Virtual treatment available: DMA outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Healing Primary Mental Health Disorder at Pacific Place
Pacific Place is a 16-bed, all-gender facility in Long Beach, California. This center specializes in treating young people struggling with mental health issues. The patients are housed in separate wings based on the gender that they identify with in a safe and supportive atmosphere where they can focus on themselves. Our ESTEEM System™ provides adolescent patients with individualized care to help them develop the skills and confidence they need to create the life they want. Along with utilizing traditional talk therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), patients are also immersed in a number of creative arts therapies such as:
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Psychodrama therapy
- Holistic therapy
- Sound bath therapy (currently halted until COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted)
When not in therapy, patients have access to a basketball half-court, spacious outdoor area, ping-pong table and supervised field trips.
Involving Family from the Start
When one member of the family struggles with a mental health disorder, the entire family feels it. That’s why family and/or the support system of a patient is involved throughout the duration of treatment. Family programming – which includes online or in-person family sessions with the patient, multi-family groups and visitations on weekends – supports family growth and reconciliation.
Adventure Therapy for the Soul
Our center works with Serene Waters Adventure Therapy to incorporate experiential therapy into our program’s treatment plan. Patients engage in mindfulness activities, have meaningful conversations with the group facilitator and participate in an experiential activity such as surfing or hiking. The group facilitator will design a theme for that activity and then discuss this with the patients prior to the activity and then again after the activity during the debrief. Patients have reported this as a helpful part of their overall recovery. The benefits that patients have gained from adventure therapy include learning a new positive activity that they want to engage in for the future, learning a new way to think about their recovery or struggles, and pushing themselves in a physically and emotionally uncomfortable way that made them feel more confident in themselves.
Educational Support
Therapy is at the forefront of what we do but that doesn’t mean education takes a backseat. At Pacific Place, each patient has 20 hours per week dedicated to schoolwork. Our educational liaison provides supervision and support to help patients focus on their studies. Even if a patient needs a lot of catching up to do, the school support program aims to get them back on track and build confidence along the way.
In-Network Provider
Insurances we accept at this location include but are not limited to Kaiser, Humana, Cigna and Unicare. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential
All Genders 11-17
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Trauma
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Self-Harm
Bipolar Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
MEET THE TEAM

Evan Sahn, AMFT

Lisa Arndt, LMFT

Christopher Myrick

Elizabeth Smith

Jordan Stamps, ACSW

Kellsie Davis

Jocelyn Neri-Romero

Dr. Michael Louie
Here’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*
- 97% feel hopeful about their future*
- 95% believe they can handle life after treatment*
- 99% know what helps them get better*
“This place truly saved my life. I’ve been to another treatment center before and it doesn’t compare. I have truly made so many positive changes to myself, my relationships and my lifestyle because of this place.” – Averi A., former patient at DMA Pacific Place
On the eve before my son’s discharge, I am tear-filled knowing how far my son has come in his health. I am ever so grateful.” – Michele C., parent of DMA Pacific Place alumni
“This place saved my life. It’s an amazing facility and I’m so thankful for it.” – Brent B., former patient at DMA Pacific Place
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in 2021 (between 1/1/21 and 12/31/21) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) (N = 2,278). Average length of stay is 34.2 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to a higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice, transfer or administratively).
Support Group
Discovery Mood & Anxiety provides free support groups for individuals, loved ones, and professionals. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.