Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse & Mental Health | Lake Tahoe's Premier Dual-Diagnosis Facility

Lake Tahoe’s First and Only Dual-Diagnosis Outpatient Treatment Center for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health

Most PPO Insurance Plans Accepted For Outpatient & Mental Health Treatment

Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse and Mental Health in Truckee and Lake Tahoe, CA

At Crow's Nest Ranch, we specialize in providing a premier recovery experience for individuals seeking a balance between flexibility, privacy, and exceptional care. Our outpatient treatment program is designed for professionals and individuals who want to prioritize their sobriety without putting their careers, education, or personal responsibilities on hold. Located in the serene Truckee-Tahoe region, our program offers a unique opportunity to focus on recovery while staying connected to your life, or taking the time to completely disconnect and recharge.

As a client at Lake Tahoe’s first dual-diagnosis outpatient treatment center, you’ll work with our Clinical Staff and Director of Outpatient Services to create a personalized plan that meets your specific needs. From evidence-based individual therapy and group sessions to holistic modalities like yoga, adventure therapy, and mindfulness practices, every aspect of our program is tailored to help you achieve lasting sobriety. Whether you’re flying in from out of state or are a local resident, Crow’s Nest Ranch offers the perfect blend of structure, flexibility, and luxury to support your recovery journey.

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Our Evidence-Based Therapy Modalities

  • At Crow's Nest Ranch, ACT therapy helps you build a rich, meaningful life while developing the skills to handle life's challenges. Rather than fighting against difficult thoughts and feelings, you'll learn to acknowledge them while staying focused on your personal values and goals. This approach perfectly complements our adventure-based programs, helping you build psychological flexibility alongside physical strength.

  • DBT at Crow's Nest Ranch combines acceptance and change, teaching you powerful skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. This therapy perfectly complements our holistic approach, helping you stay present during activities like yoga and outdoor adventures while building a toolkit for managing life's challenges.

  • Our CBT program empowers you to recognize and change thought patterns that may be holding you back. Working one-on-one with your dedicated therapist, you'll develop practical tools to handle triggers, manage stress, and build a stronger foundation for lasting recovery. This evidence-based approach has helped countless individuals at Crow's Nest Ranch transform their relationship with themselves and substances.

  • EMDR offers a unique path to healing from trauma and difficult experiences that may fuel substance use. This gentle yet powerful therapy helps your brain process stuck memories and emotions, reducing their impact on your daily life. At Crow's Nest Ranch, we integrate EMDR with our other holistic treatments to support deep, lasting healing.

  • In the serene backdrop of Truckee-Tahoe, Crow's Nest Ranch offers cutting-edge therapies like neurofeedback and photobiomodulation to enhance recovery. Neurofeedback retrains brainwave patterns for improved emotional regulation, reduced cravings, and better mental clarity, while photobiomodulation uses advanced light therapy to promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and support brain health. Together, these innovative, non-invasive treatments provide a powerful, science-backed approach to sobriety and holistic healing. Learn more about how these therapies can transform your recovery journey →

  • Experience the healing power of nature through our adventure therapy program. Set against the stunning backdrop of Truckee-Tahoe, these activities challenge you physically while building confidence, trust, and resilience. From hiking to outdoor meditation, each experience is carefully designed to support your recovery journey. Learn more about how outdoor adventure can transform your recovery journey →

  • Our unique combination of jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and personal training does more than build physical strength. These practices develop mental discipline, boost confidence, and provide healthy outlets for stress – essential tools for maintaining long-term sobriety. Read lower on this page to learn how we prioritize a healthy body for a truly holistic experience!

  • Experience the transformative benefits of hot and cold exposure therapy at Crow's Nest Ranch, located in the serene Truckee-Tahoe region. This innovative therapy combines the restorative power of heat with the invigorating effects of cold to promote stress relief, improve circulation, and enhance mental clarity. Whether you're seeking to optimize your recovery or boost your resilience, our hot and cold exposure therapy offers a powerful, science-backed approach to holistic healing. Learn more about how this therapy can elevate your recovery journey.

  • Unlock the healing potential of somatic breathwork therapy at Crow's Nest Ranch, located in the serene Truckee-Tahoe region. This transformative practice combines intentional breathing techniques with body awareness to release stored tension, process emotions, and promote deep healing. Perfect for those seeking to reconnect with their body and mind, somatic breathwork therapy is a powerful tool for emotional regulation and long-term recovery. Learn more about how 9D breathwork can elevate your recovery journey →

Our Outpatient Options

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a structured, full-day treatment plan to help you build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers flexible, evidence-based care that fits your schedule while keeping you on the path to sobriety.

Outpatient Prgam & Continued Care

Our Outpatient Program (OP) supports your continued recovery with personalized care and ongoing therapy as you transition back into daily life.

Alumni Community

Our Alumni Program fosters connection, accountability, and lifelong support to help you sustain your recovery journey with connection and community.

Who Do We Treat?

Persons With Substance Use Disorder

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We use an integrative, relational and evidence-based approach utilizing mindfulness practices, creative expression, somatic, and nature-based modalities along with CBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapies.

First Responders

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First Responders deserve first-class care. Our evidence-based, holistic outpatient treatment takes most forms of insurance, and we are honored to serve first responders.

Young Adults (18+)

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Empowering young adults to achieve sustainable wellness and resilience through a holistic approach that aims to address the root causes of their substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Mental & Behavioural Health

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We recognize that mental health and substance use disorders often coexist. Our treatment programs are designed to address co-occurring mental health disorders while promoting overall well-being.

OUR FRESH, HOLISTIC APPROACH

JIU JITSU FOR RECOVERY

Discover how jiu-jitsu training at Crow's Nest Ranch builds discipline, confidence, and resilience to support your recovery journey.

FIGHT FIT FOR RECOVERY

Learn how our Fight Fit program combines fitness and mental toughness to empower your recovery and improve overall well-being.

YOGA FOR RECOVERY

Explore how yoga at Crow's Nest Ranch promotes mindfulness, stress relief, and emotional balance for lasting sobriety.

MUAY THAI FOR RECOVERY

Find out how Muay Thai training fosters empowerment, focus, and self-control as part of your holistic recovery plan.

ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR

EXPOSURE THERAPY

This is North Lake Tahoe, OF COURSE WE GO OUTSIDE!

Discover how Adventure and Outdoor Exposure Therapy at Crow's Nest Ranch harnesses the healing power of nature to build confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose in recovery through the “Art of Shreditation”.

"It is not what our mind falsely believes that makes us happy. It is the moment-to-moment lived reality of being alive.”

- Matthias Esho Birk

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