Psychotherapy at Passages Malibu
Psychotherapy is the heart of the Passages approach — a private, focused space to identify what’s been driving alcohol or drug use underneath the surface. With your therapist, you’ll explore patterns, pain points, beliefs, and unresolved experiences so healing becomes real, practical, and sustainable.
Psychotherapy at Passages Malibu
At Passages, we focus on healing the underlying conditions that drive drug and alcohol use. To uncover
those driving forces, psychotherapy helps identify the root causes of substance use and supports healing
from the inside out. During your time with us, you will meet privately in one-on-one sessions with a
licensed, doctoral-level psychologist who is professionally trained and experienced in substance abuse.
In these sessions, you can begin to understand the underlying reasons that may be contributing to substance
use — including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress, grief, financial pressure, illness,
insecurity, or physical impairment. We draw from psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
and family-systems techniques to tailor treatment to each client’s needs and the approach that fits best.
While many treatment centers offer one individual counseling session per week with a bachelor’s or master’s
level clinician, Passages provides multiple individual sessions per week with doctoral-level psychologists.
This allows for deeper processing and accelerated progress — often compressing months (or even years) of
therapeutic work into the course of a client’s stay.
Treatments & Sessions
At Passages Malibu, we offer an exclusive variety of holistic treatment methods. Our unique and non-12 Step approach to healing the underlying conditions of substance abuse related issues includes customized program options for each one of our clients. It is our mission that each client receives the most state of the art quality care available. We invite you to explore what Passages has in store for you.
Individual Treatment
One-to-one sessions customized to your needs.
Group Treatment
Guided sessions that support connection and growth.
Medical Care
Supportive medical oversight focused on safety and comfort.
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Since 2001, Passages Malibu has set the standard for holistic, Non-12 Step addiction treatment.
You deserve the best help available. Call Passages anytime or fill out the confidential form below to speak with an admissions specialist and explore your treatment options.
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