Casa Palmera

About Casa Palmera

Casa Palmera is a Del Mar, California treatment center within the Discovery Addiction Services network, and they are licensed to treat both primary substance use and primary mental health diagnoses in adults 18 and older. They work with alcohol and drug addiction, including heroin, cocaine, and prescription opioids, alongside co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions like PTSD. Their approach pairs Western clinical care with Eastern mind-body practices. They also use measurement-based care, tracking 27 wellness indicators from intake through aftercare to shape each person’s plan. Medical detox and residential treatment take place on their Del Mar campus, while partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming run out of a nearby office.

Therapy draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment therapy, exposure therapies for trauma, Emotional Freedom Technique, and group work. These are balanced with yoga, meditation, expressive art, massage, fitness, and a ropes and rock wall challenge course. Pilots and flight crew can enter an aviation professionals track built around the HIMS process, with HIMS-trained psychiatrists and psychologists, cognitive screening, and discharge recommendations that support a return to flying. Their Stars & Stripes program offers trauma-focused care for veterans, active-duty servicemembers, first responders, and their families, while a family program and ongoing alumni support, including peer groups and a recovery app, help people stay connected after treatment.