Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders addressed through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Freedom from the combined challenges of mental health and substance use starts with integrated care delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Dual-diagnosis treatment addresses both conditions together to help you thrive across all dimensions of wellness and support lasting, fulfilling recovery. You deserve to see what is on the other side of this struggle.
Modern mental health treatment for the challenges of real life; we are here with compassion and warmth to help you find your footing. We are fully dedicated to supporting you every step of the way with programs designed around you, backed by evidence-based approaches. You don't have to go through this alone.
We have been where you are, we can show you a path forward. Addiction treatment focuses on helping you maintain abstinence, regain stability, and begin living the life you’ve always wanted. Getting sober is just the beginning.
When you are ready to seek out treatment, finding a trusted place you feel safe is important. We recognize this courageous first step. Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center has helped families nationwide find a new way of living and thriving. We're here when you're ready.
Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center builds comprehensive treatment programs designed to assist our clients in transforming their lives through a therapeutic journey of self-discovery, real-world experiences, skill building and relational repair. Guided by principles of authenticity, compassion and fellowship, we consider ourselves a healing community rather than a "facility". Providing a full continuum of care across Residential and Outpatient centers, our goal is for our clients to rewrite their stories, creating a new relationship with themselves and the world around them.


Walking through our doors welcomes you into a lively and welcoming culture of joyful and authentic recovery, no matter if it is your first time seeking help or your 10th time in treatment.
Different levels of care are available to match where you are in your recovery journey, whether you need intensive daily support or more flexible outpatient options. Our full continuum is intentionally designed to provide 90 days of healing and includes Inpatient-Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Evening IOP programs, allowing you or your loved one to receive the right level of care at the right time.
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”

Designed by Clinical Founder Daniel Nichols, LCSW, our co-occurring treatment programming provides specialized care for clients who struggle with ongoing substance abuse alongside unresolved trauma, mood disorder or personality disorder. We address this complexity with an Integrated Health Model with Abstinence Focus which allows for sobriety to be established within a foundation of evidence-based clinical interventions, psychiatric care and resilience building.
A comprehensive range of proven therapeutic modalities are used to meet your unique needs. From trauma-focused treatments to behavioral therapies, evidence-based approaches are combined to address the challenges you are facing and support steady, long-term progress.
Rebuild essential daily living skills and establish healthy routines through purposeful, meaningful activities. Our occupational therapists work with you to restore independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure while developing coping strategies that support long-term recovery and help you reintegrate into work, family, and community life.
Overseen by Board-Certified Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Steven Locnikar, substance use disorder treatment combines a holistic approach with medically supported detox, personalized treatment planning, and a positive, solution-focused recovery culture. Evidence-based therapies including 12-Step Facilitation help you address substance use patterns while also supporting your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being in a structured, supportive setting focused on long-term sobriety.
Begin safely and comfortably with round-the-clock medical care through withdrawal.
Care built around your story, your substance use patterns, and your goals.
Evidence-based engagement with a proven framework, fellowship, and accountability.
A positive community that builds momentum toward lasting sobriety.
Physician-Led Care
Every step of treatment is overseen by an addiction medicine expert, so your recovery is grounded in real medical care from day one.
With over 300 years of clinical expertise our comprehensive mental health treatment program includes diagnostic and assessment services, one-on-one and group therapy, trauma work and continuous psychiatric support. Our approach promotes healing through both compassionate self-awareness and comprehensive psychoeducation, driving rapid and lasting improvements in your emotional wellbeing.
Meet the people behind Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center. Our team brings together clinical, medical, and operational experience to support every stage of recovery.

