Highlands in Bloom is a licensed residential treatment center in Agoura Hills, California. Our clinical program is developed and overseen by Clinical Program Director Stacy McNeal, PhD, LMFT and Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill. Weekly individual therapy sessions are a core component of the residential treatment program at Highlands in Bloom, providing each client with dedicated one-on-one clinical time with a licensed therapist throughout their stay.
Individual Therapy in the Residential Setting
Individual therapy at Highlands in Bloom is conducted by licensed therapists working under the clinical oversight of Clinical Program Director Stacy McNeal, PhD, LMFT. Sessions are scheduled weekly at minimum, with frequency adjusted based on each client’s individualized treatment plan and evolving clinical needs. The residential setting provides a unique advantage for individual therapy because the daily structure, community support, and consistent clinical contact create the safety and stability that allow for deeper therapeutic work than weekly outpatient sessions typically permit.
Therapeutic Modalities Used in Individual Sessions
Individual therapy sessions at Highlands in Bloom draw on a range of evidence-based clinical modalities selected based on each client’s specific presentation, treatment goals, and the stage of their therapeutic process. Modalities integrated into individual therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), somatic approaches, and trauma-focused interventions. For a full description of each modality visit our Clinical Programming page.
Individual Therapy for Mental Health Conditions
Individual therapy at Highlands in Bloom directly addresses anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, and burnout through individualized clinical work tailored to the specific patterns, history, and goals of each client. The one-on-one therapeutic relationship provides the clinical depth and personal focus that group therapy and psychoeducation cannot fully replicate, allowing for the exploration and processing of individual history, relational patterns, and deeply held beliefs that sustain psychological symptoms.
Individual Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions
For clients managing autoimmune conditions alongside mental health presentations, individual therapy addresses the psychological patterns most relevant to their specific autoimmune picture, including chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation, unresolved trauma connected to adverse health experiences, illness-related anxiety and catastrophizing, grief and identity disruption related to chronic illness, and the emotional suppression patterns that contribute to sustained HPA axis activation and inflammatory burden. Individual therapy in this context is a direct clinical intervention for autoimmune health, not a secondary concern.
FAQs
How often do I receive individual therapy at Highlands in Bloom?
Residential clients receive a minimum of one individual therapy session per week, with frequency adjusted based on the individualized treatment plan. Additional sessions are available as clinically indicated throughout the residential stay.
Who conducts individual therapy at Highlands in Bloom?
Individual therapy is conducted by licensed therapists working under the clinical oversight of Clinical Program Director Stacy McNeal, PhD, LMFT. Therapists work in direct coordination with Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill and the broader clinical team.
What therapy approaches are used in individual sessions?
Individual therapy at Highlands in Bloom integrates CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Psychodynamic Therapy, MBSR, somatic approaches, and trauma-focused interventions based on each client’s specific clinical presentation and treatment goals.
Is individual therapy different from group therapy?
Yes. Individual therapy provides dedicated one-on-one clinical time focused on each client’s specific history, goals, and therapeutic process. Group therapy provides shared clinical work with the residential peer community. Both are core components of the residential program and serve distinct and complementary clinical functions.
Take the First Step
Highlands in Bloom accepts clients from across California and the United States. Our admissions team is available daily for a complimentary, confidential clinical consultation. Call us at (805) 892-6313 or visit highlandsinbloom.com/contact. We are in-network with Blue Shield of California and Aetna and accept most major PPO plans.