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Sacramento Wellness provides holistic therapy in Sacramento, CA, for people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. We use whole-person care that supports mental, physical, and emotional recovery during treatment. Our team helps you build healthier habits and manage stress, centered on long-term healing in a structured way.
Holistic Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Addiction affects your mind, body, and emotions all at once. At Sacramento Wellness, we treat all three areas using holistic therapy. We combine counseling with yoga, meditation, nutrition support, and trauma work to heal you from the inside out. Treating the whole person makes recovery sustainable.
Your past trauma can push you toward addiction, which is why holistic therapy works better for lasting change. We help you understand why you turned to substances and build new ways to cope with stress and pain. When you address the root cause, recovery becomes possible.
We know recovery looks different for everyone. Some need residential care, while others do better with intensive outpatient programs. The holistic therapy we provide fits your life and your needs.
Residential Holistic Therapy in Sacramento
Living at Sacramento Wellness gives you 24/7 support while you detox and heal. You stay in a safe space where our medical staff manages withdrawal, and therapists work on the issues driving your addiction.
Daily counseling, group sessions, yoga, meditation, and nutrition education are part of our recovery approach. We help you work through trauma and learn coping skills that last. At Sacramento Wellness, all-encompassing support can be part of residential treatment, where our team helps you work on physical, mental, and emotional recovery in one place.
What Is Holistic Therapy?
Holistic therapy treats your whole mind, body, and spirit. It goes beyond stopping drug or alcohol use to examine what led to addiction, trauma, depression, broken relationships, or spiritual emptiness, and gives you tools to heal all those areas.
Counseling helps you understand yourself, and evidence-based therapies support long-term recovery. During therapy, meditation can also calm your nervous system. Yoga rebuilds strength and connection to your body, while nutritional work heals your overall health. Together, these create real transformation.
Who Our Holistic Therapy Can Help?
Our holistic therapy in Sacramento works for people ready to overcome addiction. You may be struggling with alcohol, opioids, meth, or other drugs. You might have trauma, depression, or anxiety alongside addiction. Some of you may have tried recovery before without success. All of these individuals benefit from our holistic therapy.
Our holistic therapy helps:
- People with alcohol addiction who want to recover
- Those using opioids, meth, cocaine, or other drugs
- People with depression or anxiety alongside addiction
- Those dealing with past trauma or PTSD
- Anyone with co-occurring mental health disorders
- People who have tried treatment before
- Individuals ready to rebuild relationships and life purpose
- People seeking long-term sobriety
Signs You Need Holistic Support During Addiction Treatment
Some people need more than standard addiction counseling. Integrated support may help when stress, emotions, daily habits, or mental health struggles begin affecting treatment progress. It can also help when you need more structure in how you manage recovery each day.
- High stress during treatment: You may feel tense, overwhelmed, or mentally tired throughout the week. That pressure can affect focus and participation.
- Trouble managing emotions: Strong emotions can make it harder to stay steady in treatment. You may need more support to regulate them in healthy ways.
- Poor daily routine: A lack of structure can alter sleep, meals, motivation, and treatment follow-through.
- Mental health symptoms affecting recovery: Anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood changes may be getting in the way of progress.
- Low connection to your recovery work: You may be in treatment, but still feel disconnected from the process or from yourself.
- Need for more effective coping methods: You may need new ways to deal with stress, cravings, or difficult days without returning to substance use.
Therapies We Use at Sacramento Wellness for Holistic Therapy
At Sacramento Wellness, we combine multiple healing approaches because addiction is complex. One method alone may not work for most people.
Our therapists blend evidence-based techniques with complementary practices to create a unique and sustainable treatment plan for you.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one therapy with a trained counselor helps you understand yourself and overcome addiction. Our therapist helps you identify triggers, process trauma, repair relationships, and build new beliefs about yourself. You work at your own pace on issues that support your recovery.
Group Therapy
Hearing other people’s stories is powerful. In group sessions, you realize you are not alone in dealing with addiction. Group therapy helps you learn from others who are further along in recovery, practice honesty, and bond in a safe community.
Trauma-Informed Care
We know most people with addiction have experienced trauma. Our therapists understand how trauma gets stored in your body and nervous system. We use techniques to help you process what happened and release the pain. The healing process may start slowly, but it lasts long-term.
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Our team integrates mindfulness meditation with relapse prevention skills. You learn to notice urges without acting on them. Over time, your brain changes, helping you manage cravings and stay present, making different choices.
Yoga and Meditation
Your body holds trauma and addiction patterns. Yoga reconnects you to your body safely. Meditation trains your mind to calm down without substances. Both reduce anxiety and stress naturally, giving you tools you can practice forever. Yoga can support calm, focus, and body awareness during treatment.
Nutrition Counseling
Addiction impacts your entire body. Poor nutrition keeps you feeling weak and unstable. Our nutrition counselor helps you rebuild your physical health. Better nutrition leads to better mood, sleep, and energy. When your body feels good, your mind heals more easily. Nutrition support can help you build better habits during recovery.
