Partial Hospitalization
Program (PHP) in San Diego

Women's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in San Diego

At Monima Wellness Center, we believe women deserve more than generic outpatient treatment. Our San Diego PHP represents the highest level of outpatient care we offer, designed specifically for women and identifying females facing severe mental health symptoms, acute trauma responses, substance use challenges, or co-occurring conditions that require intensive daily support. Through our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences, we also offer optional 24/7 supportive housing—providing an extra layer of safety and monitoring for women who need more structure than outpatient care alone.

Whether you’re stepping down from residential or inpatient care and need continued structure, or your symptoms are affecting your ability to function and weekly therapy isn’t enough, our PHP provides comprehensive treatment five days a week. We specialize in nervous system healing and trauma recovery through evidence-based therapies, on-site psychiatric care, holistic modalities like acupuncture and somatic practices, and an empowering community of women—addressing the root causes of your struggles while helping you rebuild stability and skills for daily life.

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What Makes Monima's San Diego PHP Different

Women choose Monima because the program treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in a women-only environment designed specifically for trauma recovery. Expert clinicians who specialize in women’s mental health create personalized treatment plans that address each woman’s unique needs and challenges.

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Accurate Diagnosis & Personalized Treatment

Every client receives comprehensive neuropsychological testing to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, and overlapping symptoms that are often missed—especially in women. This ensures your treatment plan addresses what you actually need from day one. You’ll also receive 2-3 individual therapy sessions each week with master’s-level trauma specialists (not just one, as in most programs), giving you real, personalized attention alongside daily group programming.

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Integrated Psychiatric & Holistic Healing

Unlike programs that keep medication management and holistic practices separate, we integrate both. Dr. Shah, our board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in reproductive mental health, works on-site with your treatment team and meets with you weekly. You’ll also receive weekly traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture sessions, plus daily somatic and nervous system healing practices. This isn’t just talk therapy or just medication—it’s complete mind-body-spirit healing that addresses trauma at every level.

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24/7 Supportive Housing Available

Through our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences, PHP clients can access women-only transitional housing with staff present around the clock, located just minutes from our center. This provides crucial safety, structure, and community during your most vulnerable time—giving you intensive daily treatment plus supportive housing without the cost or restrictions of residential care. Housing is always optional, but when you need it, it’s there.

Who Is A Good Candidate For PHP?

Partial hospitalization provides intensive daily support for women experiencing severe mental health or substance use challenges that require more structure than weekly therapy or IOP can provide, but don’t require 24/7 inpatient hospitalization. You may benefit from PHP if you’re experiencing:

  • Severe depression, anxiety, or emotional distress that’s affecting your ability to function
  • Acute trauma responses or PTSD symptoms that need intensive daily support
  • Substance use that’s impacting your safety or daily life
  • Co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns (dual diagnosis)
  • Postpartum depression, PMDD, or maternal mental health crisis
  • Bipolar disorder, OCD, or other conditions requiring daily stabilization
  • Recent discharge from inpatient psychiatric care and need continued structure
  • Suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges that need close monitoring (but are stable enough for outpatient care)

You might also benefit from PHP if you’ve tried IOP or weekly therapy but your symptoms aren’t improving, if you’re struggling to manage basic daily tasks like eating or sleeping, if you need daily accountability and support to stay safe, or if you’re looking for intensive women-centered, trauma-focused care that addresses root causes—not just crisis management.

If you’re unsure whether PHP is the right level of care for you, our clinical team can help you determine what level of support matches your current needs. Contact us to discuss your unique situation and receive help navigating your insurance benefits and finances.

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What to Expect in PHP at Monima

Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive daily support through structured programming that combines group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric care, and holistic healing practices. Here’s what you’ll experience as part of our program:

Structured Daily Treatment

Attend programming Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (30+ hours weekly). Mornings include group therapy and holistic practices. Afternoons include skill-building groups and therapeutic activities. You’ll return home each evening to practice what you’re learning in real-world situations.

Meet with your therapist multiple times weekly using trauma-focused approaches like Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. This level of one-on-one support helps you process trauma, build coping skills, and work through challenges as they arise. It also allows more time to uncover root causes, rather than addressing just your symptoms.

Get practical support navigating life during treatment. Our case managers help with FMLA paperwork, communicate with employers, coordinate legal concerns, connect you with community resources, and are there to help remove any barriers that could interfere with your recovery. Let us take care of the details while you focus on healing.

Meet with Dr. Shah, our board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in reproductive mental health, every week for medication management. She works on-site with your treatment team to ensure coordinated, personalized psychiatric care.

Participate in groups specifically designed for trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, attachment healing, and building lasting wellness skills. Small group sizes of 10-12 women ensure everyone receives attention and support in a safe, women-centered environment.