Chief Clinical Officer, Co-Founder

Chief Executive Officer

Medical Director

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Director

Lead Outpatient Therapist

Clinical Supervisor, Trauma Therapist

Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Lead Residential Therapist

Residential Therapist

Evening IOP Therapist

Director of OT Programming, Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Intake Therapist

Nutritionist

Medical Manager

Independent Consulting Neuropsychologist

Residential Case Manager

Outpatient Clinical Coordinator

Facilities and Housing Director

Office Administrator

Chief Marketing Officer

Clinical Outreach Specialist

Director of Admissions

Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator

Utilization Director

Billing Director

Clinical Operations Director, Co-Founder

Chief Administrative Officer, Co-Founder

Chief Financial Officer
Browse firsthand reviews of Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center, shared in the words of the people who wrote them. The comments below offer a closer look at the care team, treatment setting, communication, and support available here.
“This is not an ordinary treatment center. The staff genuinely cares about you and the groups are top quality. There’s no perfect treatment facility, but this one comes pretty close. My time has been much better than other places I’ve gone to because the people here make you feel like you truly matter. I came into this place hopeless and feeling broken and they have supported me every step of the way. They pushed me at times, which was hard, but it has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. I will forever be grateful that I chose Scottsdale Providence. I am a new person because of it.”
“Scottsdale programs had saved my life in the following ways. They provided me with coping skills to handle stressful situations. I was someone who was broken in many different ways a team of specialist who never gave up on me. There are many words that I can’t even describe to thank them For the services who are dedicated and provided for me. My family got their daughter back.”
“Scottsdale Providence has truly separated themselves from other treatment centers by their quality of care, ethics and the genuine unconditional love and support from each staff member. I came in tired,defeated,broken in so many ways ,facing life challenges and completely afraid to face recovery and life alone. The staff held my hand every step of the way and guided me into a direction to help rebuild my life sober. The staff goes to great lengths to support you in anyway they can and their expertise shines through the individual and group sessions. This facility has been life changing and I would recommend this place to anyone who needs help and wants to find their path to sobriety. Also, Nicole (case manager)helped me with all my personal issues that had been overwhelming me.Forever grateful!”
“Excellent Program. Staff are awesome. Whatever your need. They will help.”
“SPRC was an amazing experience. The staff treated us with respect while also not cutting corners in treatment. I cannot recommend SPRC highly enough!!!”
“I can’t say enough about Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center and their staff. From my first phone call to inquire the compassion, care, and concern for our situation was amazing. The whole staff, but specifically Alex, Kyle, Stephanie and Dan, (who I have never met), stepped in to assist us over and above what we could have expected in a very difficult time and a very difficult situation. This was not our first experience with a behavioral health facility, but certainly the best experience and hopefully the last. We utilized both their outpatient and housing services and I could not have been more impressed. The staff work diligently with their clients and truly will do anything to ensure their success. If anyone has any questions about a mental health or substance abuse facility that works and has a staff that goes above and beyond not just for the patient, but their family as well, this is the place to go. They have given me a gift back in the work they do that is invaluable. Highly recommend!!!”
“I was so nervous and apprehensive to come here at first but I’m so glad I did now I don’t want to leave! I’ve learned al much and made so many connections here. Highly recommend!!”
““Are you living or simply persisting?” was something I was asked when I called, wondering if I needed help. I can confidently say that SPRC teaches you how to create for yourself a life worth living: to build for yourself a bucket of skills that allow you to feel like you can keep going. The therapists are like your sherpas: they will show you the way up the mountain while it is up to you to make the journey yourself. Every single person in that building cares about you. From Kassie at the front desk when you walk in, to Freddy for your intake, to Ciara, Sabrina, Denise, Jackie, Sara, Tyler, Jillian, Alex, Kena, Mark, Sadie— and all the other therapists, behavioral health technicians, and staff. Every single person there will take time out of their day to talk to you, to answer a thousand questions and a thousand more. They will know you by name, and greet you with familarity. Past the staff? This is also true of the community of both other clients sitting alongside you and alumni. You are heard, and past that, you are understood. Nothing you say will go without someone else relating to it, empathizing, and being there for you. If you are looking for a community of people who remember you, and you them— this is the place. Residential, PHP Housing, PHP outpatient, IOP, or OP level—everyone matters. You are heard. You are understood. You are getting your life back: it is an honor and a privilege to be able to say that I did it here. To call myself an alumni of this community. If I had to go back and make the choice again, I would choose SPRC every single time.”
