Success in Rehab
Success In Rehab I’m happy to say we do have many success stories here at our Malibu rehab center, and we make a concerted effort to follow up with people on a long term basis, as well as in the short term. We’ve had so many wonderful successes, and it’s thrilling when we get calls…
Treatment Philosophy
The recovery philosophy here at Seasons seems to be very congruent with my own personal philosophy, and that is “Patients are first.” We believe in the power of treatment. We believe in healing and a shame-free environment, a very positive psychology approach. The power of each individual person to reclaim who they truly are at…
Effective Addiction Treatment
Effective Addiction Treatment I believe that our most effective resources and programs here, things that really stand out for the patients, are: number one, the art therapy program. Whether you’re artistically inclined or not, we find that art gets you in touch with that joyful infant we all once were, and you’re able to explore…
Staff Profile – Dr. Nancy B. Irwin Psy.D
I’m Dr. Nancy Irwin, and I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I’m also a certified hypnotherapist. I use hypnotherapy for therapeutic purposes only. I’m not trained in stage hypnosis, even though I do have a background as a professional stand-up comic. I’m not from here originally. I moved here because Hollywood needed more blondes….
Path of Recovery
I think the most valuable tool that patients leave Seasons in Malibu with is the absolute awareness of the path that brought them here. We go for cause, rather than just treating symptoms. We have found, when we’ve done so, that our residents are empowered to stay on their path without being dependent on us…
Entering Rehab
So, if someone is suffering, and they’re looking for an initial entry into the world of recovery, the first way to get there is certainly to reach out. Community resources and support, especially when it comes to the treatment level, is essential. Often those individuals who are interested in coming in for treatment will first…
Substance Abuse Counselor Dr. Mark Stahlhuth, PhD
My name is Dr. Mark Stalhlhuth. I have a PhD in clinical psychology, licensed in California. I’ve been here for about five years. I’m the clinical director here. I’ve been in the field of addiction treatment since 1981, and I’ve worked at some other facilities as well as this one, and have found this to…
Recovery Philosophy from Dr. Sheila Shilati Psy.D
The Seasons Malibu philosophy really focuses on the system. But what I mean by that is the way that an individual has come to use drugs and alcohol as a way of coping. It’s not just something someone wakes up one day and says this is what they want to do with their life. It’s…
Residential Treatment Should Never Feel Foriegn
You know, a lot of people ask me, a lot of times, “What really makes you guys different?” The first thing I respond to them is I say, “Just come and take a tour. Take a walk in and see how you feel.” The bottom line is treatment doesn’t and never should feel foreign to…
