In Balance Counseling: Intensive Outpatient Program

Joseph Rivera
5 Star
Ather is a remarkable and enlightened counselor. His practical approach to group therapy derives from his experience working with others at In Balance Ranch Academy.
Thursday 17th February 2022

Liz Wylie
5 Star
My son left our home in Feb, 2020, and flew from NJ to CA to attend a residential treatment facility. He was struggling with substance abuse (addicted to marijuana), depression, anxiety, and some suicide ideation. He was 17 years old. After a few weeks at the residential treatment facility, it was recommended that he attend a longer, therapeutic boarding school because returning home to the same environment was not going to work! After a lot of research on my own, talking to various programs, and parents of kids who were at various programs, I spoke to Patrick Barrasso from In Balance Ranch Academy. He convinced my husband and I that this was the place for our son. So shortly thereafter, our son was transported to the ranch. Although it was very hard at first....in terms of a new location, climate, school, people, program, etc. our son slowly began to adjust and grow. He worked with an incredible therapist weekly doing individual, family and group sessions. He also worked with other therapists in groups and participated in equine therapy (our son told us he hated horses when he first arrived......and by about 3 months in, he begged us for extra equine therapy sessions!). The school program helped our son stay current with his classes, he was able to work out daily, play basketball, go on outings, trips, attend meetings, and make lifelong friends. But most importantly, our son learned to accept himself again, his self confidence reappeared, and he started to rebuild his life. He has carried the tools he learned at In Balance with him and is currently waiting to hear back from colleges to attend in the fall. He still talks to his therapist from In Balance weekly, speaks/texts his friends from the ranch everyday, and wants to go back to work at the ranch this Summer. I can not speak highly about the staff at In Balance, the Barrasso family and their commitment to excellence, and the education/support our family received while our son's life was saved.
Monday 7th February 2022

Floyd Adams
1 Star
The therapeutic ranch for boys is an absolutely horrid program. In Balance present a pretty picture, but in reality everyone is desperate to leave. People will say and do whatever necessary to get out, and in many ways revert to prior habits afterwards. There is a significant lack of communication in many ways. I am also aware of an iffy incident on campus. I would recommend against this program and suggest to look elsewhere.
Sunday 12th December 2021

Lilia W
5 Star
The whole team at InBalance is top notch. Most of the time you speak to someone immediately but if not they most likely call you back the same day. I found everyone on staff to be passionate about what they do and are truly there to help. I highly recommend InBalance!
Monday 23rd September 2019

Brooke Scott
5 Star
In Balance saved my life. Every person on staff cares so much about you and sees you without judgement and acknowledges the beautiful soul you have. I made life long friends , knowledge about myself I would never have known about my addiction. Thank you for showing me I do matter and I’m not a bad person. It had become my safe place. I was given the tools to be able to handle daily life situations. Although it is up to me to use them. The staff at In Balance is caring loving and down to earth. I would highly recommend In Balance to anyone struggling with addiction. Thank you In Balance! ♥️🙏♥️
Thursday 30th August 2018