“This is not an ordinary treatment center. The staff genuinely cares about you and the groups are top quality. There’s no perfect treatment facility, but this one comes pretty close. My time has been much better than other places I’ve gone to because the people here make you feel like you truly matter. I came into this place hopeless and feeling broken and they have supported me every step of the way. They pushed me at times, which was hard, but it has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. I will forever be grateful that I chose Scottsdale Providence. I am a new person because of it.”
“Scottsdale programs had saved my life in the following ways. They provided me with coping skills to handle stressful situations. I was someone who was broken in many different ways a team of specialist who never gave up on me. There are many words that I can’t even describe to thank them For the services who are dedicated and provided for me. My family got their daughter back.”
“Scottsdale Providence has truly separated themselves from other treatment centers by their quality of care, ethics and the genuine unconditional love and support from each staff member. I came in tired,defeated,broken in so many ways ,facing life challenges and completely afraid to face recovery and life alone. The staff held my hand every step of the way and guided me into a direction to help rebuild my life sober. The staff goes to great lengths to support you in anyway they can and their expertise shines through the individual and group sessions. This facility has been life changing and I would recommend this place to anyone who needs help and wants to find their path to sobriety. Also, Nicole (case manager)helped me with all my personal issues that had been overwhelming me.Forever grateful!”
“Excellent Program. Staff are awesome. Whatever your need. They will help.”
“SPRC was an amazing experience. The staff treated us with respect while also not cutting corners in treatment. I cannot recommend SPRC highly enough!!!”
“I can’t say enough about Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center and their staff. From my first phone call to inquire the compassion, care, and concern for our situation was amazing. The whole staff, but specifically Alex, Kyle, Stephanie and Dan, (who I have never met), stepped in to assist us over and above what we could have expected in a very difficult time and a very difficult situation. This was not our first experience with a behavioral health facility, but certainly the best experience and hopefully the last. We utilized both their outpatient and housing services and I could not have been more impressed. The staff work diligently with their clients and truly will do anything to ensure their success. If anyone has any questions about a mental health or substance abuse facility that works and has a staff that goes above and beyond not just for the patient, but their family as well, this is the place to go. They have given me a gift back in the work they do that is invaluable. Highly recommend!!!”
“I was so nervous and apprehensive to come here at first but I’m so glad I did now I don’t want to leave! I’ve learned al much and made so many connections here. Highly recommend!!”
““Are you living or simply persisting?” was something I was asked when I called, wondering if I needed help. I can confidently say that SPRC teaches you how to create for yourself a life worth living: to build for yourself a bucket of skills that allow you to feel like you can keep going. The therapists are like your sherpas: they will show you the way up the mountain while it is up to you to make the journey yourself. Every single person in that building cares about you. From Kassie at the front desk when you walk in, to Freddy for your intake, to Ciara, Sabrina, Denise, Jackie, Sara, Tyler, Jillian, Alex, Kena, Mark, Sadie— and all the other therapists, behavioral health technicians, and staff. Every single person there will take time out of their day to talk to you, to answer a thousand questions and a thousand more. They will know you by name, and greet you with familarity. Past the staff? This is also true of the community of both other clients sitting alongside you and alumni. You are heard, and past that, you are understood. Nothing you say will go without someone else relating to it, empathizing, and being there for you. If you are looking for a community of people who remember you, and you them— this is the place. Residential, PHP Housing, PHP outpatient, IOP, or OP level—everyone matters. You are heard. You are understood. You are getting your life back: it is an honor and a privilege to be able to say that I did it here. To call myself an alumni of this community. If I had to go back and make the choice again, I would choose SPRC every single time.”
“I completed 110 days at SPRC last year following a pretty severe mental health breakdown. The staff were compassionate and willing to work with my special circumstances to create a customized care plan. I received top-notch therapy and psychiatric care, medication management, group treatment, and a variety of wellness education including yoga and acupuncture. Scottsdale Providence is truly a place of healing and personal exploration, and has provided me with the tools and resources to live a healthy and balanced life full of support and hope. I now take advantage of the alumni program for maintenance and to keep connected with the staff, who are both invested and invaluable in my recovery. I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. SPRC saved my life!”
