clients struggling with chemical dependency.
- Lanae FarlinOffice ManagerCertified Addictions Counselor with 14 years of experience in recovery.
- Joan WiseCertified Relationship CoachHelps individuals repair relationships and increase emotional connection.
- Janie MontielMarriage and Family Therapist InternOver 2000 hours working with traumatized children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills in Laguna Hills, CA
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills in Laguna Hills, CA comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
Dual-Diagnosis
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in California with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills‘s IOP is customized per individual.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in California.
Outpatient therapy provided by Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills in Laguna Hills, CA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills in Laguna Hills, CA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Patient Experience
Creative Arts
In creative art therapy, the therapist encourages the patients to express themselves through activities like sketching, painting, sculpting, coloring, collaging etc. The therapy can be administered at an individual or a group level. Creative art helps the patients to express their emotions consciously or unconsciously.
- Patients are often able to communicate effectively, through creative art, what they cannot verbally.
- The therapy helps patients to handle stress and anxiety in a better manner.
- They become more self-aware and develop higher self-esteem.
- The therapy improves their communication skills and ability to process past traumatic events.
- Creative art helps the patients to improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Experiential Therapy at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Wel Mor Psychology Group - Laguna Hills and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
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Location & Contact
25401 Cabot Rd
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone Number
(714) 540-9070
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Location
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25401 Cabot Rd
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 -
(714) 540-9070
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Wel Mor Psychology Group
Listed May 18, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Laguna Hills, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Laguna Hills boasts an active lifestyle with hiking trails and a vibrant arts scene with venues hosting cultural events. Tragically, opioid overdose deaths soared 88% in Orange County from 2000-2017, with over half involving fentanyl. Drug overdoses overall surged 61% between 2000-2012.
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