ABOUT REBECCA’S HOUSE EATING DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS- LAKE FOREST, CA
Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs, located in Lake Forest, California, offers residential and several levels of outpatient treatment to adults struggling with eating disorders. Rebecca’s House specializes in treating clients who are struggling with bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and food addiction along with clients who are also struggling with co-occurring substance use disorder or other mental illnesses.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The facility’s treatment program follows a holistic approach to treatment including methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In order to be admitted, clients first complete an initial evaluation to determine their level of treatment. Clients are typically able to begin treatment within one week of first contacting the facility. Clients undergo a medical evaluation upon admission and must receive medical clearance prior to enrolling in the program. Clients who require a higher level of care, such as hospitalization, may be referred elsewhere if needed. Clients participating in the residential treatment program typically remain in treatment for 30 to 90 days.
Throughout treatment, clients receive individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy process groups, body image groups, nutrition groups, spiritual growth group, and psycho-educational classes. Clients also learn healthy living skills including stress management and personal boundary recognition along with compulsion and addiction management.
The treatment program is broken into five different phases. The first phase is the Discovery Phase where clients are introduced to treatment and establish safety, assess their current needs, and receive medical, clinical, and psychiatric stabilization while identify treatment goals. The second phase is the Awareness Phase where clients focus on learning after establishing clinical readiness to change themselves. The third phase is the Action Phase where clients apply what they have learned and put it into action. Phase four is the Responsibility and Commitment Phase; clients begin to make a plan for how they will stick to their commitment to recover after treatment ends. Finally, phase five is the Renewal Phase; this long-term phase takes place as clients transition out of their recovery program and back into their community.
Rebecca’s House offers unique treatments and therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Equine Therapy, Art Therapy, Nutrition Therapy, and Guided Imagery.
Aftercare is available for all clients who successfully complete the program. Families are included in aftercare through a Family Group and there is no cost for this service.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team includes a psychiatrist, the founder who is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed/certified alcohol and drug counselors, a therapeutic life coach with a doctorate degree in psychology, registered dieticians, a physician’s assistant, an EMDR therapist, a spiritual program developer with a PhD, and other clerical support staff.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The facility offers three homes for residential clients. Casa Viva is a transitional living home for clients to receive continued case management, therapeutic support, nutritional support and community support. The home has four shared bedrooms in an updated residential home. Rancho Pacifico is another transitional living home for eating disorder treatment clients that also offers three shared bedrooms in a comfortable residential home setting. Finally, Villa Avanti transitional home offers two shared bedrooms in a smaller residential home, ideal for clients to practice their recovery skills in a real-world setting.
REVIEWS
At the time of this writing there has been one friend or family member polled by Best-rehabs.com. The anonymous loved one had an overall positive impression of the facility and gave five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, five stars for accommodations & amenities, and two stars for meals & nutrition. The respondent strongly agreed that family and loved ones were able to participate in treatment through facility programming; that there were many counseling options to choose from depending on the client’s preference; and that the treatment and services offered at the facility were worth the cost. She also indicated that the facility staff were experienced and well-trained and overall strongly agreed that she would would recommend this facility to another friend or loved one who was considering rehab.
On the facility’s Facebook page, which it can manage, there is an overall rating of 4.8 out of five stars based on 21 total reviews.[1] One alum, J.J., who gave five stars, wrote that he received treatment for both substance abuse and an eating disorder and had a very positive experience. He wrote, “Through a lot of deep work & support from the RH family, I have not only been able stay sober and abstinent from ED behaviors, i have also learned life skills like budgeting my finances, how to balance school, volunteering, and my well being. Thank you, Rebeccas House for saving my life.” S.M., another alum, agreed that the facility helped save her life. She gave five stars and wrote, “I’m so grateful that I began my journey there. Being in a safe, structured but fun environment with like minded people, caring staff and fun activities.”
On the facility’s Yelp page, there is an overall rating of one out of five stars based on three total reviews.[2] All three reviewers wrote about concerns regarding the quality of treatment received at the facility. A family member of a client, C.H., who gave one star, was having difficulty in requesting a refund. She wrote, “Be aware, Rebecca’s House will not honor refunds for any unused portion of services – even though their service contracts state otherwise.”
FINANCING
The cost of treatment at the facility is not published. The facility accepts insurance including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthNet PPO, Magellan, Value Options, and more. Financing options are also available for those who qualify. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information insurance coverage and financing options.
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