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What Does a Typical Week in an LGBTQ Partial Hospitalization Program Look Like?

Typical Week in an LGBTQ Partial Hospitalization

A typical week in an LGBTQ partial hospitalization program includes several hours of structured treatment each weekday, including group sessions, individual therapy, education, psychiatric support, and recovery skill development. At Rainbow Hill Recovery, our PHP provides five hours of programming per day, five days per week, while clients continue living outside the treatment facility. How […]

Can Virtual IOP Fit Around Work? Planning Morning, Afternoon, or Evening Treatment

Planning Morning, Afternoon, or Evening Treatment

Yes, a virtual intensive outpatient program can often fit around work when the treatment schedule is selected in advance and protected as a consistent healthcare commitment. Virtual IOP reduces the need to travel to a facility, but it still requires scheduled attendance, privacy, active participation, and enough uninterrupted time to complete each session. What Is […]

What Comes After LGBTQ Alcohol Detox? Comparing the Next Levels of Care

LGBTQ Alcohol Detox

After LGBTQ alcohol detox, the next step is continuing treatment that addresses alcohol use, mental health, daily functioning, and factors that may increase the risk of returning to alcohol. The appropriate level of care may be residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment, standard outpatient care, or virtual services. Detox manages the immediate medical effects […]

How to Tell Whether a Rehab Is Truly LGBTQ-Affirming Before Enrolling

LGBT rehab

A rehab is truly LGBTQ-affirming when its policies, staff training, clinical methods, environment, and treatment planning actively respect diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Before enrolling, verify these standards through direct questions about qualifications, confidentiality, inclusive practices, trauma-informed care, and individualized treatment. What Does LGBTQ-Affirming Addiction Treatment Mean? LGBTQ-affirming treatment recognizes that sexual orientation and […]

How Can Affirmative Therapy Help After a Breakup?

LGBT Breakup

Affirmative therapy is a counseling approach that validates a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, and lived experiences without treating those identities as problems. After a breakup, it can help LGBTQ+ individuals process grief, recognize substance use risks, and develop coping strategies that support continued recovery. A breakup can affect sleep, appetite, concentration, mood, routines, […]

Affirmative Therapy’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Individuals in Recovery from Drugs

Affirmative therapy impact on LGBTQ addiction recovery

Affirmative therapy is a specialized approach to addiction counseling designed to support and validate the identities of LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery. By integrating LGBTQ+ cultural competence with substance abuse treatment, affirmative therapy helps clients heal from addiction while fostering a positive sense of self and community. What Is Affirmative Therapy and Why Is It Important […]

Combining Affirmative Therapy with Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Addiction Recovery

Trauma informed care for LGBTQ addiction recovery

Combining affirmative therapy with trauma-informed care is a powerful approach in LGBTQ+ addiction recovery. This dual treatment method ensures that LGBTQ+ individuals receive care that is both culturally competent and sensitive to the trauma many have experienced, fostering a safe space for healing. What Is Affirmative Therapy and How Does It Support LGBTQ+ Addiction Recovery? […]

How Virtual IOP Bridges the Gap in LGBTQ+ Addiction Recovery During the Pandemic

Virtual IOP for LGBTQ addiction recovery Los Angeles

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) have revolutionized the way addiction recovery is approached, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. These programs provide essential support, combining the flexibility of remote care with the personalized guidance needed for overcoming addiction. LGBTQ+ addiction outpatient programs, including virtual IOP, help individuals maintain their sobriety and continue their healing process, even […]

Understanding EMDR Therapy for LGBTQ+ Clients Struggling with Addiction

EMDR therapy for LGBTQ addiction recovery

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven treatment designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences that contribute to addiction. For LGBTQ+ clients, EMDR therapy is particularly effective in addressing trauma related to identity, discrimination, and past substance abuse triggers. At Rainbow Hill Recovery, we understand that addiction often stems […]

How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Helps LGBTQ+ Individuals Overcome Substance Abuse

Dialectical behavior therapy DBT for LGBTQ addiction

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help individuals manage intense emotions. For LGBTQ+ individuals, DBT can be a transformative tool in overcoming substance abuse by addressing emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and coping strategies often tied to addiction. At Rainbow Hill Recovery, we incorporate DBT into […]

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Joie Gyondla

Clinical Support Coordinator

Joie Gyondla serves as Rainbow Hill Recovery’s Clinical Support Coordinator, bringing compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting every client who walks through our doors. With a background in recovery support, Joie understands the importance of creating a welcoming, organized, and affirming environment where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported throughout their treatment journey.

Working closely with both clients and the clinical team, Joie helps ensure that each person’s experience is as seamless as possible, providing encouragement, guidance, and practical support every step of the way. Her calm presence and dedication to helping others foster a sense of safety and connection that allows clients to focus on what matters most: their recovery.

Joie believes that healing begins with compassion and that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting difference. She is proud to be part of the Rainbow Hill Recovery team, helping create a community where every individual is empowered to build a healthier, more authentic future.

Rory Slikker

Rory Slikker

Clinical Outreach Specialist

Co-Founder of the LGBTQ+ Association for Addiction and Mental Health Professionals Clinical Outreach Specialist for Rainbow Hill Recovery LGBTQ Sensitivity Training Consultant

Steven Stewart

Steven Stewart

Case Manager

Program Manager | Case Manager

Steven Buffin-Stewart is the Case Manager at Rainbow Hill Recovery, with over five years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment. A CADC ll professional in recovery themselves, Steven combines clinical knowledge with lived experience to provide compassionate, coordinated care and foster inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel supported, empowered, and hopeful in their healing journey.

Steven Buffin-Stewart is the Program and Case Manager at Rainbow Hill Recovery, with over five years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment. A CADC ll professional in recovery themselves, Steven combines clinical knowledge with lived experience to provide compassionate, coordinated care and foster inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel supported, empowered, and hopeful in their healing journey.

Janae Borrego

Janae Borrego

Cross-Cultural Relations Officer & Outpatient Therapist

Janae Borrego serves as Rainbow Hill Recovery’s Cross-Cultural Relations Officer and Outpatient Therapist, where she combines her clinical expertise with a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for every client. Her ability to understand, appreciate, and navigate diverse cultural perspectives has made her an invaluable leader as Rainbow Hill continues to grow and evolve.

In her role, Janae works to strengthen cultural understanding throughout the organization, ensuring that clients, families, and staff feel respected, heard, and represented. She provides ongoing guidance on cultural sensitivity and inclusive practices while helping shape programs that honor the unique identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences of those we serve.

As an Outpatient Therapist, Janae is dedicated to helping clients navigate recovery, mental health, and life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. She believes that meaningful healing begins when individuals feel safe to show up as their authentic selves and receive support that acknowledges the whole person.

Janae is passionate about creating spaces where diversity is celebrated, connection is strengthened, and every individual has the opportunity to heal and thrive. Her leadership continues to advance Rainbow Hill Recovery’s mission of providing affirming, trauma-informed care that meets the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

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Andrew Fox

Co-Founder & C.O.O

With over a decade of experience in addiction recovery, Andrew is passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives and find lasting healing. As Co-founder and Director of Rainbow Hill Recovery, he is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that fosters hope, resilience, and transformation.

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Joey Bachrach

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Joey Bachrach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rainbow Hill Recovery, an LGBTQ-affirming mental health and substance use treatment center in Los Angeles. Drawing from both professional leadership and lived recovery experience, Joey is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where individuals are fully seen, affirmed, and supported on their healing journey.