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    Ascend Healthcare - Empress House

    4.3
    (14 Reviews)
    4346 Empress Ave, Encino, California, 91436
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    About Ascend Healthcare - Empress House

    Ascend Healthcare is a residential treatment center for teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Ascend Healthcare provides a 45-90 day program that includes evidence-based therapies, experiential therapies, family therapy, and a unique clinical approach to help the client succeed. Their clinical approach to mental health empowers the client to take control of the healing journey and encourages them to actively engage in well-being. Using a Matrix Model, Ascend focuses on individual therapy, early recovery, relapse prevention, family education, social support, and testing. The Ascend staff is devoted to treating the underlying issues contributing to substance use and mental health challenges. Treatment includes evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy, mediation, and somatic experiencing. In addition to the clinically tested therapies, they also provide experiential mental health therapy to aid in emotional expression, symptom-relief, and the building of healthy life practices. Examples of these treatments can include art therapy, equine therapy, gardening, hiking, music therapy, yoga, and surf therapy. Clients have a minimum of 2 private therapy sessions per week and 1 individualized family session per week with a licensed therapist. Clients also see the Ascend psychiatrist a minimum of 1 time per week during the duration of their treatment. As a program with a strong LGBTQ+ inclusivity policy, Ascend is passionate about honoring each client's unique identity and experience. Located in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Ascend Healthcare offers home-like accommodations with a number of unique amenities to help the client recover. These amenities include dedicated, around the clock staff, a private chef, basketball court, a pool, classrooms with computer stations, and garden space for peace and quiet. Ascend Healthcare is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most price insurance.

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    Anger management
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    Cognitive behavioral therapy
    Contingency management/motivational incentives
    Motivational interviewing
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    Substance use counseling approach
    Trauma-related counseling
    12-step facilitation
    Private health insurance
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    Adolescents
    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
    Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
    Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
    Clients who have experienced trauma
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    Service Settings
    Residential
    Long-term residential
    Short-term residential
    Treatment Approaches
    Anger management
    Brief intervention
    Cognitive behavioral therapy
    Contingency management/motivational incentives
    Motivational interviewing
    Matrix Model
    Relapse prevention
    Substance use counseling approach
    Trauma-related counseling
    12-step facilitation
    Payment Accepted
    Private health insurance
    Cash or self-payment
    Special Programs
    Adolescents
    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
    Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
    Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
    Clients who have experienced trauma
    License/Certification
    The Joint Commission
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    Patient Reviews

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    (14 reviews)
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    • Meals & Nutrition
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    4.3
    Pamela
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    I couldn't be more happy with the recovery my son made while at Ascend. Being extremely oppositional and in denial of his poor mental health, I was not sure that he would ever open up and accept treatment and transformation, but about 2.5 weeks in, he did. The result can only be called miraculous. He gained a lot of insight into the roots of his anxiety and depression, and, in his words, "got to know [him]self again." The combination of skills classes, group therapy, individual therapy, animal therapy and family therapy was what he needed. His and my communication has also radically changed for the better, thanks to family therapy and the DBT and other parent classes I took while my son was in residence. I would highly recommend Ascend Healthcare for a comprehensive and highly competent residential program.
    5.0
    Ben
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    Ascend was astoundingly good - not only for our child, but for what they call our \"family system\". From the very beginning, they made it clear that their goal was to not only help our kid get out of crisis, but also to help the family develop an environment and communication patterns that would help keep them out. We miss Madison (our kid\'s and our family therapist) SO MUCH, and only hope that we continue to find such good and comprehensive care going forward.
    5.0
    M
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    The staff was incredibly caring and helpful throughout my daughter\'s entire stay, from the time they greeted us when we pulled up to the house, to the regular check-ins, to the follow-up and aftercare recommendations. They were very communicative the entire time and kept me well informed of my daughter\'s progress and her medication status. The counselor and therapist provided a lot of insight and lined us up with an amazing aftercare program. This is a fantastic facility that I would not hesitate to recommend.
    Kathleen
    Ascend is responsible for my son getting his life back. He has a complex medical history, in addition to a serious opiate addiction. Other programs denied his participation based on his medical concerns. Ascend worked closely with me and should commitment to his recovery at every turn. The clinical staff understood addictions, pain and mental health concerns.The counselors were excellent role models and developed strong bonds with them. I am eternally grateful.
    4.7
    Susan
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    Ascend healthcare facility offered a very warm and caring home for our son's healing process. They were very attentive to the kids needs and many different therapy options were available.
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