San Diego’s Premiere Mental Health Treatment Program

Healing In Real Life, For Real Life

What we do

Care for real life

At True Life Center, we provide evidence-based clinical care that honors your whole self. Our integrative treatment program bridges the gap between inpatient care and traditional therapy, allowing you to remain engaged in daily life while receiving the support you need.

Our approach

It’s Not All In Your Head

True Life Center’s unique approach to mental health is guided by an original model developed by Medical Director Dr. Krista Roybal to ease distress across the three interconnected domains of wellbeing: psychological, physiological, and relational

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We Specialize In

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Medical Trauma

PTSD

Neurodivergence

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Grief & Loss

Chronic Pain

Life Transitions

Emerging Adulthood

Complex Family Dynamics

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Medical Trauma

PTSD

Neurodivergence

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Grief & Loss

Chronic Pain

Life Transitions

Emerging Adulthood

Complex Family Dynamics

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Medical Trauma

PTSD

Neurodivergence

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Grief & Loss

Chronic Pain

Life Transitions

Emerging Adulthood

Complex Family Dynamics

A Proven Path

Our well-established framework, tailored for you.

Within True Life Center’s triphasic model, progress is intentional, visible, and cumulative. Our program framework is adaptable enough to meet you where you are, but structured enough to provide a clear path forward for you, your team, and anyone involved in your care.

Phase 1: Ground

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Objective: 

Acute Symptom Relief. Physiological and Emotional Stabilization. Relationship Development. Goal Collaboration.

Outcome: 

With safety established, you feel more at peace in your body, more present in your daily life and relationships, and are able to actively engage with your care at the next level.

Phase 2: Cultivate

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Objective: 

Skills/Practices Refinement. Complex Introspective and Intrapersonal Work. Diagnostic Understanding.

Outcome: 

With the support of your clinical team, an increased awareness of dysregulation brings new opportunities for healthy adaptation

Phase 3: Flourish

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Objective: 

Psychological Resilience. Alignment and Living Purpose. Sustainable Self Care. Narrative Coherence.

Outcome: 

Equipped with the understanding and tools to remain well outside a structured treatment program, you confidently move forward toward lifelong wellbeing.

Rooted in Results

Case Study One: Anxiety

Sarah *

35-years old, marketing consultant. From paralyzing panic to unlocked intimacy

What brought her in:

Recurring panic attacks
Racing Heart/Palpitations
IBS symptoms
Reluctance to drive, go out
String of short-term relationships

Line graph showing relative anxiety severity dropping from 100 at admission to 40 at discharge, indicating anxiety symptoms dropped by 60%.

Graph showing relative anxiety severity dropping from 100 at admission to 40 at discharge, indicating a 60% reduction in anxiety symptoms.

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Case Study Two: Depression

Jason *

age 48, Biotech Executive. From fog and pain to clarity and strength

What brought him in:

Brain fog
Severe back pain, body aches
Hopelessness
Unintentional weight loss
Marital distress

Line graph showing PHQ-9 depression score reducing from 100 at admission to 24 at discharge, indicating a 76% drop in depressive symptoms.

Graph showing relative anxiety severity dropping from 100 at admission to 40 at discharge, indicating a 60% decrease in anxiety symptoms.

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Case Study Three: OCD/Neurodivergence/ADHD

Jacob *

19 year old college student. From disconnection to deeper awareness

What brought him in:

Social Isolation
Executive Functioning Challenges
Restrictive Nutrition Choices
Weakened Immunity; Frequent Illness

Graph showing Overall Functioning score improvement from 100 at admission to 210 at discharge, indicating a 110% increase.

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Case Study Four: Trauma and Grief

Lisa *

62-year-old, retired teacher. From hidden trauma to deeper healing

What brought her in:

Early Life Trauma
Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep
Hypervigilience, Feeling of Unease
Persistent Migraines
Passive suicidal ideation

Graph showing PTSD symptom scores decrease from 100 at admission to 32 at discharge, indicating a 212% reduction.

