Eating Disorder PHP/IOP Programs in Westlake Village, California

Alsana’s Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs in Westlake Village, CA, are designed to support adult clients ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy.

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PHP/IOP for Eating Disorder Recovery in Westlake Village , CA

Alsana Westlake Village’s PHP/IOP programs offer whole-person eating disorder care for adults who are ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Often utilized by clients transitioning from higher levels of inpatient care, PHP/IOP are also well-suited to support direct-admit clients in need of early intervention.

Alsana Westlake Village’s multidisciplinary PHP/IOP care team provides compassion-focused support for individuals recovering from:

Alsana Westlake Village offers flexible scheduling options that fit seamlessly within clients’ busy lives so they can focus on healing sooner, while continuing to work, attending school, and spending time with loved ones.

Alsana Westlake Village PHP/IOP Program Features

Day Treatment (PHP)

  • 6-7 hours of programming/day
  • 1 individual session/week with Primary Therapist
  • 1-2 nutrition counseling session/week
  • 3-4 group sessions/day
  • 1 supportive0-other session/week
  • 1 yoga session/week
  • 1 movement experiential/week
  • Cooking experientials

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

  • 4 hours of programming/day
  • 2 group sessions/day
  • 1 individual session/week with Primary Therapist
  • 2 supportive-other sessions/month
  • 1 nutrition counseling session/week
  • 1 yoga session/week

Meet Our Alsana Westlake Care Team

Our most valuable assets are our people. Compassionate and collaborative professionals, our Westlake Village care team collaborates to deliver multi-dimensional, whole-person treatment to support lasting recovery from eating disorders.

Sherry Safavi

Regional Executive Director | she/her/hers

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Sherry Safavi

Sherry is deeply compassionate and dedicated, with 14 years of heartfelt experience working in the operations side of the healthcare field. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in California and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Alsana, she served as a Regional Director overseeing multiple residential facilities and PHP/IOP programs in Southern and Northern California, showcasing her exceptional leadership, and operational acumen.

What sets Sherry apart is her genuine love for her work. She thrives on bringing hope and recovery to those she serves, guiding them through their journey with compassion and dedication. Her decision to join Alsana as the Regional Executive Director was driven by the organization’s profound commitment to compassionate care and collaborative teamwork, which aligns perfectly with her own values. What truly brought her to Alsana is the culture of “we are all in this together.” She resonates with the philosophy that everyone at Alsana is working together in a committed way, not only to each other but also to our clients. Her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of individuals and the organizations she serves is reflected not only in her professional endeavors but also in her personal life.

In her off-time, Sherry enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her four-year-old daughter, who brings immense joy and valuable life lessons every day. This dedication to both her professional and personal life is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Linda Gorostieta, MSN, RN

Regional Director of Nursing | she/her/hers

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Linda Gorostieta, MSN, RN

As the Regional Director of Nursing for California, Linda is responsible for overseeing the nursing teams, as well as the delivery, and quality of nursing care at all California residential and outpatient facilities. Linda works collaboratively with the National Nursing Director, and the clinical multidisciplinary team to ensure the utmost quality of care is delivered to our clients. 

Linda earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership from The University of San Francisco. Before coming to Alsana, Linda has worked in acute care in the Bay Area in Labor and Delivery, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In her free time, Linda enjoys local Santa Barbara beaches, watching scary movies, scouring antique stores, and pizza. 

Linda is most passionate about family, helping others, and all things mental health. Linda finds fulfillment in making others smile and helping solve problems. 

Linda’s background also includes working as a legal assistant in San Francisco before deciding to become a nurse.

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Isabelle Bryer

Program Director | she/her/hers

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Isabelle Bryer

As the program director for Alsana’s PHP/IOP in Westlake Village, Isabelle can be found welcoming new clients. She creates a safe, nurturing environment to aid in healing and recovery. Isabelle uses art therapy to show individuals how to pursue happiness and help them find their creative voice.

Isabelle believes in nurturing people and helping them create relationships that will assist in their recovery. She is described as calm, nurturing, creative, and team-oriented. She ensures the programs are running smoothly, provides support, and empowers the clinical team.

Prior to Alsana, Isabelle was the program director at Monte Nido’s residential program. Isabelle is French and has degrees in fashion design and art history from schools in France. She was an art instructor at a private studio and Pierce College.

As an artist, Isabelle loves to paint. She also enjoys baking, hiking in the hills, and spending time eating cake with her family.

