Compass Behavioral Health

Certified DBT Therapy in Orange County, CA | Compass Behavioral Health

Team Lead

Date Certified

02/28/18

State

California

Insurance Accepted

Compass is currently in the process of going in-network with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Due to Compass being one of the few DBT-Linehan Board of Certifications, Certified Programs in the country, Compass has a high success rate of obtaining an in-network authorization or a Single Case Agreement (SCA). What this means for you is that you will be paying the same deductible and share-of-cost as if you choose an in-network provider.

Compass is unique in that we have a non-profit arm that can provide grant funding for qualified families that need assistance with their deductible and share of cost for treatment. 

Population Served

Adolescents; Children ages 8 to 24 years

Level of Care Provided

Outpatient; Residential; Intensive Outpatient (IOP); Partial Hospitalization (PHP); Our Residential is for ages 13 to 17

Additional Program  Information:

Here are some quick facts to help families in their decision-making process:
Why Choose Compass?
1. Internationally Recognized Adolescent Mental Health Experts
• Research-Proven Outcomes with an IRB approved study through Duke University
• Compass’ Innovative Residential Program Model with our robust Family Therapy Programming and associated treatment outcomes has been selected for presentation at the annual Yale-NEABPD Conference 2023 & 2024
• World-class training institute teaching DBT to Columbia School of Social Work practicum students, and UCI Medical School Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows, and UCI School of Social Ecology doctoral practicum students.
• Compass’ clinical team hosts the largest number of individual DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians in the state of California.  Experience and expertise are critical in the treatment of complex and multi-problem youth, as ineffective treatment can lead to hopelessness and the belief that “nothing works.”

2. Appropriate, Specialized, & Holistic Residential & Partial Hospitalization Treatment
• Our program serves teens ages 12 to 17, all genders welcome, LGBTQ+ affirming care
• We treat mood disorders only – our curriculum was designed for kids with big emotions and low regulation skills (we refer substance abusing teens out to rehabilitation programs and do not mix these populations)
• Strong contagion behavior & safety protocols and unparalleled staffing ratio (4 dedicated on the floor Guides for 6 kids)
• 6 residents at a time in a home like environment with 24-hour awake care
• Our average length of stay is 45 to 90 days

3. Commitment to Access to Care
• Due to Compass being one of the few DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Programs™ in the country, Compass has a high success rate of obtaining an in-network authorization or a single case agreement. What this means for you is that you will be paying the same deductible and share-of-cost as if you chose an in-network provider.
• What also makes Compass unique is that we have a non-profit arm that can provide grant funding for qualified families that need assistance with their deductible and share-of cost for treatment.

4. Research proven therapies & robust weekly programming to gain traction.  Our residential and partial hospitalization programs offer:
❯ Individual Therapy:
• 3 hours of individual therapy provided by expertly trained licensed and DBT Certified clinicians
• 1 hour psychiatric evaluation and medication management with a Board Certified Child and ❯Adolescent Psychiatrist
• 1 hour of nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietitian.
❯ Family Treatment
• 3 hours of DBT Attachment Based Family Therapy
• 2 hours of DBT Multi-Family Group
• 1.5 hours of Parent Effectiveness Training and consultation to the parent
• 1 hour of Attachment Based Multi-Family Group Therapy
• 1 hour of family fitness
❯ Evidenced-Based Groups
• 9 hours of DBT Skills Training.
• 5 hours of Executive Functioning Coaching and SMART goals training
• 3.5 hours of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• 3.5 hours of sleep hygiene and anti-anxiety skills practice
• 2.5 hours of mindfulness training and practice
• 1 hour of Mindful Self-Compassion
• 1 hour of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• 1 hour of Art Therapy, Psychodrama Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreational Therapy

❯ Whole-Child Wellness

• 10 hours of school with an assessment and remediation focus.
• 7 hours of physical fitness including daily group fitness, yoga, and sports recreation
• 5 hours of Nutritional Therapy and Culinary Lab

Adulting living skills are also woven throughout the program as residents are taught to cook, do their laundry, clean their rooms and bathrooms, and manage their personal hygiene daily.