Dana Point, CA

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Wherever you’re coming from in South OC, structured mental health care is closer than you think.

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Mental Health Care for the South Orange County Community

If you’ve been looking for real mental health treatment in South Orange County — not just a weekly therapy appointment, but something with actual structure and clinical depth — South Orange County Wellness was built for this community.

We serve people from Dana Point, Newport Beach, Irvine, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and communities throughout the region. Most of our clients don’t travel far. What they have in common isn’t where they live — it’s that they’re ready to feel better.

We offer three levels of outpatient mental health care: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient therapy and ongoing care. Whatever city you’re coming from, your treatment is built around you — not a program designed for the average person.

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Where we serve

Communities We Serve

South Orange County Wellness provides mental health treatment to people from across the region. Click a city to learn more about care near you.

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How we can help

Programs Available to South Orange County Residents

No matter which city you're coming from, the same three levels of mental health care are available to you. The right fit depends on where you are — not where you live.

Most intensive

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Five days a week of structured programming — group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric support, and skills work — without an overnight stay. PHP is the right fit if you need serious structure right now.

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Flexible structure

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Real treatment without putting your whole life on hold. IOP runs three to five days a week and is designed for people who are stable enough to manage some independence between sessions.

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Ongoing care

Individual Therapy & Ongoing Care

For those starting out or maintaining progress after a higher level of care. Consistent, one-on-one support through therapy and psychiatric services — not just maintenance, but intentional care.

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What we treat

Mental Health Conditions We Treat

Click any condition to learn more. If you don't see what you're dealing with, reach out — we treat a wide range of mental health conditions across all our programs.

Anxiety disorders
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Anxiety disorders
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias. We treat anxiety through structured group work, individual therapy, and evidence-based skills.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
Depression
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Depression
Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. We meet you where you are and build a path forward.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
Trauma & PTSD
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Trauma & PTSD
Complex trauma, single-incident PTSD, and childhood trauma. Our clinicians use trauma-informed care across all levels of programming.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
Bipolar disorder
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar I and II, including mood stabilization, medication management, and building sustainable routines. Psychiatric support is available at all levels of care.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
OCD
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OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder treated with evidence-based approaches including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) within a structured outpatient setting.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
Co-occurring conditions
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Co-occurring conditions
Many people come to us managing more than one diagnosis. We treat the full picture — not just one condition in isolation — across all three levels of care.
Treated in PHP, IOP & outpatient
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Find your fit

Which Program Is Right for You?

Answer 5 quick questions and we'll point you toward the level of care that makes the most sense for where you are right now.

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Insurance & admissions

Find Out If Your Insurance Covers Treatment

Mental health treatment at the PHP and IOP level is typically a covered benefit under most behavioral health plans. Our admissions team will verify your benefits directly and give you a clear answer before you make any decisions.

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No pressure, no obligation. We'll give you a straight answer.

Frequently asked questions

Questions About Getting Care in South OC

Do I have to live in Dana Point to come to South Orange County Wellness?+
No. We serve people from throughout South Orange County and beyond. Most of our clients come from nearby cities across the region — what matters is that you get the right level of care, not how close you live to our center.
How far is South Orange County Wellness from my city?+
We're located in the Dana Point area, making us accessible from most of South Orange County within 20–40 minutes. If you're coming from a specific city, our admissions team can help you think through logistics.
What programs do you offer?+
We offer three levels of outpatient mental health care: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and individual therapy and ongoing care. Our admissions team will help you determine which level is the right starting point.
Do you accept insurance?+
Yes. We work with many insurance plans, and PHP and IOP are typically covered levels of care under behavioral health benefits. Our admissions team will verify your specific benefits directly — before you make any decisions.
How do I get started?+
Reach out to our admissions team by phone or through our contact form. We'll ask a few questions, verify your insurance, and help you figure out whether our programs are the right fit. No pressure, no obligation.

Ready When You Are.

If you're somewhere in South Orange County and you're ready to get real support, we're here. Reach out and our admissions team will take it from there.

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