Beneath the Substance Use, There’s a Story

Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

Addiction often stems from unspoken pain. At Ojai Recovery, we treat the trauma, depression, and anxiety at its core creating a safe, supportive space where true healing can begin.

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It’s not just a treatment center: it’s a community – Ojai Recovery’s response to COVID-19. I'm still friends with people I met there.” It was life-changing support.

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This place has changed my life! I never envisioned having an awakening until I came to this place. It is the best place in Ventura County. They have the most amazing staff who go out of their way to be there for you I personally Experienced so much love from them.. Extra bonus best food ever!

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As a parent, I am so grateful to Ojai Recovery. My son they did help when I was almost desperate. He’s just hit one year sober and is doing great.

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Beautiful property! Staff is absolutely amazing and will help anyway they can!! A++

Vicky Steffes Google Review

What impressed me most was how they treated recovery as more than just quitting. It wasn’t all about rules or restrictions — it was about rebuilding your whole self. I left feeling stronger and, honestly, like I had a second shot.

Experiences and Activities in Ojai

Frequently Asked Questions

Common signs include relying on alcohol to relax, drinking more than planned, blackouts, withdrawal symptoms, or hiding your drinking.
Yes. Our alcohol detox is medically supervised with 24/7 monitoring, medication-assisted care, and a supportive environment to ensure comfort and safety.
Treatment length varies, but most clients complete detox and residential care within 30–90 days.
We accept most major insurance, and many clients qualify for little to no out-of-pocket cost.
Ojai Recovery blends evidence-based care, nature-based healing, and supportive community for lasting recovery.

When Emotional Pain Fuels Addiction

Many people turn to substances not because they want to escape life but because they’ve never been taught how to face it safely.
These patterns reveal how deeply emotional pain can drive substance use. Healing starts when the root struggles depression, anxiety, and trauma are acknowledged with compassion and treated at the core.

Understanding Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Depression, anxiety, and trauma often show up in many different ways. At Ojai Recovery, we address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges that can fuel addiction and keep people stuck. Each condition is treated with compassion, evidence-based care, and space to heal at your own pace.

A Recovery Model That Honors Emotion

For many, alcohol has been a way to cope with.

What’s Possible on the Other Side

Discover the lasting changes that emerge when recovery creates space for healing and growth.

What Healing Can Look Like

Clients who engage in treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma often describe experiencing:

How We Support Clients With Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

At Ojai Recovery, we know that healing from alcohol addiction is about more than just stopping drinking, it’s about rebuilding your life in a way that feels whole, balanced, and sustainable. Our approach blends evidence-based treatment with the natural serenity of Ojai, creating an environment where clients feel supported, seen, and empowered to recover.

Individual therapy

Focused on trauma resolution, grief, and emotional resilience

Daily group

Therapy that supports self-expression, validation, and connection

Somatic and experiential

Practices to help regulate the nervous system (yoga, art, movement, mindfulness)

Safe community

Environments that reduce shame and isolation

Pacing and choice

We never push emotional disclosures before you’re ready

A Day at Ojai Recovery

A Place to Breathe, Heal, and Grow

Our addiction recovery programs are designed to help you slow down, focus inward, and find balance. In the heart of Ojai’s natural beauty, you’ll experience an environment that nurtures both mind and body, with gentle mountain breezes, open skies, and quiet moments that remind you how good life can feel.

Your days here may begin with a walk along the shore of Casitas Lake, where the sunlight dances on the water and the air feels fresh with possibility. You might spend your afternoons hiking shaded trails that wind through the hills, journaling on a sunlit porch, or simply listening to the sounds of nature, a bird’s call, a rustling leaf, the soft hum of the wind.

Your Complete Wellness Matters

We look at your whole health picture – mind, body, and spirit. Along with therapy, we offer yoga, meditation, nutrition guidance, and life skills training. These tools help you build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.