Heal. Restore. Thrive.

Luxury Addiction and Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

When you are ready to reclaim your life, we are ready to help. Arizona's most intimate luxury recovery program, 10 beds, doctoral-level care, and a team that understands recovery personally.

Most clients begin treatment within 48 hours of their first call.

Joint Commission Accredited

24/7 Admissions Available

Experienced Clinical Team

Out-of-Network + TriCare/TriWest

About Desert Recovery Centers

Desert Recovery Centers is a Joint Commission-accredited luxury behavioral health treatment organization with two residential inpatient facilities in Glendale and Scottsdale, plus an outpatient center in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded by Jason Inserra, Thai Nguyen, and Dr. An Nguyen, Desert Recovery Centers specializes in dual-diagnosis addiction treatment and mental health programs serving clients throughout Arizona and the Southwest United States.

Outdoor pool and recreation area at Desert Recovery Centers luxury residential rehab facility in Glendale Arizona
Luxury living area at Desert Recovery Centers Scottsdale addiction treatment center in Arizona
About Desert Recovery Centers

A Different Kind of Treatment. A Better Path to Recovery.

At Desert Recovery Centers, we believe that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Our luxury facilities in Glendale, Scottsdale, and Phoenix provide personalized, evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders in a setting designed for comfort and transformation.

Our multidisciplinary clinical team combines proven therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and holistic practices , with the warmth and attention of a boutique program. Every treatment plan is crafted around you, because your recovery story is uniquely yours.

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See What Makes Desert Recovery Centers Different

Take a look inside our luxury treatment facilities and hear from our clinical team about our approach to lasting recovery.

The Numbers

The Numbers That Define Our Approach

National data on the scale of behavioral health needs, and how Desert Recovery Centers structures care to meet them.

970M+

People worldwide live with a mental health condition

(WHO)
21.5M

U.S. adults live with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness

(SAMHSA, 2023 NSDUH)
10

Beds maximum per residential facility, intentionally intimate care

(Desert Recovery Centers)
Our Locations

Treatment Centers in Arizona

Three locations designed for comfort, privacy, and healing, nestled in the beauty of the Arizona desert.

Glendale, Arizona

Glendale

8105 W Frier Dr, Glendale, AZ 85303

Our flagship residential treatment center offering comprehensive mental health and addiction programs in a luxury home-like setting.

7,500 sq ft

Basketball CourtTennis CourtPoolGymBilliardsMassage RoomGroup Therapy RoomsPrivate BedroomsOutdoor Recreation
Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale

23222 N Church Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Residential mental health and addiction treatment nestled in north Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and serene desert surroundings.

PoolTennis CourtBasketball CourtGymMassage RoomMountain Views
Desert Recovery Centers Phoenix PHP/IOP facility
Phoenix PHP/IOP, Arizona

Phoenix PHP/IOP

4160 N. 108th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Outpatient treatment center offering PHP, IOP, OP, and NeuroStar TMS therapy in Phoenix.

Treatment RoomsGroup Therapy Space
Desert Recovery Centers Adolescent IOP facility
Adolescent IOP, Arizona

Adolescent IOP

4160 N. 108th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Evening intensive outpatient program for adolescents ages 12 to 17, at our Phoenix outpatient location.

Group Therapy Space
Desert Recovery Centers Phoenix TMS facility
Phoenix TMS, Arizona

Phoenix TMS

4160 N. 108th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Dedicated NeuroStar TMS therapy center for depression, anxious depression, and OCD treatment.

NeuroStar TMS Suite
Desert Recovery Centers Phoenix PHP Living facility
Phoenix PHP Living, Arizona

Phoenix PHP Living

1623 W Moody Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Supportive PHP living and sober living housing for clients enrolled in DRC outpatient programs.

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Our Facilities

Luxury Accommodations Designed for Healing

Our facilities are designed to feel like high-end residences, not clinical environments. Every detail, from the gourmet kitchen to the private therapy rooms, is curated to support your comfort and recovery.

Private rooms, resort-style amenities, and serene desert surroundings create the ideal environment for deep healing and personal transformation.

