Engage Therapy

Engage Therapy Engage Therapy operates mental health Intensive Outpatient Programs for youth aged 10-25.

At Engage, we create and nurture a safe, accepting environment, empowering people to connect, learn, heal, and grow. We support local teens, families and couples in reaching their personal goals and overcoming life's challenges, with a large continuum of care including individual and family therapy as well as multiple treatment programs.

Spring doesn't ask you to be over it. It just shows up.And sometimes that's the most honest thing about a new season — i...
03/28/2026

Spring doesn't ask you to be over it. It just shows up.

And sometimes that's the most honest thing about a new season — it arrives whether you feel ready or not. The hard stuff doesn't disappear. But there's something quiet and real about making room for what comes next, even when you're still carrying what came before.

For the families we work with, this is often how progress looks. Not a clean break. Not a before-and-after. Just a slow, uneven opening up.

If your family is in one of those in-between seasons, we're here.

📞 (805) 497-0605
🔗 engagetherapy.com

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Most parents who discover their teen is self-harming have the same first thought: “Does this mean they want to die?”Usua...
03/27/2026

Most parents who discover their teen is self-harming have the same first thought: “Does this mean they want to die?”

Usually, no. For most young people, self-harm is a way of coping with pain that feels bigger than any tool they have. It’s a signal, not a sentence.

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and we put together 5 things we wish every parent knew — from how your first reaction shapes everything, to why removing objects alone isn’t enough, to what actually helps.

Swipe through all 5. And if this is something your family is navigating right now, Engage Treatment’s teen IOP teaches the concrete skills — distress tolerance, emotional regulation, communication — that replace self-harm with something that works.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

📞 (805) 497-0605
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If someone is in crisis: call or text 988
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We’re so proud to celebrate Jason Hall, LMFT 🎉Jason recently earned his license as a Marriage and Family Therapist — a m...
03/26/2026

We’re so proud to celebrate Jason Hall, LMFT 🎉

Jason recently earned his license as a Marriage and Family Therapist — a milestone that reflects years of dedication, clinical training, and genuine care for the young adults he works with every day.

As a clinician in our Young Adult IOP, Jason brings warmth, humor, and a steady presence to the room. He meets clients where they are and helps them build the skills to move forward on their own terms.

Congratulations, Jason. We’re lucky to have you on this team. 💙
If you or someone you love could benefit from Engage’s Young Adult IOP, reach out — we’d love to tell you more.

📞 (805) 497-0605
🌐 www.engagetherapy.com

March 25 — Zones of Wellness: Save the DateMark your calendars — Zones of Wellness is back.On Friday, April 25th, Engage...
03/26/2026

March 25 — Zones of Wellness: Save the Date

Mark your calendars — Zones of Wellness is back.

On Friday, April 25th, Engage Therapy and are teaming up again at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks for a free community wellness event for families.

We’ll share more details soon — but for now, save the date. This is one of those days where the work we do in the therapy room meets the community we’re part of. And that matters.

More to come. Tag a family who should know about this.

March 25 — Zones of Wellness: Save the DateMark your calendars — Zones of Wellness is back.On Friday, April 25th, Engage...
03/26/2026

March 25 — Zones of Wellness: Save the Date

Mark your calendars — Zones of Wellness is back.

On Friday, April 25th, Engage Therapy and .matters are teaming up again at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks for a free community wellness event for families.

We’ll share more details soon — but for now, save the date. This is one of those days where the work we do in the therapy room meets the community we’re part of. And that matters.

More to come. Tag a family who should know about this.

When your child’s reaction feels ten times bigger than the moment — that’s not defiance. That’s dysregulation.Their nerv...
03/24/2026

When your child’s reaction feels ten times bigger than the moment — that’s not defiance. That’s dysregulation.

Their nervous system is doing exactly what it was built to do: sound the alarm. The problem isn’t the feeling. It’s that their brain hasn’t yet learned how to turn the volume down.

Here’s what can help:
1. Name it together — “name it to tame it” is backed by neuroscience
2. Co-regulate first — your calm is their anchor
3. Build an emotional toolkit — breathing, grounding, movement
4. Practice when things are calm — not mid-meltdown
5. Seek support when patterns persist — IOP can help build these skills in a structured, safe environment

You’re not failing as a parent. You’re watching your child’s brain learn something hard.

