Aspen Behavioral Health

10/24/2023

03/19/2022

PSA for your and daily motivation: Recovery is hard. Regret is unequivocally harder. Keep that reminder on the forefront of your mind when things get difficult. You can do this.

03/15/2022

Staying sober is a huge accomplishment, and the date someone achieves absolute sobriety from alcohol and drugs is monumental. But what's the best way to celebrate the occasion and what gifts are appropriate to give? We're tackling that subject in this post. Click the link to read more.

https://aspenbehavioralhealth.com/gift-ideas-sobriety-anniversary/

03/10/2022

Swinging towards the weekend with winter in South Florida vibes. ☀️ Our outdoor recreation is a tropical oasis offering up the perfect place for our patients to enjoy some much needed downtime.

03/06/2022

Taking some time in to reflect on the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ feedback we get from our miraculous clients. “Aspen was there for me at the lowest point of my life when I had no fight left in me. I can’t say I am where I need to be just yet, but after spending 3 weeks at Aspen, for the first time in a long time things are beginning to look up for me. Thank you guys!!” -Samuray S., Google Review.

03/01/2022

The stigma surrounding addiction in our society has prevented countless suffering people from getting the treatment they so desperately need. Nearly half of all American families in 2022 will be touched by the effects of addiction. At Aspen, we are committed to doing our part to end the stigma. We have the unique vantage point of watching people change their lives every day through the treatment process.

It starts with reducing the stigma through changing the conversation about addiction. Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) is a chronic brain disease that can and should be treated the same way other prevalent, treatable diseases are. That’s where the conversation should begin. From there, we need to continue to applaud our brave recovery community for sharing their personal stories. This is an essential piece of the process for those on their recovery journey, but when the message gets out to a broader audience, we can truly begin to shift the outdated, disproven views that so many still hold about addiction. We’re thrilled that our staff and clients are up to the task and commend the work done on the ground every day to ensure those who are suffering get to experience recovery.

02/25/2022

Meet Chris and Frisco! Chris is our Primary Therapist specializing in EMDR and Trauma Therapy with his ESA Frisco, a gentle, sweet, and loving ten-year-old lab. Chris is passionate about providing our clients the tools they need to reach their full potential, and Frisco brings a smile to all of our faces, making everyone feel at home. Thanks for all you do, Chris, and for sharing sweet Frisco with Aspen!

02/22/2022

In recovery, we get to begin to practice true self care. Many of us suffered consequences from poor nutrition during active addiction. Now, we have the opportunity to nourish our bodies properly. Our physical wellness is dependent on proper nutrition, and the benefits of a healthy, well-balanced diet can't be overlooked. The miracle of our bodies is the ability they have to heal with the right attention. In this post, we're talking about just how important nutrition in recovery is and how to ensure you're getting the nutrients you need in sobriety. Click the link to read more.

https://aspenbehavioralhealth.com/important-nutrition-recovery/

02/18/2022

Grab your 🍿 for a Friday night movie sesh! Our 28-person movie theater features full surround sound and comfy seats. 🎥 We believe that healthy downtime is an essential part of the recovery process. From movies to our fitness gym, game room, fire pit, tiki and BBQ area, and our beautiful on-site living facilities, Aspen is dedicated to the comfort of our clients. If you or someone you love is suffering, we are here to help. Reach out to us!

02/14/2022

“Fellowship is a place of grace, where mistakes aren’t rubbed in but rubbed out. Fellowship happens when mercy wins over justice.” -Rick Warren.

On Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the powerful, platonic love that grows from the true friendships formed in recovery fellowship. It’s a big love - and that connection IS the opposite of addiction.

02/10/2022

Meet Aspen's Clinical Director, Lisa Alleva. Lisa has served in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for the past two decades. Originally from Delaware, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Delaware before relocating to South Florida to pursue a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Once achieved, Lisa worked with Victim Services in Palm Beach County, specializing in trauma, PTSD, and addiction. She went on to earn a PhD in Family Therapy, serving the addiction and trauma population in her private practice as well as serving as clinical director in the substance abuse field since 2011.

A certified hypnotist, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified therapist, Lisa believes in meeting the patient at eye level, assessing and understanding the patient’s needs, accessibility, and motivation to ensure appropriate care by providing proven therapeutic interventions. She believes that behavior modification specifically designed to meet the patients needs while assessing thought processes, belief systems, and adverse behaviors lends to everlasting change.

Thank you for everything you do, Lisa!