“I attended SPRC for both sober living and intensive out patient therapy (IOP). The experience was amazing start to finish. The entire team is highly trained in both addiction and mental health counseling. This is a must use treatment center if your battling addiction or mental health issues.”
“If you're a parent or family member who needs to get support for a loved one with a mental health condition and/or substance abuse issue, this is the place that will save their life and give them life. My family member is alive and well because of SPRC. It's especially hard to find centers that can treat acute/complex mental health issues, but SPRC has a program that works.”
“Scottsdale Providence changed my whole life. I walked in completely broken, drinking and using to survive, carrying years of trauma and pain I didn’t even know how to set down. I didn’t know what I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was bc it was killing me. From the second I got there, the staff saw me in a way nobody ever has. They understood me. They didn’t judge me. Everything they do has intention. Nothing is random. There is rhyme and reason behind every group, every boundary, every tough conversation, and every moment they push you to sit with yourself instead of running. And honestly, the people you meet here… they’re a huge part of the healing. The patients are amazing bc the staff creates a space where everyone feels safe and connected. You end up being transparent in ways you never have before. You hear everyone’s truth. You share yours. You feel seen and less alone. That kind of honesty changes you. Most of the staff are addicts in recovery too, with years and years of sobriety. That makes such a difference. They don’t talk at you. They talk with you. They get the addict mind. They understand the shame, the fear, the spiraling, the survival mode. They know what it feels like to want to quit and still feel pulled back in. You just feel understood on a soul level. They didn’t just help me stop drinking and using. They helped me understand why I did it. They got to the root emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They taught me tools I actually use every single day. They challenged me when I wanted to shut down. They held space for me when I couldn’t catch my breath. Not once did I feel judged. I felt guided. I felt held. I felt like my life actually mattered. Scottsdale Providence didn’t just help me get sober. They gave me my life back. They gave my kids their mom back. They helped me find myself again. If you’re scared or feel like there’s no way out, I’m telling you from my own heart, this place is real. This is where healing actually happens. I’m forever grateful.”
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”
“When I found Scottsdale Providence, I thought it was going to be just another treatment center. Turns out, they are the best treatment center I have ever been too. I struggled with addiction and mental health. I thought one was going to get treated more than the other and again, I was wrong. The recourses they offer for substance abuse, mental health, trauma and so much more is incredible! The staff here is absolutely amazing. There is not one staff member here that doesn’t care about each and every client.The center has made a huge impact on not only my recovery but my life and my family’s life as well. I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have today without the help of SPRC. If you are looking for a place to help you succeed and a place that will give you all the resources you need, Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center is the place to be!”
“Best treatment center I’ve been to. I was able to work on my mental health as well as addictions. Compassionate and supportive staff. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.”
“I have been a client at SPRC since the end of May 2025. This place honestly saved my life. I was in the PHP house for my first 2 months, and while there were hard days, I could not be more grateful that I stayed. SPRC taught me not just how to sit with discomfort, but how to thrive in it. Before coming here, I was hopeless. I did 3 weeks at a residential treatment center in Tucson before I was booted due to insurance. Alex and the other staff at SPRC were incredibly gracious with my financial situation; they look at the clients as real people rather than numbers. Each therapist here made me feel cared for and understood in both groups and individual sessions. Working with Denise has expanded my view of past traumas and how those affect my decisions and actions today, and she has facilitated so much healing of my inner parts. Dr. Sarah and her OT team helped me significantly with understanding my underlying neurodivergence. If you are debating coming here or sending your loved one here, I can attest to it being an extremely compassionate, fun-loving, and respectful community. The people I’ve met here have become a family to me, so much so that I decided to return for IOP after taking time out of state. That’s not to say it’s an easy walk in the park; you will work here, and you will face challenges. But you will have people standing by your side throughout them all. I feel the team at SPRC genuinely wants the best for me and cares about my wellbeing and success living a sober, free life. All of my love to this place.”
“I completed 110 days at SPRC last year following a pretty severe mental health breakdown. The staff were compassionate and willing to work with my special circumstances to create a customized care plan. I received top-notch therapy and psychiatric care, medication management, group treatment, and a variety of wellness education including yoga and acupuncture. Scottsdale Providence is truly a place of healing and personal exploration, and has provided me with the tools and resources to live a healthy and balanced life full of support and hope. I now take advantage of the alumni program for maintenance and to keep connected with the staff, who are both invested and invaluable in my recovery. I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. SPRC saved my life!”
