I know that the client centered care at Pasadena Villa saved my life.The PHP program provided structure and held me accountable for doing the work to heal, a safety net to catch me when I fell, and support to become determined and confident in my ability to survive and thrive with my suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.When my admitting diagnosis didn’t account for all my symptoms, the treatment team took the time to work closely with me to figure things out and then adapted my treatment plan and timeline to best support my healing. Using an open group model and a diverse team of therapists, Pasadena Villa provides a safe space to learn and practice coping skills. I benefited from the variety of therapy styles and evidence-based treatment modalities (ACT, CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, etc.) as I figured out what would work for me. The treatment team communicates with each other extremely well, so even when working with different therapists, I never had to share difficult things over and over. They are skilled at connecting sessions to each group member’s specific goals, allowing clients to benefit from group support while also learning individually relevant material. The therapists and Executive Director regularly seek feedback about the program from the group and readily change and adapt the material in response. While I was in treatment there, the group members spanned a broad range of ages, races, orientations, and backgrounds; I found the variety of perspectives and the empathetic support I received from other members helpful on my journey. The integration of adjunct therapies like acupuncture, art, cinema, movement, and music, while sometimes challenging, provided me with additional insight into myself and tools to support my growth. Even during discharge planning the team advocated for me and worked with my outpatient providers to make sure my care was seamless.If you are looking to build your coping skills, ready to reclaim your agency, and committed to working the material, Krystle, Haley, Nicole, Kiara, Homa, and Phillip will prepare you for success on your path to recovery!