At Los Angeles Mental Health, our residential treatment center in Tarzana offers Malibu residents a welcoming place to focus on recovery. Here, you’ll find a calm, supportive environment designed to help you heal and thrive, away from the busyness of Pacific Coast Highway while still staying close to home.
Our Tarzana facility is conveniently located for individuals and families in Malibu—including neighborhoods such as Point Dume, Malibu Colony, Broad Beach, Carbon Beach, Malibu Road, Malibu Park, and Big Rock—as well as nearby Pacific Palisades and the greater Westside. In roughly a 30–40 minute drive (depending on traffic), you can access a safe, therapeutic space dedicated to improving mental health and wellness.
Every person’s mental health journey is unique, and our team at Los Angeles Mental Health takes that to heart. We provide personalized, evidence-based mental health treatment that can help Malibu residents work through depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other conditions in a safe, understanding environment. Our team focuses on building long-term coping skills so you can return to life in communities like Point Dume, Malibu Colony, or Broad Beach with more stability and support.
LA natives choose our Tarzana center because it offers a peaceful change of scenery from the coast—nestled in the Valley, yet still close enough for family visits and ongoing support. Unlike large hospital systems, our boutique-style residential mental health facility provides a homelike environment where you’re known by name, not by a chart number. You receive attentive, individualized care guided by an experienced clinical team.
Our Tarzana location is an easy drive from Malibu’s neighborhoods and beaches, while giving you space to step away from daily stressors.
We specialize in mental health conditions and offer structured residential treatment designed for meaningful, sustained progress.
Being just outside your immediate Malibu community offers greater privacy while still keeping you within reach of your home, loved ones, and familiar routines.
We offer a full range of mental health treatment programs tailored to the needs of Malibu residents:
Our trauma-informed care helps clients process and heal from past experiences in a safe, structured setting that emphasizes emotional safety and grounding skills.
Through a combination of medication management and therapy, we help clients navigate mood swings, stabilize daily routines, and strengthen relapse-prevention strategies.
We use proven therapeutic methods, including exposure-based work when appropriate, to challenge intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life.
Malibu residents receive specialized care for conditions such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorder through individual therapy, skills groups, and supportive community-based care.
From panic attacks to generalized anxiety, our team provides customized treatment focused on reducing worry, managing physical symptoms, and improving day-to-day functioning.
Treatment may include behavioral therapy, skills development, and—when appropriate—medication management to improve focus, organization, and follow-through.
We help clients rebuild healthy sleep routines with CBT-I and holistic approaches targeted at nighttime anxiety, racing thoughts, and disrupted sleep patterns.We help clients rebuild healthy sleep routines with CBT-I and holistic approaches.
Long-term support, therapy, and medication management are available for those living with schizophrenia and related conditions, with a focus on safety, stability, and community integration.
Our residential mental health facility provides 24/7 care in a safe, structured environment for individuals who need intensive support, clinical oversight, and a restorative space to focus on recovery.
Clients can benefit from exploring nearby activities that support relaxation, connection, and wellness:
Ventura Boulevard: Explore local cafés, shops, and restaurants in the Tarzana area that provide a calm outing or a relaxed social connection.
Malibu Beaches (Zuma, Broad Beach, Carbon Beach): When appropriate and clinically recommended, gentle time by the ocean can support mindfulness, grounding, and peaceful reflection.
The Getty Villa / The Getty Center: These nearby cultural landmarks offer art, gardens, and architecture that can be incorporated into mindful, low-stress outings.
We are honored to support Los Angeles residents on their healing journey. Read stories from individuals and families who have found hope and strength through Los Angeles Mental Health.
EXCELLENT Based on 24 reviews Posted on Google Lauren JohnsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I left this program against medical advice because I no longer felt physically or emotionally safe there. Contrary to what some people may assume, my decision was not impulsive. It came after repeatedly expressing my concerns to staff and feeling like they were ignored. The only positive thing I can genuinely say is that I paid an additional $5,000 for a private room. It became the only place where I felt safe or comfortable. The program director, Anthony W. Hernandez, was the biggest disappointment of my entire experience. Early in my stay, when I wanted to leave, he convinced me to stay by sharing deeply personal stories about his own past. At the time, I thought he genuinely cared. When I later made the decision to leave, his entire attitude changed. During our phone call, he called me “weak” and told me I was giving up on myself. When I asked if I could leave the following morning instead of immediately, he responded, “You can leave NOW.” His tone was hostile, dismissive, and completely lacking the compassion I expected from someone leading a mental health program. The conversation became so upsetting that I added my father to the call because I no longer felt comfortable speaking with him alone. I repeatedly told staff that I did not feel physically safe around certain clients. I expressed these concerns more than once because I was genuinely uncomfortable. I did not feel like my concerns were taken seriously or meaningfully addressed. The house is very small, and there is virtually nowhere to get away from other clients if you need space. The bedrooms are all close together, common areas are crowded, and there was never a single quiet moment during the day. It felt like constant chaos from morning until night. If you’re someone who needs a calm, peaceful environment to heal from trauma, this was not my experience. Although I had a private bedroom, I shared a bathroom that was frequently left with urine and feces on the toilet and shower. It was unsanitary and extremely distressing to deal with in an environment where I was supposed to be focusing on healing. The nursing care was equally frustrating. Within moments of meeting me, the nurse, Amy Malone, insisted my prescribed ADHD medication was causing my elevated heart rate. (It was NOT. It calms me.) I repeatedly explained that my heart rate increases because of severe anxiety. Every single morning, prior to any medication, my heart rate was around 130 beats per minute. As the days went on, I became