Wings Recovery: Adult Mental Health Care in Carlsbad, CA
- Whether it's you or someone you love, we're here
- Two clinical offices in Carlsbad, California
- Admissions helps plan your arrival, including from out of state
- Trauma-focused therapy, EMDR and on-site psychiatry
- Works with many PPO plans, and verification is free
If this is a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Separate men's and women's programs
Depression, anxiety, stress at work. There is a structured way forward.
A program just for men. Full therapy days, on-site psychiatry, and trauma-focused work like EMDR as part of the plan, with time to do it properly.
Explore the men's program
Trauma-focused care, with women who understand the work.
A program just for women. A primary therapist and a trauma therapist, daily groups and on-site psychiatry, stepping down from residential to PHP to IOP.
Explore the women's programResidential, PHP and IOP with one clinical team
Clients step down from residential to PHP to IOP as they are ready. How long each stage lasts is decided clinically, reviewed as treatment goes, and depends on what your plan authorizes. The same team stays with you the whole way.
Residential
Full therapy days, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with on-site psychiatry and a calm home base.
Learn more
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
Structured treatment 5 days a week while living in supportive housing.
Learn more
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Treatment 5 days a week to start, sometimes stepping down to 3, with morning and evening options, as you build independence.
Learn more
A place to live while you heal.
Clients in PHP and IOP can live in Wings supportive housing in North County San Diego. House managers are on site, admissions explains how residents get to the Carlsbad offices, and daily life skills are part of the routine.
How housing worksAfter a psychiatric hospitalization
A planned next step after an inpatient stay or 5150 hold. We work with discharge planners on timing and records.
Learn more
Aftercare
Discharge planning starts early, so follow-up care is in place when treatment ends.
Learn more
Young adults, 18 to 26
For parents of adult children whose school, work or independence has stalled.
Learn more
Mental health conditions we treat
Wings is a primary mental health program. Most people who come to us have tried therapy, medication or a hospital stay, and need more structure than weekly sessions can give.
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma-focused, not only trauma-informed. Every client has a trauma therapist, and EMDR is our primary trauma therapy.
Read about trauma treatment at Wings →Depression
Including depression that outpatient care has not resolved.
Read about depression treatment at Wings →Anxiety and panic
Anxiety, panic attacks and stress that get in the way of work and life.
Read about anxiety and panic treatment at Wings →Mental health and substance use
When mental health is the primary concern and substance use is part of it. For addiction on its own, admissions helps you find the right program.
Read about mental health and substance use treatment at Wings →Suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Passive suicidal thoughts are assessed case by case. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
Read about suicidal thoughts and self-harm treatment at Wings →Bipolar disorder
Stabilization, with on-site psychiatry to adjust medication.
Read about bipolar disorder treatment at Wings →OCD
Obsessive and intrusive thoughts that take over the day.
Read about OCD treatment at Wings →Borderline personality disorder
For clients and for the families supporting them.
Read about borderline personality disorder treatment at Wings →Trauma-focused care, with time to do the work
Every client has a primary therapist and a trauma therapist. Psychiatry is on site and adjusts medication as treatment progresses.
Our clinical approachEMDR
Our primary trauma therapy, delivered by trained trauma therapists.
Individual and group therapy
Four individual sessions a week in residential (two with your primary therapist, two with your trauma therapist), three in PHP and two in IOP, plus daily process and skills groups, including DBT, CBT and ACT.
Psychiatric care and medication
On-site psychiatry, with a medication visit every week and changes as you move through treatment.
Gender-specific groups and life skills
Separate men's and women's groups, plus cooking, routines and planning for life after treatment.
- Levels of careResidential, PHP and IOP, with one clinical team
- 3
- Separate programsOne for men, one for women, each with its own office
- 2
- Individual sessions a weekIn residential, with your primary and trauma therapists
- 4
- Adults onlyFor adults; admissions can point teens to adolescent care
- 18+
Wings works with many PPO insurance plans
We check your benefits before admission, free and confidential. Coverage depends on your plan, and we tell you plainly what it covers before anyone commits.
