Cornerstone Counseling Center of Simi Valley Rehab in Simi Valley, CA

About Cornerstone Counseling Center of Simi Valley

Cornerstone Counseling Center offers in-office, private outpatient individual counseling sessions or individual Zoom sessions, as well as group and family counseling and psychoeducation sessions, via Zoom. Classes include co-parenting conflict resolution classes, anger management classes, domestic violence classes and reunification classes for parents who have been away from their children due to drug abuse issues, incarceration or other family court matters. Sessions are usually one hour in length.

Cornerstone Counseling Center accepts Medicare and many private insurances such as Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, Magellan, Beacon Health Options and Amerigroup. For use of private insurance, check with your provider to verify your insurance and network benefits, because out of network benefits often vary.

Latest Reviews

Norma McGuire

2 weeks ago on Google

Scott Barrella is the best choice I could have made for a co-parenting course. He made the process simple and stress-free, with assignments and hours that were easy to manage and complete quickly. He was also the most affordable option I found in the county, yet gave me the most value. What truly sets him apart is his compassion; he took the time to understand my case, asked meaningful questions, and made me feel genuinely heard and supported. If you want an affordable, compassionate, and effective co-parenting counselor, I cannot recommend Scott enough.

Armando W. Galan

2 weeks ago on Google

Scott was a "blessing in disguise" for me during this challenging time. Not only is he a fantastic teacher of all things parenting/co-parenting; his course offers a blend of key knowledge coupled with Scott's empathetic approach to the very sensitive topics he covers. He worked around my bus schedule and ensured I walked away with the core takeaways necessary for parental success. Thank you, Scott.

TATANKA STRONG

3 weeks ago on Google

Corner stone/ Scott has helped me thru dark times in my life… given me a candle to walk thru the storm … I would highly recommend the teachers and instructors at this institute To get you to where your going with the skills you need -Thx corner stone

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Accepted Insurance

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Simi Valley works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Elevance Health

Other Forms of Payment

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Aftercare Support

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.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Homes

Sober living homes in California offers an intermediate sober environment that has less structure than inpatient rehab but more than typical home environments. This makes it a good option for those who have concerns about transitioning back to the "real world" after treatment. Residents can typically live at the halfway house as long as they want, if they are willing to follow house rules. These may include a curfew, chores, and maintaining a job.

Intervention Services

When an individual is in denial about their substance use disorder, their loved ones may organize a drug intervention in California. This effort involves gently but assertively confronting the individual about their substance use and sharing how it has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist may also attend this gathering. Their expertise with intervention services can prove helpful in guiding the conversation to a positive result.

Medically Assisted Detox

When addicted, quitting your drug of choice suddenly can be dangerous. That's why experts agree a medically assisted detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from the body. Usually done in an inpatient setting, your vitals signs and overall well being are consistently monitored and rechecked in order to keep you safe and ensure the detox is successful.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult Program

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.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

LGBTQ Program

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.

Clinical Services

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.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

While in rehab treatment, you may work on developing various life skills to help you in long term recovery. These may include resilience, interpersonal skills, and self awareness. The focus will be on developing healthy habits for self care and relationships so you have the skills you need to manage day to day life.

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.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms

Staff

Scott Barrella, MS, LMFT, CPIM

Clinical Director

Contact Information

(805) 390-6384

Website

1633 Erringer
Suite 201C
Simi Valley, CA 93065

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Reviews of Cornerstone Counseling Center of Simi Valley

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Blair Richmond

1 month ago

Scott and Cornerstone have to be one of the most professional counseling groups around. Courses really teach you how to help yourself in both the short and long term.

Ian Levy

Scott has been great to work with. He’s very understanding about student circumstances. Easy to talk to & engage with. He treats us with respect & stays professional. Highly recommend Cornerstone for B.I.P. classes.

Elvia Anaya

Really grateful for the support and patience we’ve received. My son is attending DV classes, and Scott at Cornerstone has been super understanding and flexible with us—even when things haven’t gone perfectly. He’s made a real difference in my son’s life, and you can tell he truly cares. Highly recommend!

Tito Rafael Munoz Alvarez

Very glad I came across these services, they help me come to the realization of many factors that I was contributing to in problems or disagreements with my partner. Many techniques that I have learned here, I continue to use in my home and also when encountering upsetting situations at work. Scott provides a judgement free open space to communicate and also helpful techniques that can help in your relationships with your family.

Miranda Ramada

Thank god my partner found Scott at Cornerstone when he did. He took the 52 week course with Scott, and was taught many useful tools to handle many different life hurdles. My partner came out of the program with a completely different skill set for communicating his feelings. We are so grateful to have found Scott and would definitely recommend his program to anyone.

Krystal Jagosz

Scott was great until he wasn’t. He pressured me for money calling and aggressively demanding it “Why haven’t I received my money yet!?!” He then followed up with “there’s something weird here, there’s something weird about this.” I’m not sure how some one so aggressive and paranoid is qualified to teach a DV class. Please take your DV or other court order classes anywhere else.

Roger Ray

Cornerstone is dedicated to helping people transform lives by teaching valuable skill sets for coping and managing life situations. The online sessions are increasingly convenient and a very effective platform. Thank you Scott Barrella for helping me grow in life!!

Tom LaGrange

2 months ago

Scott is great at what he does. Recommend his services to anyone in LA or Ventura. He is responsive and understanding

Dan

I recently completed a co-parenting class that helped me build tools for healthy communication, setting boundaries, and staying focused on the best interests of the children. I also participated in a group class recommended by Scott, where I learned valuable skills such as conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and recognizing unhealthy behavior patterns. These experiences gave me practical strategies I now use to stay calm, listen better, and respond more thoughtfully in challenging situations.

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