Mental illness is a health condition that changes how you think, feel or act, and makes everyday life harder to manage. Common types include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD. Lotus Recovery Treatment Center treats mental illness with therapy, psychiatric care and medication management while you keep living at home. Same day appointments are available, and most insurance is accepted.
What Is Mental Illness?
Mental illness covers a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD and personality disorders. It can be mild or severe, short-term or long-lasting. Genetics, brain chemistry, stress, trauma and substance use can all play a part.
More than one in five U.S. adults lived with a mental illness in 2022. Only about half of them got any treatment that year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Many people wait until sleep, work or relationships start to slip before they reach out. You do not need to wait for a crisis to get emotional support or professional care.
What Does Mental Illness Feel Like?
People describe feeling intensely sad, anxious, tired or distracted, often with periods of highs and lows. One of the hardest parts is that other people cannot see the pain. That can leave you feeling alone and empty, and some people start using alcohol or drugs to cope.
It does not have to stay this way. Mental illness is treatable, and many people go on to live full, healthy lives with the right care.
Mental Health Disorders We Treat
Lotus Recovery Treatment Center treats a wide range of mental health disorders, with a team that helps you understand what you are facing and start recovery.
Every plan starts with a psychiatric evaluation or mental health assessment at our clinic, so your plan matches your diagnosis. When a clearer diagnosis is needed, psychological testing is part of that assessment.
Conditions we treat include:
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Depression
Depression can drain your energy, your sleep and your sense of hope. It often has more than one cause, such as stress, grief, trauma or changes in brain chemistry. Our depression treatment combines therapy with medication management. For depression that has not improved with medication, TMS therapy is another option. If you are looking for depression treatment in Thousand Oaks, our IOP gives you structured support while you keep working.
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Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Anxiety can keep your body on alert long after the stress has passed. We treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as well as panic disorder. Panic attacks can make you avoid driving, crowds or even leaving the house. Our anxiety treatment helps you understand what your body is doing, then teaches you stress management skills to calm it. Panic disorder treatment at our Thousand Oaks center uses CBT with gradual, guided practice.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder brings shifts between low moods and high energy, racing thoughts or very little sleep. Bipolar disorder treatment works best when medication and therapy are planned together. Our psychiatric providers adjust your medication over time, while your therapist helps you spot early warning signs. Clients seeking bipolar disorder treatment in Thousand Oaks get both under one roof.
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Trauma and PTSD
Trauma can show up as nightmares, flashbacks, anger or feeling numb. Our trauma and PTSD treatment uses trauma-informed care from the first session. We use EMDR or Seeking Safety to help you process what happened at your own pace. PTSD therapy in Thousand Oaks is available during the day or in the evening.
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Mental Health With Substance Use
Many people use alcohol or drugs to cope with anxiety, depression or trauma. When both are present, we treat them together through our dual diagnosis program. Our mental health track stays separate from our substance use track, so you get care built around your needs.
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ADHD, Mood or Impulse Control Disorders
We also treat ADHD, mood disorders that do not fit one label, and impulse control disorders. Mood disorder treatment often starts with sorting out the diagnosis. From there, mood disorder therapy at our Thousand Oaks center builds a plan you can stick to.
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Personality Disorders
Personality disorders involve long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior that make emotions, relationships, work or school hard to manage. Many people act on impulse or find it hard to read their own emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most studied treatments, often alongside medication.
Levels of Care for Mental Health Treatment
You can move between levels as you get better. Your team decides this with you, based on your progress.
| Program | What it looks like | A good fit if |
|---|---|---|
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Mental health day treatment, home each night | Symptoms are hard to manage day to day, or you are stepping down from a hospital stay |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | Several sessions a week of group therapy, individual sessions and psychiatry | You need more than weekly therapy but want to keep working |
| Outpatient program (OP) | Fewer hours, focused on keeping progress steady | You have stabilized or need ongoing support |
| Evening program | Sessions after work hours | Your days are taken by a job, school or family |
For many people, our intensive outpatient program is the right place to start. When you need more support each day, partial hospitalization gives you daytime care most weekdays.
