The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

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

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

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.

This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.

Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.

A type of cognitive therapy that identifies negative self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, rewriting beliefs to be positive, empowering, and present.

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.

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

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

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

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.

Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.

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

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.

Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.

Surf therapy promotes body awareness, mindfulness, and self-confidence. Because sessions begin with surf lessons, this treatment is appropriate for beginners.

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

During therapy, patients observe their own brain waves as interpreted by an EEG. This empowers them to understand and regulate emotional responses.

Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

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

Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Muscle relaxation techniques relax mind and body. They can easily be practiced outside treatment, making it a valuable coping tool for continued recovery.

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.

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.

Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.

Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.

Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

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

This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.

Believing meaning and purpose can ease suffering and inspire change, this therapy connects patients to their spiritual and creative values.

Also called physical therapy, this approach includes exercise and various medical treatments for injury, pain, and disease.

Not looking to the past, patients improve their present circumstances. They work toward safety without detailing traumatic events.

A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.

ABFT is a trauma-focused therapy that teaches you to form healthy relationships by rebuilding trust and healing attachment issues formed in childhood.

Localized magnetic pulses stimulate areas of the brain to increase brain activity and reduce abnormal functions.

Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.

This treatment teaches self-awareness, interrupts negative thought patterns, and gives patients insight into how their environment impacts mental health.

These disorders affect an individual's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distress.

ADHD, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, stems from dopamine irregularities and is a common mental health condition.

Dependence on alcohol for coping or excessive drinking indicates a disorder that can have serious health and social implications.

Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and physical symptoms such as tension and elevated blood pressure, often interfering with daily life.

Used for treating anxiety and sleep problems, benzodiazepines can be highly addictive, leading to mood swings and impaired judgement when abused.

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that creates euphoria but can lead to severe health issues like heart problems and psychosis with prolonged use.

This behavioral condition involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often seen in relationships involving addiction.

Substance addiction involves compulsive drug use despite adverse consequences, negatively affecting health, relationships, and daily life.

Ecstasy, known for inducing intense euphoria and sensory enhancement, can lead to significant issues like insomnia and cognitive impairments when abused.

Heroin, an illicit opioid, is highly addictive and can cause severe health issues such as heart problems, insomnia, and collapsed veins.

Methamphetamine increases energy and alertness but can cause severe mental and physical health issues, including paranoia and agitation, with long-term use.

Opioids, which include prescription painkillers and heroin, can lead to addiction due to their pain-relieving and euphoric effects.

Misuse of prescribed medications, driven by cravings or overuse, can lead to addiction, necessitating professional intervention.

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Lab-made drugs, unlike natural ones, include stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids, which can have unpredictable and dangerous effects.

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

While anger itself is not a disorder, it can become problematic if it disrupts relationships and daily activities, making management strategies essential.

Burnout is characterized by extreme exhaustion and lack of fulfillment, often resulting from prolonged work-related stress and overcommitment.

Ongoing physical pain can lead to mental health issues and affect daily life, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.

Repeated relapse after periods of recovery from addiction is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and support.

OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, disrupting daily life and requiring targeted treatment to manage.

Quitting smoking involves stopping the use of nicotine and tobacco products, which significantly benefits overall health and well-being.

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, alter perception and mood, but abuse can result in serious mental health issues like depression and psychosis.

Pornography addiction involves a dependency that interferes with daily life and relationships, often requiring professional support for recovery.

Experiencing grief is a natural part of dealing with loss, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can disrupt daily life. Professional help can support recovery.

Depression ranges from mild to severe, causing feelings of fatigue, numbness, and disinterest in daily activities, impacting overall well-being.

Self-harm involves intentionally causing injury to oneself and is often linked to mental health issues, necessitating professional intervention.

Compulsive sexual behavior can become problematic, impacting relationships, self-esteem, and physical health, requiring targeted treatment.

Excessive gaming, particularly among children and teens, can affect physical health, sleep, and focus, often requiring intervention to manage.

Compulsive shopping and spending can strain finances, relationships, and emotional health, necessitating treatment to address the behavior.

Suicidality involves thoughts or plans of suicide, which is a serious symptom of mental health issues that requires immediate attention.

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder causing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, needing comprehensive treatment.

Compulsive internet use, especially among children and teens, can impact relationships, academic performance, and health, needing proper management.