“I attended SPRC for both sober living and intensive out patient therapy (IOP). The experience was amazing start to finish. The entire team is highly trained in both addiction and mental health counseling. This is a must use treatment center if your battling addiction or mental health issues.”
“If you're a parent or family member who needs to get support for a loved one with a mental health condition and/or substance abuse issue, this is the place that will save their life and give them life. My family member is alive and well because of SPRC. It's especially hard to find centers that can treat acute/complex mental health issues, but SPRC has a program that works.”
“Scottsdale Providence changed my whole life. I walked in completely broken, drinking and using to survive, carrying years of trauma and pain I didn’t even know how to set down. I didn’t know what I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was bc it was killing me. From the second I got there, the staff saw me in a way nobody ever has. They understood me. They didn’t judge me. Everything they do has intention. Nothing is random. There is rhyme and reason behind every group, every boundary, every tough conversation, and every moment they push you to sit with yourself instead of running. And honestly, the people you meet here… they’re a huge part of the healing. The patients are amazing bc the staff creates a space where everyone feels safe and connected. You end up being transparent in ways you never have before. You hear everyone’s truth. You share yours. You feel seen and less alone. That kind of honesty changes you. Most of the staff are addicts in recovery too, with years and years of sobriety. That makes such a difference. They don’t talk at you. They talk with you. They get the addict mind. They understand the shame, the fear, the spiraling, the survival mode. They know what it feels like to want to quit and still feel pulled back in. You just feel understood on a soul level. They didn’t just help me stop drinking and using. They helped me understand why I did it. They got to the root emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They taught me tools I actually use every single day. They challenged me when I wanted to shut down. They held space for me when I couldn’t catch my breath. Not once did I feel judged. I felt guided. I felt held. I felt like my life actually mattered. Scottsdale Providence didn’t just help me get sober. They gave me my life back. They gave my kids their mom back. They helped me find myself again. If you’re scared or feel like there’s no way out, I’m telling you from my own heart, this place is real. This is where healing actually happens. I’m forever grateful.”
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”
“When I found Scottsdale Providence, I thought it was going to be just another treatment center. Turns out, they are the best treatment center I have ever been too. I struggled with addiction and mental health. I thought one was going to get treated more than the other and again, I was wrong. The recourses they offer for substance abuse, mental health, trauma and so much more is incredible! The staff here is absolutely amazing. There is not one staff member here that doesn’t care about each and every client.The center has made a huge impact on not only my recovery but my life and my family’s life as well. I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have today without the help of SPRC. If you are looking for a place to help you succeed and a place that will give you all the resources you need, Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center is the place to be!”
“Best treatment center I’ve been to. I was able to work on my mental health as well as addictions. Compassionate and supportive staff. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.”
“I have been a client at SPRC since the end of May 2025. This place honestly saved my life. I was in the PHP house for my first 2 months, and while there were hard days, I could not be more grateful that I stayed. SPRC taught me not just how to sit with discomfort, but how to thrive in it. Before coming here, I was hopeless. I did 3 weeks at a residential treatment center in Tucson before I was booted due to insurance. Alex and the other staff at SPRC were incredibly gracious with my financial situation; they look at the clients as real people rather than numbers. Each therapist here made me feel cared for and understood in both groups and individual sessions. Working with Denise has expanded my view of past traumas and how those affect my decisions and actions today, and she has facilitated so much healing of my inner parts. Dr. Sarah and her OT team helped me significantly with understanding my underlying neurodivergence. If you are debating coming here or sending your loved one here, I can attest to it being an extremely compassionate, fun-loving, and respectful community. The people I’ve met here have become a family to me, so much so that I decided to return for IOP after taking time out of state. That’s not to say it’s an easy walk in the park; you will work here, and you will face challenges. But you will have people standing by your side throughout them all. I feel the team at SPRC genuinely wants the best for me and cares about my wellbeing and success living a sober, free life. All of my love to this place.”
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