About Two Dreams

A word from our founder and CEO.

Andrea Barthwell, MD, FASAM — on why Two Dreams treats the disease of addiction with evidence-based methods, under the supervision of a caring, professional staff.

A calm, private space at Two Dreams
Sunrise over a calm coastline

A Word from Our CEO, Andrea Barthwell

"Recovery is always possible."

When I set out to create the Two Dreams treatment center, I knew I wanted to create a place where the disease of addiction was treated using evidence-based methods under the supervision of a caring, professional staff. To this day, we use best practices and an outcomes-based philosophy to provide the highest quality treatment possible for our patients.

While drug use is a preventable behavior, addiction is a disease of learning, memory, motivation, and choice that results in biological, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual alterations. Addiction affects the "survival brain:" the non-verbal, emotional, pleasure- and survival-driven part of the nervous system that is not responsive to reason or logic. It does not simply go away through sheer strength of will; abstinence, medication, peer support, professional guidance, exercise, diet, and ritual are all required to facilitate recovery.

That being said, recovery is always possible. It will take time, it will be challenging, but you can achieve mental peace, physical wellbeing, and personal productivity. Call us today and/or browse our website to learn more about our holistic, individualized care plans.

Andrea Barthwell, MD, FASAM— Founder & CEO, Two Dreams
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Accredited provider of the highest quality treatment.

CARF International accreditation demonstrates a program's quality, transparency, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Two Dreams is a CARF Accredited Agency.

Where We Are

A luxury rehab network across three settings.

Two Dreams cares for clients in the Outer Banks, Chicago, and New Orleans. Reach us through the contact page and our admissions team will share the details for your setting.

Outer Banks

North Carolina

Residential rehab on the picturesque Outer Banks — a serene coastal setting for a full, private escape into recovery.

Chicago

Illinois

Outpatient and intensive outpatient care, psychiatric services, and comprehensive assessments in the heart of the city.

New Orleans

Louisiana

Outpatient and aftercare, suboxone treatment, and co-occurring disorder care for clients along the Gulf Coast.

Begin the conversation.

If substances are controlling you — or someone you love — our trained staff is here to help. Reach out and one of our caring counselors will respond.

Private pay facility. We work with most out-of-network insurance to maximize your coverage and reimbursement.