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We hire the best doctors, clinicians, therapists, and treatment professionals based on experience and our specific criteria that ensures the best treatment outcomes. Our hiring and training process is scientifically validated through a tool called Care Predictor, to ensure that every member of our team embodies the traits that contribute to client success.
From therapists to admission staff, every member of our team is committed to our mission of making Alter the last treatment center you’ll ever need. Whatever fears you may have about you or your loved one entering treatment, at Alter Behavioral Health, you can count on our dedicated team to support families through every step of this journey.
Meet the compassionate, skilled team of therapists and clinicians that you’ll be able to lean on throughout the entire treatment journey. Whether it’s you or your loved one in care, we’re here for the entire family.
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.
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Our facilities have been awarded prestigious recognition and certifications by adhering to rigorous guidelines and exceeding quality standards with consistent, safe & effective healthcare services.
Our mission is to advance the future of mental health care through innovative, evidence-based treatments, delivering excellence, fostering human connection with unwavering compassion that empowers every individual to thrive.
34270 Pacific Coast Hwy
3rd Floor
Dana Point, CA 92629
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