Receive traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture sessions every week, plus daily access to trauma-informed yoga, somatic practices, and other body-based modalities that support complete nervous system healing.

Your connection to Monima continues after PHP. You can continue working with the same therapist in ongoing individual sessions, step down to our IOP program, or transition to outpatient care while maintaining the relationships you’ve built. All clients gain access to our alumni program and app, providing virtual meetings, continued community, and ongoing support as you navigate life after treatment.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Contact us today at 858-422-1860 to begin your path to healing.

What Does a Typical Day in PHP Look Like?

PHP runs Monday through Friday with structured programming from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Each day includes a combination of group therapy, psychoeducation, holistic healing practices, and skill-building activities designed to support your recovery and help you build the tools you need for lasting recovery and wellness.

Example IOP Schedule

 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

9:30 am-10:20 am 

Trauma Informed Yoga 

Healing the Nervous System 

Integrated Physiology 

Sound Healing 

Somatic Experiencing

10:30 am-11:20 am 

Process Group 

Process Group 

Process Group 

Process Group 

Process Group 

11:30-12:20 

3rd Wave Skill Development 

Healthy Attachment and Relationships 

Neurobiology of Trauma 

Trauma and Resilience 

Narrative Therapy for Trauma 

12:30 pm-1:00 pm 

Lunch 

Lunch 

Lunch 

Lunch 

Lunch 

1:00 pm-1:50 pm 

Healthy Communication 

Identity and Self Efficacy 

Intimacy and Healing 

Trauma Symptom Deep Dive 

Know Your Brain 

2:00 pm-3:30 pm 

Hypnosis and Polyvagal Regulation 

Trauma informed Yoga 

Art Therapy 

Conscious Recovery 

Holistic Healing Integration 

*Please Note: This is a sample schedule. Actual programming may vary based on your individualized treatment plan and current groups offered.

Your daily schedule also includes time for lunch, breaks between groups, and opportunities to connect with other women in the program. Outside of the structured daily programming, you’ll attend 2-3 individual therapy sessions per week, weekly psychiatric appointments, and weekly acupuncture sessions—all on-site at our center and coordinated by your treatment team.

Evenings, Weekends, & Life Outside of PHP

You’ll return home each evening and have weekends free to practice the skills you’re learning in real-world situations. This structure allows you to maintain connections with your daily life and gradually reintegrate into your routine while still receiving intensive support five days a week.

Outside of treatment, you’ll also have access to community events and activities—like alumni gatherings, wellness workshops, or other opportunities to connect with like-minded women.

For women who need additional structure outside of programming hours, our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences provides optional 24/7 supportive housing with a built-in supportive community.

Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program

Our mental health partial hospitalization program provides intensive daily support for women experiencing severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, postpartum challenges, PMDD, maternal mental health crisis, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, treatment-resistant depression, and other mental health conditions that require more than weekly therapy or IOP can provide.

Through evidence-based therapies, on-site psychiatric care and medication management, holistic healing arts, and comprehensive nervous system regulation, we address root causes—not just symptoms. We also specialize in understanding overlapping symptoms and the unique ways conditions like ADHD and autism present in women, which are often missed or misdiagnosed by other providers.

Whether you’re stepping down from inpatient or residential care, or stepping up from treatment that hasn’t provided the right support, our trauma-focused approach is designed to help you stabilize, build skills, and heal at the deepest level.

Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis PHP

At Monima Wellness, we acknowledge that substance use and mental health are often deeply connected. Our substance use PHP supports individuals struggling with alcohol, cannabis, opioid, and stimulant use, prescription medication misuse, and other substances—while addressing underlying trauma, anxiety, or depression that often drives substance misuse and addiction.

Our programs utilize conscious recovery principles and honor various paths to healing. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available when clinically appropriate and can be an important part of recovery for many women. Weekly Refuge Recovery meetings are held at our partnered housing, Ohana Recovery Residences, and are open to all female-identifying individuals in the San Diego community.

PHP vs. IOP at Monima

Monima offers two outpatient treatment programs for women navigating mental health, trauma, or substance use challenges. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provide different levels of support based on where you are in your recovery and how much structure you need right now.

The Difference Between IOP and PHP

The main difference is time and intensity. PHP provides full-day programming, while IOP offers morning-only options. Both programs offer access to the same services—on-site psychiatric care, 2-3 individual sessions per week, neuropsychological testing, and weekly acupuncture—with PHP providing more intensive support for those who need it.

San Diego IOP

Monima’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) was built for women seeking part-time treatment for moderate to severe mental health, trauma, or substance use issues. IOP is designed specifically for women stepping down from a higher level of care, balancing treatment with work or school, or needing intensive support while maintaining their daily responsibilities. IOP clients attend treatment three to five days per week in the mornings, providing both structure and some flexibility with daily responsibilities.

