Enlightened Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
✓ Joint Commission Est. 2016
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Enlightened Recovery
Enlightened Recovery provides a place where healing for mental health and addiction begins withcompassion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to each person’s well-being. In an upscale, home-like setting, the team walks with clients through a full continuum of care, including detox, residential, day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient care. Guided by a holistic philosophy, they integrate evidence-based therapies with restorative practices to renew mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients toward brighter, healthier futures.
At Enlightened Recovery, clients engage in individual and group therapy, family therapy, and relapse prevention while also exploringbrainspotting, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition counseling and expressive outletsthrough music and art therapy. Gender-specific groups provide safe, understanding spaces for growth, while co-ed groups highlight shared challenges and strengths. With this integrated approach, Enlightened Recovery equips clients to step into lifelong wellness and recovery with confidence.
Residential treatment offers comfortable, home-like settings with shared or private rooms, daily housekeeping, and chef-prepared meals. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, relaxing lounges, and streaming entertainment.Outdoor options on the 460-acre farm invite reflection and movementwith horticulture therapy, basketball courts,walking trails, gardens, and a ropes course. The on-site Enlightened Café provides nourishing meals, fresh juices, and a welcoming space for connection and community.
Aftercare is central to Enlightened Recovery’s vision for lasting change. Graduates may continue inoutpatient programs or sober livingwhile staying connected to counseling, peer support, and relapse prevention strategies. This structured transition ensures momentum carries forward, drawing on the resilience and purpose forged during treatment. By extending compassionate support beyond discharge, Enlightened Recovery empowers clients to keep growing and thriving in long-term recovery.
At Enlightened Recovery, clients engage in individual and group therapy, family therapy, and relapse prevention while also exploringbrainspotting, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition counseling and expressive outletsthrough music and art therapy. Gender-specific groups provide safe, understanding spaces for growth, while co-ed groups highlight shared challenges and strengths. With this integrated approach, Enlightened Recovery equips clients to step into lifelong wellness and recovery with confidence.
Residential treatment offers comfortable, home-like settings with shared or private rooms, daily housekeeping, and chef-prepared meals. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, relaxing lounges, and streaming entertainment.Outdoor options on the 460-acre farm invite reflection and movementwith horticulture therapy, basketball courts,walking trails, gardens, and a ropes course. The on-site Enlightened Café provides nourishing meals, fresh juices, and a welcoming space for connection and community.
Aftercare is central to Enlightened Recovery’s vision for lasting change. Graduates may continue inoutpatient programs or sober livingwhile staying connected to counseling, peer support, and relapse prevention strategies. This structured transition ensures momentum carries forward, drawing on the resilience and purpose forged during treatment. By extending compassionate support beyond discharge, Enlightened Recovery empowers clients to keep growing and thriving in long-term recovery.
Who This Center Serves
Men
Men and Women
Women
Older Adults
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Executives
Couples
Midlife Adults
Amenities & Features
Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Chef-prepared Meals
Internet Access
Ocean View
Wellness Center
Services Offered
What to Expect at Enlightened Recovery
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Trauma-Specific Therapy, typically 28 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 28 days |
| Capacity | 31-50 beds |
| Focus | This center treats substance u... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Holistic
Individual Treatment
Twelve Step
Conditions & Substances Treated
Alcohol
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Addiction
Chronic Relapse
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Psychedelics
Insurance Accepted
Enlightened Recovery works with 24 insurance providers.
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA