
At a Glance
Location
17921 South Avery Place, Gardena, CA 90248
Phone
424-340-9267Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
About Transformations Care Inc
Transformations Care Inc in Gardena, CA offers a full continuum of substance abuse treatment — from medical detox through residential treatment and outpatient programming — serving a wide range of individuals including veterans, young adults, and those managing co-occurring disorders. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the center of its clinical work and leadership from a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, this Los Angeles County recovery center is built for people who need more than a single-point-in-time intervention.
Transformations Care Inc is a substance use treatment facility located at 17921 South Avery Place in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. The center provides a structured continuum of addiction treatment designed for people at different stages of their recovery journey — from those entering care for the first time to individuals stepping down from more intensive levels of support. Clinical Director Charleen Meyer, LMFT, ATR, brings licensed clinical and art therapy credentials to the program's leadership, giving the center a professionally grounded foundation uncommon in many outpatient settings.
The levels of care at Transformations Care span the full recovery spectrum. Medical detox is available for individuals who need supervised withdrawal management before transitioning into longer-term treatment. From there, clients can move into residential treatment for immersive, around-the-clock support, or enter the outpatient program for greater flexibility. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a structured middle ground — more clinical contact than standard outpatient, but with the ability to maintain outside commitments — making it a strong fit for those balancing recovery with work, school, or family responsibilities.
Clinically, Transformations Care uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core therapeutic method, a well-established approach for identifying and reshaping the thought patterns that drive substance use. The center also treats trauma and PTSD alongside addiction, recognizing that co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis presentations are common among people seeking longer-term recovery. This capacity to address mental health conditions alongside substance abuse treatment sets the program apart from facilities that treat addiction in isolation. The center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Transformations Care serves a notably broad range of populations: veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and those entering treatment through court orders. On the financial side, the center is in-network with Aetna and Blue Shield of California, accepts TRICARE — making it a viable option for military families — and offers self-pay rates and sliding scale fees. It works with most major PPO health insurance plans carrying out-of-network benefits, though it does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
A Continuum of Care for Every Stage of Recovery
One of the more practical advantages of Transformations Care Inc is that clients don't have to piece together their recovery from multiple disconnected providers. The center offers medical detox, residential treatment, a standard outpatient program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — a range that allows people to enter at the level of care they actually need and transition within the same system as their recovery progresses.
For individuals managing co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction, this continuity matters even more. Transformations Care treats trauma and PTSD as part of its clinical scope, which means clients dealing with dual diagnosis presentations aren't redirected elsewhere mid-treatment. The center's 24/7 operating schedule supports this level of ongoing commitment to clients across all levels of care.
Who Transformations Care Serves in Los Angeles County
Transformations Care in Gardena takes an unusually wide approach to the populations it accepts into its substance abuse treatment programs. Veterans and active military family members can access the program through TRICARE coverage — a payment option that many California rehab centers don't carry. The center also specifically serves pregnant women, young adults between 18 and 25, seniors and older adults, and individuals entering treatment under court order, all within the same facility.
This breadth reflects a recovery center designed to meet people where they are rather than narrowing its intake to a single demographic. For families navigating treatment options across different life stages or circumstances, having a single program equipped to serve multiple members — or a single person through multiple phases — can meaningfully reduce the friction of staying in care long enough to build lasting recovery.
Insurance, Payment, and Accessing Treatment
Transformations Care is in-network with Aetna and Blue Shield of California, and works with most major PPO health insurance plans that include out-of-network benefits. TRICARE is accepted, making the center a realistic option for veterans and military families who might otherwise struggle to locate in-network residential treatment or IOP providers in the Los Angeles area.
For those without private insurance, self-pay rates and a sliding scale fee structure are both available. The center does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. Prospective clients or their families can reach the admissions team at (424) 339-0965 or by email at [email protected] to discuss coverage and next steps before committing to a program.
CBT and Dual Diagnosis Treatment at the Core
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the confirmed clinical method at Transformations Care — an approach that works by helping clients recognize the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop practical tools for changing patterns that contribute to substance use. CBT is particularly well-suited to longer-term outpatient and residential settings, where clients have enough time to practice and internalize new responses rather than simply learning concepts in a short-term window.
Alongside CBT, the center's capacity to treat trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders means that clients with more complex clinical pictures aren't funneled into a one-size-fits-all track. Dual diagnosis treatment at Transformations Care addresses both the addiction and the underlying or concurrent mental health conditions simultaneously — a distinction that matters significantly for long-term recovery outcomes.
Why Choose Transformations Care Inc
- Full continuum from medical detox through IOP — one center can support multiple stages of a person's recovery without requiring a facility transfer
- Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders including trauma and PTSD alongside substance abuse, not as a separate track
- TRICARE accepted, making this one of the few Los Angeles County recovery centers with a clear pathway for active military and veteran families
- Clinical Director holds both LMFT and ATR credentials, reflecting a clinical leadership profile that goes beyond standard substance abuse counseling
- Serves a wide range of populations — from young adults (18–25) to seniors, pregnant women, and court-ordered clients — under one program
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of addiction treatment does Transformations Care offer?
Transformations Care offers four levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, a standard outpatient program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This full continuum means clients can enter at the appropriate level and transition within the same program as their recovery progresses, rather than changing facilities at each stage.
Does Transformations Care treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction?
Yes. Transformations Care treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis presentations, including trauma and PTSD, as part of its clinical scope. Clients dealing with mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders are treated within the same program rather than referred out.
Does Transformations Care accept TRICARE for veterans and military families?
Yes, TRICARE is an accepted payment method at Transformations Care. This makes the center a viable option for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families seeking residential treatment or outpatient programs in Los Angeles County.
What insurance plans does Transformations Care accept?
Transformations Care is in-network with Aetna and Blue Shield of California. The center also works with most major PPO health insurance plans that include out-of-network benefits. TRICARE is accepted as well. The center does not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Are self-pay options available at Transformations Care?
Yes. For individuals without private insurance, Transformations Care offers self-pay and cash rates as well as a sliding scale fee structure. Prospective clients can contact the center directly at (424) 339-0965 or [email protected] to discuss rates and financial options.
What populations does Transformations Care serve?
Transformations Care serves a broad range of populations, including veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and court-ordered clients. This range is available across the center's multiple levels of care.
What therapeutic approach does Transformations Care use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the primary therapeutic method at Transformations Care. CBT helps clients identify and change the thought patterns and behaviors connected to substance use, and it is integrated into the center's residential and outpatient programs.
Is Transformations Care open around the clock?
Yes. Transformations Care operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This schedule supports clients across all levels of care and allows families to reach out or begin the admissions process at any time.
Where is Transformations Care located?
Transformations Care Inc is located at 17921 South Avery Place in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. The center can be reached by phone at (424) 339-0965 or by email at [email protected].
Who leads the clinical program at Transformations Care?
The Clinical Director at Transformations Care is Charleen Meyer, who holds credentials as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Art Therapist Registered (ATR). Her dual licensure reflects a clinical leadership profile that encompasses both traditional therapy and expressive therapeutic approaches.
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