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- Our Team
- Photo Tour
What We Treat
Treatment Services
- Detoxification
- Therapy & Counseling
FAQs

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Types of OCD Explained

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Learn the common types of OCD, symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Understand obsessive compulsive disorder and how therapy can help.

What Causes OCD?

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Learn what causes OCD, including genetics, brain chemistry, and stress. Understand symptoms and treatment options available at Laguna Beach Detox.

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Laguna Beach Recovery

Elevated Care. Better Outcomes.

Admissions: (844) 524-8629

Office: (949) 696-3432

Email: info@lagunabeachdetox.com

Our Locations

Office:

668 N. Coast Hwy #312
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Coast View:

866 Coast View Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Canyon Acres:

477 Canyon Acres Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Licensing

License Number: 300828AP
Effective Date: 03/15/2026
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028

License Number: 300765AP
Effective Date: 02/01/2025
Expiration Date: 01/31/2027

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Dr. Joseph DeSanto, MD

Dr. Joseph DeSanto is a Board-Certified physician with more than 20 years of Addiction Medicine experience.

In recovery himself, Dr. DeSanto has dedicated his career to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders.

Dr. Richard Peprah, MD

Dr. Richard Peprah is a Board-Certified physician with a strong focus on Addiction Medicine.

He is dedicated to providing care for individuals with substance use disorders and brings a relationship-centered approach that supports both stabilization and long-term recovery.

Nicko Jaeger, DNP, PMHNP, FNP

Nicko Jaeger is a double board-certified nurse practitioner with experience in Addiction Medicine since 2017.

She is passionate about advocating for her patients and providing compassionate, whole-person care for adults with substance use disorders, with a clinical approach that supports both recovery and broader mental health needs.

Ernesto Paz, MA, LMFT #115411

Ernesto Paz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in substance use and behavioral health care.

He is dedicated to delivering individualized, evidence-based treatment, with a clinical approach that emphasizes accountability, therapeutic growth, and long-term recovery outcomes. In his leadership role, he also provides clinical supervision to developing clinicians, supporting the growth of trainees and associates while ensuring high standards of care across the treatment team.

Stephanie Springel, MFT Trainee

Stephanie Springel, MFT Trainee, serves as a clinician at Laguna Beach Recovery.

She brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to supporting individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Stephanie provides services under the clinical supervision of Ernesto Paz, MA, LMFT #115411, in accordance with California requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, with a therapeutic approach centered on empathy, connection, and meaningful progress in recovery.

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