Have Medi-Cal or Medicare? Admissions can point you to programs that accept them.
Our Carlsbad offices and supportive housing
Therapy takes place at two clinical offices in Carlsbad, one for the men's program and one for the women's program. Clients in PHP and IOP live in Wings supportive housing, with house managers on site. Tour our facility →
The clinical team leading care at Wings
CEO and Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY27861)
Medical Director
Nancy Staycer, LCSW, CEDS
Clinical Director, Women's Program
Gulalai Suliman, MA, LMFT
Trauma Supervisor
How admission works, from first call to arrival
Openings change week to week, so we never promise a date before the assessment. Admissions can tell you what's available now. How admission works →
- 1
Call admissions
A short phone screen. Tell us what's been happening and what has been tried. We're honest about fit: if Wings isn't right, we say so and help you find what is.
- 2
Assessment and insurance check
A clinical assessment, plus a free check of your benefits before anyone commits. We gather records from current providers.
- 3
Arrival day
We set a start date together and plan travel, what to bring and the first day.
Visit our offices in Carlsbad
Office hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week
Wings Recovery on Google Maps ↗Areas we serve: Carlsbad · San Diego · North County San Diego · Los Angeles · Orange County
The map is provided by Google, which may set cookies, so it loads only once you allow Functional cookies.
Calling for someone you love? Family guides start here
Choose who you’re calling about. Your loved one is an adult, so we need their consent before we share details about their care.
Helping an adult child
Your son or daughter is an adult, so they make the final decision and sign their own consent. You can still start the conversation with us.
- What we can and can’t tell you
- How to raise treatment without a fight
- What admissions will ask them
You can call before your son or daughter is ready to talk with us.
Call(760) 388-6369Read: Helping an adult child →Helping a spouse or partner
When your husband, wife or partner is struggling, work and home feel it first. Treatment can be planned around leave from work and family life.
- How to raise treatment
- Leave from work and what to expect
- Staying in touch during treatment
You can call on your own first to understand the options.
Call(760) 388-6369Read: Helping a spouse or partner →When a loved one refuses help
An adult can’t be admitted without agreeing to treatment. There are still steps you can take while they’re not ready.
- What to say, and what to avoid
- When to call for crisis help
- How to keep the door open
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Call(760) 388-6369Read: When a loved one refuses help →Family involvement during treatment
With your loved one’s consent, families can take part in treatment through family sessions, visits and regular contact.
- Family sessions
- Visiting and phone contact
- Planning for life after treatment
Ask admissions how visits and family sessions work at each level of care.
Call(760) 388-6369Read: Family involvement →Google reviews from Wings clients and families
Ilana H. · Google review
I flew to CA from NJ for treatment after years of regular hospitalizations and the inability to maintain any kind of consistent stability. I came for a different treatment center that was not as advertised, and thankfully, I was transfered to wings after just 1 week. I spent the next 5 months at Wings, moving between Residential, PhP and IoP levels of care. I received excellent care from my primary and trauma therapist. Both of my therapists (Danielle & Guli) worked with me to not only work through trauma and symptoms that had been debilitating , but to navigate unexpected life changes that occured during my time in treatment. I was impressed with the set up that Wings had for Orthodox Jews and their commitment to going above and beyond to ensure that all needs were met. The groups, for the most part, were very helpful in allowing me to work on areas of my life that has been contributing to such emotional and mental instability. The clinicians were supportive and committed to creating a safe and productive therapeutic space. I came to Wings with a deep sense of hopelessness and belief that my symptoms and presentation would be untreatable, as it had been up until then. For the first time since I can remember, I feel capable, confident and hopeful for my future. The sense of community and support I experienced with other clients made such a huge difference in my recovery. I am deeply grateful for my time at Wings and the impact it has, and will continue to have on my life.
