Willows is Ascend Healthcare’s third trauma-focused residential program, uniquely designed as a co-ed program with a sub-specialization in grief, loss, and relational trauma. This program is intended to provide attachment therapy for teens between the ages of 12-17 who have experienced high-conflict divorce, the loss of a parent or close loved one, or adoption-related challenges. Unlike our other trauma programs at Canyons and Trails, Willows is a family attachment-based therapy program, moving beyond CBT and DBT interventions to prioritize relational healing, nervous system regulation, and emotionally attuned family work.
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Complex Trauma at
Willows House
Location:
Santa Clarita, CA
Residential Treatment
Who We Treat:
All Gender under 12-17
Conditions Treated:
Complex Trauma
Grief and Loss
Emotional Effects of Divorce
Adoption-Related Challenges
Attachment Disorders
Trauma Disorders >
Length of Stay:
Minimum 45 days,
Up to 120 days
A Unique Approach to Attachment-Based Healing
The Willows residential facility is located in Santa Clarita near the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains. Because we prioritize the needs of our clients with personalized treatment plans, we focus on small programs with only six clients at any one time. Each client is assigned a roommate with whom we hope they build a meaningful bond that encourages peer support throughout their time in our attachment-based therapy program.
What Makes Willows House Unique?
- Co-ed program specializing in grief, loss, and relational trauma
- Attachment-based therapy approach prioritizing relational healing
- Focus on nervous system regulation and emotionally attuned family work
- Small program with only six clients for highly personalized treatment
- Located near Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains for therapeutic environment
- Specialized modalities including somatic and music therapy interventions
Facility Amenities:
Designed for Attachment Healing
This complex trauma treatment facility offers the following amenities:
Pool and jacuzzi for therapeutic relaxation and sensory regulation
Game room and recreational areas for peer connection and bonding
Full kitchen for community meals and family therapy sessions
Basketball court for physical activity and recreational therapy
BBQ area with firepit for community gatherings and group bonding
On-site education space for academic continuity
Outdoor recreation spaces utilizing natural mountain setting for therapeutic benefit
Evidence-Based Treatment
for Lasting Recovery
At Willows, we focus on ensuring appropriate attachment modalities for the targeted concerns of each individual client. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialized care through evidence-based attachment therapy approaches.
Our Expert Team Includes:
- Therapists specializing in attachment-based interventions
- Clinicians trained in grief, loss, and relational trauma
- Family therapy specialists with EFT and attachment expertise
- Music and somatic therapy practitioners
- Academic and wellness support staff
Daily Individual & Group Therapy: Addressing complex trauma and attachment concerns through specialized modalities
Holistic Wellness Practices: Focus on relational healing, nervous system regulation, and family attachment work
Therapeutic Approaches Used at Willows House
Attachment-Based Assessment & Treatment
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment focusing on attachment styles and relational patterns
Music & Sound Therapy for Emotional Processing
Therapeutic interventions using music therapy and sensory experiences to help with emotional regulation
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) & Attachment-Based Family Work
Healing extends beyond individual client to include entire family system using EFT approaches
Somatic & Nervous System Regulation Interventions
Various system interventions to address trauma stored in the body including somatic experiencing and breathwork techniques
Family Voices
The Heart of Our Success
“This place gave me the courage to face my trauma head on. ”
Family Involvement & Aftercare:
Attachment-Based Family Healing
Family involvement is central to the Willows program, with attachment-based family therapy as the core therapeutic approach.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) family sessions
- Attachment-based family interventions
- Grief and loss family processing support
- Nervous system regulation family training
- Comprehensive attachment-based aftercare planning
Resources
At Willows House, we believe that education is a powerful part of the recovery journey. Explore our resources to better understand the conditions we treat and how our approach fosters lasting healing.