Clinical Focus
Tailored Clinical Treatment at Headwaters
At Headwaters, we specialize in providing bespoke treatment solutions designed to address the unique challenges of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through an in-depth and individualized assessment process, our multidisciplinary team creates personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s specific needs. Recognizing that many of our patients are public figures, executives, or members of prominent families, we take great care to explore not only patterns of substance use but also overall mental health, family dynamics, and social influences.
Our clinical empowerment model builds on the strengths of each patient while addressing the biopsychosocial factors contributing to their addiction. This approach includes individualized psychotherapy, advanced psychiatric and psychological services, and active involvement of family members and trusted advisors such as wealth managers, legal counsel, or executive assistants, with patient consent. Our goal is to empower our patients with tools and therapies that lead to sustainable recovery while preserving their professional and personal responsibilities.
Leading-Edge Care
Co-Occurring Conditions
Addiction often occurs alongside other mental health disorders, a phenomenon referred to as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnoses. These interrelated conditions impact every aspect of an individual’s mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. At Headwaters, we know that treating addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously is essential for long-term recovery. Common Co-occurring conditions include:
- Mood Disorders: Depression and anxiety are frequently co-occurring conditions. Anxiety ranges from reactions to everyday stressors to more severe, debilitating experiences.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Often triggered by traumatic life events, PTSD symptoms include disassociation, anger, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
- Process Addictions: Shopping, gambling, disordered eating, and sex addictions often co-occur with substance use disorders, compounding the challenges of recovery.
- Personality Disorders: Borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive, avoidant, and dependent personality disorders, frequently coexist with addiction.
- Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social anxiety can intensify addiction patterns as individuals turn to substances to self-medicate or alleviate symptoms.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Persistent, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors may drive substance use as a coping mechanism, creating a cycle of dependency.
- Depressive Disorders: Clinical depression often leads to substance use as individuals seek relief from feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or low energy, complicating the recovery process.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Impulsivity and difficulty with focus in individuals with ADHD can increase the likelihood of substance use to manage symptoms or enhance performance.
- Codependency: Often rooted in dysfunctional relationships, codependency can manifest in enabling behaviors and emotional dependency that hinder recovery for both the individual and their loved ones.
At Headwaters, we take a comprehensive, integrative approach to treat these co-occurring conditions, addressing the root causes of addiction and mental health challenges while fostering healing and long-term resilience.
Core Components of Clinical Care
- Evidence-Based Therapies: Proven treatment methods tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
- Comprehensive Medical and Psychiatric Services: Including medical detox and medication management when necessary.
- Case Management: Focused on coordinating every aspect of care.
- Family Education and Programming: Healing relationships and strengthening support networks.
- Spiritual Support: Fostering a sense of connection and purpose.
- Complementary Integrative Therapies: Techniques such as massage, acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, and meditation to address physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Nutrition: Personalized meal planning with a focus on nutrient-dense, locally sourced ingredients to support brain and body healing during recovery.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments
Treatment at Headwaters begins with an intensive behavioral health assessment to ensure a thorough understanding of each patient’s needs. By diagnosing all substance use and mental health disorders, we create a roadmap for healing that is uniquely tailored to the individual. This rigorous assessment allows us to guide our patients toward sustained recovery while addressing the pressures and responsibilities of their personal and professional lives.
Integrated and Customized Treatment Plans
Integrated treatment is the cornerstone of success at Headwaters. Our comprehensive programming combines all the therapeutic resources necessary for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. We recognize that the causes of addiction and mental health conditions vary widely, with some disorders predating substance use and others emerging as a result of it. Regardless of the sequence, our approach ensures all conditions are treated concurrently, maximizing the chances of long-term recovery.
Superior Psychological and Psychiatric Care
Effective treatment for co-occurring disorders requires that all conditions be addressed at the same time, in the same place, and by the same treatment team. Headwaters’ distinguished team of psychiatric and psychological professionals provides integrated services that combine evidence-based therapies, advanced psychological testing, and individualized care.
A Path to Recovery
Recovery is not only possible but achievable with the right care and support. At Headwaters, we leverage numerous research-based therapies to treat co-occurring conditions effectively. Our personalized and integrated approach empowers patients to achieve sustainable health and success, even in the face of demanding social and professional pressures.
By working collaboratively with patients and their families, our team ensures that each individual has the tools they need to thrive—restoring balance, rebuilding relationships, and creating a foundation for lifelong well-being.