Sunday night, our team showed up — not in the office, but at Mouthful Eatery in Thousand Oaks for Unity Conejo’s trivia ...
03/23/2026

Sunday night, our team showed up — not in the office, but at Mouthful Eatery in Thousand Oaks for Unity Conejo’s trivia night fundraiser.

There’s something about being in community outside of the therapy room that reminds us why we do this work. Supporting organizations like Unity Conejo that are building connection across the Conejo Valley matters to us.

We didn’t win trivia. We did have a really good time.

Thank you for bringing people together — and for the space (and the food).

Belonging matters. Save this for the next time you need a reminder.

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What does IOP actually look like? Not what you’d expect.Swipe to see what’s inside Engage’s Intensive Outpatient Program...
03/19/2026

What does IOP actually look like? Not what you’d expect.

Swipe to see what’s inside Engage’s Intensive Outpatient Program — and why it’s so much more than “extra therapy.”

Your child attends 3-4 days a week, 3 hours per session, in group therapy with peers and two therapists in every room.

But it doesn’t stop there.

Weekly family therapy. A parent support group. A weekly phone call to keep you in the loop. And for our pr***en track — a 10-week Reflective Parenting Program designed to help you understand your child’s inner world, plus 30-minute parent reviews after every group so you learn what they’re learning.

Your child stays home. Stays in school. Stays connected to their life. And gets the kind of support that one hour a week can’t provide.
We offer IOP for pr***ens (10-12), teens (13-17), and young adults (18-25) right here in
Westlake Village.

Save this for a family who might need it.

(805) 497-0605 | engagetherapy.com

Some seasons are louder than others. We’ve been a little quieter lately. Not because the work stopped — but because the ...
03/17/2026

Some seasons are louder than others.
 
We’ve been a little quieter lately. Not because the work stopped — but because the work kept us busy.
 
Here’s what hasn’t changed:
 
We’re still showing up every day for the young people and families in our community. Still clinician-owned. Still clinician-led. Still right here in the Conejo Valley.
 
More to come this month — new podcast episodes, team milestones, and resources for parents and providers.
 
Thanks for being here.
 
Save this as a reminder: quiet doesn’t mean gone.

Celebrating Chelsea Naselow: Spreading Her Wings 💙Some people just fit. Chelsea is one of those people.A Pattern We’re P...
02/20/2026

Celebrating Chelsea Naselow: Spreading Her Wings 💙
Some people just fit. Chelsea is one of those people.

A Pattern We’re Proud Of
Chelsea has worked at Engage multiple times over the years. Each time she returned, it was a relief to have her back in the fold. That kind of pattern says something - about mutual respect, about fit, about someone who genuinely cares about the work and the people doing it.
As our Financial Coordinator, Chelsea brought a flexible and willing mind to everything she touched. She’d tackle any challenge without hesitation, figure out what needed to be done, and get it done. No task too small, no problem too complex. Just consistent, reliable excellence.

Time to Grow
Now, Chelsea is moving into a leadership role at a multi-site residential treatment program, where she’ll lead a team to ensure quality assurance processes are in place and executed. It’s a big step - and one she’s absolutely ready for.
We’re genuinely happy for her. This is what growth looks like. This is what happens when someone is ready to spread their wings and take on new challenges. And while we’ll miss having her here in the office every day, we know this is exactly where she needs to be.

Not a Goodbye
Chelsea, you’ll always be part of the Engage family. Thank you for everything you’ve brought to this team - your intellect, your willingness, your steady presence, and your care for the work. We’re so proud of you and excited to see what you build in this next chapter.
Go lead that team. They’re lucky to have you. 💙
Leadership MovingForward

Last Thursday was a full day in community.In the afternoon, we attended Agency 101 with the Ventura County Office of Edu...
02/17/2026

Last Thursday was a full day in community.

In the afternoon, we attended Agency 101 with the Ventura County Office of Education. The room was filled with educators and youth-serving professionals deeply invested in student mental health.

We had meaningful conversations about our Intensive Outpatient Programs, LGBTQIA+ groups, parent support groups, and Mindful Beginnings. There is so much care happening in our schools and agencies.

That evening, we joined colleagues at a and networking event at . What stood out most was the way professionals were introducing one another and speaking so positively about each other’s work.

That matters.

When providers collaborate instead of compete, families benefit.

We are grateful to be part of a mental health community that prioritizes youth and families across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley.

Belonging matters.

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2625 Townsgate Road Suite 210
Westlake Village, CA
91361

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+18054970605

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