At Los Angeles Mental Health, our residential treatment center in Tarzana offers Pacific Palisades residents a peaceful, supportive place to focus on recovery. Here, you’ll find a calm, nurturing environment designed to help you heal and thrive away from the usual pace of the Palisades and its coastal surroundings.
Our Tarzana facility is conveniently located for individuals and families in the Pacific Palisades area—including neighborhoods such as Chautauqua, Rustic Canyon, Sunset Mesa, Temescal Canyon, and Marquez Knolls—and nearby West Los Angeles communities. In approximately a 20-30 minute drive (depending on time of day), 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 treatment that can help Pacific Palisades residents work through depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other conditions in a safe and understanding environment. Whether you’re returning home to the bluffs of Sunset Mesa or to a quieter lifestyle in Marquez Knolls, we are here to support your recovery from a nearby, yet restorative setting.
Los Angeles natives choose our Tarzana center because we blend boutique residential care with accessibility from the Westside—and a setting that allows full focus on healing away from daily obligations. Unlike large hospital systems, our home-style facility provides individualized attention, flexible therapeutic programming, and long-term support tailored to you.
You’re close enough to stay connected, yet far enough to gain some space and clarity.
Our programs are designed for immersive mental-health support—not simply outpatient check-ins.
Many clients appreciate being in a setting that is professional yet inconspicuous, with the familiarity of Los Angeles surroundings but the privacy to focus on recovery.
We offer a full range of treatment programs tailored to the needs of Pacific Palisades residents:
We use CBT, mindfulness practices, and holistic therapies to reduce symptoms of sadness, isolation, or hopelessness while helping restore balance and purpose.
Our trauma-informed care helps clients safely explore, process, and heal from past experiences in a structured and supportive setting.
Through a combination of medication management and targeted therapy, we assist clients in stabilizing mood swings and building sustainable routines.
We employ evidence-based techniques, including exposure and response prevention when appropriate, to challenge intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors.
Residents receive specialized therapy for conditions such as borderline or narcissistic personality disorder via individual and group work focused on relational skills and resilience.
From panic attacks to generalized anxiety, our team works with clients to reduce worry, manage physical symptoms, and improve daily functioning.
Treatment includes behavioral therapy, skills training, and medication management if needed, to help improve focus, organization, and productivity.
We assist clients in rebuilding healthy sleep routines using CBT-I, behavioral strategies, and holistic wellness practices.
Long-term support, therapy, medication management, and community reintegration services are available for those living with schizophrenia and related conditions.
Our residential program provides 24/7 care in a safe, structured environment for individuals requiring intensive support, with the goal of helping you return home stronger and better equipped for daily life.
Clients benefit from activities that encourage relaxation, social connection, and wellness:
Temescal Canyon Trail: One of the local nature options near Pacific Palisades: beautiful hiking, fresh air, and a sense of escape near the coast.
Sunset Mesa bluff walks: Gentle access to ocean-view paths and green space supporting mindfulness and grounding.
Palms/Culver Westside cafés and shops: Calm local outings in nearby neighborhoods provide gentle social engagement and a low-stress change of environment.
Getty Center or Getty Villa: Accessible from Tarzana or Westside and offering gardens, art and architecture that support mindful reflection and personal renewal.
Read stories from individuals and families who have found hope and strength through Los Angeles Mental Health.
In addition to treatment at Los Angeles Mental Health, Pacific Palisades residents have access to local resources including:
Offers free peer-led support groups, family education and community workshops for individuals and families dealing with mental health conditions.
Outpatient psychiatry and therapy services serving Westside neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, providing an additional layer of care and referral support.
Although not exclusively mental-health, this local government site offers wellness & community programs that can complement recovery (exercise, group classes, social connection).
County-wide mental health services, mobile crisis response and community outreach serving Pacific Palisades and the Westside.
A comprehensive directory of mental-health and community support services across Los Angeles County; useful for additional referrals and crisis lines.
Take a closer look inside Los Angeles Mental Health’s residential treatment center in Tarzana. We’ve crafted a safe, welcoming space where clients can focus fully on recovery and wellness—comfortable private and semi-private rooms, therapeutic group spaces, outdoor patios and gardens, and supportive staff available around the clock.
Mental health treatment includes therapeutic interventions, support and strategies to improve emotional well-being. It’s for anyone coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, or life changes—not only for those with formal diagnoses.
We offer CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused care.
Many insurance plans include mental health services. We’ll assist you in verifying your coverage and explaining your benefits upfront.
Our team comprises psychiatrists, therapists, licensed counselors, nurses and support staff, all dedicated to guiding your recovery journey with professionalism and compassion.
Yes—when clinically appropriate. Our psychiatrists manage medication in combination with therapeutic treatment to support your goals.
Treatment duration varies depending on your condition, needs and goals. Some find meaningful progress in weeks, others engage in residential care for several months or longer.
Our Tarzana center is roughly a 20–30 minute drive from Pacific Palisades (traffic-dependent), offering a convenient yet distinct environment for recovery.
Yes. We are committed to providing an inclusive, affirming environment for clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
We understand that pets can play a role in healing. Our facility is pet-friendly when clinically appropriate and upon prior arrangement.
Los Angeles Mental Health is Southern California’s premier inpatient mental health treatment center, serving Pacific Palisades and beyond.