Mental health treatment at Villa Treatment Center with inpatient residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and telehealth care. Licensed clinicians and a medical team treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and co-occurring substance use. Most major insurance is accepted and admissions answer 24/7.
Conditions We Treat
Villa treats the full range of clinical mental health conditions, including conditions that occur alongside substance use. Each condition has a dedicated treatment program with specialized clinical protocols.
- Depression – major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression, and treatment-resistant depression
- Anxiety disorders – generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and acute anxiety
- PTSD and trauma – post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, and trauma-related symptoms
- Bipolar disorder – bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and rapid-cycling presentations
- ADHD – adult ADHD, inattentive and hyperactive subtypes, and ADHD with co-occurring conditions
- Dual diagnosis – mental health and substance use treated together in an integrated care plan
- OCD, borderline personality disorder, and other complex presentations – treated through individualized care plans coordinated with our medical team
Levels of Care
The right level of care depends on symptom severity, life circumstances, safety risk, and clinical assessment. Villa offers a full continuum from 24-hour residential through telehealth.
Live-in care with 24-hour clinical supervision, typically 30 to 90 days. The right fit for severe symptoms, when home is not a stable recovery environment, when there is suicidal ideation requiring monitoring, or when there is co-occurring substance use that needs medical detox.
Day-program structure of 5 to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, while living at home or in supportive housing. PHP works after residential discharge or as a step-up from continued care when daytime symptom intensity needs structured clinical support.
3 hours per day, 3 days per week, for 8 to 12 weeks. Continued Care works for people who can maintain work or school while needing more support than weekly therapy provides. Day and evening tracks are available.
Therapy and Medication Management
Weekly or biweekly 60- to 90-minute therapy sessions plus monthly to bimonthly psychiatric appointments for medication management. Most treatment plans run 3 to 6 months for an active treatment phase, with longer-term maintenance available.
Telehealth
Secure video sessions for therapy and medication management, available across California. Same licensed clinicians, same session length, same insurance coverage as in-person care
How Treatment Works at Villa
A typical first appointment runs 90 minutes and covers a full clinical assessment, validated symptom screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, or condition-specific tools), medical history, medication review, and a recommended care plan. Most patients are scheduled within the same week for telehealth; residential intake depends on bed availability.
The clinical team includes board-certified psychiatrists for medication management, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), and licensed professional counselors trained in evidence-based treatments. The program is medically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Scott, MD, our medical director.
Therapies and Modalities
Our clinical team practices the evidence-based therapies with the strongest research support for each condition.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – first-line treatment for depression, anxiety, and many other conditions
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – for emotion regulation, self-harm, BPD, and complex presentations
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – for chronic mental health conditions and values-based behavior change
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – a leading evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD
- Trauma-focused CBT and prolonged exposure – for trauma and PTSD when EMDR is not the right fit
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) – focused on relationship patterns and life transitions that affect mental health
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – effective for relapse prevention in depression
- Behavioral Activation – a structured approach for early-stage depression treatment
- Family Therapy – sessions that include partners or family members; see family therapy programs
- Group Therapy – daily process and skills groups led by licensed clinicians
Medication Management
Medication is a core part of treatment for many mental health conditions and is offered alongside therapy, never as a replacement. Our medical team includes board-certified psychiatrists who manage:
- Antidepressants – SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, and augmentation strategies for treatment-resistant cases
- Mood stabilizers – lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotics for bipolar disorder
- Anti-anxiety medications – SSRIs as first-line, with short-term targeted use of other agents when clinically indicated
- ADHD medications – stimulant and non-stimulant options with careful monitoring
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use, integrated with mental health care for dual-diagnosis patients
Medication appointments run every 2 to 4 weeks during the active treatment phase, then less frequently for stable maintenance.
Insurance, Cost, and Admissions
Villa Treatment Center is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross of California, Health Net, and MHN, and works with most other major carriers on an out-of-network basis. Mental health treatment is typically covered under the behavioral health benefit on these plans. Residential and PHP are often covered when documented as medically necessary; telehealth are routinely covered.
Verification takes 15 minutes by phone or 24 hours by online form. Self-pay rates and payment plans are available, and admissions can walk through what your specific plan covers and what your out-of-pocket costs would be on the same call.
To start: call (818) 639-7160 or use the insurance verification form. Same-week appointments are usually available for telehealth.
Serving Woodland Hills, the San Fernando Valley, and Greater Los Angeles
Villa’s facility sits on Hood Drive in Woodland Hills, about a mile north of the 101 and accessible from Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, West Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda, Van Nuys, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and the broader San Fernando Valley. Telehealth extends mental health services across Los Angeles County and the rest of California.
Residential treatment serves patients from anywhere in California; the inpatient stay is on-site at the Woodland Hills facility, with family sessions available in person on visit days or by video for out-of-area family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need mental health treatment in Woodland Hills?
Professional treatment is worth considering when symptoms have lasted two or more weeks and are interfering with work, relationships, sleep, appetite, or daily function; when previous self-help has not worked; or when there are thoughts of self-harm or suicide. A clinical assessment can determine the right level of care. Call (818) 639-7160 to schedule a confidential assessment.
Does insurance cover mental health treatment?
Most major insurance plans cover mental health treatment under the behavioral health benefit. Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, MHN, and others are commonly accepted. Coverage varies by plan and level of care; verification takes 15 minutes by phone or 24 hours online.
What is the difference between residential, PHP, and IOP?
Residential is 24-hour live-in care for severe symptoms or when home is not a safe recovery environment. PHP is a daytime structured program (5 to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week) where the patient lives at home. IOP is a less intensive program (3 hours per day, 3 days per week) for patients maintaining work or school. Admissions and the clinical team determine the right level during assessment.
Can I get treatment for mental health and addiction together?
Yes. Villa is licensed to treat co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis). Mental health conditions and substance use frequently occur together, and treating one without the other often leads to relapse. Our integrated care plans address both conditions simultaneously with the same clinical team.
Can mental health treatment be done by telehealth?
Yes. Outpatient therapy and medication management are both available by secure video across California. Residential and PHP require being on-site at the Woodland Hills facility; IOP is available in-person and through select telehealth tracks.
How long does mental health treatment take?
Length varies case to case based on condition, severity, and treatment response. Outpatient therapy typically runs 3 to 6 months at weekly or biweekly sessions. PHP and IOP run 4 to 12 weeks. Residential treatment runs 30 to 90 days. Many patients continue with maintenance outpatient therapy or medication management for a year or more after the active treatment phase.
Do you treat teenagers or only adults?
Villa’s residential and intensive programs are designed for adults 18 and older. For minors, we provide referrals to adolescent-specific programs in the Los Angeles area.
Do I need a referral?
No. Most insurance plans do not require a referral for behavioral health services, though some HMO plans do. Call (818) 639-7160 or use the verification form and admissions will confirm during the insurance check.