Admissions · Laguna Beach

How to StartTreatment at Exist

Call, text, or send the insurance form, and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Located in Laguna Beach, California

(949) 670-9345
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How admissions works

Start With a Call, a Text, or a Form

You can call or text (949) 670-9345, leave a voicemail, or email admissions@existcenters.com. You can also fill out the insurance form, and checking your benefits is free. We get back to you within one business day and talk through whether PHP, IOP, or Outpatient 1:1 fits what you need. Verification is not a guarantee of coverage, because benefits vary by plan.

If we're not the right fit, we'll help you find a referral.

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Meet the Team at Exist

Meet the team
  • Headshot of Mikaela Karpinski, executive director at Exist Centers.

    Mikaela Karpinski

    Executive Director

    LCSW · trauma and substance use

  • Headshot of Maggie Scotto, somatic practitioner at Exist Centers.

    Maggie Scotto

    Somatic practitioner

    RADT · RYT-500 · somatic therapy

  • Headshot of Dr. Randall Turner, medical director at Exist Centers.

    Dr. Randall Turner

    Medical director

    DO · psychiatry and addiction medicine

  • Headshot of Dr. Nathan Ngo, medical director at Exist Centers.

    Dr. Nathan Ngo

    Medical director

    Psychiatry · mood, anxiety, and trauma

Checking Your Insurance Is Free

We check your benefits for PHP, IOP, and Outpatient 1:1 and get back to you within one business day. Benefits vary by plan, so verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Magellan Health
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente

  • What We Need

    The insurance form asks for your insurance company and date of birth, plus your member ID if you have it.

  • What You Hear Back

    We tell you what your plan said about PHP, IOP, and Outpatient 1:1, so you can decide before you start.

  • The Truth House

    The Truth House is only for Exist PHP or IOP clients. Insurance doesn't cover it, and we offer payment plans and accept CareCredit.

Three Steps to Start Treatment

  1. 01

    Tell Us About You

    Fill out the insurance form, or call or text us at (949) 670-9345, and tell us a little about yourself.

  2. 02

    We Call or Text You

    We reach out to complete an assessment with you, go over the financial side, and set up your intake date.

  3. 03

    Your First Day

    You get your schedule ahead of time, and we give you a warm welcome when you arrive.

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Questions About Starting at Exist

Call or text (949) 670-9345, email admissions@existcenters.com, or fill out the insurance form. Then we call or text you to complete an assessment, go over the financial side, and set an intake date.

Something we didn’t cover? Call (949) 670-9345 or text us.

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Give Us a Call

Call or text us at (949) 670-9345 and tell us what's going on. We'll tell you honestly whether PHP, IOP, or Outpatient 1:1 fits, or whether a referral would serve you better.

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD · Reviewed September 2026

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