increasingly anxious about it. I noticed the pulse oximeter was often removed before I could even see my reading. To the point I had to tell them to stop/let me see the reading for myself. I lost 8 pounds being there just for 7 days. They knew I wasn’t eating because of stress. I told them. They saw it. They watched it. On my fourth day, I was required to go on an outing in nearly 100-degree weather despite already feeling extremely anxious. While there, I experienced a severe panic attack. That experience made me feel significantly worse. One policy that made absolutely no sense was the pool. There is a beautiful pool on the property, yet while wearing a modest one-piece swimsuit, I was told I could not lie outside unless I kept my body covered with a towel, even in extreme heat. The daily “group therapy” often consisted largely of sitting in the garage watching YouTube videos. For me, my private bedroom became the only place where I felt any sense of peace because I spent much of my stay avoiding the environment outside of it. People searching for mental health treatment are often in extremely vulnerable situations and deserve accurate, trustworthy information when making such an important decision. Based on my experience, if you decide this facility isn’t the right fit for you, make sure you have a clear discharge plan before telling staff you want to leave. Programs like this tend to prefer clients who won’t question their practices. Educated clients are more likely to recognize red flags.Posted on Google Cesar BarraganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent. I felt as I was royalty. 8 out of 10 ratingPosted on Google lola thomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Place. Very Thereputic!Posted on Google Bella SasseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff here is absolutely so amazing and sweet. They are very attentive to your needs always setting aside what they are doing to put you first. The programming is also very engaging and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend or family member. Everyone here made me feel super heard and remembered the things I have told them along my journey here. Thank you LA Mental Health <3Posted on Google SANAD HELOTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Felt like home. No judgement. I would do 90 days if I could. I would even add a ad on a commercial for this business. The only downside is the alumni network is not set up yet. However, Rome wasn’t built in a day? But I heard Karen could finish a puzzle in ten minutes. Thank you lamhPosted on Google John HowardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The house is gorgeous. The staff is world class. The program overall is absolutely amazing, in my time here I've made leaps and bounds towards my recovery and healing journey. Come in with an open mind and a willingness and the results are amazingPosted on Google Levi CrabtreeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great house, even greater staff. I felt safe and welcome my entire stay, they created/maintained a very peaceful environment for recovery and healing. Shout out Inga, Liza, Monica, Anthony, and Kevin for the work they do and for making my stay effective, and special shout out to Inga and Liza for going above and beyond, they made an big impact on mePosted on Google Nina DemucciTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Los Angeles Mental Health is an outstanding mental health treatment center offering residential care for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and much more. The staff is compassionate, highly qualified, and truly dedicated to helping each client heal. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality mental health treatment in the Los Angeles area.Posted on Google Maricruz HuertaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful staff! Special shoutout to Monica, Liza, Kevin, Dre’, Juan, Brey, Laneeka, Amy, Anthony, Julio, Inga, Ari! They truly are caring and great at helping others thrive and heal… always caring with the heart<3Posted on Google JosephTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Staff is nice!! They met all my needs. Every thing you guys did for me is cool. The tv in my room, taking me to the mall and buying me my headphones and also taking me to get a mans pedicure was awesome. Everyone one here made an impact.
Along with professional treatment at Los Angeles Mental Health, Malibu residents may find additional support through local and regional resources:
Offers outpatient behavioral health services, including therapy and psychiatry, at a clinic on Stuart Ranch Road in Malibu.
Provides school- and community-based mental health services, crisis intervention, and support groups for young people and families in the Malibu area.
Connects residents to organizations such as St. Joseph Center for mental health, housing, and social services for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Offers free peer and family support groups, classes, and education for those affected by mental health conditions across Service Area 5, which includes Malibu.
County-operated programs, including a 24/7 help line and local clinics, serving Malibu and nearby communities such as Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and Brentwood.
Take a closer look inside Los Angeles Mental Health’s residential treatment center in Tarzana. We’ve created a safe, welcoming space where clients can focus fully on recovery and wellness, with comfortable bedrooms, therapeutic group spaces, and peaceful outdoor areas.
Mental health treatment includes therapies and structured support to help individuals improve emotional and psychological well‑being. Anyone who is experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia or life transitions may benefit—diagnosis is not required.
We offer cognitive‑behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, mindfulness‑based approaches and trauma‑informed care.
Many insurance plans include residential mental health treatment. Our admissions team will verify your coverage and walk you through benefits.
Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, psychiatric nurses and supportive care staff, all experienced in residential mental‑health care.
Yes. When clinically appropriate, our psychiatrists may prescribe and monitor medications in combination with therapy to support overall recovery.
The length of treatment varies depending on each individual’s condition, needs and goals. Some find benefit in a short‑term stay, while others continue longer for deeper stabilization.
Our Tarzana center is typically about a 30–40 minute drive from Malibu, depending on traffic, making it close enough for family involvement yet far enough to feel like a focused retreat.
Absolutely. We provide an inclusive, affirming environment for all clients, with respect for every person’s identity and experience.
Yes. We understand pets can play a meaningful role in healing. Our facility welcomes companion animals when appropriate, as part of the residential experience.
Los Angeles Mental Health is Southern California’s premier inpatient mental health treatment center, serving Malibu and beyond.