Our programs maintain California state licensing for substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment, authorizing Meditation Programming treatment delivery throughout California and nationwide. The Joint Commission awarded us National Quality Approval for clinical excellence. LegitScript certifies our addiction treatment services.
SAMHSA lists our facility in the national treatment locator.
Meditation Programming offers flexible scheduling options serving different recovery populations: morning meditation sessions (9:00-10:30 AM) serve individuals requiring structured daily intervention, while evening meditation sessions allow working professionals to maintain employment responsibilities. Daily practice integrated throughout treatment duration provides comprehensive mindfulness foundation supporting long-term recovery.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy throughout Meditation Programming strengthens emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills essential for addiction recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses destructive thought patterns driving substance use during programming sessions. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner evaluates clients as part of comprehensive treatment, providing medication management for addiction-related medications and co-occurring psychiatric conditions throughout Meditation Programming.
Meditation Programming programming operates daily from 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, located in the San Fernando Valley with convenient US-101 Ventura Freeway access at Balboa Boulevard/White Oak Avenue, providing convenient highway access for Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area communities.
Nearly 32.4% of Los Angeles residents requiring substance use treatment delay treatment due to cost concerns, while 28.7% cannot access facilities due to transportation barriers reflecting LA's sprawling geography and limited public transit connections to treatment centers. Research demonstrates meditation and mindfulness programming significantly reduces relapse rates, decreases stress and anxiety, and improves emotional regulation in addiction treatment by training present-moment awareness and non-reactive observation of cravings.
Morning Meditation Programming serves adults requiring mindfulness and meditation-based therapeutic intervention following medical detox, active substance use, or insufficient progress in lower levels of care.
Post-acute stabilization drives programming focus during vulnerable early recovery periods.
Clinical presentations include recent detox completion, co-occurring mental health disorders requiring daily monitoring, high relapse risk factors, chronic relapse patterns despite outpatient attempts, polysubstance use requiring complex treatment approaches, and medication management needs exceeding outpatient capacity.
Meditation Programming participants attend daily programming sessions weekly, including morning check-in, process group therapy, psychoeducation curriculum, specialty therapeutic groups, and individual therapy or case management.
DBT curriculum rotates through eight-week cycles, teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills application.
Individual therapy occurs weekly minimum with assigned licensed clinicians addressing personal recovery barriers, trauma processing, and individualized treatment planning.
You begin at home preparing breakfast and taking medications, arrive at 8:30 AM for check-in, participate in 9:00 AM community meeting, engage in 30-60 minute morning meditation session at 9:30 AM, attend process group therapy at 10:30 AM, share lunch and fellowship at 12:00 PM, participate in psychoeducation at 1:00 PM, attend individual therapy or case management at 2:30 PM, complete evening meditation session at 4:00 PM, and conclude with closing group at 5:00 PM before returning home.
Outside of Meditation Programming hours, people in recovery practice mindfulness skills learned during daily programming, attend recovery meetings including AA, NA, and SMART Recovery, complete therapeutic homework assignments and meditation practice, maintain family relationships and employment responsibilities, apply coping techniques to real-life triggers and stressors, and contact on-call clinical staff if crisis emerges.
Meditation Programming serves post-detox stabilization clients, individuals with active substance use, those who failed lower levels of care, adults with co-occurring mental health conditions, clients with high relapse risk factors, individuals requiring medication management, residential step-down clients, and working professionals or parents needing flexible scheduling while maintaining intensive treatment structure.
Meditation Programming delivers 30-60 minutes per session of daily programming with daily practice integrated into programming weekly, providing therapeutic intensity approaching residential treatment without 24-hour placement costs or employment abandonment. Clients receive comprehensive clinical intervention while maintaining home residence. This intensive structure prevents isolation during vulnerable early recovery while allowing clients to practice new skills in their actual living environments.
Morning and evening meditation sessions accommodate varying work schedules, parenting responsibilities, and educational commitments impossible with rigid programming times. Clients maintain employment income and family connections while receiving intensive addiction treatment. This flexibility eliminates financial barriers forcing clients to choose between recovery and economic stability.
Our Nurse Practitioner evaluates clients as part of comprehensive treatment, managing addiction medications, psychiatric conditions, and medical complications requiring professional oversight. Immediate medical assessment prevents dangerous medication interactions and addresses withdrawal symptoms promptly. This medical support exceeds standard outpatient capacity while avoiding expensive emergency room visits.
Daily meals provided during programming eliminate transportation concerns about food access and create structured fellowship opportunities. Shared meals normalize social engagement without substances while building peer support networks. This provision removes practical barriers preventing consistent attendance while strengthening therapeutic community bonds.
DBT curriculum rotating through emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness creates comprehensive skill-building framework. Daily skills practice through structured groups reinforces learning impossible in weekly therapy sessions. This evidence-based foundation addresses core addiction triggers through measurable behavioral changes.
