The Center: A Place of HOPE

The Center: A Place of HOPE, located in Edmonds, Washington, is a nationally recognized treatment facility specializing in emotional, mental health, trauma, eating disorder, and addiction recovery. Founded by Dr. Gregory Jantz, this faith-based center integrates whole-person care through its renowned “Whole Person Care Approach,” addressing the physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and intellectual aspects of each individual.

The Center is known for helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating), co-occurring substance abuse, relationship issues, and stress-related disorders. Treatment typically begins with an in-depth assessment that helps create a fully personalized care plan tailored to each client’s unique story and goals.

Programs range from partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) to structured day treatment plans, allowing flexibility depending on the individual’s clinical needs. The center’s multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed counselors, dietitians, medical professionals, and pastoral care providers, ensuring that all areas of a client’s well-being are addressed cohesively.

Therapeutic modalities include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, attachment-focused counseling, family therapy, mindfulness practices, and spiritual counseling when requested by the client. For individuals healing from trauma and emotional pain, therapists may incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or narrative therapy.

Faith plays an essential role for many clients, and The Center offers optional Christian-based treatment, helping individuals reconnect spiritually as part of their emotional recovery journey. However, the center welcomes people of all beliefs and backgrounds, offering a compassionate and inclusive environment.

Clients also participate in nutritional support, wellness coaching, exercise therapy, art therapy, and self-care training to foster long-term emotional balance and resilience. Group sessions provide community support, while individual therapy encourages deep personal healing.

Upon program completion, each client receives a tailored aftercare plan that includes continued therapy recommendations, relapse prevention strategies, community support group guidance, and spiritual or emotional wellness resources.

With its integrative approach, caring environment, and proven whole-person philosophy, The Center: A Place of HOPE empowers individuals to experience transformative healing and restore emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.