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The Meadows Malibu

About The Meadows Malibu

Oceanfront Setting with Holistic and Clinical Care

Located in Malibu with views of the Pacific Ocean and easy beach access, this treatment center provides care for individuals facing addi

ction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders in a peaceful coastal setting. The program combines evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with holistic approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and mindfulness practices.

A dedicated on-site brain wellness area supports clients through neuroscience-informed therapies designed to address trauma and improve brain function. Services may include neurofeedback therapy, Cranio-Electro Stimulation (CES), Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training, and other supportive modalities intended to enhance emotional regulation and cognitive stability. Nutritional planning and case management services are also incorporated to ensure each client receives well-rounded support throughout treatment.

Individualized Treatment in a Small Residential Setting

This 12-bed residential program is set in a private home in the Malibu hills, offering a quiet, retreat-like environment. Clients may participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, beach outings, and recreational exercise as part of a balanced daily schedule.

The program philosophy is rooted in helping clients better understand the role of thought patterns, awareness, and mindset in shaping their life experiences. Treatment plans are personalized to reflect each individual’s clinical needs, physical health, lifestyle, and personal goals.

The center is accredited by The Joint Commission and operates as a private pay facility.

Conditions We Treat

Alcohol

Anxiety

Benzodiazepines

Bipolar

Co-Occurring Disorders

Cocaine

Codependency

Depression

Drug Addiction

Heroin

Methamphetamine

Opioids

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Prescription Drugs

Stress

Trauma

Who We Treat

Men

Women

Treatment Services

Residential

Detox

Co-Occurring Mental Health

Approaches

Holistic

Experiential

Individual Treatment

Evidence-Based

Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

Group Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Art Therapy

Twelve Step Facilitation

Yoga

Aftercare

Ability to Call a Counselor

Amenities

Access to Nature

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Beach Access

En Suite Bathroom

Fitness Center

Luxury

Outdoor Lounge

Private or Shared Rooms

Recreation Room

Walking Trails

Activities

Yoga

Physical Fitness

Beach Fitness

Beach Walks

Special Considerations

COVID-19 Measures

Detox

The Meadows Malibu's detox process includes round-the-clock clinical supervision, an on-site nurse, on-call MD who specializes in substance abuse, and a psychiatrist. We’ll help ease withdrawal symptoms and prepare you for the work of treatment.

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction negatively impacts your relationships, career, family and health. This legal substance becomes dangerous when used to self-medicate emotional pain, unaddressed trauma, or undiagnosed mental health issues.

Drug Addiction

Whatever the substance, whether legal or illicit, drug use takes its toll, and eventually everything takes a backseat to addiction. We go beyond managing the symptoms to get to the root causes of your disorder.

Emily Delster

Executive Clinical Director

Mark E. Jaffe, MD

PSYCHIATRIST

David Morrison, PsyD

Psychologist

Patty Duran

Culinary services manager

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FAQ's of The Meadows Malibu

If everyday life has become unmanageable because of substance use, unresolved emotional trauma, uncontrollable mood disorders, or compulsive behavior, then you should consider treatment. If dysfunctional behaviors have had a negative effect on your job, relationships, finances, or health, then you should contact a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or addiction specialist who can better assess the situation.

Inpatient treatment provides care 24 hours a day in a residential setting. Sometimes, it is better to be taken out of your home environment in order to focus fully on recovery. After an extensive evaluation, our therapists, counselors, and psychologists create a unique, personalized treatment plan. That plan is based on the patient’s diagnoses, interests, and personality, and usually consists of individual and group sessions, therapeutic modalities like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing®, neurofeedback, and interactive holistic offerings like expressive arts, mindfulness, tai chi, and equine therapy.

All patients at The Meadows Malibu are screened prior to admission to make sure they are clinically appropriate for the program. They also receive an extensive assessment and diagnosis to uncover their specific core issues and to create an individualized treatment plan.

Individual progress varies, but research shows that positive outcomes are realized with a longer length of treatment. The Meadows Malibu’s 45-day program has been designed to allow patients to achieve their individual goals, but we also work with patients to determine the best length of stay for them while taking into consideration professional time constraints and other family or personal obligations.

We incorporate 12-Step principles into aspects of our program and encourage participation in 12-Step, SMART Recovery, or other community support groups after treatment with us is completed. Of course, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so at The Meadows Malibu we develop personalized recovery plans to fit our patients’ unique needs. These plans are all based on our proprietary “Meadows Model” and include a variety of different therapies and modalities.

While treatment at The Meadows Malibu is highly individualized, it consists of individual AND group work, because we’ve found that peer support and interaction is an important part of the treatment process. You will have a primary therapist who will work with you to meet your needs as laid out in your master treatment plan. While it might seem like more individual sessions would equal faster healing, that’s not necessarily the case. Our treatment program includes a varied schedule that allows for time to process the information and insights gained during individual and group sessions, get peer feedback, as well as explore feelings and emotions through holistic therapies like mindfulness, equine, or expressive arts.

The Meadows Malibu offers many experiential options including surf therapy, nutrition education, acupuncture and massage, yoga, qi gong, somatic movement, expressive arts, mindfulness, breath work, and off-site group excursions.