True Life Center

About True Life Center

4520 Executive Drive Suite 225 San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego, California
A leading mental health facility that addresses addiction and mental health disorders using a holistic approach. The True Life Center’s mental health intensive outpatient program (IOP) and Day Treatment (PHP) specialize in treating both panic attacks and anxiety attacks with a unique neurobiological integration (NBI) program. The NBI program is used to discover the root cause of illness providing a personalized approach using a variety of therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement therapy (EMDR), acupuncture, mindfulness practices, ...yoga therapy, and body healing with Qi Gong. The substance abuse outpatient programs also balance holistic techniques and clinical modalities to provide effective treatment plans to help clients thrive. Their customized neurobiological integration program (NBI) is personalized, enhancing the cognitive and behavioral response and regulating the nervous system to restore balance to brain chemistry. True Life also offers self-care practices that heal the whole mind, body, and spirit. These practices include a yoga therapy program, an acupuncture program, fitness and bodywork session, and nutrition counseling.

Amenities

Access to Nature

Access to Nature

Centers with access to nature may offer outdoor areas, natural surroundings, or nearby green spaces that support reflection, movement, and a calmer treatment environment.

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

A fitness center may support exercise, routine, stress reduction, and overall wellness during treatment. Users should confirm available equipment, supervision, and any medical restrictions.

Who We Treat

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Men

Men’s programs may address substance use, mental h...
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Women

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Treatments

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

One-on-one counseling gives clients private time with a counselor or therapist to discuss substance use, mental health symptoms, goals, triggers, and recovery planning. It is commonly used throughout treatment to create a more personalized care plan.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps clients notice difficult thoughts and emotions without being controlled by them. It may support people working on substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes by helping them act in line with personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that may contribute to substance use, anxiety, depression, or relapse risk. Programs may use it to build coping skills and practical recovery strategies.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured therapy often used for trauma-related symptoms and distressing memories. In treatment settings, it may support clients whose substance use or mental health symptoms are connected to traumatic experiences.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a complementary service that may support relaxation, stress reduction, body awareness, or general wellness. It should be presented as supportive care, not as a replacement for counseling, medication, or clinical treatment.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy uses attention, breathing, and awareness practices to help clients notice thoughts, cravings, and emotions without reacting automatically. It may support anxiety, depression, stress, trauma symptoms, and relapse prevention.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

MI helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is commonly used when someone is uncertain, resistant, or still building readiness for treatment or recovery.

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback uses real-time feedback about brain activity to help clients practice self-regulation. It may be offered for attention, stress, trauma symptoms, or emotional regulation, but users should ask how it is supervised and what evidence supports its use for their concern.

Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented approach that focuses on physical sensations and nervous system regulation. It may be used as supportive trauma-informed care when provided by trained professionals.

Conditions

ADHD / ADD

ADHD / ADD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition involving patterns of inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, organization difficulties, or time-management challenges. It may affect school, work, relationships, daily routines, and emotional regulation. Related support may include counseling, behavioral strategies, skills-based support, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Anger

Anger

Anger is a normal emotion that becomes a concern when it is intense, frequent, hard to control, or linked with conflict, aggression, unsafe behavior, or relationship problems. Related support may include counseling, CBT, DBT-informed skills, group therapy, family therapy, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment when anger occurs with trauma, mood concerns, or substance use.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety involves excessive worry, fear, nervousness, or physical tension that can affect sleep, concentration, relationships, work, school, and daily responsibilities. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment depending on symptoms and needs.

Bipolar

Bipolar

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder involving episodes of elevated or irritable mood and increased energy, along with episodes of depression. It may affect sleep, judgment, activity level, relationships, work, school, and safety. Related support may include psychiatric care, medication management, therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when needed.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency describes an unhealthy relationship pattern where a person may focus heavily on another person’s needs, emotions, or behavior while neglecting personal boundaries and wellbeing. It may affect self-esteem, relationships, decision-making, and emotional health. Related support may include counseling, family therapy, group therapy, boundary-focused support, outpatient care, or co-occurring treatment when substance use is involved in the relationship system.

Depression

Depression

Depression is a mood condition involving persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, hopelessness, or changes in sleep, appetite, and concentration. It may affect daily functioning, relationships, school, work, and safety. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, crisis support when needed, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders involve disturbances in eating behavior, body image, weight concerns, or food-related thoughts and behaviors. They can affect physical health, mood, concentration, relationships, and daily functioning. Related support may include therapy, nutrition support, medical monitoring, family therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient care depending on severity.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief and loss describe emotional, physical, social, and mental reactions after losing someone or something important. Grief may affect mood, sleep, appetite, concentration, relationships, and daily routines. Related support may include grief counseling, therapy, support groups, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment when grief is prolonged, traumatic, or connected with depression, trauma, or substance use.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves recurring unwanted thoughts, urges, or images and repetitive behaviors or mental acts that can become distressing or time-consuming. It may affect school, work, relationships, sleep, and daily routines. Related support may include specialized therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a trauma-related condition that may involve intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, mood changes, sleep problems, and feeling constantly on edge. It can affect relationships, work, school, safety, and daily routines. Related support may include trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, counseling, medication management when appropriate, and structured mental health or co-occurring treatment.

Trauma

Trauma

Trauma refers to emotional or psychological distress after a harmful, frightening, or overwhelming experience. It may affect mood, sleep, trust, relationships, physical comfort, and a person’s sense of safety. Related support may include trauma-informed therapy, counseling, EMDR, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, residential treatment, or co-occurring substance use support when relevant.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol use disorder can affect health, relationships, work, safety, and mental health. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapies, recovery support, and FDA-approved medications when clinically appropriate.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescription sedatives sometimes used for anxiety, sleep, or seizure-related conditions. Treatment may involve careful assessment, medical supervision, and support for dependence or withdrawal risk, especially when other substances are involved.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-occurring disorders involve both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Treatment may coordinate addiction care, mental health therapy, medication management, and recovery support so both concerns are addressed together.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant that can affect the brain, heart, mood, sleep, and decision-making. Treatment commonly focuses on behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, coping skills, and support for cravings or co-occurring mental health symptoms.

Ecstasy / MDMA

Ecstasy / MDMA

MDMA, often called ecstasy or molly, is a psychoactive stimulant and hallucinogen. Treatment may address mood changes, sleep problems, cravings, risky use patterns, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is an opioid with a high risk of dependence, withdrawal, and overdose. Treatment often includes medications for opioid use disorder, counseling, harm-reduction education, relapse prevention, and ongoing recovery support.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis use can become problematic for some people, especially when it affects school, work, mood, motivation, relationships, or daily functioning. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapy, coping skills, and support for withdrawal symptoms or co-occurring mental health concerns.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that can affect sleep, mood, thinking, heart health, and behavior. Treatment commonly focuses on behavioral therapies, contingency management where available, relapse prevention, recovery support, and co-occurring mental health care.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pain medications such as oxycodone or hydrocodone. Treatment for opioid use disorder may include FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone, along with counseling and recovery support.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug misuse may involve opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or other medications used differently than prescribed. Treatment may include medical assessment, withdrawal support when needed, counseling, medication management, and relapse prevention planning.

Synthetic Drugs / New Psychoactive Substances

Synthetic Drugs / New Psychoactive Substances

Synthetic drugs can include lab-made cannabinoids, stimulants, opioids, or hallucinogens with unpredictable strength and effects. Treatment may focus on medical stabilization, substance use counseling, relapse prevention, and mental health support when symptoms are severe or persistent.