True Life Center San Diego
True Life Center San Diego provides substance use and mental health services on an outpatient basis conditions. It is one of 60 SAMHSA-listed facilities in the city. This page covers its programs, therapies, and questions to ask.
- Outpatient
- 30 days



The center approaches addiction and mental health by treating the whole person rather than a single set of symptoms. Staff look for biological and psychological factors that may be driving a person's struggles, then shape a plan around what they find. The framework it calls Neurobiological Integration, or NBI, pairs standard clinical methods with complementary practices such as mindfulness and body-based therapies.
The center runs outpatient programs for substance use that blend holistic methods with clinical care. A personalized NBI plan is adjusted over time to help strengthen cognitive and behavioral responses and to support regulation of the nervous system. Self-care strategies, including yoga therapy, acupuncture, fitness sessions, and nutrition counseling, are part of the approach.
The atmosphere at True Life Center is intended to feel calm and restful. The space has a gym, a dedicated yoga room, an area for massage therapy, and comfortable places for individual sessions. If you are comparing San Diego rehab centers with outpatient care, this page can help you decide which questions to ask.
Programs at True Life Center San Diego
According to its listing, True Life Center San Diego offers outpatient care: an intensive outpatient program and a day treatment program. Programs usually last 30 days. Care is provided through individual counseling with a clinical psychologist, plus several evidence-based therapy approaches. This center provides IOP and PHP outpatient care levels in San Diego, so people can step up or down as their needs shift.
The therapies on offer feature acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing, and Twelve Step Facilitation. Mindfulness therapy and massage therapy are available too. The center describes its approach as personalized, holistic, evidence-based, and grounded in Twelve Step principles. If you are weighing inpatient rehab in San Diego against outpatient care, ask the center how it handles a need for a higher level of care.
- Twelve Step Facilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Holistic
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic Experiencing
- Massage Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
- Personalized Treatment
Who True Life Center is built for
- Adults who identify as men or women seeking outpatient treatment for substance use or mental health conditions.
- People dealing with alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana, or methamphetamine use.
- People who also have mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, grief and loss, anger, or codependency.
- Those who want a treatment plan that addresses trauma and co-occurring disorders alongside substance use.
- People looking for a structured outpatient program rather than residential care.
Campus setting, stay length, languages
At True Life Center, programs typically last 30 days, with care given on an outpatient basis. Listed amenities include a fitness center, gardens, an outdoor lounge space walking trails and access to nature. Air-conditioned rooms are among the personal amenities. Activities include AA/NA meetings, alternative meetings, massage, and physical fitness. Services are provided in English, and four photos are available to review. If you want a program near home in San Diego, check the drive to Executive Drive before committing.
- Walking Trails
- Gardens
- Outdoor Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Access to Nature
Paying for care at True Life Center
One way to pay at True Life Center is directly, and the center publishes its cash rates. It also says it coordinates with a client's insurance company itself, working to secure as much out-of-network reimbursement as the plan permits. If you plan to use insurance for outpatient rehab in San Diego, verify your benefits with the center before you enroll. Someone on the referral line can ask about current openings and benefit details for you, but no one can promise that payment or a bed will follow. Calling the helpline about treatment in San Diego gives you a private conversation at no cost and with no commitment.
Things to ask before enrolling
- What does the assessment process look like, and how do you decide between IOP and PHP?
- How is the Neurobiological Integration framework tailored to my specific diagnosis and needs?
- What therapies will I get, and how frequently will I see a clinical psychologist?
- How do you coordinate with insurance providers for out-of-network reimbursement?
- What does a common day involve and what if my needs require a higher level of care?

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Questions people ask
Is True Life Center San Diego a residential rehab?
No, it doesn't. Based on its listing, True Life Center San Diego offers outpatient care, including a day treatment program and an intensive outpatient program. Programs usually run 30 days. If you need residential care instead, our helpline can help you find other facilities in San Diego that are SAMHSA-listed. There are 60 listed facilities in the area, and the helpline can connect you to licensed providers to discuss your choices.
What therapies does True Life Center offer?
At True Life Center, care includes individual counseling with a clinical psychologist, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing, Twelve Step Facilitation, mindfulness therapy, and massage therapy. The center describes its approach as holistic, personalized, and evidence-based. To find out which therapies fit your situation, ask the center during a screening call.
Does True Life Center accept insurance?
According to the center, it posts self-pay prices and deals directly with each client's insurer, assisting with out-of-network reimbursement as coverage allows. Because plans vary, verify your benefits with the center before you enroll. Our helpline can help you look into coverage and availability, but it cannot guarantee coverage or admission. A call is free and obligates you to nothing.
What conditions does True Life Center treat?
True Life Center treats substance use involving alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. It also treats mental health needs alongside substance use, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, grief and loss, anger, and codependency. Men and women are served at the center. If you are not sure your situation fits, call the helpline to talk through options.
Where can I find free sober living in San Diego?
Sober living in San Diego that costs nothing can be scarce, and most programs come with house rules or some expense. The helpline can help you ask about fees, how long stays last, and house expectations. The area has 60 SAMHSA-listed facilities, and some may offer referrals or sliding scales. If cost is an obstacle, ask about payment options before committing to a bed.