Kerry L. · Google review
I traveled all the way from Philadelphia after years of unsuccessful attempts to work through traumatic experiences I had carried since my teenage years. When I arrived at Wings, I truly believed I was beyond help and that I would always suffer from severe PTSD symptoms. The person I am today is not the same person who walked through those doors. Wings gave me the tools and support to heal, manage my trauma in healthy ways, and find myself again. My trauma didn’t disappear, but it no longer controls my life. Because of Wings, I have been able to move forward with purpose, confidence, and hope. I will always be grateful for the role they played in helping me reclaim my life.
Sarah S. · Google review
My experience with Wings was through a loved one attending. The entire experience was extremely positive. The staff was super communicative and made us comfortable with the fact that we were sending our loved one across the country. I work in the recovery field and Wings exceeded any and all expectations I had. This facility treats the whole patient, I would recommend them to anyone seeking help for themselves or a loved one.
Justin D. · Google review
Wings was a critical time for me in my recovery and journey back to mental health. The therapy provided in both group and one on one settings combined with the support and daily input from the staff was truly life changing. I am forever grateful.
Michelle P. · Google review
Probably the best center for treating my mental health. It’s not to say it wasn’t challenging though. My favorite part was the support and comfort I got from Sherry the house manager and her partner when she was out of town. I felt so supported and respected’
Silvia R. · Google review
I’ve been at Wings recovery for the past 30 days and I have had nothing but the best experience I absolutely adore Cody and Sydney 🌻, the medical assistant my therapist, Stephanie met with me today of my intake and absolutely cared for me and provided me with the best therapy along with Kalia with the EMDR. All the groups are ran very well very structured so if you’re looking for a place where you can actually get real treatment. Wings is definitely on top of the list. Also, the client care technicians from Lidia ❤️❤️❤️, Jasmine, Jocelyn, Angelina Katie Kendall, and all the others have been so gracious absolutely Liz is amazing also I want to thank Danny who picked me up and I was having a panic attack she was so supportive and comforting. Also Alexis is super supportive and gets things done
Shared publicly by former clients and families on Google. Reviews reflect individual experiences; results vary.
Referring a higher-acuity adult to residential, PHP or IOP?
Residential, PHP and IOP for adults 18+, with a primary therapist, a trauma therapist and on-site psychiatry. A common next step after a psychiatric hospital stay. We coordinate with discharge planners and outpatient providers.
Questions about mental health treatment at Wings
Straight answers about length of stay, insurance, housing and what to expect.
Don't see your question?
Admissions answers calls 9 a.m.–5 p.m., seven days a week. Calls are confidential.
Call(760) 388-6369Visits, phones, what to bring and more in the admissions FAQ →All the ways to reach Wings →How long will I be in treatment?
It depends on how treatment is going. Length of stay is set clinically, reviewed as you progress, and varies by level of care and by what your plan authorizes. Admissions can explain how it usually works for your situation.
How soon can I start?
Call admissions to find out where things stand today. Once your insurance is verified and the clinical assessment is done, admissions helps you set a start date.
Will my insurance cover treatment at Wings?
Wings works with many PPO plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UMR. Coverage depends on your plan, so we verify your benefits before admission at no cost. If you have Medi-Cal or Medicare, admissions can point you to programs that accept them.
Can I come to Wings straight from a psychiatric hospital?
Yes. Wings is often the next step after an inpatient stay. We work with discharge planners so the move is planned, not rushed.
Will I have individual therapy, or only groups?
Both. In residential you have four individual sessions a week, two with your primary therapist and two with your trauma therapist. PHP includes three a week and IOP two, alongside daily process and skills groups and a weekly visit with psychiatry.
Where will I live during treatment?
Clients in PHP and IOP can live in Wings supportive housing in North County San Diego, with house managers on site. Admissions explains how residents get to the Carlsbad offices.
Can I take leave from work while I am in treatment?
You may be able to use FMLA or short-term disability. Admissions can walk you through the paperwork before you start.
I'm calling about an adult family member. What can you tell me?
We can explain the program, the levels of care and how admission works. Because your loved one is an adult, we need their written consent before we share details about their care.