Philosophy of Care
We believe treatment should be defined by a client’s growth, not a timeline. Our framework, The Core Ten, outlines the foundational competencies clients work to develop over time, recognizing that meaningful progress looks different for every individual. Our growth-based treatment model allows clients to build these capacities within a setting designed to support the complex and often chronic nature of mental health disorders.
Our clinical approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), somatic-based practices, and other clinically indicated interventions provided through specialized partners. We intentionally consider both environmental influences and biological or genetic factors when shaping each client’s care.
Our team leads with curiosity, empathy, and clinical rigor to create an environment where lasting change is possible. Core staff provide daily structure, therapeutic containment, and family involvement, while collaborating with specialized providers to meet each client’s unique needs, behaviors, and level of complexity.
THE CORE 10
Mental health is more than just the absence of a struggle; it is the presence of a meaningful, stable, and connected life. At The Annex, we utilize The Core 10, a comprehensive framework designed to move clients from a state of survival to a state of emotional thriving.
Depth & Functionality
Our model integrates deep emotional processing with practical skill-building. We help clients move beyond insight into real-life application — navigating relationships, routines, and responsibilities with greater confidence and clarity.
Treatment in Action
Healing doesn’t just happen in a therapy room. At The Annex, we bring treatment into the world — through community-based experiences, shared living, and real-time therapeutic interventions that foster growth in context.
Clinical Relationality
We believe secure relationships are foundational to change. Our therapeutic culture emphasizes trust, attunement, and healthy boundaries — within both client-staff dynamics and the clinical team itself.
Clinical Sophistication
Our treatment is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by the latest research in complex trauma, attachment injuries, and personality disorders. All individual therapists hold master’s or doctoral degrees and bring advanced clinical training to their work. We maintain the highest standards of care through weekly consultation, collaborative treatment planning, and a shared commitment to excellence. We also provide ongoing education from subject matter experts to all staff — including technicians, administrative team members, and our culinary and operations staff — ensuring every aspect of the client experience is intentional, emotionally attuned, and aligned with our clinical model.
Intentionally Sized
With a deliberately low census and high staff-to-client ratio, The Annex delivers highly personalized, attentive care. Every detail, from the clinical framework to the home environment, is crafted to support depth, discretion, and lasting impact.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Our dedicated team is committed to supporting clients and their families throughout their therapeutic journey.