Explore Our Facilities
Private bedroom at Desert Recovery Centers luxury residential rehab in Arizona
Private Bedroom
Massage therapy room at Desert Recovery Centers luxury treatment center
Massage Room
Recreation room at Desert Recovery Centers luxury rehab facility in Arizona
Recreation Room
Outdoor patio and recreation area at Desert Recovery Centers Arizona
Outdoor Space
Group therapy room at Desert Recovery Centers residential treatment center
Group Room
Fitness center and gym at Desert Recovery Centers luxury rehab in Arizona
Fitness Center
Why Choose Us

Six Reasons to Choose Desert Recovery Centers

Luxury, Home-Like Setting

Our facilities feel like high-end residences, not hospitals. Private rooms, gourmet meals, and resort-style amenities are designed for comfort, not clinical sterility.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Every protocol is grounded in peer-reviewed clinical research. CBT, DBT, EMDR, and MAT form the backbone of our programs.

Individualized Care Plans

No two clients are the same. Your treatment plan is built around your unique needs, goals, and circumstances from day one.

Dual Diagnosis Expertise

Our team specializes in treating co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders simultaneously for better outcomes.

Small Client-to-Staff Ratio

With a boutique-sized program, you get more one-on-one time with your therapist, psychiatrist, and support team.

Aftercare & Alumni Support

Recovery doesn't end at discharge. Our alumni program, relapse prevention planning, and ongoing support keep you connected.

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Proprietary Program

BridgeWork

Clinical Psychologist-Led Skill Integration. Where Therapy Becomes Practice.

Developed in-house by our clinical team, BridgeWork™ fills one of the most overlooked gaps in residential care: the space between insight and action. This program offers 1–2 additional focused sessions per week with a therapist under the direction of our clinical psychologists, designed to help clients apply therapeutic tools in real time.

What It Includes

  • Brief structured sessions between formal therapy
  • Focused on accountability, psychoeducation, and real-life application of clinical skills
  • Reinforcement of CBT, DBT, trauma, coping skills, and recovery strategies

What It Is Not

  • Not case management
  • Not a replacement for primary individual therapy sessions

Ideal for Clients With

  • Trauma histories
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • ADHD
  • Difficulty applying skills under stress
  • Relapse vulnerability or poor executive functioning

BridgeWork™ is one of the only clinical psychologist-led skill integration programs in the region.

Desert Recovery Centers therapy room, BridgeWork program
BridgeWork™ Program
Our Team

Meet Our Clinical Leadership

A board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists, and dedicated support staff committed to your recovery.

Leadership

Dr. An Nguyen, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. An Nguyen

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director

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Dr. An Nguyen

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director

Jason Inserra, Director of Operations at Desert Recovery Centers

Jason Inserra

Director of Operations

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Jason Inserra

Director of Operations

Adam Leonard, Admissions Director at Desert Recovery Centers

Adam Leonard

Admissions Director

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Adam Leonard

Admissions Director

Blayne Archer, Admissions & Business Development at Desert Recovery Centers

Blayne Archer

Admissions & Business Development

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Blayne Archer

Admissions & Business Development

Ashley Inserra, Human Resources at Desert Recovery Centers

Ashley Inserra

Human Resources

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Ashley Inserra

Human Resources

Ron Alessi, Director of Compliance at Desert Recovery Centers

Ron Alessi

Director of Compliance

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Ron Alessi

Director of Compliance

Clinical Staff

Dr. Greg Carr, MD, Medical Director at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. Greg Carr, MD

Medical Director

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Dr. Greg Carr, MD

Medical Director

Ian Dy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Desert Recovery Centers

Ian Dy

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Ian Dy

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Reyes Topete, MD, FASAM, Attending Physician at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. Reyes Topete, MD, FASAM

Attending Physician

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Dr. Reyes Topete, MD, FASAM

Attending Physician

Dr. Caitlin Ellis, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. Caitlin Ellis

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Caitlin Ellis

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jonathan Shelton, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. Jonathan Shelton

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Jonathan Shelton

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Madison Day-Robinson, Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Desert Recovery Centers

Dr. Madison Day-Robinson

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Madison Day-Robinson

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Erica Tolley, Registered Nurse at Desert Recovery Centers

Erica Tolley

Registered Nurse

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Erica Tolley

Registered Nurse

Craig Huthmacher, Program Supervisor (Glendale), Behavioral Health Professional at Desert Recovery Centers

Craig Huthmacher

Program Supervisor (Glendale), Behavioral Health Professional

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Craig Huthmacher

Program Supervisor (Glendale), Behavioral Health Professional

Real Stories

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Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer your questions.

