AMFM Mental Health Treatment

Gender-Specific Care in a Restorative Setting

The center offers a residential mental health program exclusively for women and female-identifying adults. This gender-specific environment fosters safety and connection — important factors in healing from trauma and complex mental health conditions. The program is designed to address the unique needs of women navigating severe mental health challenges, including those managing co-occurring substance use. The setting features private, home-like accommodations and chef-prepared meals, with daily routines that balance therapy and holistic wellness.

High-Frequency, Trauma-Informed Therapy

Clients receive four individual therapy sessions per week, incorporating trauma-informed, evidence-based methods. Daily group sessions offer peer support and skill-building, while weekly family therapy helps rebuild critical relationships and strengthen support systems. This consistent, high-frequency model allows for deeper therapeutic progress and real-time adjustments to care, helping clients stabilize more effectively and build tools they can carry into life beyond treatment.

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) from the Source

The center incorporates CT-R, a modern evolution of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to empower individuals with serious mental health conditions. Unlike traditional CBT, CT-R focuses on building purpose and connection, not just symptom reduction. All clinical staff are trained through the Beck Institute — the originator of CBT — ensuring a unified, expert approach. This shared foundation helps staff foster motivation and engagement across all levels of care.

Recreational Activities and Connection Through Shared Experience

Clinical care is blended with structured recreation to support whole-person healing. Clients participate in weekly yoga, fitness sessions, and somatic therapies that promote physical and emotional wellness. Twice-monthly equine therapy offers opportunities for grounding, nonverbal connection. Weekly outings include trips to the beach, aquarium, or local farmers markets. Clients also attend weekly dining outings as a group. These activities reinforce recovery by helping clients reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

What Clients Say

Patients describe AMFM as a safe, supportive space for women facing complex mental health challenges. Reviews highlight the depth of therapeutic relationships, the personalized attention from staff, and the calming environment — especially for those healing from trauma or psychotic disorders.