If You Need Help Right Now
If you or someone you know requires immediate emergency services, call 9-1-1 or the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For the Del Norte County 24/7 crisis line, call (707) 464-7224 or toll-free 1-888-446-4408. Mobile Crisis Team (Monday to Friday 8 AM - 5 PM), call (707) 464-0899.
Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment in Crescent City
In Crescent City, many residents find that dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns can wear them out in ways that develop slowly. Things may feel okay and manageable at first, but over time, the effort it takes to just keep showing up for your loved ones and responsibilities in your life begins to add up.
Realizing you need care is the first step, and often the most difficult one, too. But getting the care you need and deserve does not mean putting your life on hold.
NuView Treatment Center is based in Los Angeles, nearly 725 miles away from Crescent City, so telehealth mental health treatment happens through secure video sessions with licensed clinicians. Residents receive psychotherapy and skills training to manage symptoms. When required, we also provide psychiatric consultations and medication management services.
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What Can NuView’s Mental Health Treatment Look Like in Crescent City?
For Crescent City residents, the distance from NuView’s outpatient Los Angeles facility is approximately 725 miles. This can make commuting difficult. This is why we offer telehealth services that provide an easily accessible, sustainable path to quality, structured care. You only need a viable internet connection to receive the care you need and deserve as you are, wherever you are.
Telehealth Services
NuView's clinician-led, personalized telehealth services are delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant online platforms by NuView's licensed clinical team over secure, HIPAA-compliant video, without requiring travel or disrupting your daily life. Telehealth is available to California residents.
If you prefer in-person partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) programs in Los Angeles, our case managers can coordinate with you to explore transitional and sober living home options nearby.
If you are willing to commute or relocate, here is the full continuum of structured outpatient mental health care and substance use disorder treatment options we provide:
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)
PHPs provide intensive 6 hours of programming for 5 days per week, allowing you to return home after the scheduled hours of treatment.
IOPIntensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
IOPs provide 9-15 hours of flexible morning and evening sessions per week, which fit around your daily life.
If you may require or prefer in-person options over telehealth services, then NuView can recommend trusted transitional housing and sober living homes in Los Angeles that provide safe, trigger-free settings where you can stay after attending your scheduled treatment sessions.
You can speak with your case managers to find a transitional housing or sober living option that meets your needs and goals.
A Quick Mental Health Check-In: How Are You Feeling Today?
Taking a moment to check in with yourself can make a world of difference.
Please take a moment to reflect on how you are feeling now. This quick mental health check-in allows you to reflect on your feelings lately. By honestly answering these questions, you will gain insight into your emotional state and can better understand the support you might need moving forward.
When Can Virtual Mental Health Care Be Right for You?
Mental health treatment does not always mean in-person treatment. Today's telehealth care offers the same structured clinical oversight as in-person treatment, delivered securely to wherever you are. Studies have also shown that telehealth options are viable alternatives to in-person care.
Virtual IOP and PHP care can also provide consistent mental health treatment if you live far from a treatment center, have limited transportation, lead a demanding lifestyle, or simply feel more comfortable in familiar, private settings.
That said, online clinical oversight or online therapy in California is not automatically the right fit for everyone. A licensed clinician must first assess your diagnosis, symptoms, safety needs, and history to confirm that telehealth can meet you where you are. Some cases can call for in-person treatment, so whichever path you take must be something that fits your needs and goals, not only what is convenient for you.
What You Will Need for Telehealth Treatment?
- A device with a camera (phone, tablet, or computer)
- A stable internet connection
- A private space
If the call drops, your clinician will call you back by phone.
Local Resources in Crescent City
24/7 Crisis & Access Line
Police Department (Non-Emergency)
Behavioral Health Support Systems
NAMI Los Angeles County
NAMI LA County offers free peer support groups, psychoeducation, and advocacy for those living with mental health conditions and their families. It allows you to connect with others and local resources while also reducing the stigma around mental illness.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA)
DDA is a 12-Step-style peer-led program for those managing both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. Meetings focus on recovering from both, rather than treating them separately.
SMART Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery is a science-based program that teaches practical tools for managing cravings, thoughts, and behaviors tied to substance use. Meetings focus on conversations, self-empowerment, and building a harmonious life rather than assigning labels.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
AA is a free, worldwide fellowship where members share their experiences to help each other stay sober, following a 12-Step program. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, with no payment or fees.
A Whole Person Healing Experience in Crescent City, CA
Healing does not happen in isolation - it is shaped by the environment around you. Crescent City offers something rare: a quiet, unhurried pace of life. Here, recovery can extend beyond four walls - into the rhythm of the daily sights and settings. This connection to place becomes part of the healing itself, allowing you to build habits that become the foundation of your recovery beyond treatment.
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Meet Your Care Team

Justin Cohen, CADC II
Executive Director
Meet Justin Cohen, a true powerhouse in the realm of recovery and the beating heart of NuView Treatment Center’s compassionate team. With an unyielding dedication to guiding individuals on their path to healing, Justin draws strength from his transformative journey through...

