About Blue Heron Recovery
They use various therapies that help identify underlying issues. Becoming aware of the true cause of the issue is an important step during your recovery. Once you find what causes your stressors and triggers you’ll be able to find ways to combat those. What’s nice about Blue Heron is that you’ll be encouraged to take on holistic therapies like yoga and meditation to address your physical and spiritual needs.
Those who been to this place have mentioned that their approach to treatment was very helpful. They also state that their way of going about your physical and spiritual needs was good for their recovery.
Latest Reviews
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, delicious meals, and engaging group activities at our San Antonio addiction treatment center. At Blue Heron Recovery, we strive to create a supportive and uplifting environment to foster recovery and wellness. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re here to support you or anyone seeking high-quality outpatient addiction treatment in San Antonio.
Wishing you continued strength and healing,
The Blue Heron Recovery Team
At Blue Heron Recovery’s San Antonio detox and outpatient center, we strive to provide a safe, welcoming environment where clients can heal without feeling trapped in a sterile or clinical setting. Our brand-new detox facility in San Antonio was built to offer comfort and care from the very first day, and we’re proud to incorporate holistic options like yoga and meditation to support both the body and mind throughout the recovery process.
Stephanie, we’re thrilled to hear that Heather, Lisa, Jim, and the rest of the team made such a meaningful impact on your experience. Our staff is passionate about making recovery approachable, compassionate, and truly life-changing.
For anyone searching for a detox center in San Antonio or outpatient addiction treatment that genuinely cares, Blue Heron Recovery is here to help. Your story is proof that recovery is possible—and we’re honored to be part of it. Thank you again for your heartfelt words!
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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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization Program
Intensive Outpatient
Treatments
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Amenities
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Yoga Studio
Staff & Accreditations
Staff

Christina Varela Mayer, PhD
CEO

Paul Tillson Mayer, MD
Medical Director

Hallye Swoboda, LVN
Director of Operations

Greg Temple, LCDC-I
Outpatient Clinician

Lisa Burchard, RSPS
Recovery Advocate

Heather Strange
Admissions & Outreach Coordinator
Accreditations

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Texas
License Number: 4642-4643
Contact Information
2015 Ne Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78217