San juan capistrano, CA – Serving all of orange county
Mental Health Treatment that Fits Your Life
Mental health treatment programs matched to where you are right now, not where a generic program assumes you should be. Structured enough to create real change. Flexible enough to keep living your life while you get it.
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A Team Built Around Real Expertise
Every client works with licensed clinicians and dedicated staff who bring real experience and genuine care to the work of helping people get better.
Michael Jordan
CEO / Program Director, CADC II
Co-Founder and CEO with 14+ years in behavioral healthcare, leading with a whole-person approach to lasting care.
Dr. Joseph DeSanto, MD
Medical Director
Board-certified physician with 20+ years in Addiction Medicine, bringing rare personal insight to every patient he treats.
Patrick Cheesman
MSN-Ed, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric clinician with 13 years of experience blending holistic care with pharmacological treatment.
Matthew Beck, LMFT
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist overseeing clinical care across every level of treatment we offer.
Cade Gallal, AMFT APCC
Primary Therapist
Evidence-based, trauma-informed care rooted in mindfulness and values-based living.
Kaitlin Paletta, AMFT
Primary Therapist
Trauma-informed, strengths-based support for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Dr. Dmitry Foox, PT DPT
Lead Educator
Doctor of Physical Therapy bridging physical and mental health through movement-based care.
Aubrey Woodside
Client Advocate / Office Manager
Coordinates care and communication so every client's treatment experience stays seamless.
Ravikash Autar, CADC-I
Case Manager
Certified counselor providing compassionate, client-centered case management.
Ryan Farwell
Operations Technician
Brings lived recovery experience to daily support and client care.
What We Treat
We provide mental health treatment in Orange County for the full range of conditions that bring people into care. Our programs address:
Not Sure Which Level of Care You Need?
Most people don't know which program fits before they talk to us — that's completely normal. Here's a plain-language look at how the three levels of care differ.
Full-Day Program
Also called PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)
You come in five days a week for a full day of support — therapy groups, one-on-one sessions, and a care team watching your progress closely. You go home every night. This is often the right starting point if you're going through a crisis or just finished a hospital stay.
- Your symptoms need attention every day
- You recently left a hospital or residential program
- Less intensive care hasn't been enough
Part-Day Program
Also called IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program)
You come in three to five days a week for a few hours at a time — enough real structure and support to make progress, without putting your job or family life on hold.
- Finishing a full-day program and want to keep your progress going
- Once-a-week therapy hasn't been enough
- You're stable, but ready for more support
Weekly One-on-One Therapy
Also called Individual Therapy
Regular one-on-one sessions with a therapist, plus medication support if you need it. A good fit for building a foundation early on, or staying on track after a more intensive program.
- Starting treatment for the first time
- Finishing a part-day program and want to keep progressing
- Managing things well with regular support
One phone call is usually all it takes to find your starting point.
Call (949) 736-4494No pressure, no obligation — just a straight answer on the right next step.
Optional Wellness Enhancements
Clinical treatment is always the foundation. These are optional add-ons available to enrolled clients who want extra support on their recovery journey — never required, never pushed.
Wolf Therapy
Experiential sessions with wolves, guided by certified handlers — especially powerful for trauma and anxiety.
Equine Therapy
Guided sessions with horses, facilitated by trained therapists, to build trust and support emotional regulation.
IV Hydration
Fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals delivered directly into the bloodstream to support energy, clarity, and physical recovery.
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Cold water immersion and heat therapy to help regulate the nervous system, ease stress, and build resilience.
TMS Therapy
FDA-cleared, non-invasive brain stimulation for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD — no sedation, no hospitalization.
Surf Therapy
Ocean-based sessions using surfing and water immersion as a path toward healing — uniquely suited to our coastal location.
Peptide Therapy
Research-backed peptides supporting cellular repair, inflammation, mood, and cognitive function under medical oversight.
All wellness enhancements are optional, clinically coordinated, and discussed as part of your intake — never a substitute for your core treatment plan.
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★ Real reviews from real clients on Google
"South Orange County Wellness saved my life and helped me truly get my mental health to a place of sustainable recovery. The staff were kind and compassionate and the facility is beautiful. I highly recommend them as they treated me like I'm family."
Douglas Courtney
Google Review"Reaching out for help wasn't easy, but from my very first visit, I felt welcomed, heard, and never judged. The team genuinely cares and has made a real difference."
Jacob Flores
Google Review"Quality program. Michael Jordan is one of the most compassionate people working to help others. Dr. Joe, Cade, Dimitry, Kaitlin and the other staff are amazing as well and really make an effort to help folks address the underlying issues."
Joe Becker
Google Review"The staff and facilities are so wonderful. From the owner to the house managers they are all committed to healing and recovery and loving support. If I could give it ten stars I would."
Dan Goheen
Local Guide · Google Review"If you're looking for a treatment center that really cares about you as an individual I highly recommend South Orange County Wellness. Staff goes above and beyond!"
Courtney Chipman
Local Guide · Google Review"I suffer from major depression, CPTSD, ADHD, and major mood disorder, and they taught me ways to cope and heal that's helped me be very successful in life. If you're struggling with any form of mental illness, this is the program you need."
Josh Weems
Google Review"OC Wellness is a great place with super cool staff. Helped me get sober and stay sober. The groups are fun and very educational, preparing me to get back to the real world."
Tanner Reynolds
Google Review"Amazing, brand new, beautiful facility. The staff is supportive and compassionate, and they are doing mental health treatment in a new, unique style that is very effective."
Alex Bourgo
Google ReviewWe’re Right Here in South Orange County
27123 Calle Arroyo, Suite 2100
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We serve people throughout South Orange County — Dana Point, Newport Beach, Irvine, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Mission Viejo, and Laguna Hills.
Call (949) 736-4494Waiting Doesn't Make It Better. The Right Level Of Care Does.
Orange County has one of the widest mental health treatment gaps in California — not because people don't need help, but because too many go without the right fit.
Sources: National Institute of Mental Health, California Health Interview Survey, SAMHSA.
Good Mental Health Care Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated.
It starts with finding the right fit — and being consistent about showing up. We’re here for both.