Experience addiction & mental health treatment like you’ve never seen at Thrive Treatment℠ in Santa Monica, California. Our evidence-based, trusted program is here to help men recover once & for all.
We believe that a combination of modern and traditional therapeutic practices are the best way to reach these goals. Thrive integrates relational and behavioral therapies, along with holistic, medical and psychiatric interventions to help clients reach not only sobriety, but also emotional health and lasting well-being.
We don’t subscribe to one specific modality. Everyone is an individual and treatment plans shift and change based on personal needs. We assist clients to develop healthy coping skills and learn to respond rather than react when you or your loved one is feeling out of control, triggered, hurt or angry. Clients learn to be of service to others, and they even begin to like themselves. Through this proven process, clients learn there is a chance!
Comprehensive Case Management
Case Management
Our case management team is made up of dedicated professionals who, in collaboration with each client’s primary therapist, implement a strategic plan to assist clients in developing healthy systems that support their recovery.
Extensive Range ofStaff Specialists
Expert Clinical Staff
Thrive’s Clinical staff consists of one doctor, Masters-level individuals and group therapists who specialize in substance abuse and mental health treatment. Our Medical Director is board-certified in Addiction Medicine while our Psychiatrist is board-certified in both General and Addiction Psychiatry.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Individualized Treatment
Each client is individually assessed by a licensed clinician who collaborate with the client on developing a plan of action to address each client’s specific needs. Great care and concern is taken to identify and understand the emotional and environmental problems that lead to client’s drug use.
Joint Commission Accredited
Trusted By The Joint Commision
Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality reflecting our commitment to meeting a high standard of care.
ExtensiveFamily Support
Family Program & Support
Thrive is committed to engaging our clients' families in the Treatment process. With clients' consent and when clinically appropriate, family members are engaged in both treatment updates and/or family therapy sessions.
Large Local Community
Local Community
Thrive is located in Santa Monica California which is recognized as a nationwide epicenter of addiction recovery and wellness. Our Clients are immersed in this inclusive recovery community.
- Sustained sobriety
- Gaining insight into the underlying causes of our addiction
- Identity development, including personal values
- Developing healthy communication skills, including boundary setting and self-advocacy
- Healing broken relationships and letting go of toxic relationships
- Healthy coping skills
- Learning how to self-care
Anchored by these basic building blocks, Thrive Treatment℠ takes recovery to the next level and prides itself on working one-on-one to help our clients explore their purpose, enroll in nearby Santa Monica College or UCLA schools or connect them to jobs in the bustling Santa Monica neighborhood. Most of all, we have fun together! Because boredom is a big trigger for newly clean clients, we provide a contained space for them to learn new ways to find excitement in their lives. Picnics, softball, surfing, yoga and more, we take advantage of our city parks and beaches to play as a family, yours and ours. Here, we learn: We don’t just survive, we thrive!
Dr. James Luzano, MD, Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Kristine Ives,
LMFT, LPC, CET2
Clinical Supervisor
Emily WesselMS, APCC
Program Director
Hannah AyersMA, LMFT
Director of Teen Programming
Clayton KetchumCADC II-IS
Executive Director
Adam Pelner,
ACSW
Primary Therapist
Cira Winarto,
MA, AMFT
Therapist
David Pavia, LCSW
Group Facilitator
Jennifer Alonzo,
MS, APCC
Therapist
Jeren Montgomery, MA, AMFT
Family Therapist
Matt Druyen,
MA, AMFT
Therapist
Vince Reed,
MA, AMFT
Primary Therapist
John Steele
Director of Finance and Compliance
Anoosh Yaraghchian
Client Care Coordinator
Chris Kirby
Director of Admissions
Willow
Sullivan
Utilization Review Manager
Matthew
Fidlow
Admissions Coordinator
Jabari
Bahowick
Technician/Counselor
Israel
Burrell
Outpatient Technician
Matt
Randall
Community Liason
Ryan
Ermisch
Program Manager
Stacy
TenHouten, CYT
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Bobby
Arthur
Driver/Technician
When you arrive at Thrive Treatment℠, you will be greeted by one of our friendly staff. The intake process will be conducted by one of our licensed, professional therapists and you will be shown around the facility.
You will quickly notice the team approach to your care from all staff at Thrive Treatment℠. We communicate regularly with one another both in formal, weekly meetings and informally, as needed, to provide you with the best possible care.
As well as experienced therapeutic staff, you will have weekly access to our physician and to our psychiatrist, both of whom specialize in addiction treatment.
Therapists collaborate on group therapy topics every week in order to keep the groups varied and interesting. Outside providers conduct groups each week that include yoga and specific advice on nutrition during the recovery process. Music, art, and film will be used alongside the more typical group therapy sessions throughout the course of each week.
We work hard to provide you with a clean, healthy, and safe environment at Thrive Treatment℠. We welcome and value your opinion and any suggestions you may have for improvements. We want you to feel part of the process and part of the Thrive family.
Some of What You Can Expect:
- High quality counseling with professional, licensed clinicians
- A team approach to your care
- Staff that genuinely care about your well-being
- Accountability and consistency
- Healthy and safe environment
- Life skills education & training
- Quality medical care from physicians well-versed in addiction treatment
“Great program with friendly staff! I highly recommend you to check it out! They know what they are doing! Tanner R. is the man and provides great customer service! Talk to him and he will point you in the right direction.”
Miles S.
“Thrive treatment is a top notch program with one of the best clinical teams in LA. When I have clients at Thrive, I know without a doubt they are receiving the authentic help that they desperately need. Thanks Clayton for the amazing program you have built!”
David B.
“Great program with friendly staff! I highly recommend you to check it out! They know what they are doing! Tanner R. is the man and provides great customer service! Talk to him and he will point you in the right direction.”
David F.
“I am grateful for the immediate attention I received from Matt at Thrive Treatment℠ center. He is sensitive and caring and he graciously spent time with me and my husband to help our family situation. In just a short amount of time he made a big difference and gave us hope. He definitely is passionate about helping people and gave us great perspective and advice.”
Laura B.
