Life in Clairemont Mesa is a comfortable one. You find yourself in familiar patterns, whether it is heading out of the city for a cup of coffee or meeting up with a friend for lunch. On the outside, life feels normal, but on the inside, it can be messy. No one really knows that you are carrying heaviness inside.
At Alter Behavioral Health, we consider your mental health. We provide therapy and mental health services near Clairemont Mesa so you can slow down and take a break. Whether it is a change of environment or a professional’s opinion, you get to focus on your mental health for a change.
It is important to remember that sometimes clearing your head means changing your environment. It requires uprooting yourself from the stressful place for a few days to see why you feel the way you do. At Alter Behavioral Health, we give you the support you need to overcome the complex feelings, but you do it in a way where you don’t feel alone. We make sure you feel comfortable and have the space to work on all those heavy feelings. Sometimes all you need to start over is a quiet room, a new routine, and a support system. At Alter Behavioral Health, you’ve got all three.
When it comes to mental health, the safer you feel, the better. Our residential homes help you feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible.
You’ll find:
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is be honest about your mental health struggles. If you feel like it is hard to talk about what you are going through with your family, friends, or coworkers, you are not alone. At Alter Behavioral Health, we make it possible for you to have these difficult conversations. No need to explain or justify anything, you can just be yourself. Our team of professionals guides you through the challenges and helps you reconnect with yourself. This way, when you get back home, you have worked it all out and are ready for a new beginning.
Have you thought about this a million times, replayed the moment over and over again in your mind, only to decide at the last minute that you are fine? Or that you will start therapy another day.
Well, you don’t know what tomorrow holds. Heal today so you don’t miss out on some of the greatest moments in your life.
Our residential program is right here waiting for you.
There is a misconception about mental health that if you are diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or trauma, that becomes your personality. This couldn’t be further from the truth. You are a person, and your story is more than just a symptom of the disorder; it is unique to you alone.
Your team is here to navigate you through it all:
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
Primary Therapist
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
At Alter Behavioral Health, we ensure that your treatment plans and therapy goals align. We believe that with the right kind of support and care, you can overcome anything.
You can explore:
“Depression hates a moving target”, we’ve all heard that one. But have you heard stress hates when you get enough sleep? Or that mental health struggles can’t coexist with a stale routine? Well, we make it happen.
At Alter Behavioral Health, we make sure your days include:
There is a lot to love about Clairemont Mesa, from the canyon to the open space of nature. Moving away to pursue your mental health goals can sound like a challenge, but Alter Behavioral Health is the perfect distance. You are close enough to stay in touch with your family and far enough to experience the gentle outdoors, a short walk, and fresh air.
It is a perfect place for grounding exercises and putting a rest to racing thoughts.
Warm, balanced, and made fresh.
Yes, and they’re experienced in mental health care.
Yes, with schedules designed around your healing.
Yes, we check benefits quickly.
Yes, privacy is part of your care.
Usually 30–90 days, based on your needs.
Yes, including from Clairemont Mesa.
Comfortable clothes, ID, meds, journal, grounding items.
We build a personalized aftercare plan, local to Clairemont Mesa or through telehealth.
