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Trauma & Addiction Treatment for Women

Legacy Outdoor Adventures in Utah offers trauma and addiction treatment for women to improve their mental health and well-being. Through our holistic approach and evidence-based practices, including adventure therapy, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed care, our gender-specific treatment program supports lasting recovery.

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Addiction and Trauma Treatment
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Many women who are struggling with substance use disorder have endured traumatic experiences, sexual assault, and other life-altering events. These things can continue to affect overall well-being for years when not addressed. At our recovery center, our women-only residential treatment center utilizes a trauma-informed approach that addresses both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions through individualized, evidence-based therapies. 

Our dedicated treatment providers recognize the connection between trauma and addiction and work together to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-lasting healing. We combine clinical care, adventure therapy, and continual therapeutic support to help women build healthier coping mechanisms, process past traumatic experiences, and build a foundation for long-term recovery. 

Client leading a horse across the Legacy Outdoor Adventures ranch during an equine-assisted residential addiction treatment program in Texas.

A Safe Environment for Women’s Recovery and Empowerment 

When healing from both trauma and addiction, women need an environment in which they feel understood and supported. At our treatment facility, we provide a structured women’s-only residential program in a trauma-informed setting. Within this setting, women can receive more individualized care while staying fully focused on their healing and recovery. 

We utilize evidence-based treatment methods, adventure therapy, and mental health treatment to help women develop more effective coping strategies, rebuild their self-confidence, and gain important life skills that will benefit them throughout long-term recovery. Through our program, our goal is not only to help a woman become free from addiction but to address the underlying causes that may have led to substance use in the first place. 

Accreditations

The State of Utah licenses Legacy Outdoor Adventures as a provider of mental health and addiction treatment and as a Residential Treatment Center (RTC). This includes accreditation from the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council (OBH), as well as from other leaders in mental and behavioral healthcare.

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What Sets Us Apart

Our approach to treatment goes beyond traditional models by combining clinical sophistication, structured care, and measurable outcomes. At Legacy Outdoor Adventures, every aspect of the program is intentionally designed to support deep, lasting healing, not just short-term stabilization.

Adventure Therapy Integrated with Clinical Treatment

Our program combines adventure therapy three days per week with over 20 hours of structured clinical therapy. This balanced approach helps clients apply therapeutic insights in real-world settings, building resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation in a way that traditional settings often cannot replicate.

Individualized, Whole-Person Treatment
Plans

Every client receives a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive evaluation of their mental health, substance use, trauma history, and lifestyle factors. We treat the whole person by integrating clinical care, experiential work, and personal development into one cohesive process.

Trauma-Informed, Clinically Sophisticated
Approach

All care is delivered through a trauma-informed lens, ensuring emotional safety while addressing the underlying drivers of substance use and mental health challenges. Our licensed clinicians provide advanced therapeutic interventions in a structured, supportive environment.

Structured Residential Setting With High Clinical Engagement

As a licensed residential treatment center (RTC), we provide a highly structured environment that supports consistency, accountability, and focus. Clients engage in a full weekly schedule of therapy, adventure-based experiences, and guided reflection designed to promote sustainable change.

Low Client-to-Staff Ratio and Personalized
Attention

With a limited number of clients, our team is able to provide focused, individualized attention. This allows for deeper therapeutic relationships, more responsive care, and a treatment experience tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

Aftercare & Long-Term Recovery
Planning

We believe in comprehensive care and, as such, work with clients for long-term recovery planning. The Summit Graduation Phase is our way of ensuring that clients transition from treatment with the skills and planning needed for success. This program is embedded in our 90-day program and includes referrals and resources for post-treatment support.

Why Treating Women’s Addiction and Trauma Matters

For many women, traumatic events, including things like sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, the loss of a loved one, or other traumatic experiences, can have a significant impact on overall well-being. They can also increase the risk of substance misuse, as many may turn to drug or alcohol abuse as a way of trying to deal with the pain. 

Some women may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health issues. These can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms without professional help. 

Every woman’s experience with trauma is different. Therefore, it is important for treatment to address addiction and trauma simultaneously. We use an integrated, trauma-informed approach that recognizes the unique needs of each individual. Our team strives to help women work through their trauma, develop healthier coping skills, and improve their overall emotional well-being. 
Client horseback riding on the Legacy Outdoor Adventures campus during an outdoor-based residential addiction treatment program in Texas.

Elements of Our Nature-Based Treatment Approach

We use a nature-based treatment approach alongside evidence-based methods to promote healing and greater emotional resilience. Through this approach, women have the ability to build a strong foundation for personal growth and long-term recovery. 

Expert Trauma-Focused Care Team

Our expert team is experienced in providing trauma-focused care that addresses not only addiction but also underlying mental health concerns. They provide compassionate care with specialized, evidence-based health care to help women address the underlying emotional wounds that often contribute to substance use while building a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Treatment providers work together to support women’s long-term recovery through evidence-based care.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Because each person is different, we provide a treatment plan tailored to each individual’s history, mental health needs, and recovery goals. Throughout the treatment process, progress is continuously monitored and adjusted as necessary to ensure that goals are being met. 