Weekly individual therapy sessions address personal trauma processing, family-of-origin issues, and individualized relapse prevention impossible in group-only programming. Licensed clinicians develop personalized treatment plans matching specific addiction patterns and co-occurring conditions. This individual attention ensures treatment addresses personal recovery barriers rather than generic approaches.
Rewired curriculum available at New Spirit Recovery provides ten specialized modules addressing emotional regulation, stress management, self-awareness, trigger identification, and healthy boundaries. This proprietary programming was developed specifically for addiction treatment by co-founder Erica Spiegelman. The structured curriculum ensures comprehensive coverage of essential recovery skills through measurable learning objectives.
Admissions occur Monday through Friday following clinical assessment and insurance authorization, eliminating extended wait periods when motivation peaks. Rapid admission capitalizes on readiness for change preventing relapse during treatment delays. This accessibility ensures clients access care when prepared rather than losing motivation during lengthy wait lists.
Comprehensive clinical evaluation occurs on admission day determining programming appropriateness, co-occurring conditions, and immediate needs through single assessment process. This integrated approach eliminates repetitive intake procedures reducing administrative burden. Clients begin programming immediately following evaluation rather than waiting additional days for treatment initiation.
Case managers coordinate employment support, housing stability, legal compliance documentation, medical appointments, and external referrals addressing practical barriers threatening recovery. This comprehensive support exceeds clinical intervention addressing real-world challenges preventing treatment success. Case management ensures clients maintain stability in housing, employment, and legal obligations during recovery.
Clinical Director Sean O’Neill, LMFT oversees both facilities with 24 years in recovery and licensing since 2018, ensuring consistent treatment protocols and quality standards. Dr. Patrick Lockwood provides clinical supervision and crisis management support across programs. This unified leadership prevents treatment inconsistencies while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.
Residential/Inpatient Program
Step-Down Program Referrals for PHP, IOP, OP, & Sober Living
Veterans Addiction & Mental Health Treatment
Medication Assisted Treatment
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Rewired Curriculum
Integrated admission assessment occurs through comprehensive clinical evaluation, determining Meditation Programming appropriateness, co-occurring mental health conditions, medication needs, and immediate safety concerns.
Clinical Director Sean O’Neill, LMFT and clinical team conduct thorough evaluations using ASAM criteria and evidence-based assessment tools.
Treatment plans created during admission establish measurable goals for symptom stabilization, craving management, and early skill development through mindfulness approaches.
Full engagement in Meditation Programming curriculum occurs through daily attendance at process groups, psychoeducation sessions, DBT skills training, and mindfulness-specific therapeutic groups.
DBT skills rotate through emotional regulation techniques, distress tolerance strategies, interpersonal effectiveness, communication, and advanced mindfulness practices.
Individual therapy during Meditation Programming addresses personal trauma processing, cognitive restructuring, family-of-origin work, and individualized relapse prevention planning incorporating mindfulness techniques.
Skill application within Meditation Programming structure demonstrates clients utilizing learned mindfulness techniques during group conflicts, managing cravings between sessions, and applying communication skills with family members.
Real-time skill practice occurs throughout daily programming with immediate clinical feedback and peer support.
Relationship improvements during Meditation Programming appear through decreased family conflict, repaired friendships, and healthier professional boundaries using mindfulness-based communication strategies.
Aftercare planning from Meditation Programming establishes continuation care through continued mindfulness practice step-down, external therapist referrals, psychiatrist coordination, and community recovery resource connection.
Step-down to continued mindfulness practice occurs when clinical stability allows reduced programming intensity, after integrated treatment duration of Meditation Programming participation.
Discharge criteria include symptom stabilization, demonstrated mindfulness skill application, safety plan creation, medication regimen establishment, and appropriate aftercare resource coordination.
Your Path to Healing Starts Here
Mindfulness and meditation-based therapeutic intervention through Meditation Programming for Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA begins with one decision: seeking professional assessment. Our clinical team conducts comprehensive evaluations, determining whether Meditation Programming matches your addiction severity, co-occurring conditions, and lifestyle requirements. You deserve mindfulness and meditation-based therapeutic intervention delivering intensive therapeutic support while maintaining home residence, employment connections, and family relationships through our Los Angeles, CA Meditation Programming designed to address your specific treatment needs and recovery goals.
Answers to many common questions.
Meditation Programming lasts integrated throughout treatment duration with programming daily practice integrated throughout treatment duration weekly depending on individual progress and clinical needs.
Your actual length of stay depends on symptom severity, treatment progress, co-occurring conditions, and recovery goal achievement through mindfulness-based approaches.
Clinical assessments occur regularly, determining continued Meditation Programming appropriateness versus readiness to step down to continued mindfulness practice.
Working during Meditation Programming is possible as programming is integrated into treatment schedule with morning and evening session options accommodating employment responsibilities.
Full-time employment may require schedule coordination with clinical team ensuring adequate programming attendance for treatment effectiveness.
Evening professional track options specifically accommodate working individuals requiring adjusted schedules while maintaining therapeutic intensity.
