# Sierra Health \+ Wellness: Addiction \+ Mental Health Treatment

> Sierra Health \+ Wellness offers premier mental health and addiction treatment across the state of California\. Learn more about our compassionate and evidence\-based programs\.

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## Pages
- [Careers](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/careers/)
- [Terms \& Conditions](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/terms-conditions/)
- [Medical Records Request](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/medical-records-request/)
- [Admissions](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/admissions/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/contact-us/)

## Posts
- [You're Stronger Than Your Setbacks \- Recovery Starts Now](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/blogs/youre-stronger-than-your-setbacks-recovery-starts-now/)
- [High School is Complicated with Teens Struggling to Reset: Helping Teens Get Back on Track](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/blogs/helping-teens-get-back-on-track/)
- [Beyond Self\-Medication: Why Co\-Occurring Mental Health Disorders Drive Teen Substance Use](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/blogs/beyond-self-medication-why-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders-drive-teen-substance-use/)
- [How Outpatient Programs Help Teens with Severe Anxiety and Depression](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/blogs/how-outpatient-programs-help-teens-with-severe-anxiety-and-depression/)
- [From Wellness to Pressure: Understanding the Teen\-Wellness Paradox](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/blogs/understanding-the-teen-wellness-paradox/)

## Teams
- [Joseph Henderson](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/teams/joseph-henderson-founder-and-ceo/)
- [Vanessa Potier\-Watts, LCSW\-MSW](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/teams/vanessa-potier-watts-lcsw-msw/)
- [David Burke LAADC\-CA / ICADC](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/teams/david-burke-chief-marketing-officer/)
- [Emily Henderson, SUDC III](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/teams/emily-henderson-sudc-iii/)
- [Dr\. Sadek Debwan](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/teams/dr-sadek-debwan/)

## Programs
- [Outpatient Program](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/programs/outpatient-program/): Sierra Health \+ Wellness offers a comprehensive Outpatient Program designed to provide flexible and effective treatment for individuals seeking support for mental health or substance abuse concerns\. 
- [Alumni Program](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/programs/alumni-program/): Through our alumni program, we foster a sense of community and connection among past clients, providing ongoing encouragement, resources, and opportunities for growth and connection\. 
- [Aftercare Program](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/programs/aftercare-program/): Our aftercare program offers personalized plans tailored to each individual's needs, ensuring a smooth transition from structured treatment to independent living\.
- [Partial Hospitalization Program](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/programs/partial-hospitalization-program/): Our PHP offers a structured yet flexible approach, allowing clients to attend treatment sessions during the day while returning home or to a supportive living environment in the evenings\. 
- [Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/programs/virtual-iop/): By using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, or any device with an Internet connection and camera – individuals can participate in mental health and addiction treatment sessions from the convenience of home\.

## Locations
- [Serenity Light: Rehab \- Angleton, TX](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/locations/serenity-light-rehab-angleton-tx/): Serenity Light is a trusted Sierra Health \+ Wellness campus providing compassionate, comprehensive addiction treatment and mental health recovery services in the heart of Texas\.
- [Sierra Health \+ Wellness: Outpatient Rehab \- Sacramento, CA](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/locations/sierra-health-wellness-counseling-sacramento-ca/): Sierra Health \+ Wellness Counseling Services \- Mental Health Treatment: Sacramento CA \- 9983 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, California 95827
- [Sierra Health \+ Wellness: Rehab \- Bangor, CA](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/locations/sierra-health-wellness-bangor-ca/): Sierra Health \+ Wellness \- SUD Treatment: Bangor, CA \- 40 Coyote Moon Trail Bangor, California 95914
- [Sierra Health \+ Wellness: Rehab \- Monterey, CA](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/locations/sierra-health-wellness-monterey-ca/): Sierra Health \+ Wellness Monterey \- SUD Treatment, CA \- 468 Pine Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
- [Sierra Health \+ Wellness: Rehab \- Concord, CA](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/locations/sierra-health-wellness-concord-ca/): Sierra Health \+ Wellness \- SUD Treatment: Concord, CA \- 2449 Pacheco Street Concord, California 94520

## Treatments
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/treatments/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/): At Sierra Health \+ Wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy \(CBT\) is employed as a core therapeutic approach\. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and restructuring negative thoughts and behavior patterns\. The goal is to help individuals develop more positive thinking that can lead to healthier behaviors and coping strategies\. 

During our programs, CBT is used to treat a range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders\. Therapy sessions typically involve working with a therapist to recognize dysfunctional thoughts, understand their effects on emotions and behavior, and learn practical skills to change these thought patterns\. This approach helps patients gain better control over their behaviors and emotions, promoting recovery and improving overall mental health
- [Dual Diagnosis Care](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/treatments/dual-diagnosis-care/): Sierra  Health \+ Wellness centers provide dual diagnosis care, which is a treatment approach that addresses both mental health disorders and substance use disorders simultaneously\. This integrated treatment is crucial because these conditions often occur together, and treating one without the other can be ineffective\. Our dual diagnosis care typically involves a combination of therapy, medication management, counseling, and support groups, tailored to meet the individual's specific needs\. This holistic approach improves overall well\-being, reduces the risk of relapse, and promotes long\-term recovery\.
- [Dialectical Behavior Therapy](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/treatments/dialectical-behavior-therapy/): Dialectical behavior therapy \(DBT\) is an evidence\-based psychological treatment designed to help individuals manage intense emotions and harmful behaviors\. Developed by Dr\. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s, DBT combines cognitive\-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices derived from Buddhist traditions\. The therapy's primary aim is to teach people skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others\.
- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/treatments/act-therapy/): Acceptance and Commitment Therapy \(ACT\) represents a form of cognitive\-behavioral therapy that emphasizes acceptance and mindfulness strategies\. This approach aims to increase psychological flexibility, allowing individuals to engage fully in present actions and values, regardless of unwanted thoughts and feelings\. Moreover, ACT doesn't just help manage symptoms—it transforms one's relationship with distressing thoughts and emotions\.
- [Medication Assisted Treatment](https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/treatments/mat/): Medication assisted treatment \(MAT\) at Sierra Health \+ Wellness Centers involves the use of FDA\-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders\. This approach is primarily used to manage addiction to opioids, such as heroin and prescription pain relievers, but it may also be used for alcohol use disorders\. The medications used in MAT help to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and stabilize body functions without the negative effects of the abused drugs\. Our MAT programs are designed to provide a comprehensive, individualized approach to recovery, supporting both physical and mental health\.

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