Psychosis Treatment in Orange County, CA
At Friendly Recovery, we provide specialized support for individuals experiencing psychosis and related symptoms. Whether you’re navigating early warning signs or managing a recurring episode, our team offers evidence-based care tailored to your experience. With Partial Hospitalization PHP, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and various Outpatient Services, we create a safe space to stabilize symptoms and rebuild mental wellness at your own pace.
What Is Psychosis?
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that disrupts how your brain processes information. It can cause you to lose touch with reality, causing you to see, hear, or believe things that aren’t real. Common symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, or erratic behavior. Psychosis itself is not a diagnosis, but a symptom that may appear in disorders like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or severe depression.
Experiencing psychosis can be frightening, confusing, and isolating. You might feel detached from others or unsure if what you’re sensing is real. The good news? Psychosis is treatable. With the right combination of therapies, support, and medication when appropriate, recovery is absolutely possible.
“I didn’t realize my thoughts weren’t making sense until someone gently pointed it out. Treatment helped me reconnect with reality and myself. I never thought I’d feel stable again, but here I am.”
Common Signs of Psychosis
Psychosis doesn’t look the same for everyone, but certain emotional and behavioral symptoms often appear. Recognizing these early warning signs can make all the difference in getting help:
Emotional and Psychological Signs
- Paranoia or extreme suspicion of others
- Confusion or racing thoughts
- Mood changes or extreme anxiety
- Trouble distinguishing reality from imagination
- Withdrawal or emotional numbness
Behavioral Signs
- Hearing voices or seeing things others don’t
- Talking to yourself or responding to unseen stimuli
- Disorganized speech or unusual behavior
- Declining self-care or hygiene
- Trouble focusing, following conversations, or staying present
If you or someone you love is showing signs of psychosis, it’s important to seek help early. With proper treatment, many people recover and lead full, meaningful lives.
Types of Psychosis We Treat
Friendly Recovery works with individuals experiencing a range of psychotic symptoms and co-occurring disorders. We create customized plans to stabilize and support each client’s unique needs.
First Episode Psychosis: Early intervention for individuals experiencing symptoms for the first time
Schizoaffective and Schizophreniform Disorders: Addressing persistent hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, and emotional dysregulation
Mood-Related Psychosis: Psychosis tied to bipolar disorder or major depressive episodes
Substance-Induced Psychosis: Managing symptoms triggered by drugs or alcohol
“We treat psychosis with a whole-person approach, focusing on emotional safety, trust, and long-term recovery, not just symptom control.”
How We Help
We provide structured, evidence-based treatment designed to reduce psychotic symptoms, improve reality testing, and help you feel grounded again. You’ll work with a team that prioritizes safety, compassion, and nonjudgmental support at every step.
Instead of focusing only on “what’s wrong,” we help you build insight into what you’re experiencing—and how to regain control over your thoughts and actions. Our therapies are designed to strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and decision-making.
Our Therapies Include:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Builds distress tolerance, mindfulness, and emotional stability
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Uncovers and addresses trauma that may contribute to psychotic symptoms
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Teaches how to accept internal experiences while acting on your values
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp): Helps challenge distorted thoughts and build grounded perspectives
Group Therapy: Provides connection, support, and real-life practice
Medication Management: Collaboration with psychiatrists to monitor and adjust medications as needed for optimal functioning
Our ProgramsOutpatient Programs
We offer a range of outpatient services designed to meet you where you are in your recovery. Whether you need a structured daily program or occasional support, we have flexible levels of care that fit your lifestyle and needs.
You don’t need to put your life on hold to get treatment. Our programs allow you to attend therapy while still managing responsibilities at home, work, or school.
Available Levels of Care:
General Outpatient Services: For ongoing support and symptom management.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Several days of therapy per week to balance treatment with work, school, or family life.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Full-day support to stabilize depression, with the ability to return home each evening.
Each level of care includes personalized treatment plans with therapy, group support, and medication monitoring to help reduce symptoms and prevent relapse.
Is This Care Right for You?
Starting treatment for psychosis can feel intimidating, but it’s also the first step toward feeling like yourself again. Maybe you’re hearing or seeing things that others don’t. Maybe you feel watched, suspicious, or disconnected from reality. Maybe your thoughts are racing and conversations are hard to follow.
You’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. This kind of experience is more common than people think, and help is available.
You might benefit from treatment if you:
- Experience hallucinations or delusional thinking
- Feel paranoid, confused, or disconnected
- Struggle to trust your own thoughts or perceptions
- Have difficulty communicating clearly or following conversations
- Feel isolated, misunderstood, or frightened
- Have a history of psychotic episodes or a mental health diagnosis
We provide a safe space to sort through what’s happening and begin building stability. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Why People Choose Friendly Recovery?
Friendly Recovery is recognized for its thoughtful and personalized approach to mental health. We take time to understand what you’re going through, without judgment, and develop a plan that reflects your reality, your needs, and your future goals.
Personalized care matters. Research indicates that individuals in tailored treatment programs are more likely to remain engaged and experience lasting improvements. We combine expert psychiatric support, compassionate therapy, and meaningful connection to give you the best shot at lasting recovery.
Specialized Psychosis Care
Psychosis doesn’t define you, and it’s not the end of your story. With the right care, you can regain your clarity, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Medically Reviewed By: Shahana Ham, LCSW
Shahana Ham, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She specializes in client-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
