Other Disorders Treatment in Orange County, CA
Not every mental health condition fits neatly into a single category. If you’re dealing with symptoms like impulsivity, trauma responses, emotional detachment, or self-harming behavior, it can feel confusing especially when your experience doesn’t fit neatly into a common diagnosis. At Friendly Recovery in Tustin, CA, we offer outpatient treatment for a range of mental health disorders that fall outside traditional categories like mood, anxiety, or thought disorders.
Our care is flexible, personalized, and focused on helping you feel more stable, understood, and supported no matter where you are in your healing process.
What Are Other Mental Health Disorders?
This category of other disorders includes conditions that are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked. Many of these disorders begin in childhood or adolescence and continue into adulthood if not addressed. Others may develop in response to trauma or life stressors and show up in different ways from person to person.
Just because a condition is less talked about doesn’t make it any less real or impactful. At Friendly Recovery, we take the time to listen, assess, and create a plan that reflects your experience not just a label.
“I didn’t have a clear diagnosis, just a lot of pain I didn’t know how to explain. Friendly Recovery never made me feel like I had to fit into a box—they just listened. For the first time, I felt seen for who I am, not just what I was struggling with.”
Common Symptoms Across These Disorders
Although each condition is unique, many individuals report:
- Difficulty paying attention or staying organized
- Impulsive behaviors or trouble with self-control
- Recurring memories, nightmares, or emotional distress from past trauma
- Ongoing struggles with self-esteem or motivation
- Harmful coping mechanisms like self-injury
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Conflicted relationships or feeling misunderstood
If any of these issues are interfering with your ability to feel well or function in daily life, treatment can help.
Conditions We Treat in This Category
Our clinical team has experience supporting a wide range of conditions, including:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Challenges with focus, restlessness, and impulse control that interfere with work, school, or relationships.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Trauma-related symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance, and heightened anxiety.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): Ongoing trauma responses resulting from repeated or long-term exposure to traumatic experiences.
Impulse Control Disorders: Difficulty managing urges or behaviors, including intermittent explosive disorder or kleptomania.
Self-Harm Behaviors: Repeated, non-suicidal actions like cutting or burning used as a way to cope with emotional pain.
Suicidal Ideation: Ongoing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, even if no plan is present.
Adjustment Disorders: Emotional or behavioral symptoms that arise in response to a significant life change or stressor.
These disorders may overlap with other diagnoses or appear on their own. No matter how complex your situation may feel, you don’t have to manage it alone.
“PTSD and ADHD may look very different on the surface, but both can leave individuals feeling out of control or misunderstood. At Friendly Recovery, we help patients untangle the root of their symptoms, whether it's trauma, attention challenges, or both and build practical strategies that support real, sustainable change.”
Therapies That Support Lasting Change
We use a mix of evidence-based and holistic therapies to address emotional, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms. These may include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify patterns of thinking that fuel distress
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Especially helpful for self-harm, emotion dysregulation, and trauma recovery
Trauma-Informed Care: Helps identify and treat anxiety symptoms related to past experiences
Individual Therapy: A private space to explore your symptoms, goals, and personal history
Group Therapy: Peer support that fosters connection and shared learning
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Used for treating trauma-related conditions like PTSD or C-PTSD
Holistic Therapies: Including yoga, mindfulness, and creative expression to support emotional balance
We approach each client with empathy, patience, and a commitment to long-term healing not quick fixes.
Outpatient Treatment for Other Disorders at Friendly Recovery
We provide multiple levels of care based on symptom severity, safety needs, and life circumstances:
Outpatient Services: Flexible care options for clients who need lower-frequency support or continued maintenance
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Multi-day therapy each week, designed to support growth while balancing other responsibilities
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Daily support with intensive therapy and structured treatment
Each client receives a customized care plan and access to an integrated team of licensed professionals.
Is This Level of Care Right for These Other Mental Health Disorders?
This level of care may be a good fit if:
- You feel emotionally dysregulated, impulsive, or detached
- You’re using harmful coping strategies like self-injury
- You’re processing unresolved trauma or life transitions
- You want support but can still manage daily responsibilities
- You’re unsure what’s going on but know something needs to change
We’ll help you figure out the right level of care based on your symptoms, needs, and goals.
Why Choose Friendly Recovery in Orange County?
Our team understands how complicated mental health can be especially when your symptoms don’t fit into a clear diagnosis. At Friendly Recovery, we don’t just treat conditions; we work with people. That means taking time to understand your full picture and building a plan that meets you where you are.
You’ll find a warm, judgment-free environment where your story is heard, your goals are respected, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Meet our clinical team to learn more about the licensed professionals supporting our clients every day.
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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.
