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Tour

Discover an enlightened approach to recovery and rejuvenation in this comfortable, private setting that embraces you with soft breezes and panoramic ocean views.

Treatment Programs

See how our evidenced-based addiction programs blend clinical excellence and a relaxed, caring environment so you feel safe and welcome every moment of your stay.

Life At Cliffside Malibu

Shed your anxiety, with refreshing options like gourmet dining, swimming, movie watching, meditating or various pleasing therapeutic and exercise choices.

What You Should Know

How much does it cost?
It depends on if you are using your insurance, paying privately, length of stay, and level of care. Learn More.
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept most private insurances. There is a few that we do not. We can verify your benefits to determine what your coverage is and also determine if you have any exclusions. Learn More.
Is there a doctor on site?
We work with a team of physicians and psychiatrists who are experts in addiction and who are available 24/7 via concierge services. Clients meet regularly with their doctors as needed.
Do you treat dual diagnosis?
Yes, we are a dual diagnosis treatment facility. Clients meet with their therapists for intensive one-on-one psychotherapy. The forms of therapy offered are DBT, CBT, neurofeedback, among others. Learn More.
What kind of detox do you do?
Detoxification from alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs all require specialized medical expertise. An individualized, professionally managed detox program is the foundation for achieving meaningful and lasting sobriety. Learn More.

Success Team

Kelly Stephenson

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Craig Smith

Medical Director

Karen Rubenstein

LMFT - Clinical Program Director

Juniper Lusk

Milieu Manager

Mathew Malloy

Sr. Lead Resident Advisor

Live the Life You Were Always Meant to Live

Releasing the bonds of addiction and freeing yourself to live the life that you’ve always dreamed about is possible at Cliffside Malibu. Our philosophy is simple and our unique addiction treatment approach puts Cliffside in a class of its own. With years of experience, Cliffside Malibu offers cutting-edge, evidence-based, life-saving, holistic treatment in a luxury estate setting. Our staff consists of industry leading professionals who are committed to you and your recovery, with a dedicated therapist helping you uncover the deep underlying issues that caused addiction in the first place, and healing your mind, body, and spirit along the way.

  • We specialize in treating the whole person, not just the addiction.
  • We customize a treatment program to meet your specific needs.
  • We meet you at your exact level of willingness to change using the Stages of Change.

Unparelleled Commitment To Your Recovery

We treat addiction differently at Cliffside and we stand behind our unmatched record of success. We can do it because our addiction treatment programs work and because we think it’s important to stand behind our work. How do they work? Our approach in creating treatment programs includes combining intensive one-on-one therapy, physical activity, nutritional support and many other effective modalities, from yoga to equine therapy to acupuncture. Whatever treatment will best help you recover, we can offer it. We want you to become the person you were always meant to be.