Treatment Approach / Holistic
Holistic Mental Health Treatment.
Holistic mental health treatment for the whole person — a treatment plan that still starts with evidence-based care (psychiatry, therapy, skills), then adds movement, breathwork, physical health basics, and ocean-adjacent regulation.
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Approach
Whole person
Clinical core
PHP & IOP
Elements
Mind, body, environment
Location
Ocean-adjacent
What holistic treatment actually means
Rigorous clinical care for the whole person.
The question isn’t whether you need support. It’s whether the support you have matches the weight you’re carrying.
Holistic mental health treatment doesn’t mean choosing between clinical rigor and wellness practices. It means both — evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and skills training alongside nutrition, movement, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and the environmental healing that Laguna Beach provides.
Depression isn’t just thoughts. Anxiety isn’t just worry. Trauma isn’t just memory. They live in sleep, appetite, movement, social connection, and the quality of light you wake up to. Ignoring those dimensions leaves treatment incomplete.
At High Tide, holistic means integrated: your therapist knows about your sleep, your psychiatrist asks about nutrition, your somatic clinician works with your movement patterns, and our coastal setting is part of your regulation plan — not a postcard.
Who it's for
For people who want more than a prescription and a therapy hour.
Holistic treatment at High Tide fits when you want clinical care that addresses sleep, body, nutrition, and environment — not just symptoms.
This level of care fits when
- You sense that medication and talk therapy alone aren’t addressing the full picture.
- Sleep, nutrition, and physical health have deteriorated alongside mental health.
- You want mindfulness, movement, and body-based practices integrated with clinical care.
- The environment matters to your healing — you want a setting that supports recovery.
- You’re open to a treatment model that treats mind, body, and daily life together.
A different approach may fit better when
- You want purely clinical CBT or DBT without holistic elements — those modalities are available standalone.
- You’re looking for a wellness retreat without clinical structure.
- You need specialized treatment (ERP for OCD, phased EMDR) that should lead the plan.
- You prefer telehealth-only treatment without in-person holistic components.
What we treat here
Holistic elements across conditions.
Holistic isn’t a separate program — it’s how we deliver all our clinical care.
01
Sleep & rhythm
Sleep hygiene, circadian regulation, and daily structure as clinical interventions.
- Insomnia
- Irregular sleep
- Fatigue
- Circadian disruption
02
Nutrition & body
Appetite changes, nutritional support, and physical health alongside mental health.
- Appetite loss
- Stress eating
- GI symptoms
- Energy depletion
03
Movement & regulation
Physical activity, somatic practice, and ocean-side mindfulness for nervous system health.
- Sedentary depression
- Anxiety tension
- Trauma bracing
- Burnout
04
Environment & connection
Social connection, nature exposure, and the healing context of Laguna Beach.
- Isolation
- Environmental stress
- Disconnection
- Nature deficit
Holistic at High Tide never replaces clinical care. It makes clinical care more complete.
See everything we treatWhat to expect
Programming hours and weekly groups.
Here is how PHP and IOP are structured — plus the group types offered every week. This modality is delivered inside PHP and IOP programming hours — scheduled into the week with regulation and psychiatry support, not as a fixed sample-day clock.
Our groups aim for a holistic, clinically excellent, and human approach to healing. Programs address the whole self — brain, mind, and body — with a wide range of perspectives and ways to engage in treatment. Individual therapy and psychiatry are scheduled inside PHP or IOP; the weekly mix shifts with your plan.
PHP
9 AM – 4 PM
Full-day programming five days a week — individual therapy, group work, psychiatry, and holistic practices in one integrated day.
IOP
Morning & afternoon tracks
Part-day sessions several days per week. Morning and afternoon tracks are offered so you can keep work, school, or family routines while staying anchored in treatment.
Group
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT focus)
Dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Group
Therapeutic Process Groups
Small-group therapy where emotional triggers, relationship patterns, and recovery challenges surface and get worked in real time.
Group
Relationships / Family Based Groups (IFS/ACT Focus)
Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy lenses on attachment, family dynamics, and values-aligned connection — including family therapy themes when clinically useful.
Group
Physical Movement Groups
Body-based sessions that support regulation, energy, and the physical side of recovery — part of the clinical week, not optional fluff.
Group
Recovery (SUD & MH track focus)
Integrated recovery groups with substance use and mental health tracks — cravings, relapse prevention, and the mental health drivers underneath both.
Group
Somatic Healing Groups
Breathwork, sound bowls, and mindfulness exploration for nervous-system regulation and trauma-informed body awareness.
Group
Art-Based Expression / Music-Based Process Groups
Creative process groups for clients who access emotion and insight more readily through art and music than talk alone.
Group
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT focus)
Cognitive behavioral therapy for thought patterns, behaviors, and the loops that keep depression, anxiety, and related symptoms going.
Group
Aftercare Planning Groups
Discharge and aftercare planning so outpatient therapy, medication, recovery support, and home structure are mapped before you leave.
