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Welcome to our recovery zone. Alter is not a typical center. In Fullerton, we redefine residential mental health treatment. Private rooms? Yes. Focused care? Always. Every detail puts you first.
Our clinical team works around the clock. Therapies happen daily in calm, focused spaces. Experts guide your progress. We’re here to help you stay on track.
Enjoy activities, build connections, and find your rhythm. Healing here comes with positive energy. Your journey to better health starts now. Let’s move forward together.
Reach out today to learn about our programs, verify your insurance, and get started. Or call us for availability.
Our residential mental health treatment facility employs experts only. Our skilled team leads with compassion and expertise.
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D.
Medical Director/Psychiatrist
Dr. Araz Tawfique, M.D. is an award-winning, Board Certified psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA with over ten years of experience working with people of diverse needs. He pursued his true passion for psychiatry and completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Reno, Las Vegas. A San Diego native, he returned to Southern California to receive additional training in mental health, and start his private practice. His specialties are psychiatry and psychotherapy, which are techniques that facilitate a better understanding of thoughts, feelings, and motivations. His approach explores the interplay of biology, psychology, and sociology in shaping individuals and their relationships.
Dr. Tawfique’s experience includes delivering comprehensive addiction treatment at substance abuse centers in San Diego.
Medical Director / Psychiatrist
Niloufar Nekou, a Marriage and Family Therapist, specializes in a range of psychotherapy areas, including trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, and embracing cultural diversity. Trained in EMDR and skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, she fosters a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Niloufar received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Charleston. Niloufar’s therapeutic approach is to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space to address the difficulties that bring clients to therapy.
Chief Clinical Officer
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wellness thrives when people connect and grow together. Daily activities like yoga, mindfulness, and art therapy create space for healing. Grow and learn in our active group sessions. Each one focuses on different skills:
Yes. Weekly visits keep important connections strong. Family therapy brings everyone closer to healing. Couples therapy builds trust and supports recovery together.
We are on a mission to improve the lives of people with mental health conditions.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
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