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Escondido Mental Health Treatment
At Encore Mental Health, we recognize that mental health challenges affect people in different ways. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with depression, processing trauma or grief, or living with a mood disorder like bipolar disorder, you deserve personalized and compassionate care that meets your unique needs.
Situated in the serene hills of Escondido, California, Encore Mental Health offers residential treatment in a calming, home-like environment where healing and connection can flourish. Our program integrates evidence-based therapies, professional expertise, and a supportive community to help individuals achieve lasting relief from emotional distress and rediscover a sense of purpose and well-being.
Our Program
What We Treat
Encore Mental Health specializes in supporting individuals with mild to moderate mental health conditions that can deeply affect daily life. Many of our clients come to us after struggling with their symptoms for months or years, often having tried outpatient therapy or medication without the results they hoped for. Our residential setting provides the structure, focus, and depth of care needed to create real, lasting change.
Depression is more than just sadness—it can rob you of motivation, energy, and hope. People with depression may find it difficult to get out of bed, concentrate, or enjoy the things they used to love. At Encore, we help clients uncover the underlying causes of depression and develop strategies for managing symptoms. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, individual counseling, and group support to guide clients toward emotional balance and renewed connection.
Whether it’s constant worry, panic attacks, social avoidance, or obsessive thoughts, anxiety disorders can significantly disrupt daily life. We treat a range of anxiety-related issues, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, and panic disorder. Through therapy, clients learn how to reduce anxious thinking, regulate their nervous systems, and respond to stress in healthier ways. Our calm and structured environment offers the perfect setting to address anxiety in a supportive, low-pressure space.
Past trauma—whether from childhood, abuse, accidents, or other events—can leave deep emotional wounds that continue to affect daily life. At Encore, we provide trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment. Our therapists are trained to work with clients at their own pace, using modalities such as CBT, somatic awareness, and narrative therapy to help process and integrate traumatic experiences in a way that fosters healing and resilience.
Grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a life role, or even a sense of identity can be devastating. At Encore, we offer a compassionate space for individuals to work through grief in a healthy, supported manner. Group therapy and individual sessions help clients make sense of their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and take steps toward healing without feeling rushed or judged.
Living with bipolar disorder involves navigating emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Finding stability can be difficult without consistent support. At Encore, we help clients with bipolar disorder gain a deeper understanding of their condition and develop personalized strategies for mood regulation, self-care, and medication adherence when appropriate. Our program emphasizes balance, routine, and coping skills to help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse.
How We Operate
Our Approach to Treatment
Individual Therapy
Each client at Encore is paired with a dedicated licensed therapist who works closely with them throughout their stay. Individual therapy sessions allow clients to explore personal experiences, emotional patterns, and mental health symptoms in a safe, one-on-one setting. Our therapists use a variety of approaches tailored to your specific needs, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to depression and anxiety.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and building stronger relationships.
- Narrative Therapy: Helps you reframe your life story in an empowering way.
- Trauma-Informed Approaches: Prioritize safety and pacing for those working through traumatic experiences.
- Motivational Interviewing: Assists with goal-setting and increasing readiness for change.
Individual therapy provides a private space for deeper exploration, skill-building, and healing at your own pace, all under the guidance of an experienced clinician.
Group Therapy
While individual therapy is vital, group therapy offers unique benefits that can’t be found in one-on-one sessions. At Encore, we facilitate a variety of structured group sessions each day that allow clients to connect, share, and grow alongside others who understand what they’re going through.
Benefits of group therapy include:
- Building a sense of community and reducing isolation
- Learning from others’ experiences and perspectives
- Practicing communication and relationship skills
- Receiving and offering support in a safe, facilitated setting
- Developing new tools for managing symptoms in real-time
Groups may focus on topics like:
- Coping with depression and anxiety
- Understanding trauma and building resilience
- Managing triggers and emotional responses
- Practicing mindfulness and grounding techniques
- Exploring grief and personal loss
- Developing healthy boundaries and self-esteem
All groups are led by trained clinicians who guide discussions, promote psychological safety, and help clients apply therapeutic concepts in a supportive setting.
What Sets Us Apart
The Encore Difference
We recognize the important role that pets can play in mental health recovery. That’s why we offer pet-friendly accommodations, allowing you to bring your animal companion with you during your stay. Pets can offer comfort, routine, and emotional grounding—key elements in the healing process.
Our residential setting is designed to feel welcoming, not clinical. With private and shared rooms, a serene outdoor environment, a pool, sauna, and chef-prepared meals, clients are supported in every aspect of their stay. This comfort and attention to detail help promote a sense of safety that’s essential for deep therapeutic work.
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Moving Forward with Hope
Struggling with mental health symptoms can feel isolating, exhausting, and at times hopeless—but it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right care, support, and environment, meaningful recovery is not only possible—it’s within reach.
At Encore Mental Health, we offer a comprehensive residential treatment program for those seeking to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and bipolar disorder in a compassionate and personalized way. Through individual therapy, group therapy, and a strong foundation of community and care, we help our clients rediscover peace, resilience, and purpose.
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Our Location
Elfin Forest, California
Phone Number
(442) 261-5394
info@encorewellness.com
We Accept Most Major Insurances
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Take the First Step
If you or a loved one is struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to Encore Mental Health today to learn more about our treatment options and how we can support your journey toward lasting wellness. Let this be the Encore you’ve been waiting for—your next chapter starts here.