Cottonwood Tucson (also known historically as Cottonwood de Tucson)
Cottonwood Tucson is a long-standing, CARF-accredited residential treatment center in Arizona on a 35-acre Sonoran Desert campus treating substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Executive programs blend evidence-based therapies with holistic and experiential modalities in a calm, private setting with chef-prepared nutrition and outdoor activities.
The clinical model integrates medical detox, residential care, PHP/IOP, and specialized programming for veterans, families, and complex co-occurring disorders.
Therapeutic Approaches at Cottonwood Tucson
Patients work with a multidisciplinary team trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, equine therapy, and other experiential approaches.
Amenities include a challenge course, yoga and mindfulness spaces, an outdoor labyrinth, equine areas, and dietitian-guided cuisine to support whole-person recovery.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay Option
Cash Pay Rates
If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Private insurance; self-pay; online bill pay available.
24/7 admissions line, Insurance benefit verification available online, Comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment on admission (medical, psychiatric, psychological, nutritional), Typical residential length of stay often ~6 weeks; transportation assistance available
Staff Credentials:
Multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists/physicians, PMHNPs, physician assistants, licensed therapists (LPC/LCSW), trauma specialists (EMDR, SE, Brainspotting), nurses (RN), dietitian, experiential/holistic practitioners.
Success Rates or Outcomes (if available):
Not published; center is repeatedly recognized by Newsweek’s rankings and emphasizes holistic, evidence-based care with individualized plans.
Executive Verified Listing
Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.
Joint Commission Accredited
Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet your care team
John Liggins, MD, MS:
Chief Medical Officer. Stanford-trained physician with psychiatry residency at the University of Iowa; extensive leadership experience including inpatient medical directorships and informatics roles.
Tab W. Hoyt, MSN, FNP-C:
Chief of Medical Services / Nurse Practitioner. With Cottonwood since 1991; University of Arizona BSN and University of Phoenix MSN/FNP; AANP-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Maria Broz, RN, BA:
Chief Nursing Officer. With Cottonwood since 2005; advanced training in non-violent crisis intervention; progressed from patient care facilitator to nursing leadership overseeing milieu and clinical operations.
Clayton Carr:
Chief Executive Officer. 30+ years in behavioral health leadership across residential and outpatient settings; graduate and undergraduate degrees in Rehabilitation Services; 36 years in personal recovery guiding a mission-driven culture.
Specialties
Therapies & Approaches
Amenities
Cottonwood Tucson (also known historically as Cottonwood de Tucson)
Whole-Person, Holistic Care
Beyond symptom relief, Cottonwood’s team addresses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health with evidence-based and experiential therapies.
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Flexible Step-Down Options
After detox or residential, clients can continue healing in PHP or IOP to maintain momentum with therapy,
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Frequently Asked Questions
Length varies by clinical need. Cottonwood notes many stays are around six weeks, with individualized timelines set by the multidisciplinary team.
Cottonwood offers medical detox, residential treatment, PHP and IOP outpatient services, a 5-day inpatient assessment program, relapse prevention, and dedicated family programming.
Yes. The center works with many major plans and provides online benefit verification; coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your policy and medical necessity.
In addition to individual and group therapy, Cottonwood offers EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, yoga and mindfulness, expressive arts, equine-assisted therapy, a challenge course, and acudetox.
Yes. Complimentary transportation is available from Tucson International Airport; private ground transport from Phoenix Sky Harbor can be arranged for a fee.
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