Meditation Programming costs vary based on insurance coverage, plan benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance rates determined through benefit verification.
In-network status with major payers significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs while ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Contact us for free insurance verification determining your exact coverage before treatment begins, eliminating financial surprises.
Most major private insurance plans cover Meditation Programming when medically necessary, with coverage requiring prior authorization demonstrating clinical need for intensive programming.
Our admissions team verifies benefits and submits authorization requests before admission using clinical documentation supporting treatment necessity.
PPO plans generally provide broader coverage while HMO/EPO plans may require Single Case Agreement processing.
Meditation Programming is available through comprehensive virtual attendance via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms maintaining identical therapeutic content and intensity.
Virtual programming includes live video group therapy, individual sessions, Nurse Practitioner evaluations, and real-time mindfulness instruction.
Hybrid combinations allow some days in-person and some days virtual based on circumstances, work schedules, or transportation limitations.
| Feature | Standard Outpatient | IOP | Meditation Programming | Residential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per week | 1-2 hours | 9-12 hours | 30-60 minutes daily | 168 hours |
| Location | Clinic | Clinic | Clinic or Virtual | Facility |
| Living situation | Home | Home | Home | Facility |
Family members participate through multiple pathways, including individual family therapy sessions and monthly virtual family education groups covering codependency, enabling behaviors, and addiction education with mindfulness approaches.
Family education groups are FREE and continue indefinitely after Meditation Programming completion supporting long-term recovery success.
Family participation significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes through enhanced understanding and support systems.
Most clients step down to continued mindfulness practice after completing Meditation Programming, maintaining therapeutic support with reduced intensity while continuing meditation skill development.
We coordinate external therapist and psychiatrist referrals before discharge ensuring seamless transition to ongoing care.
Alumni receive lifetime access to recovery support groups, monthly family education groups, and mindfulness-based continuing education opportunities.
Meditation Programming is appropriate for individuals benefiting from mindfulness practices, stress reduction techniques, and contemplative approaches to emotional regulation in addiction recovery treatment.
Clinical assessments determine appropriateness using ASAM criteria evaluating addiction severity, co-occurring conditions, motivation level, and readiness for mindfulness-based intervention.
The programming serves clients requiring more structure than standard outpatient but less than residential treatment while emphasizing contemplative recovery approaches.
Our family-style environment, founded by individuals in long-term recovery, distinguishes us from larger corporate facilities through authentic understanding and personalized attention.
Staff combining professional credentials with lived recovery experience creates genuine therapeutic relationships impossible at facilities with high turnover.
Exceptional staff-to-client ratios ensure personalized attention impossible at facilities serving 100+ clients while proprietary Rewired curriculum provides specialized programming unavailable elsewhere.
The primary addiction treatment insurance providers we work with in Los Angeles, CA are highlighted below:
New Spirit Recovery's Meditation Programming program operates from our Los Angeles facility at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, located in the San Fernando Valley with convenient US-101 Ventura Freeway access at Balboa Boulevard/White Oak Avenue. This strategic location provides convenient highway access for clients throughout Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area communities seeking mindfulness-based addiction treatment.
The location's proximity to US-101 Ventura Freeway provides easy access from Woodland Hills (8 minutes), Tarzana (12 minutes), Reseda (15 minutes), Van Nuys (18 minutes), Calabasas (20 minutes), Sherman Oaks (22 minutes), Northridge (25 minutes), Canoga Park (25 minutes), Studio City (28 minutes), Beverly Hills (32 minutes), Burbank (35 minutes), Glendale (38 minutes).
Meditation Programming programming serves Santa Monica (42 minutes), Pasadena (45 minutes), Long Beach (55 minutes), and surrounding Greater Los Angeles communities requiring mindfulness-based addiction treatment. Multiple facility locations throughout the San Fernando Valley ensure convenient access for clients throughout this extensive service area.
Navigate to 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316 using GPS or follow these general directions: Take US-101 Ventura Freeway to Balboa Boulevard/White Oak Avenue exit, proceed to Cathedral Place facility location with available on-site parking eliminating parking barriers for daily programming attendance.
Comprehensive virtual programming delivers live video groups, individual therapy, Nurse Practitioner sessions, and real-time participation in all morning and evening meditation sessions daily schedule components through HIPAA-compliant platforms. HIPAA-compliant platforms ensure confidentiality while eliminating geographic barriers preventing treatment access throughout California. Hybrid combinations allow flexible attendance based on daily circumstances, work schedules, or family responsibilities while maintaining consistent therapeutic progress.
Mindfulness and meditation-based therapeutic intervention through Meditation Programming for Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA begins with one decision: seeking professional assessment. Our clinical team conducts comprehensive evaluations, determining whether Meditation Programming matches your addiction severity, co-occurring conditions, and lifestyle requirements. You deserve mindfulness and meditation-based therapeutic intervention delivering intensive therapeutic support while maintaining home residence, employment connections, and family relationships through our Los Angeles, CA Meditation Programming designed to address your specific treatment needs and recovery goals.