Laguna Treatment Hospital

Laguna Treatment Hospital provides medical detox and inpatient residential rehab from its Aliso Viejo campus, operating around the clock with a medical team that includes Medical Director Gary Mitrevolis, MD and psychiatrist Gaurav Gandotra, MD. An on-site pharmacy supports seamless medication management without the gaps that can emerge when facilities rely on outside dispensing. As a licensed Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital — a distinct facility classification in California — Laguna operates at a higher level of medical oversight than a standard residential rehab center.

The 90-day program is the organizing structure for treatment, providing a timeline that supports meaningful behavioral change rather than simply managing acute withdrawal and discharging. For people in Orange County and across Southern California who have been through shorter programs without achieving lasting sobriety, or who are entering residential treatment for the first time and want to do it thoroughly, the 90-day commitment reflects a philosophy that recovery takes time to build.

A significant portion of people entering addiction treatment also carry a co-occurring mental health diagnosis — anxiety, depression, PTSD, and others — that, if left unaddressed, can undermine even a well-structured substance abuse treatment program. Laguna Treatment Hospital integrates co-occurring disorder care directly into its residential treatment model, with on-site psychiatric services from Gaurav Gandotra, MD available as part of the program rather than as a separate referral pathway.

The therapeutic roster reflects that dual focus. Clinically, the program uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Group Therapy, and Family Therapy. Experientially, residents have access to equine therapy, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, Recovery Dharma, and WellBriety. Family therapy is a named component of the program — an important element for recovery communities, where the family system often plays a decisive role in long-term outcomes after residential treatment ends.

Laguna Treatment Hospital is PsychArmor Veteran Ready certified, a credential that reflects preparation to serve military veterans and first responders whose relationship with substance use is frequently shaped by occupational stress, exposure to trauma, and cultural barriers to seeking care. This is not a generic add-on designation — PsychArmor certification requires demonstrated competency in veteran-specific needs, and it signals to veterans and first responders that the clinical team understands their context.

For families supporting a veteran or first responder through the process of entering a residential treatment program, the certification offers a concrete basis for confidence that their loved one's specific background will be understood rather than treated as incidental. Laguna accepts Aetna, Cigna, and Humana insurance, and can be reached at (949) 647-4618 or [email protected] to discuss next steps toward enrollment.

Laguna Treatment Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission — the most widely recognized independent accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States — and holds LegitScript certification, a standard that confirms verified legal and ethical operation for addiction treatment providers. Together, these credentials give prospective residents and their families a documented basis for evaluating the facility rather than relying solely on marketing language.

In-network insurance carriers include Aetna, Cigna, and Humana. The facility operates 24 hours a day, meaning admissions inquiries and intake assessments are not limited to business hours — a practical consideration for families facing an urgent decision about residential treatment. Laguna Treatment Hospital is located at 24552 Pacific Park Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, and serves patients from across Orange County and Southern California.