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Lifeskills South Florida

4841 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Program 45+ days
Care Levels Outpatient, Detox
Insurance 24 accepted
Therapies 9 methods

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Lifeskills South Florida

Key Takeaways

  • Lifeskills South Florida is a Outpatient facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL, established in 1991.
  • Accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield.
  • Uses 9 evidence-based therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Twelve Step Facilitation.
  • Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification and admission guidance (24/7).

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Why Choose Lifeskills South Florida

Broad Insurance Coverage

Accepts 24 insurance providers, making treatment accessible for more families.

Evidence-Based Therapies

Offers 9 proven treatment methods including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Multiple Care Levels

Provides 2 levels of care: Outpatient, Detox — ensuring the right intensity for every stage of recovery.

Specialized Programs

Offers targeted programs for Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression.

About Lifeskills South Florida: Programs, Staff & Mission

Lifeskills South Florida has dual licensure to treat addiction and primary mental health disorders. Their residential facilities in Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach provide furnished townhomes with 24/7 professional staffing. Lifeskills South Florida treats substance use disorders, process addictions, mental health conditions, and dual diagnoses. Their evidence-based treatments fall into 6 clinical pathways, with medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment progression determining which primary and secondary paths clients take to recover.
Lifeskills South Florida uses a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients recover from addictions and mental health conditions, each led by clinicians with specialized credentials and experience. These therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy and radically open dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT, RO-DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive remediation therapy (CRT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), seeking safety, and exposure and ritual prevention therapy (ExRP). Clients have their own primary therapist and family therapist throughout treatment.
Lifeskills South Florida offers treatment for mental health conditions like borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma/PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, psychosis, other thought disorders, and dual diagnoses. Their 6 clinical pathways meet each client in their stage of treatment, unique life situation, and diagnosis. These include a DBT path, CBT path, addiction path, CRT path, trauma path, and a complementary metabolic fitness path. Lifeskills South Florida’s clinicians assign and change treatment pathways based on each client’s needs, diagnosis, and progress throughout treatment.
Clients at Lifeskills South Florida receive tailored clinical treatment and adjunct treatments. Lifeskills South Florida provides yoga, culinary classes, meditation groups, transportation to any community events and off-site treatment, art and music therapy, and gym outings. They’re Psych Armor Veteran Ready Certified. They also cater their services to veterans and Jewish clients, with specialized services meeting their unique needs. On site, Lifeskills South Florida provides shared bedrooms, community living areas, and a swimming pool.

What to Expect at Lifeskills South Florida

Your path from first call to lasting recovery

1

Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to build a personalized plan.

2

Active Care

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 45+ days.

3

Aftercare

Ongoing support, relapse prevention planning, and connections to community resources.

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What Levels of Care Are Available?

Programs available at this facility

Outpatient

Flexible sessions (1-2x/week) while living at home.

Detox

Medically supervised withdrawal management, typically 3-10 days.

What Insurance Does Lifeskills South Florida Accept?

24 insurance providers accepted. Learn about insurance coverage →

Aetna Aetna
Anthem Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield BlueCross BlueShield
Bright Health Bright Health
CareFirst CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna Cigna
ComPsych ComPsych
GuideWell GuideWell
HealthNet HealthNet
HealthPartners HealthPartners
Highmark Highmark
Humana Humana
ITU Funds ITU Funds
Intermountain Healthcare Intermountain Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente
MHN MHN
Medicaid Medicaid
Medicare Medicare
Optum Optum
Oscar Oscar
Tricare Tricare
Tufts Health Tufts Health
United Healthcare United Healthcare

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What Therapies and Approaches Are Used?

Evidence-based methods used at this center. Browse all types →

1-on-1 Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Identifies and changes negative thought patterns driving addiction.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Builds distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and mindfulness skills.

Twelve Step Facilitation
Art Therapy

Creative expression as a therapeutic tool.

Music Therapy

Musical activities to promote emotional expression and healing.

Holistic

Whole-person approach: mind, body, and spirit healing.

Who Does Lifeskills South Florida Treat?

Men

Gender-specific programs addressing male-related issues

Women

Gender-specific care including trauma and family therapy

LGBTQ+

Inclusive care with LGBTQ-affirming providers

What Conditions and Substances Are Treated?

Substances

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction

Conditions

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Bipolar Depression Personality Disorders

Amenities and Activities Available

Access to Nature Basketball Court Fitness Center Outdoor Lounge Pool Walking Trails Luxury Physical Fitness Swimming AA/NA Meetings Beach Fitness Beach Walks Water Activities Movies Sightseeing

Aftercare & Continuing Support

Outpatient Treatment Alumni Reunions Follow-up Sessions (in-person) Alumni Events & Get-Togethers Return Visits Professional Re-entry Support On-site Aftercare

Additional Services

Type of Care
Substance use treatment Detoxification Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification Prescribes naltrexone Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing TB screening
Transitional Services
Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Integrated primary care services

How Much Does Treatment Cost?

Average costs vary by care level. Insurance typically covers 60-80% of treatment.

Care Level Avg. Cost/Month With Insurance Duration
Medical Detox $5,000–$10,000 $500–$3,000 3–7 days
Residential $15,000–$30,000 $2,000–$8,000 30–90 days
PHP/IOP $5,000–$12,000 $500–$3,000 6–12 weeks
Outpatient $1,000–$5,000 $100–$1,000 3–12 months

Source: SAMHSA National Survey, 2024. Costs vary by location and provider. Call (833) 546-3513 for a free, personalized cost estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program at Lifeskills South Florida?
The typical program length at Lifeskills South Florida is 45+ days. Actual duration varies based on individual assessment and treatment progress.
What insurance does Lifeskills South Florida accept?
Lifeskills South Florida accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
What levels of care are available?
This facility offers 2 levels of care: Outpatient, Detox. Your care team will recommend the appropriate level based on your evaluation.
Who does Lifeskills South Florida treat?
Lifeskills South Florida treats Men, Women, LGBTQ+. Contact the facility to discuss specific eligibility requirements.
How do I start the admissions process?
Call (833) 546-3513 for a free, confidential consultation. Our specialists verify your insurance, explain options, and guide you through every step of the admission process.
Does insurance cover treatment here?
Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 546-3513 for a free verification — we check your specific benefits and out-of-pocket costs within minutes.
What therapies are used at this center?
Lifeskills South Florida uses evidence-based approaches including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Twelve Step Facilitation, Art Therapy. Treatment plans are personalized to each individual.

Contact Lifeskills South Florida

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(833) 546-3513

Address

4841 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

Center Phone

(855) 954-0377

Languages

English

Last updated: April 5, 2026 Reviewed by RehabHive Editorial Team

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