Life Skills Training
Our life skills training covers budgeting, job readiness, communication, healthy relationships, and decision-making. You learn how to handle real life without using substances. We help build a sense of structure, responsibility, decision-making, and routine.
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Our Holistic Support for Co-Occurring Disorders
Many people struggle with addiction and depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder at the same time. Treating just one doesn’t work—the untreated mental health disorder drives you back to substances. At Sacramento Wellness, we treat addictions along with mental health concerns together.
Our therapists understand how these conditions overlap and reinforce one another. We use counseling, medication when needed, and holistic practices to address everything happening inside you. That’s when the recovery process truly begins.
What to Expect During Our Holistic Therapy Program
Holistic therapy is built into a comprehensive treatment plan. Your care may start with an admissions process and medical review. After that, your schedule may comprise therapy and other organized support. Wellness-based services may also be added based on your treatment needs. We use this care as part of whole-person addiction treatment in Sacramento.
- Initial contact: You speak with the admissions team about your situation.
- Insurance verification: Coverage and payment options are reviewed when available.
- Clinical review: Your needs are assessed before treatment begins.
- Program placement: We may help you enter detox, residential care, or another level of treatment based on your needs.
- Daily schedule: Your program may include counseling, group work, and integrated support.
- Ongoing support: Our care can change as your treatment needs evolve.
We Accept Most Insurances
Why People Choose Sacramento Wellness for Holistic Therapy
We are based in Sacramento and understand our community. Our team treats addiction with a whole-person approach that works. Our staff has deep expertise in holistic therapy and trauma. We listen and respect your journey. Our therapists and counselors meet you with compassion.
People choose our program because we combine structured treatment with integrated support. Our goal is to provide physical, mental, and emotional recovery. We also offer residential inpatient care with dual diagnosis support. 24/7 medical oversight and support are also available at our center.
Talk With Us About Holistic Therapy in Sacramento
Ready to recover? Call (877) 359-6760 or fill out our online form today to get started with holistic therapy at Sacramento Wellness. We’re here to help with your next step.
Our Team
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Charles Van LeuvenExecutive Director -
Chris SharghiProgram Director
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Dr. Christian SmallMedical Director
Areas We Serve Beyond Sacramento
Sacramento Wellness serves adults in the Sacramento area through its El Dorado Hills location. Our center is near Sacramento and supports people across the Sacramento Valley. We help those who need addiction treatment in a more private setting. You can get in touch to ask about admissions and travel distance. We help you know whether our program is the right fit for your location.
- Folsom
- Rancho Cordova
- Citrus Heights
- Carmichael
- Fair Oaks
- Orangevale
- Roseville
- Rocklin
- Elk Grove
- West Sacramento
- Davis
- Woodland
- Placerville
- Cameron Park
- Shingle Springs
- Auburn
- Sacramento
- El Dorado Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between holistic therapy and regular addiction treatment?
Regular addiction treatment focuses on stopping substance use and managing withdrawal. Holistic therapy treats the underlying causes: trauma, depression, spiritual emptiness, and broken relationships. We help you understand why you turned to substances and rebuild your life. That’s why holistic therapy leads to better long-term recovery.
How long can holistic therapy take?
It depends on your situation and which program you enter. Residential programs typically run 28 to 90 days. Intensive outpatient usually takes 8 to 12 weeks. Standard outpatient counseling continues as long as you need it. We’ll discuss what makes sense for you during your consultation.
Do I have to be spiritual or religious for holistic therapy to work?
No. Spiritual growth means different things to different people. For some, it’s religion. For others, it’s connecting with nature, community, or a feeling of purpose. We meet you where you are and help you explore what gives your life meaning. That’s part of holistic recovery.
What if I've tried treatment before and it didn't work?
Most people don’t get sober the first time they try; it’s part of the process. We’ll learn what happened before and build a different plan. Sometimes the first program wasn’t the right fit. We’re ready to help.
Can I work while doing outpatient holistic therapy?
Yes. Our intensive outpatient program works for people with jobs or school. You come several times a week, either in the evenings or mornings. We build your treatment around your real life, not the other way around.
Will my family be involved in my treatment?
Only if you want them to be. Many benefit from family therapy because addiction affects everyone close to you. We can include family members in sessions to repair relationships. It’s your choice.
How do I know if I'm ready for holistic therapy?
You’re prepared when you’re tired of how things are and willing to try something different. You don’t need to hit rock bottom or have your life figured out. You just need to be willing to show up and do the work. If you’re reading this and thinking about treatment, you’re already considering change. That’s readiness.
What happens after my holistic therapy program ends?
Aftercare is important. We connect you with ongoing support, outpatient counseling, support groups, or community resources. We provide a relapse prevention plan and coping tools to help you maintain your progress.
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