Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Recovery in Orange County

Chinese Medicine Modalities (Our Specialty)

Barn Life is proud to be one of the few mental health centers in Orange County that fully integrates Chinese medicine into recovery care. These practices have been refined over centuries to bring balance to the body’s energy, calm the nervous system, and restore vitality.

Our offerings include:

• Medical Qigong – combining gentle movement, breathwork, and energy alignment to release blockages and build resilience.
• Acupuncture – supporting detox, reducing anxiety and depression, and regulating the nervous system by restoring energy flow.
• Herbology & Dietetics – using carefully chosen herbs, teas, and nutritional guidance to support emotional and physical well-being.
• Massage Therapy – easing tension, improving circulation, and grounding the body through therapeutic touch.

Together, these healing practices provide a foundation of calm and balance that prepares clients for deeper therapeutic work.

Western Therapy Modalities (Group/Individual)

While Chinese medicine restores balance to the body and spirit, Western therapies provide tools to strengthen the mind and reshape behavior. Our evidence-based modalities help clients understand the roots of their struggles and develop new, healthier ways of living.

We offer:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – teaching clients to reframe negative thoughts and develop constructive coping skills.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – blending mindfulness with skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – guiding clients to embrace life’s challenges while staying anchored in their values.
• Behavioral Activation (BA/BT) – reintroducing joy and meaning by encouraging clients to engage in positive, life-affirming activities.

These therapies provide structure and clarity, offering the mental framework needed to create lasting change.

Grief & Trauma Therapies

Many of our clients come to us carrying deep wounds from trauma and loss. At Barn Life, we treat trauma with the care, patience, and evidence-based tools it deserves. By creating a safe and supportive space, we help clients reprocess pain and move forward with strength.

Our trauma-focused approaches include:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – reducing the emotional charge of traumatic memories through guided reprocessing.
• Narrative Therapy – using the power of storytelling to reshape how clients understand and carry their experiences.
• Psychodynamic Therapy – exploring unconscious influences and patterns that shape current struggles.
• Introspection Group Therapy – mindfulness-based group reflections that encourage self-discovery and emotional awareness.

Each of these modalities offers a pathway out of suffering and into empowerment, helping clients reclaim agency over their lives.

Holistic Approaches

Healing also requires creativity, connection, and moments of joy. That’s why Barn Life integrates holistic practices that nurture the human spirit, inviting clients to explore new ways of expressing themselves and finding peace in the present moment.

Our holistic offerings include:

• Art Therapy – channeling emotions into creative expression and personal insight.
• Music Therapy – fostering healing through rhythm, sound, and shared experience.
• Mindfulness Groups – cultivating presence and awareness in a supportive group setting.
• Yoga – reconnecting mind and body through breath, movement, and stillness.
• Sound Healing – using frequencies and vibration to restore calm and balance.
• Mindfulness-Based CBT – blending traditional cognitive tools with mindfulness practices.
• Body-Centered Therapy – somatic approaches that use movement, breath, and touch to regulate the nervous system.

These practices remind clients that recovery is not only about hard work — it is also about discovering beauty, joy, and a renewed connection to life.

Therapy at Barn Life Recovery

A Different Kind of Healing

Many of the people who come to Barn Life arrive after trying traditional mental health treatment and still feeling stuck. They’re looking for something different — something deeper. That’s why therapy here is not confined to one approach, but an integration of all four of our core paths to healing. We weave together the grounding balance of Chinese medicine, the structure and clarity of Western psychotherapy, the safe processing of trauma therapies, and the creativity and connection found in our holistic practices.

This integration is what makes Barn Life different. It’s not about following a rigid formula or checking boxes on a treatment plan — it’s about blending ancient wisdom and modern science into a personalized journey that speaks to the whole person. When it feels like nothing else has worked, our community offers a place to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what healing can look like.

Here’s what therapy at Barn Life feels like:

• Balance through Chinese medicine – Practices like Medical Qigong, acupuncture, and herbal therapy work to calm the nervous system, restore energy flow, and create a sense of inner stability that makes deeper emotional healing possible.
• Clarity through Western psychology – Therapies such as CBT, DBT, and ACT provide practical skills to reframe negative thoughts, regulate emotions, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
• Healing through trauma work – Approaches like EMDR, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic exploration help release painful memories, process grief, and transform the past into a source of resilience instead of suffering.
• Connection through holistic practices – Creative and mindful experiences like art, music, yoga, and sound healing bring joy back into daily life, offering moments of peace, expression, and belonging.

At Barn Life, therapy is not just a session — it’s an experience of renewal, resilience, and transformation.