Ready to take the next step? Reach out to Changes, we’re here to help.
Our treatment approach is focused, evidence-based, and client-centered. We utilize CBT and DBT, practice trauma-informed care, and incorporate MAT when clinically appropriate. Above all, we take a humanistic approach that values the power of being heard, understood, and supported.
“It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens…“
– Carl Rogers
At Changes, our approach is rooted in the belief that recovery is an active, personal journey. We focus on helping individuals build self-awareness, strengthen identity, and stay present in the process. Through structure, support, and meaningful connection, we create an environment where real, lasting change can take place.
Recovery does not happen in isolation. At Changes, we believe healing is stronger when it happens together. While no one is forced to connect before they are ready, we know that growth is more sustainable when people feel supported, understood, and part of something larger than themselves. Community creates accountability, encouragement, and hope.
There is no single formula for recovery. Each person’s journey is unique, and progress looks different for everyone. Our role is not to define your path, but to help you discover and walk it. We do not expect perfection, we value honesty, effort, and a willingness to keep moving forward.
Addiction often takes more than time and health, it takes moments that matter. At Changes, we are intentional about creating an environment where new, positive memories can be formed. Through shared experiences, meaningful connection, and moments of laughter, we aim to help restore what was lost and build something lasting.
At Changes, our team is more than a group of professionals, we’re individuals committed to walking alongside you every step of the way. With compassion, experience, and genuine care, we create a supportive environment where growth feels possible and lasting change begins.
Changes Treatment Center helps individuals re-discover who they are as they step into their full potential through Community, Recovery, and meaningful Memories. We build self-esteem and identity as we teach clients how to stay present and engaged in their recovery. Recovery is not something that happens to you, it’s something you actively participate in while we walk beside you.
Dr. Eric Chaghouri, MD
Graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2011
Postgraduate training began with an internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Three years of general adult psychiatry residency at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
At Changes Treatment Center, our leadership is rooted in experience, integrity, and a deep commitment to individualized care. Our clinical team brings together expertise in addiction and mental health with a compassionate approach that prioritizes each person’s unique journey.
Through thoughtful guidance and a focus on both structure and connection, we ensure every individual receives the support, clarity, and direction needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Eric Chaghouri is a distinguished forensic psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist with a thriving private practice in West Hollywood and Century City, California. He specializes in the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders and is recognized for his work with attorneys, courts, and legal teams in both civil and criminal litigation. He also provides expert consultation on psychiatric issues for major television networks and oversees a growing team of mental health clinicians.
At Changes Treatment Center, we believe recovery is built on connection, structure, and purpose. Our approach combines personalized care with a supportive environment designed to help you stay engaged, build confidence, and create lasting change.
Our team of licensed professionals brings years of expertise in addiction and mental health treatment, ensuring the highest standard of care.
No two journeys are the same. We customize treatment programs to meet each individual’s unique needs for long-term success.
From detox to aftercare, Changes provides a full continuum of care, guiding clients every step of the way.
Located in the heart of Costa Mesa, our treatment center offers a calming, bright, and rejuvenating space for healing and personal growth.
TESTIMONIALS
Every journey is unique, but no one walks it alone. These stories reflect individuals who chose to take a step forward, rebuild their identity, and create lasting change with the support of a compassionate community.
Take a moment to answer these questions honestly.
There are no right or wrong answers.
This assessment is not a medical diagnosis, but it can help you determine whether alcohol may be having a greater impact on your life than you realize.
In the past 12 months…
Developed by Patrick Conod, LCSW, and Cari Lawyer, CATC I, on behalf of the Changes Treatment Center Clinical Leadership Team.
A Self-Assessment for Family Members and Friends
Watching someone you love change because of alcohol can be confusing and heartbreaking. You may find yourself questioning what you’re seeing, wondering if you’re overreacting, or hoping things will get better on their own.
This assessment is designed to help you reflect on the behaviors you’ve noticed. It isn’t a diagnosis, but it may help you determine whether it’s time to seek guidance or support.
In the past 12 months…
Developed by Patrick Conod, LCSW, and Cari Lawyer, CATC I, on behalf of the Changes Treatment Center Clinical Leadership Team.
When we are struggling with deep stress, anxious thoughts, or a low mood, it is incredibly natural to look for immediate relief. Sometimes, we turn to alcohol or other substances just to quiet our minds, get some sleep, or feel normal for a night.
This short self-assessment is designed to help you pause and look at how these two parts of your life might be influencing each other. It is entirely anonymous and takes less than two minutes.
It’s common for habits to slowly shift over time, especially during stressful seasons. Often, we find ourselves using a substance to cope, unwind, or get through the day, only to realize it is starting to take up more space in our routine, thoughts, or relationships than we’d like.
This quick, 10-question check-in is a quiet space to reflect honestly on how your use is impacting your life. It is entirely anonymous, completely free of clinical judgment, and takes less than two minutes.
We all experience days when we feel down, exhausted, or just completely unmotivated. But when those heavy feelings start lingering, it can be hard to tell if you’re just going through a rough patch or if it’s something more.
This quick, confidential check-in is designed to help you pause and reflect on how you’ve actually been feeling lately. It is completely anonymous, entirely non-judgmental, and takes less than two minutes.
Is your evening glass of wine a harmless habit, or is it starting to catch up with you? It’s not always easy to tell where “social drinking” ends and “too much” begins.
Take this quick, 2-minute quiz to check in on your relationship with alcohol and get clear, personalized insights.
