North Star Recovery Coaching

Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About North Star Recovery Coaching

North Star Recovery Coaching is a physician-owned and operated practice led by certified international Master Addictions Coach Dr. Kenneth Markowitz. He offers personalized recovery coaching for individuals recovering from substance addictions as well as process addictions such as gambling, gaming, food, or work addictions . Coaches guide clients in building and implementing action-oriented recovery plans, focusing on sustained sobriety, life re‑direction, and goal achievement.
What sets North Star apart is its medical grounding along with coaching professionalism. As a physician-run service, North Star integrates holistic addiction knowledge with motivational coaching, emphasizing collaboration with clients’ broader treatment teams to maximize recovery success. Additionally, North Star extends its support to families and relationship partners, offering help in navigating addiction’s impact on loved ones, and addressing betrayal trauma and recovery reconciliation

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Loved Ones

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State department of health The Joint Commission
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
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 Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Adults
Female Male
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at North Star Recovery Coaching

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Life Skills and Motivational Interviewing, typically 30 day.

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

Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007

Quick Facts

Program30 day
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Insurance24 accepted

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Treatment Philosophy

Holistic Strengths-Based Wellness

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Marijuana Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Star Recovery Coaching accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

North Star Recovery Coaching offers comprehensive treatment, with therapies including Life Skills, Motivational Interviewing. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 day. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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