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What is Desert Recovery Centers?

Desert Recovery Centers (a Joint Commission accredited luxury treatment center in Arizona) is a behavioral health organization specializing in dual diagnosis treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. With a maximum of 10 beds per facility and doctoral-level clinical psychologists on staff, DRC provides highly personalized, evidence-based care.

Where are Desert Recovery Centers locations?

Desert Recovery Centers operates three Arizona facilities: Glendale (8105 W Frier Dr; residential) at (623) 323-1012, Scottsdale (23222 N Church Rd; residential) at (602) 755-4310, and Phoenix (4160 N. 108th Ave; PHP, IOP, OP, and TMS therapy) at (602) 905-8070. Phoenix sober living housing for outpatient clients is also available at 1623 W Moody Trail. All locations are Joint Commission accredited and staffed by licensed clinical psychologists and a board-certified psychiatrist.

Does Desert Recovery Centers accept insurance?

For commercial insurance, Desert Recovery Centers works on an out-of-network basis with major plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Magellan, and others. Many out-of-network plans provide significant coverage for our level of care. We are also in-network with TriCare and TriWest, and offer cash-pay options. Our admissions team will verify your specific benefits at no cost and walk you through what your coverage looks like.

What does Desert Recovery Centers treat?

Desert Recovery Centers treats substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, cocaine, meth, fentanyl, prescription drugs) and mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia). All programs use a dual diagnosis approach that addresses co-occurring conditions simultaneously.

How many beds does Desert Recovery Centers have?

Desert Recovery Centers operates two residential facilities, each with a maximum of 10 beds: Glendale (10 beds, male) and Scottsdale (10 beds, female), for a total residential capacity of 20 beds. Our Phoenix location is an outpatient center (PHP, IOP, OP, and TMS) with no residential beds. This intentionally small residential census ensures high staff-to-client ratios and deeply personalized treatment from doctoral-level clinicians.

Is Desert Recovery Centers accredited?

Yes, Desert Recovery Centers is Joint Commission accredited, the highest national standard for healthcare quality and patient safety. DRC is also LegitScript certified, verifying compliance with all applicable laws and industry standards.

What makes Desert Recovery Centers different from other rehabs?

Desert Recovery Centers combines doctoral-level clinical leadership, a maximum of 10 beds per facility, Joint Commission accreditation, and luxury resort-level amenities. Unlike larger programs with 30 to 50 beds, DRC delivers intensive, personalized care with consistent treatment teams who know every client by name.

What is Joint Commission accreditation?

Joint Commission accreditation is the gold standard in behavioral health care, awarded after rigorous evaluation of clinical quality, patient safety, and organizational performance. Desert Recovery Centers holds the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment simultaneously addresses both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Research shows integrated treatment produces significantly better long-term outcomes.

How do I start treatment at Desert Recovery Centers?

Call (623) 305-0496 for a free, confidential assessment. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions, verify insurance, and help coordinate travel and admission.

What amenities does Desert Recovery Centers have?

Our luxury facilities feature private and semi-private rooms, pools, fitness centers, outdoor recreation areas, gourmet meals prepared by professional chefs, yoga studios, and comfortable common areas designed for healing.

Does Desert Recovery Centers treat military veterans and accept TriCare?

Desert Recovery Centers welcomes military veterans and active-duty service members. We recommend contacting our admissions team at (623) 305-0496 to discuss your specific insurance coverage including TriCare benefits and options.

Your Recovery Starts With One Call

Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you're ready to start treatment or just have questions, we're here for you.

Most clients begin treatment within 48 hours of their first call.