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Akua Mind Body – Mental Health Treatment for Women Orange County

373 Ralcam Pl
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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About Akua Mind Body – Mental Health Treatment for Women Orange County

Akua Mind Body is a top-rated, fully licensed, and accredited mental health treatment center offering compassionate, evidence-based care in a women-only residential setting. Located at 373 Ralcam Place in Costa Mesa, California, our Orange County facility serves women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where women can focus on healing with 24/7 clinical and residential support, medication management, private chef-cooked meals, and supervised client outings.

Our individualized treatment plans are designed by a multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists, counselors, nurses, and psychiatric physicians who collaborate to address each client’s unique emotional, psychological, and medical needs. Clinical therapies may include evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, IPT, and mindfulness-based practices, helping clients develop practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and long-term stability.

In addition to traditional therapies, Akua integrates holistic wellness programs that support whole-person healing. Clients may participate in yoga, meditation, acupuncture, harp therapy, breathwork, and other restorative activities designed to reduce stress and improve overall mental well-being. Family and couples work, psychoeducation workshops, and structured support groups are also available to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and reinforce recovery beyond residential care.

Akua Mind Body offers flexible levels of care, allowing for seamless transitions from residential treatment to outpatient and virtual intensive outpatient programs when clinically appropriate. This continuum of care ensures ongoing support as clients progress in their recovery journey and return to daily life with stronger tools and confidence.

We proudly serve women from Costa Mesa, Orange County, and surrounding Southern California communities. We accept most HMO and PPO insurance plans, and our admissions team is available to verify benefits and guide you through the intake process with care, confidentiality, and compassion. At Akua Mind Body, our mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment where women can heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness.

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Facility Overview

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Accepted Insurance

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Akua Mind Body – Mental Health Treatment for Women Orange County works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.

Rehab aftercare programs offer clients in addiction recovery a robust continuum of care after clients have completed active treatment. These services address recovery as a life-long process and are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs. Clients may partner with their case managers and/or addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services that are right for them. They may receive career counseling, housing assistance, peer coaching, 12 step program induction, among many other services.

Inpatient rehab provides intensive treatment for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient care reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program's design. Inpatient treatment typically involves extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training.

Treatments

In California, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs offer comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Programs include medically assisted detox, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential rehab, and partial hospitalization. Using an evidence-based approach, clinicians utilize therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, or dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Additional services include 12-Step recovery, group therapy, family counseling, and relapse prevention to promote sustained recovery.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction with a focus on mental health is a good fit for people who need closer monitoring and care. Treatment may occur in a hospital setting, a clinic, or a luxury rehab center. Mental health counselors and staff are available 24/7. Therapies typically include group and individual counseling, relapse prevention education, and emotional coping skills training.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Clinical Services

During group therapy, men and women learn to express their emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. This helps you process your feelings and reduces feelings of social isolation that are often associated with addiction.

Individual therapy for drug addiction includes a customized treatment plan that considers your history and life circumstances. During your therapy sessions, the therapist helps you uncover underlying issues and triggers for addictive behavior that support a holistic approach to recovery.

Family therapy offers a platform for members to have an open dialogue about the challenges that addiction has placed on the family unit. Through guided sessions, therapists can help families develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together toward a common goal, they help to support their loved one's sobriety.

Trauma therapy is a structured approach used by therapists to help you heal from a past traumatic event. Your therapist works with you to identify the traumatic memory and process the information so you experience emotional healing and a sense of safety and stability.

Cognitive behavioral therapy in California is a method that therapists often use for the effective treatment of substance use disorders. It is based on the principle that substance abuse stems from unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of behavior, which can be changed by helping the individual learn better ways of coping.

While participating in dialectical behavior therapy in California, you'll focus on four key areas of skill development: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Treatment includes weekly individual and group sessions.

The use of experiential therapy can be helpful for the treatment of behavioral disorders, including drug and alcohol addiction. This method teaches you how to release negative emotions and cope with pain from the past. Activities such as art, music, and animal care are used to facilitate this process.

For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.

Substances can prevent the absorption of nutrients and cause damage to your body's systems. Nutrition therapy in California addresses the deficiencies in vitamins and minerals that are caused by substance abuse.

The goal of nicotine replacement therapy in California is to mitigate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It cuts down on your cravings by supplying a small dose of nicotine without exposing your body to the toxins of cigarette smoke.

The goal of creative arts therapy in California is to encourage growth and transformation. It can be used in individual and group settings with both children and adults. Options include movement, music, and painting.

Fitness therapy for addiction recovery focuses on creating a balanced lifestyle using physical activity to improve mental and emotional health and stability. When you participate in regular exercise, you develop a positive outlet for stress and anxiety, which helps to prevent relapse and maintain long term sobriety.

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  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
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Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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373 Ralcam Pl.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Kelley Delaney
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The women's mental health program at Akua is outstanding. The facility is a beautiful house on a quiet cul-de-sac in Costa Mesa. The therapists, case managers, and clinical techs are skilled and compassionate, and the chefs make delicious meals. Overall it is a great place to get to get the help that you need to move forward with your life.

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Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! We're delighted to hear that our women's mental health program at Akua Mind Body made such a positive impact. It's truly rewarding to know that our skilled and compassionate therapists, case managers, and clinical techs, along with our chefs' delicious meals, contributed to a great experience in our Costa Mesa facility. We're dedicated to providing a supportive environment for those moving forward in their lives.
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