BBreathe Life Healing Centers – Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Los Angeles
Call (877) 403-0204Inpatient residential and outpatient treatment in Los Angeles, California.

Breathe Life Healing Centers, located at 8060 Melrose Ave, 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90046, is a trauma-focused addiction and mental health treatment provider. The center specializes in treating individuals with substance use disorders, particularly those dealing with alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and designer drugs, including crystal meth and GHB in the context of chemsex. Their comprehensive approach integrates trauma treatment as a core component of recovery, recognizing the deep connections between trauma and substance use.
The facility offers a variety of care levels, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient addiction rehabilitation. Breathe Life Healing Centers is noted for its affirming environment, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, and provides unique programs tailored to the specific needs of this community, including those navigating chemsex and other sexualized drug use. The treatment modalities incorporate Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused care, ensuring a holistic approach to healing.
Breathe Life Healing Centers serves a diverse population, explicitly welcoming adults 18 and older from various backgrounds, including gay, bisexual, and queer men, as well as transgender and nonbinary individuals. The admissions process is designed to be accessible, offering instant online insurance verification and an open door for those who may be uninsured. The facility emphasizes cultural competence and aims to create a safe, supportive environment for all clients.
In addition to its specialized treatment offerings, the center features amenities that enhance the client experience, such as a serene campus and a wheelchair accessible entrance. Breathe Life Healing Centers is committed to maintaining a trauma-informed care environment and offers an alumni program to help former clients stay connected and supported in their recovery journeys.


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Beck Gee, AMFT
Chief Executive Officer
Stacy Cohen, MD
Medical Director
Mayra Lopez, LVN
Lead Nurse
Emily Wessel, LPCC, CET2, CCTP-II
Clinical Director
Mark S. DeRosa, CADC-III, ICADC, ASAT
Residential Program Director
Christine Wolf, CADC-II, ICADC
IOP Program Manager
Valerio Iovino, PsyD, LAADC, ASAT
Primary Therapist
Shoshana Katz, LMFT
Therapist