Treatment approach · Laguna Beach

Treatment Approachfor Body, Mind, and Brain

DBT, EMDR, and somatic care are part of our PHP and IOP programs in Laguna Beach, alongside group and 1:1 therapy.

Located in Laguna Beach, California

(949) 670-9345
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  • TherapiesDBT, EMDR, somatic
  • ProgramsPHP and IOP

How it fits together

Three Therapies Inside One Plan

Our treatment approach follows Dr. Courtney Tracy's three-part model: somatic care for the body, cognitive analysis for the mind, and psychoanalytical work for the brain. DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy are some of the ways we do that work in PHP and IOP. Both programs offer dual diagnosis care, which means we treat mental health and substance use together. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 first.

You don't have to choose a therapy before you call.

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Three Therapies We Use at Exist

Each page explains what the therapy is and how we use it here. If you're not sure which one fits, call us and we'll talk it through with you.

Clinical model

  1. DBT

    Skills for strong emotions and relationships, taught in group and used in our treatment for borderline personality disorder.

    • Skills
    • BPD

  2. EMDR

    A trauma therapy we use for PTSD and complex PTSD, alongside somatic care, DBT, and parts work.

    • Trauma
    • C-PTSD

  3. Somatic

    Yoga, mindfulness, and other body-based therapies for physical pain and emotional ups and downs, led by Maggie Scotto.

    • Body
    • Yoga

Admissions

Three Steps to Get Started

You can call, text, or leave a voicemail, and we'll walk you through the rest.

  1. 01

    Reach Out

    Call or text us, or fill out the insurance form to tell us a little about yourself.

  2. 02

    We Call You Back

    We call or text you to complete an assessment, go over your insurance and costs, and set an intake date.

  3. 03

    A Start Date

    You get your schedule ahead of time. Not local to Orange County? Come stay with us at the Truth House.

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Questions About Our Treatment Approach

At Exist, DBT, EMDR, and somatic care are part of our PHP and IOP programs, alongside group and individual therapy. If you only need a weekly session, ask us about Outpatient 1:1 therapy, which starts with a free consultation. Call (949) 670-9345.

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

Mental health and substance useDual Diagnosis TreatmentWhen mental health and substance use show up together, we treat both in the same PHP or IOP plan.See dual diagnosis treatment

Start With a Conversation

Call us and tell us what's going on. We'll tell you honestly whether PHP, IOP, Outpatient 1:1, or a referral would serve you best.

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

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