Group
Adventure
Experiential outdoor and adventure-based groups that practice regulation, trust, and peer connection outside the therapy room.
What's included
Holistic elements in your plan.
Integrated with clinical modalities — never replacing them.
01
Mindfulness & meditation
Daily practice for present-moment awareness and nervous system regulation.
02
Somatic & movement
Body-based regulation through breathwork, stretching, and ocean-side walks.
03
Nutrition support
Psychoeducation on nutrition and mental health — appetite changes addressed clinically.
04
Sleep hygiene
Structured sleep protocols for insomnia and circadian disruption.
05
Nature-based healing
Laguna Beach environment used clinically — coastal walks, ocean mindfulness, outdoor regulation.
06
Clinical therapy & psychiatry
CBT, DBT, EMDR, and medication — the evidence-based foundation everything else supports.
What changes
What holistic treatment builds.
Recovery that holds in daily life — because daily life was part of treatment.
Whole person
Sleep, nutrition, movement, and connection addressed alongside symptoms.
Daily
Holistic practices in every PHP block — habits that persist after discharge.
Ocean
Coastal setting used clinically — not just for the website photos.
Integrated
One team addressing mind, body, and environment — not separate silos.
Holistic vs. clinical-only care
Whole-person treatment vs. symptoms-only framing.
Holistic at High Tide never replaces clinical rigor — it completes it. Here’s how integrated whole-person PHP/IOP differs from programs that stop at diagnosis and medication.
Holistic PHP/IOP
This program- Treatment scope
- Therapy, psychiatry, sleep, nutrition, movement, environment
- Daily structure
- Regulation practice, mindful meals, and movement alongside groups
- Team communication
- Therapist, psychiatrist, and somatic clinicians share one plan
- Setting
- Ocean-adjacent Laguna Beach used as a clinical regulation resource
- After discharge
- Skills for sleep, body, and routine — not just coping statements
Clinical-only framing
The step down- Treatment scope
- Symptom management and session attendance only
- Daily structure
- Groups and sessions without lifestyle integration
- Team communication
- Silos between prescriber and therapist
- Setting
- Indoor-only or generic office environment
- After discharge
- Referral list without daily-life scaffolding
How to start
From first call to first day — usually within a week.
Admissions is one phone call, not a paperwork gauntlet. Here’s the whole process.
01
Call or verify online
A confidential conversation with our admissions team — what’s going on, what you’re looking for, and whether holistic mental health treatment is the right fit. We verify your insurance the same day, usually while you’re still on the phone.
02
Modality & program fit
We assess whether this approach belongs in PHP intensity, IOP flexibility, or outpatient cadence — and whether it should lead your plan or support other work. Modality choice follows clinical need, not marketing preference.
03
Integrated enrollment
Once admitted, your modality is scheduled inside the full program — regulation practice, psychiatry, and individual therapy around it — so EMDR, DBT, somatic work, or holistic elements land with enough structure to be safe and effective.
Most PPO plans cover this program. Verification is free, confidential, and usually same-day.
Common questions
Answers before you have to ask.
Can't find your question? Call us — a real person answers, and there's never pressure to commit.
Will insurance cover holistic mental health treatment?
Most PPO plans cover PHP and IOP for mental health, and California parity law requires insurers to cover mental health care at the same level as physical health care. We verify your exact benefits before you commit — free, confidential, and usually same-day. Start at /insurance or read /mental-health-guides/does-insurance-cover-php-iop.
Is this modality covered inside PHP or IOP?
Holistic elements (movement, mindfulness, nutrition psychoeducation) are woven into PHP/IOP — not optional add-ons billed separately. Insurance covers the clinical program. Verify at /insurance.
How often will I receive this treatment?
Holistic practices appear in every PHP block — morning regulation, mindful meals, movement — alongside clinical groups. IOP carries regulation and lifestyle elements into shorter days.
Can this be combined with other approaches?
Holistic elements support CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy — sleep and nutrition stabilize the nervous system so clinical sessions land.
What if I only want this modality — not a full program?
Our modalities are delivered inside structured PHP, IOP, or outpatient care — not as standalone drop-in sessions. If weekly outpatient therapy with this approach is enough, we’ll say so during assessment.
What happens after I finish?
You’ll leave with outpatient referrals that continue this work — DBT skills group, trauma therapist, somatic practitioner, or psychiatrist — plus written guidance on practicing skills between sessions.
What is a holistic approach to mental health?
A holistic approach treats mind, body, and daily life together — sleep, movement, nutrition, and environment alongside therapy and medication. At High Tide it never replaces evidence-based PHP/IOP care; it completes it.
How can patients benefit from holistic mental health treatment?
Benefits of holistic care show up when symptoms live in more than thoughts — fatigue, tension, isolation, and a dysregulated day-to-day. Integrating physical health and coastal regulation with clinical work often makes skills stick outside the therapy room.