Supportive Community of Peers

Recovery should not happen in isolation, but rather with the help of a supportive community of peers. We provide that community within our facility by allowing opportunities for women to grow and learn from one another’s experiences. Our program fosters a community built on accountability and trust. 

Medication Management (as needed)

Following a psychiatric evaluation, it may be determined that medication is necessary either as part of addiction treatment or to address other co-occurring disorders. Medication will be managed as needed as part of an individualized treatment plan. 

Supporting a Whole-Person Wellness Model With Holistic Care

Complete healing for someone who has endured trauma goes beyond treating just substance use. The whole-person wellness approach helps support overall well-being, including physical, mental, and emotional health. 

Support for Trauma Survivors & Their Loved Ones

In many cases, trauma doesn’t just affect the person who experienced it, but their loved ones as well. We provide trauma-informed care to help women work through past experiences so that they can heal. 

Family Therapy & Family Member Involvement

We encourage family involvement throughout the entire treatment process. Family therapy can play a key role in helping rebuild trust between family members, improving communication, and strengthening relationships. When family members can better understand what their loved one is going through, they are better equipped to support them in recovery and beyond. 

Aftercare for Ongoing Peer Support

Even after inpatient treatment ends, clients must take active steps to continue making progress with their recovery. Before a client leaves our facility, we provide a personalized aftercare planning guide that includes referrals to other levels of care, such as outpatient services, and connections to continued peer support.

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Madolyn Liebing

Clinical Consultant
Ph.D. Psychologist, LMFT

Devon Nanton

Primary Counselor
SUDC

Justin Swensen

Clinical Director
LMFT
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Troy Faddis

Clinical Supervisor & Family Therapy Specialist
LMFT

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What to Expect During Our Recovery Program

It can seem daunting when entering a recovery program for the first time, particularly while entering with unresolved trauma. Knowing what to expect can help. At our treatment facility, we provide a structured, supportive environment where women will have the opportunity to focus fully on their healing and overall well-being. 

Structured Daily Schedule

Having structure in recovery is crucial – it promotes accountability and healthy habits. In our program, each day follows a set routine comprised of individual therapy, group therapy, adventure therapy, and time for personal reflection. 

Holistic Healing Methods

We utilize holistic healing methods alongside evidence-based treatment to support resilience, the development of life skills, and personal growth. As a key part of our program, we use nature-based experiences through adventure therapy. 

Evidence-Based Modalities

As part of our program, we use evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Both of these methods help clients to learn to recognize negative thought and behavior patterns. They can then begin developing healthier coping mechanisms, improving their emotional regulation, and improving their relationships. 

Could You Benefit From Our Addiction and Trauma Treatment Program?

Women who can benefit from our addiction and trauma treatment program include those who have recognized that trauma, substance abuse, or mental illness is affecting the quality of their daily life. This may include their relationships, career, personal responsibilities, or their emotional well-being. 

Other potential signs that professional help may be needed include:
  • Trying to cut back or quit using a certain substance, but struggling to do so
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using a certain substance
  • Struggling to trust or let down boundaries within a relationship
  • Withdrawing from family and friends
  • No longer finding interest in old hobbies or activities 
  • Experiencing flashbacks or night terrors related to traumatic experiences
  • Struggling to perform at work or school 
Healing is possible, and through compassionate, trauma-informed care, recovery can be achieved. Through treatment, an individual can develop healthy coping strategies, stronger resilience, improved self-confidence, and more personal growth than they ever thought possible. 

A Supportive Natural Setting for Healing Women

The type of environment in which recovery occurs is extremely important and can have a significant impact on the way a woman grows and heals moving forward. At our recovery center, women have the opportunity to receive treatment in a peaceful, natural setting away from the distractions and stresses of everyday life. Within this setting, women can truly focus on personal reflection and remain fully engaged throughout the treatment process. 

However, nature serves as more than just a setting for a treatment program. Rather, it is integrated as a key aspect of treatment. We use an integrated approach that combines evidence-based treatment, adventure therapy, and other outdoor experiences. Through adventure therapy, clients can apply the skills they have learned through therapy to real-world experiences. 
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Some of the exciting outdoor activities that women can look forward to as part of our program include hiking, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, and canyoneering. Throughout each of these activities, they can develop important life skills, grow in self-confidence, and develop greater emotional resiliency. These skills can benefit them not only throughout treatment but also well beyond in long-term recovery. 

Along the way, many women will discover strengths they never knew they had, celebrate accomplishments, and overcome challenges. They will also be able to bond with peers in meaningful ways, while improving communication skills, forming long-lasting friendships, and developing a new understanding of themselves. 

FAQs

Trauma often leads to addiction primarily through self-medication. Survivors of trauma may turn to alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors, such as self-harm, to temporarily numb distressing emotions, anxiety, or flashbacks.

We work with a variety of insurance providers to treat different types of trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our admissions team can verify insurance coverage and answer any questions before treatment begins. 

The typical stay in our residential treatment program is 90 days. 

Yes, we treat alcohol addiction and opioid addiction, as well as addictions to other drugs such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, and illicit drugs. 

Yes, we treat a variety of substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.