Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino

Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino is a Joint Commission-accredited program in Encino, part of the Los Angeles area, providing outpatient care to adolescents ages 12 to 17. It has operated since 2017 and offers a structured environment where teenagers receive evidence-based therapies, experiential activities and family involvement. The program is designed for young people facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, with individualized treatment in a home-like setting.

The center uses a Matrix Model that combines individual counseling, early recovery support, and relapse prevention planning for teens in Los Angeles. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, psychotherapy, medication management, and somatic experiencing, along with experiential options such as art, equine, and horticultural therapy. Each client has at least two private therapy sessions per week, one family session with a licensed therapist weekly, and at least weekly meetings with the psychiatrist.

Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino is LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirms each teen's identity in Los Angeles. Aftercare includes group therapy, family follow-up counseling, and outpatient treatment to support the transition beyond the initial program.

Ascend healthcare-empress house encino

Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino offers outpatient care with a standard program length of 90 days for teens in Los Angeles. Therapies offered include one-on-one counseling, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, equine therapy, experiential therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), horticultural therapy, meditation and mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The program is evidence-based and includes family involvement and individual treatment.

The center treats a range of substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, and co-occurring disorders, along with chronic relapse. It also addresses mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, grief and loss, personality disorders, and gambling. When your teen has a mental health diagnosis plus a substance use disorder, integrated dual diagnosis care at this Los Angeles program may suit them better than separate services.

• Evidence-Based
• Motivational Interviewing
• Experiential
• Individual Treatment
• Horticultural Therapy
• Art Therapy
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Equine Therapy
• Family Involvement

Who the program is built for in Encino

• Teenagers from 12 to 17 who are dealing with mental health struggles and substance use.
• LGBTQ+ youth who need an affirming and inclusive environment.
• Teens with co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder alongside substance use.
• Young people who have gone through chronic relapse and need structured support.
• Families looking for a program that includes family therapy and education.

Setting and amenities in Encino

Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino typically runs 90 days, with a 45–90 day plan and 6–15 beds in Los Angeles. Home-like accommodations include access to nature, a fitness center, gardens, gourmet dining, a hot tub, an outdoor lounge, and a pool. Rooms include air conditioning and May be shared or private, with kitchenettes and coffee/tea amenities. Activities include physical fitness, swimming, and water activities. The program is offered in English.

• Pool
• Outdoor Lounge
• Access to Nature
• Fitness Center
• Hot Tub
• Gardens
• Gourmet Dining

Paying for treatment in Encino

Ascend Healthcare-Empress House Encino accepts most private insurance plans and offers cash pay rates for Los Angeles families. The center does not list Medicaid or Medicare, so check your particular plan and benefits with the facility directly by phone. If your family is considering this program, then get in touch with the helpline to confirm coverage and availability at no cost and with no commitment.

Questions to put to this center

• Will this center's outpatient services be paid for by my insurance plan, and how does verification work?
• How long would the program really last given what my child needs, and how do you measure progress?
• How often will my child see a psychiatrist and therapist, and what is the family involvement requirement?
• What is the level of supervision and staff availability during and after program hours?
• How does the center handle aftercare and transition planning, including family follow-up?