San Diego PHP

Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the highest level of care available at Monima. PHP is best suited for clients with severe mental health, trauma, or substance use challenges that have begun to interfere with daily life and continue to persist despite therapy or medication. Most clients take a leave of absence from work, school, or their daily routines to fully commit themselves to the program. While in PHP, clients will be engaged in treatment five days per week from morning through afternoon.

Looking for LGBTQ+ Specific Treatment in San Diego?

Element Q Healing is our dedicated LGBTQ+ program, offering an LGBTQ+ partial hospitalization program in San Diego. If you’re looking for identity-affirming structured treatment that addresses mental health, trauma, and substance use in a space designed by and for the queer community, Element Q may be the right fit.

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Explore Monima Wellness Center

Tour Our Facility

Experience the serene and healing environment of Monima Wellness Center, San Diego’s premier outpatient treatment center designed exclusively for women. Our modern facility offers a peaceful sanctuary where women and female-identifying individuals can focus on recovery surrounded by thoughtfully designed spaces for individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic treatments. From our tranquil yoga studio to our comfortable acupuncture rooms, every aspect of our center has been created to support your healing journey. Take a virtual tour to see firsthand the calming atmosphere where women find strength, community, and renewed well-being.

 

Comprehensive Therapeutic Modalities

Unlike other treatment centers, we provide an integrated, personalized, and diverse range of services that set each patient up for a breakthrough in their wellness journey and the chance at a sustainable and life-changing recovery. We offer a variety of unique treatment options and modalities, including but not limited to:

Nationally Accredited Women's Recovery Program

Monima Wellness Center is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), accredited by The Joint Commission, and certified as a Conscious Recovery center. These credentials reflect our commitment to the highest standards of care, integrating evidence-based clinical practices with holistic healing modalities.

Our approach honors the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit, providing trauma-informed, gender-responsive care that recognizes women’s unique mental health needs. We’re committed to cultural competence, inclusivity, and creating a safe, affirming space for all women and female-identifying individuals.

Take the First Step to Healing

If you’re ready to take the next step in your recovery journey, Monima Wellness’s San Diego PHP offers the comprehensive support and personalized care you need to heal and thrive. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every stage of your recovery. 

Don’t wait to start your journey to a healthier, happier life—contact Monima Wellness today to learn more about our program and how we can support you.

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FAQs

For many people, PHP is one of the most effective levels of care available. It provides the structure and clinical intensity of inpatient treatment without requiring an overnight stay, making it easier to maintain some connection to daily life. Research consistently shows that structured outpatient programs like PHP produce strong outcomes for mental health, trauma, and substance use — particularly when treatment addresses the whole person, not just symptoms.

The daily cost of a partial hospitalization program varies depending on the provider and your insurance plan. Most PPO insurance plans cover PHP, which can significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. At Monima, we work with most major PPO insurers and can verify your benefits and advise you of your out-of-pocket costs before you begin treatment. You can verify your insurance here or call us at 858-500-1542 with any questions.

PHP is typically recommended when someone needs more support than weekly therapy can provide, but does not require 24-hour inpatient care. It’s often a good fit following a hospitalization, a mental health crisis, or when symptoms are significantly interfering with daily functioning. A clinical assessment can help determine whether PHP is the appropriate level of care for your situation.

The first step is typically a clinical assessment, either by phone or in person, to determine whether PHP is the right level of care. At Monima, our admissions process is straightforward: you can reach out through our contact page or call 858-500-1542, and our team will guide you through next steps, including insurance verification and scheduling.

Most PPO insurance plans cover partial hospitalization programs, including PHP at Monima Wellness Center. Coverage levels vary by plan, but PHP is generally recognized as a medically necessary level of care, which supports reimbursement. Monima does not accept Medicare or Medi-Cal. If you’re unsure what your plan covers, we can help you verify your insurance at no cost.

Monima’s PHP is built specifically for women and female-identifying individuals, with a clinical model that goes well beyond symptom management. Every client receives neuropsychological testing at intake to guide accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning. The program integrates trauma-focused modalities—including Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and Cognitive Processing Therapy—alongside traditional Chinese medicine, on-site psychiatric care, and MAT when appropriate. It’s a level of clinical depth that’s rare in an outpatient setting that accepts insurance.

Our San Diego Partial Hospitalization Program Location

Monima Wellness Center is conveniently located in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa neighborhood, easily accessible from Mission Valley, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Downtown San Diego, and surrounding communities. Our welcoming space offers free parking and a safe, healing environment designed for women.

Address:
3760 Convoy Street, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92111

Phone: 858-500-1542
Email: info@monimawellness.com

Hours:
PHP Programming: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Admissions Line: Open 24/7

Serving women throughout San Diego County including: Mission Valley, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Hillcrest, North Park, Downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and surrounding areas.