Trauma treatment addresses the intrusive memories, anxiety and avoidance that can follow overwhelming or difficult experiences. At Silver Lining Recovery in Huntington Beach, outpatient trauma-focused care uses structured, evidence-based approaches that fit around your job, school and family, from full-day structure to evening and virtual sessions.
PHP, IOP, evening IOP, OP, virtual IOP
EMDR, CBT, DBT, TMS, trauma-informed therapy
Outpatient, you keep living at home
Most major insurance accepted
Trauma therapy helps you process difficult or overwhelming experiences and ease the symptoms they can cause, such as intrusive memories, anxiety and avoidance. It uses structured, evidence-based approaches led by trained clinicians, at a pace that fits you rather than asking you to relive the past before you are ready.
When trauma occurs alongside depression, anxiety or substance use, treating one without the other is a common driver of relapse, so we coordinate dual diagnosis care on one plan.
EMDR, CBT, DBT and trauma-informed therapy delivered by a licensed clinical team, matched to your history and pace.
We focus on stabilization and coping skills first, so you feel steady before any intensive trauma work begins.
Trauma, mood and substance use are assessed together, on one coordinated plan, rather than split across separate providers.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For free, confidential support 24 hours a day, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Silver Lining Recovery is an outpatient program and does not provide emergency or crisis stabilization on site.
A clinical assessment can walk you through what is going on and recommend a level of care. Checking your coverage first costs nothing and carries no obligation to enroll.
If these sound familiar, trauma-focused outpatient care may help you feel steadier while you keep living your life.
Memories or flashbacks that arrive uninvited and can carry the same emotional weight as when they happened.
Feeling constantly on guard or unable to relax, even in situations that are not actually dangerous.
Steering clear of people, places or reminders connected to what happened.
Panic attacks, trouble falling or staying asleep, and a nervous system that stays on high alert.
Using alcohol or drugs to manage difficult feelings, which we address as part of one coordinated treatment plan.
Most virtual outpatient programs are therapy only and send anything medical elsewhere. Ours is run by the same physicians, nurses and clinicians as the Huntington Beach program, over a secure HIPAA-compliant platform.
Which level of care your plan covers depends on your specific benefits and medical necessity. Verification is free, takes about two minutes, and carries no obligation to enroll.
Five steps from your first call to your first sessions.
A brief, private call to understand your situation, answer questions and check your coverage.
You meet with a clinician who reviews your history and current symptoms and completes a safety screening, in person or by telehealth.
Your care team recommends a level of care and evidence-based approaches suited to your needs and goals.
You start individual and group sessions on a flexible schedule that can include evenings and telehealth.
Your clinician checks in on how you are doing, reviews your safety plan and adjusts as needed.
Call 866-681-0927 for a free, confidential assessment and insurance check, and we will tell you honestly whether outpatient care is the right fit for what you are carrying.
No single approach or level suits everyone. Most people receive a combination, set at assessment and adjusted as treatment progresses.
Levels differ by how many hours a week you spend in treatment, not by the quality of the clinical work. The same team runs all of them, and you step down as you progress.
| Level of care | Time commitment | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | About 32 hrs a week | Daily clinical structure, or stepping down from a higher level of care elsewhere |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | Days Mon to Fri, evenings Mon to Thu | Keeping work, school or family going while in structured treatment |
| Evening IOP | Evenings, Mon to Thu | People who cannot step away from a job or studies during the day |
| Virtual IOP | Several days a week, online | Anyone in California who cannot travel to Huntington Beach |
| Outpatient (OP) | 1 to 2 sessions a week | Holding progress steady after PHP or IOP |
Every program here is run by licensed, credentialed clinicians. These are the people you will actually see.
William Sanchez
LMFT
SL
Sarah Litwiller
Primary Therapist, LCSW
CT
Christian Tiedge
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Kendra McCarthy
LVN
Trauma rarely shows up alone. These are the conditions and approaches we most often treat alongside it.
Trauma-focused care for diagnosable post-traumatic stress, using the same outpatient levels of care.
Where trauma and substance use are treated together, on one coordinated plan.
A structured method for processing distressing memories, used across levels of care.
The framework the whole program operates in, built around safety and trust.
"Silver Lining is a great place for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. I’ve been here for both. Every single person from staff to clinicians to ownership all genuinely care and make the time to show they care. Programming is thoughtful, informative, and very engaging. There is much more thought into treating the root cause than the symptom."
"The support and real care they give is unmatched. I can say without any doubt that the people that make up this community have a calling to serve and support those of us trying to heal and find a new way of life. Today I’m over five months clean, I have a career that feeds my energy, and a community of people that help me stay accountable."
"Silver Lining Recovery is a fantastic program for anyone seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Barmak and his staff were a delight to work with. Highly recommended."
Silver Lining Recovery accepts most major insurance, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem and Health Net. We run a free, confidential verification of your benefits before you start, with no obligation to enroll.
It depends on your history, goals and the level of care that fits you. Your clinician proposes a personalized plan at intake and adjusts it as you progress.
Yes. Your care is protected by federal and California privacy rules. There are narrow legal limits to confidentiality, such as imminent risk of harm or certain abuse situations, and your clinician reviews these with you at intake.
Your first visit is a clinical assessment and safety screening, in person or by telehealth. You will talk through your history, current symptoms and scheduling needs, and your care team will recommend a plan that fits your life.
Yes. We offer daytime and evening IOP, as well as virtual IOP, so care can fit around work, school and family commitments. Call 866-681-0927 to check current openings.
This page cannot replace emergency help. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For free, around-the-clock support, call or text 988.
Medically Reviewed By
Last reviewed: September 24, 2026
Dr. Atul Grover, MD, is Medical Director at Silver Lining Recovery. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology, trained at UCLA, and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He oversees medical care including medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions.
You do not have to figure this out alone. Verify your benefits or talk with our admissions team, and we will help you find the right level of trauma-focused care for your life.
Medical disclaimer. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It does not create a provider and patient relationship. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your own situation. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.
Program hours, session counts and level of care recommendations described here are typical ranges. Your own plan is set by a licensed clinician during assessment. Insurance coverage varies by plan and by medical necessity.