Linda Whiteside
Clinical Supervisor
Meet Linda Whiteside, MA, LPCC, a seasoned Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch mental health services to those seeking recovery from substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Linda holds License...

Carolina Najera
Operations Manager
Carolina is an experienced Operations Manager in behavioral health, specializing in intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) treatment programs. She oversees day-to-day operations with a strong focus on compliance, efficiency, and client-centered care,...

Alena Voss
Lead Therapist
Alena Voss, LMFT, is a highly skilled Primary Therapist driven by an unwavering passion for assisting clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Alena earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, from...

Daniel Lathrop
Director of Business Development and Admissions
Daniel Lathrop was born in Ridgecrest California, where he spent his formative years. He showed an early interest in social justice and equality, which guided his academic and professional pursuits. Lathrop attended the University of California, Davis, where he majored in Gender...

Dr. Ryan Peterson
Physician
Dr. Ryan Peterson is a highly experienced physician with a profound understanding of substance abuse and recovery. After graduating from The George Washington University School of Medicine, he completed his anesthesiology residency at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York...

Joseph Mwangi, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Practitioner
Joseph Kihara Mwangi, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), License #95026653. He carries an overall 21 years of experience in healthcare, extending from acute inpatient care,...

Julia Gache
Primary Therapist
Jules earned dual master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Antioch University. With over seven years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, she is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward...

Ross Williams
Primary Therapist
Ross Williams holds a Master of Marriage & Family Therapy from the Phillips Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Campbellsville University. He is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (BBS AMFT #163982) who works with clients navigating anxiety, trauma,...

Antonio Hill
Intake Coordinator
Antonio is deeply rooted in the community and passionate about helping individuals achieve sobriety and wellness. With seven years of personal sobriety, Antonio understands firsthand the challenges and triumphs of the recovery journey. Throughout Antonio’s career, they have...

Dakota Kreger
Behavioral Health Technician
Meet Dakota Kreger, a certified RADT Technician, driven by a fervent passion for extending hope and healing to those battling substance use. With over three years of experience in the recovery field, Dakota possesses a profound understanding of the journey clients endure, having...

Thomas Green
Case Manager
Thomas Green is a compassionate and dedicated Case Manager specializing in substance use and mental health rehabilitation. With extensive experience conducting intakes, coordinating care, and connecting clients to essential resources, Thomas is committed to supporting...

Cesar Resendiz
Clinical Care Manager
César I. Reséndiz is a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment. Raised in East Los Angeles after immigrating from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico, César brings a community-centered and culturally responsive...
Insurance and Payment
NuView holds direct contracts with major private insurance companies. If you have a different insurance policy from another company, then we offer out-of-network benefits, which can also contribute significantly to your treatment:
NuView holds direct contracts with the following insurance providers. Because these are pre-negotiated partnerships, you can expect lower out-of-pocket costs and a smoother billing process throughout your treatment.
Out-of-network insurance providers are those NuView does not have direct contracts with, but still can provide meaningful benefits toward your treatment:
When you reach out to us at (323) 307-7997, our admissions will confidentially verify your insurance coverage and explain your benefits clearly. If you do not have insurance, we offer flexible self-payment options, too. You only have to reach out, and we will help find the right treatment path.
How Can You Get Started With NuView?
Taking the first step to your healing from mental health is a life-changing step; this is why our team is going to be there with you every step of the way to ensure you feel safe and comfortable.
Here is how you can begin your healing journey with us:
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Reach Out
Reach out to us at (323) 307-7997. We are here for you 24/7.
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Clinical Assessment
We conduct a clinical assessment to understand the diagnosis and your needs/goals and refer you to the right level of mental health care.
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Begin Healing
Meet with your clinical team and peers as you begin your journey toward recovery.
Choose Care You Can Trust
NuView is Joint Commission accredited, licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (License 190093AP), and LegitScript approved. So, when you reach out to us, you know you are in safe, qualified hands.
Our licensed clinical team, including Joseph Mwangi, PMHNP-BC, and Linda Whiteside, MA, LPCC, works alongside the medical oversight of Dr. Ryan Peterson to deliver care you can rely on.









