LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence
Malibu, CA Joint Commission

LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence

Founded

2016

Program Length

90 days

Occupancy

6-15 beds

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Owned and operated privately by licensed physicians, LifeSync Malibu serves clients looking for detox from alcohol or drug addiction, as well as provide a residential healing space for clients with substance use or mental health disorders. They even treat smoking. Clients tend to stay 7-60 days for substance use treatment and 30-90 days for mental health treatment. LifeSync's therapies include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing. Their experiential options include psychodrama therapy, art therapy, music therapy, eye movement therapy (EMDR) to reprocess painful memories, medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to reduce cravings, somatic experiencing, and yoga. The medication they administer for addiction is Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone). LifeSync's wheelchair-accessible location on Murphy Way, called the Murphy Residence, includes 6 beds in grand bedrooms, 8 luxurious bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs, outdoor seating and eating areas, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a recreation room, a family room with a TV, and a large kitchen space. This 5,000-square-foot scenic location overlooks the coastal shores of Malibu. For clients seeking short-term crisis stabilization, LifeSync has a specialized facility a few blocks down the road. LifeSync Malibu serves clients of all ages. However, they have special resources to help young adults 18-26 navigate work, school, or life challenges that cause mental health issues or addiction. Their certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists is familiar with identifying and addressing common symptoms like personality changes, rapid weight changes, pupil changes, and risk-taking behavior. Young adult clients participate in therapies to address underlying psychological wounds, build self-esteem, develop effective communication skills, and build trust. For substance use disorders, LifeSync can connect young clients with 12-Step facilitation groups (like AA or NA) or non-12-Step alternatives like SMART.

LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence
LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence
LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence
LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Detoxification

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification Short-term residential

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Adult women Adult men Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

6035 Murphy Way, Malibu, CA, 90265

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