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Monica Nevarez, MSW, ACSW

Lead Therapist | she/her/hers

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Monica Nevarez, MSW, ACSW

Monica Nevarez is the lead therapist for the Westlake Village PHP/IOP location. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Criminology. She went on to earn her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. Prior to joining Alsana, Monica’s experience includes community mental health, other treatment settings, corrections, and Emergency Response for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

At Alsana, Monica is passionate about supporting clients achieve their goals through compassion, psychoeducation, and hope. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, photography, exploring nature, and going to sporting events.

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PHP/IOP as Early Intervention

Treatment is more effective and tends to be less disruptive to an individual’s life when delivered early after symptoms have been detected. Accessing PHP/IOP as early intervention for eating disorders can mean less time spent in treatment, a reduced likelihood of relapse, and fewer physical and mental health risks.

Waiting until eating disorder symptoms worsen before getting help is common but not advised. Clients who seek early intervention are more likely to be receptive to their care team and often get more out of their time in treatment. In fact, early intervention makes it possible for some clients to avoid needing an in person treatment program altogether.

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PHP/IOP as Relapse Prevention

Alsana offers Two-Week Intensives at PHP/IOP levels of care for individuals in need of relapse prevention support. Recovery maintenance takes vigilance, persistence and support. Alsana Westlake Village wants you to know that no matter how long it’s been since leaving treatment, not only is it ok to ask for help when you’re struggling, it’s encouraged. 

PHP/IOP relapse prevention programming is available virtually and in person. If you or someone you know needs help, contact us today.

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Adaptive Care
Model®

Our Adaptive Care Model® reflects our integrative approach to eating disorder treatment. We focus on the total health and well-being of each client by empowering these areas: medical, therapeutic, nutrition, movement, and relational practices.

Alsana leadership and treatment teams work collaboratively to develop, train, and create consistency within all of our clinics. Within this framework, we put the client first, offering the client essential tools as well as support to achieve a fully-recovered life.

Alsana's Adaptive Care Model for eating disorder recovery
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Medical Treatment

We heal bodies and minds.

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Nutrition

We believe in and practice all-inclusive nutrition.

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Movement

We support movement for every body.

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We cultivate compassion.

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We are accepting of all lived experiences.

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In Their Own Words

Let Alsana help you write your own story of hope and healing. Alsana Westlake Village would like to be your eating recovery community.

  • The staff at Alsana proved to be extremely talented in the art and the skill of not colluding with my eating disorder while...

    also not treating me as if  I was an eating disorder. They treated me like the real, whole person that I had lost sight of. They have an ability to hold nuance gently and they aren’t afraid to wade into the hardest waters, which is so much more helpful than receiving treatment that is guided by a rigid manual. There is an unbelievable amount of safety at Alsana because of this and my gratitude is crazy high!
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    Sydney
    Sydney
  • As I began to apply the knowledge I gained from Alsana into my daily life, I found that my anxiety, guilt, shame ...

    and self-criticism steadily faded like a candle flickering on its last legs. I found authentic joy in things I used to reprimand myself for doing. I took, and continue to take pride in the progress I made and continue to make. Most importantly, I am now capable of self-acceptance and self-love whether I succeed, fail or anything in between.
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    Paul
    Paul
  • Before coming to Alsana, I had never had a treatment experience in which the “how” and “why” of the eating ...

    disorder were addressed. This has proven to be essential in my treatment at Alsana and also in my daily life as a member of society. Alsana providers led me through so much illuminating self-reflection about topics that I had never before considered relevant to my treatment, recovery, or self in general. Alsana staff appreciate and treat the individual, and I felt this in and outside of therapy sessions. They always humored my random geography facts and propensity to trail glitter wherever I went. 🙂 Ultimately, my treatment experience at Alsana taught me how to be a shamelessly authentic individual, and it gave me a sense of safety to explore what it means to be myself.
    With so much love,
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    Kate
    Kate

Alsana Westlake Village is a preferred in-network provider for all major insurance companies.

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Alsana PHP/IOP Programs Are Also Available At
These Locations

Birmingham, AL

Our Alsana Birmingham day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Exterior view of Alsana Birmingham PHP/IOP Facility in AL

Our Alsana Birmingham day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Monterey, CA

Our Alsana Monterey day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Our Alsana Monterey day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Santa Barbara, CA

Our Alsana Santa Barbara day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Our Alsana Santa Barbara day treatment facility is conveniently located to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

St. Louis, MO

Our Alsana St. Louis day treatment facility is conveniently located on the same campus to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy.

Our Alsana St. Louis day treatment facility is conveniently located on the same campus to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy.

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Birmingham, AL

The location has been renovated and updated to fully provide for your healing journey and comfort. We’ve brought together a welcoming team of experienced eating disorder professionals who are committed to your care.

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