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

PHP runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Each day includes group therapy, individual sessions, holistic practices, and skill-building activities. Outside of daily programming, you’ll also attend 2-3 individual therapy sessions per week, have access to weekly acupuncture, and psychiatric appointments—all coordinated by your treatment team.

How long you stay in PHP depends on your progress and goals. Most women are in the program for 30-90 days, though your treatment team will work with you to determine the right timeline for your needs. If you have questions or concerns about treatment length, contact our admissions team to discuss your unique situation.

The main difference is time commitment. PHP runs five days a week until 3:30 PM, while IOP runs three or five mornings per week until 12:30 PM—giving you more flexibility for work, school, and other responsibilities. 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 daily support for those who need it.

Monima acknowledges that every client has different goals for recovery and is entering treatment at various stages in their wellness journey. PHP and IOP have been intentionally designed to offer two distinct levels of care that address the various medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs of each individual.

Yes, Monima partners with Ohana Recovery Residences to provide supportive housing for female-identifying individuals enrolled in treatment. Located just a short drive from our center, women staying at Ohana experience an immersive, supportive community with 24/7 staff on-site. Housing is optional—those living at home receive the same quality care.

Monima limits the size of their PHP program to 10-12 women as we acknowledge the importance of empowering each woman to have a voice during treatment. Keeping groups smaller than 12 gives clients the opportunity to share as much or as little as they are comfortable with the group. Additionally, groups under 12 ensures all members have ample access to one-on-one help with any member of the clinician team.

PHP includes group therapy every day you attend, plus 2-3 individual therapy sessions per week. Evidence-based therapies and holistic healing practices are available depending on your needs, including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, and others. We also integrate holistic modalities like traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, trauma-informed yoga, and somatic practices.

Healing is an embodied experience, so we give you multiple ways to heal—through talk therapy, body-based work, and holistic support—addressing what’s underneath your symptoms, rather than just managing them.

Yes. Monima’s PHP is designed for women and female-identifying individuals, including transgender women. Our clinical team is trained in gender-affirming care, and our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences ensures safe, inclusive housing for female-identifying clients. You’ll be respected, supported, and heard throughout your time with us.

Most major insurance plans cover partial hospitalization programs as a form of intensive outpatient treatment when deemed medically necessary. Monima Wellness works with many insurance providers to maximize your benefits for PHP treatment. Our admissions team can verify your insurance coverage and explain your benefits before beginning treatment. For specific questions about coverage, contact our team directly or submit your insurance information to let us help verify your coverage.

Due to the intensive nature of PHP (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday), most clients take a temporary leave from work or school to fully focus on their recovery. As you progress and stabilize, you may transition to our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which offers more flexibility for balancing treatment with daily responsibilities.

Yes, PHP includes weekly medication management appointments with Dr. Shah, our board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in reproductive mental health. She works on-site with your treatment team to ensure coordinated, personalized psychiatric care that addresses all aspects of your well-being.

Our PHP offers integrated treatment for women experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns (dual diagnosis). We address both conditions simultaneously through specialized group therapy, individual counseling, holistic approaches, and coordinated psychiatric care. We utilize conscious recovery principles and honor all paths to healing, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate.

Yes, trauma treatment is a core focus of our PHP. We utilize evidence-based approaches specifically designed for trauma recovery, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Our trauma-informed approach integrates nervous system healing, body-based practices, and holistic modalities to address trauma at every level.

After completing our San Diego PHP, clients typically transition to stepped-down levels of care such as our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We create comprehensive aftercare plans that may include ongoing individual therapy, alumni program participation, connection to community resources, and continued psychiatric support if needed.

Yes, trauma treatment is a core focus of our San Diego PHP. We utilize evidence-based approaches specifically designed for trauma recovery, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as mentioned in our therapy options.

Monima offers comprehensive neuropsychological testing for accurate diagnosis, 2-3 individual therapy sessions per week, on-site psychiatric care specialized in women’s health, weekly acupuncture and holistic healing, small group sizes (maximum 12 women), and optional 24/7 supportive housing through our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences. We’re a women-centered, trauma-focused program that combines clinical excellence with holistic healing.

PHP is ideal for women who need more structure and support than traditional outpatient therapy provides but don’t require 24/7 hospitalization. You might benefit from PHP if you’re experiencing severe mental health symptoms, transitioning from inpatient care, struggling with co-occurring disorders, or haven’t found sufficient relief through less intensive treatment. The best way to determine if our program is appropriate is through a confidential assessment with our team. Contact us to learn more.