How We Treat Mental Illness
Your plan is built from proven therapy, psychiatric care or both:
- Psychiatric evaluation with medication management
- Individual counseling with a licensed mental health counselor or therapist
- Group therapy for skills, support and accountability
- Family or couples therapy when the people close to you are part of healing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT or EMDR
- Crisis stabilization when symptoms spike
- Mindfulness, meditation and life skills training, alongside our holistic therapy options
- Telehealth for some sessions
Our psychiatry team in Thousand Oaks handles evaluations and medication changes, with doctors on call 24/7.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Mental Health Care
Outpatient care works for most people who are safe at home but struggling every day. Inpatient care is for people who need 24 hour supervision.
| Outpatient (what we offer) | Inpatient | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you sleep | At home | At the facility |
| Work or family | You keep them | Paused |
| Daily structure | A few hours a week to most of the day | Around the clock |
| Best for | Ongoing symptoms that need real support | A safety risk or a crisis needing 24 hour care |
If you are not sure which you need, call us. A clinician will tell you which level of care fits.
Mental health rehab does not have to mean leaving home for a month. Outpatient care lets you practice new skills in your real life, the same day you learn them. You go home to your family, your bed and your routine each night.
Insurance and Starting Mental Health Treatment
Most commercial insurance plans cover outpatient mental health treatment. We accept most insurance, then check your benefits before you start so there are no surprises. You can verify your insurance online or by phone.
Getting started takes one call:
- Call (805) 856-6690 or fill out the form. Our admissions line is answered 24/7.
- Talk with a clinician about what is going on. Same day appointments are often available.
- Start the program that fits, with a plan built around your goals.
Our Mental Health Center in Thousand Oaks
Lotus Recovery Treatment Center is at 290 Conejo Ridge Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. As a mental health center in Thousand Oaks, we serve people across the Conejo Valley, including Westlake Village. The center is easy to reach off the 101. We are licensed by the California DHCS (560078AP) and accredited by The Joint Commission. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.
People come to us for behavioral health treatment in Thousand Oaks when weekly therapy is no longer enough. Our care is medically reviewed by Codie Vassar, MD, MS, our board certified Medical Director.
Call (805) 856-6690 to talk with our admissions team about mental health treatment. Admissions is open 24/7, and most insurance is accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you go to rehab for your mental health?
Yes. Mental health rehab is structured treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or PTSD. At Lotus Recovery, it is outpatient, so you go home each night.
What happens in mental health rehab?
You start with a psychiatric evaluation, then follow a schedule of individual therapy, group therapy and medication management. Your team adjusts the plan as you improve. Most people step down to fewer hours over time.
Can I keep working during outpatient mental health treatment?
Most people can. IOP, OP or evening sessions are built around work or school. PHP takes more of your day, so some people take short leave while in it.
Does insurance cover outpatient mental health treatment?
Most commercial plans cover it. Lotus Recovery accepts most insurance, then verifies your benefits before you begin. Call (805) 856-6690 to check your plan.
What types of mental health conditions are treated at your facility in Thousand Oaks, CA?
We treat anxiety disorders, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, personality disorders, PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, ADHD, and mental health conditions that occur alongside substance use.
How do you determine the best therapy approach for each patient?
Every plan starts with a mental health evaluation of your symptoms, history and goals. Your plan may combine CBT, DBT, individual counseling, trauma-focused care and psychiatric treatment, and your team reviews it regularly as you progress.
How long does a typical mental health treatment program last?
It depends on your condition and how you respond to treatment. Some people need a few weeks of structured care, while others stay in treatment for several months, stepping down to fewer hours as they improve.
How do you handle crisis situations or urgent mental health needs?
Our admissions team is available 24/7 and our doctors are on call 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What steps are taken to ensure privacy and confidentiality for patients?
Your records are stored securely, and our staff follow HIPAA privacy rules. Only authorized team members involved in your care can see your information.