Line graph showing a 60% drop in relative anxiety severity from 100 at admission to 40 at discharge.

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Personalized Treatment Programs

True Life Center’s Integrative Mental Health Program is deeply personalized. Our emphasis on primarily one-on-one sessions allows for an exceptional level of customization. Rather than placing patients into rigid, pre-set “tracks,” we thoughtfully design each schedule to reflect the individual – your needs, your goals, and your pace

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Up to 15 hours of treatment per week

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Intensive Outpatient Program

Up to 15 hours of care per week

Within our complete care model, a team of interdisciplinary providers will guide you through an intensive treatment plan that will likely include:

360 Degree Diagnostic Assessment

Individual Therapy Sessions

Family or Couple’s Therapy Sessions

Integrative Psychiatry

One-on-One Bodywork and Somatic Healing Sessions

Biometric Tracking

Movement and Nutrition Optimization

Group Processing, Psychoeducation, and Expression

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Partial Hospitalization Program

Up to 20 hours of personalized care per week

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Partial Hospitalization Program

Up to 20 hours of care per week

Within our complete care model, a team of interdisciplinary providers will guide you through our most intensive treatment plan that will likely include:

360 Degree Diagnostic Assessment

Collaborative Medical Management of Co-Occurring Disorders

Extensive Individual Therapy Sessions

Family or Couple’s Therapy Sessions

Integrative Psychiatry

One-on-One Bodywork and Somatic Healing Sessions

Biometric Tracking

Movement and Nutrition Optimization

Group Processing, Psychoeducation, and Expression

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Interventions

For The Holistic Treatment of Mental Health Conditions

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Interventions

For The Holistic Treatment of Mental Health Conditions

Our comprehensive model and interdisciplinary team allows for the inclusion of varied services and interventions including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Trauma-Informed Bodywork

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Medication Optimization

Neurofeedback

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Real Outcomes

The Science & The Stories

Patients experience measurable, meaningful change

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Reduction in depression symptoms

55%

Reduction in Anxiety Symptoms

2x

Boost in Overall Psychological Wellbeing

*Results may vary

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Marie.

“I can’t say enough about everyone who works here and how ‘in the loop’ I felt with my daughter’s progress. She will have to continue navigating anxiety her whole life, but it doesn’t control her life anymore. I could not be more grateful to True Life for that.”

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Mark.

“I’ve had A LOT of treatment over the years….there’s something different about True Life. Maybe it’s the holistic approach, or the amazing staff, or the actual face time with the doctors. I just know that it worked for me. If you are willing to put in the effort and actually are ready to change, it will probably work for you too.”

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Dr. G

“As a collaborative provider, I’ve been consistently impressed by the team at True Life Center. Their level of authentic care for each individual is evident in every interaction. It’s clear they approach treatment with compassion, professionalism, and deep respect for the healing process.”

Coco

“The care l received at True Life was transformative and beyond anything I ever could have imagined. While I was there, I felt seen, supported and nurtured in a way that I had never experienced before.”

Paul.

“We cannot say enough about the treatment and support our son received at True Life. Their holistic approach was exactly what he needed, with guidance in numerous disciplines including diet; exercise; individual, group and family therapy, and; input on his medication regime. The True Life program literally changed his life, and we would not hesitate to highly recommend it to any family dealing with similar issues”

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Healing In Real Life, For Real Life

At True Life Center, we provide evidence-based clinical care that honors your whole self. Our integrative treatment program bridges the gap between inpatient care and traditional therapy, allowing you to remain engaged in daily life while receiving the support you need.

It’s Not All In Your Head

A Proven Path

Rooted in Results

Personalized Treatment Programs

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Intensive Outpatient Program

Partial Hospitalization Program

Partial Hospitalization Program

Interventions

Interventions

The Science & The Stories

We’re ready to help.

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