Los Angeles Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

By: Valerie Puffenberger, PMHNP-BC
Editor: Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Reviewer: Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO

July 5, 2025

Recovery from addiction is a transformative path that demands unwavering commitment and perseverance toward a life of sobriety and fulfillment. At Legacy Healing Center, the leader among substance abuse treatment centers in Los Angeles, we provide a nurturing outpatient environment where you can address substance abuse challenges without disrupting your daily routines. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) program in Los Angeles merges innovative medical and psychological practices, treating addiction as a multifaceted journey that restores your body, mind, and spirit.

Medically Reviewed by:

Dr. Ash Bhatt MD. MRO

Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…

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About The Contributors

Valerie Puffenberger, PMHNP-BC

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Valerie Puffenberger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Areas of specialty include: depress

Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Phyllis Rodriguez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment

Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer

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