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Gender-Specific Treatment

Safe, supportive programs where clients can speak openly, feel understood, and receive care that aligns with their identity.

Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment and Mental Health Program

At EHN Health USA, we offer gender-specific groups in addition to our co-ed group options. Some clients find that co-ed groups offer a valuable opportunity to connect with diverse perspectives and experiences in recovery. Others may feel more comfortable processing sensitive topics in a single-gender setting. We provide both formats to meet a range of clinical needs and personal preferences.

Our gender-specific programming creates space for clients to connect with others who may share similar lived experiences. These groups are designed to build trust, support open dialogue, and reduce shame by encouraging vulnerability and honesty in a setting where clients feel understood.

Each group is facilitated by a licensed, master’s level clinician with experience supporting clients through gender-specific issues in mental health, substance use recovery, and trauma. All groups are virtual, making it easier to participate from home while still receiving high-quality, structured support. Gender-specific groups can help:

  • Create safer environments for vulnerability and peer connection
  • Support deeper therapeutic engagement through shared experience
  • Promote long-term healing in a focused, affirming setting

EHN Health USA is committed to inclusive care. All programs are welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients. Our clinicians work to create a space where each client is treated with respect and compassion.

Women’s Mental Health and Addiction Support: Open for Enrollment

Our current women’s-only group offers a supportive environment for women to explore topics they may not feel comfortable discussing in mixed-gender settings, such as: trauma, motherhood, body image, relationships, and recovery.

This women’s mental health and addiction group is open for enrollment and is designed to be a safe, empowering space for women navigating mental health and substance use recovery. Sessions are facilitated by licensed female counselors who specialize in women’s mental health and recovery support. Many of our clinicians bring lived experience and a deep understanding of the intersection between gender, trauma, and healing.

The group is rooted in trauma-informed practices and focuses on creating emotional safety, building community, and celebrating resilience. It includes managing symptoms and reclaiming strength and identity. Delivered virtually, this group increases access for women who:

  • Are balancing caregiving or work responsibilities
  • Live in areas without gender-specific support options
  • Need a flexible, clinically sound support system tailored to their lives

Many women find that having a space to be vulnerable with others who truly “get it” leads to deeper healing, lasting connections, and a renewed sense of belonging in recovery.

Men’s Group: Launching Soon

We’re developing a men’s-only group designed to address unique challenges around identity, emotional expression, fatherhood, and mental health in a supportive and stigma-free setting.

This men’s group will provide a space to speak honestly about experiences without judgment, particularly around topics often minimized or stigmatized, such as self-worth, relationship struggles, expectations, and vulnerability.

Facilitated by master’s level clinicians with experience supporting men in behavioral health and substance use recovery, the group will focus on building emotional awareness, challenging stigma, and developing healthier coping strategies.

Like all of EHN’s offerings, this group will be delivered virtually, making it easier to access expert-led support while balancing work, school, or other responsibilities. Participants will benefit from real-world strategies, peer support, and a flexible format that fits their lives. This group is ideal for men who:

  • Want to express themselves in a safe, judgment-free space
  • Are navigating the mental load of caregiving or work stress
  • Seek connection and accountability with others facing similar pressures

Our men’s-only group will help participants feel understood, supported, and better equipped to move forward without needing to compromise privacy, scheduling, or comfort.

Gender-Specific Support, Designed for Real Life

Our goal is in delivering personalized support that goes beyond the surface. These small, focused groups are part of our virtual outpatient offerings, built on science-backed treatment and compassion-driven care.

With expert-driven programming, medical integration, and virtual flexibility, our gender-specific groups reflect our commitment to revolutionizing recovery.

Now accepting clients across the U.S. Reach out today to schedule your assessment and start treatment that treats the whole picture.
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Cynthia Rose, staff of EHN Health USA, online rehab and mental health center

Cynthia Rose

Clinical Supervisor

Cynthia Rose has over 18 years of working within the mental health field in the US and Europe. She has extensive experience treating mental health and substance abuse issues in jail and probation populations, domestic violence offenders, active and retired military personnel, and emergency mental health providers. She is an LMFT, an EMDR-trained therapist, and is certified in DBT.

Joanna Contreras, clinical director of EHN Health USA

Joanna Contreras

Clinical Director

Dr. Joanna Contreras-Schwartz has been providing therapy to adolescents and adults since 2008. Joanna has worked in leadership roles for over 10 years and is passionate about developing and providing high quality clinical care to those in need. She believes that compassion, honesty, and a little bit of humor create a great experience in therapy. She is trained in various modalities such as DBT, CBT, MI, EMDR, and equine assisted psychotherapy, and takes a trauma-informed approach.

Vanessa Hurr, operations director at EHN Health USA

Vanessa Hurr

Operations Director

Vanessa Hurr serves as the Operations Director at EHN Health USA, bringing over 10 years of experience in healthcare operations and strategic leadership. She specializes in designing and scaling mental and behavioral health programs, specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) recovery, telehealth innovation, and harm reduction methodologies. Previously, Vanessa has served as the Chief of Staff at Lionrock Recovery and VP of Operations at Mindfuli, where she led go-to-market strategies, launched specialized treatment programs, designed peer support communities, orchestrated live event activations, and optimized progressive operational frameworks to drive scalable growth.

Vanessa is the Founder and President of Momentum In Recovery, a Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) that champions recovery campaigns through treatment scholarships, food insecurity relief, and psychedelic health initiatives. As a peer support facilitator, Vanessa leads the Madison Psychedelic Society’s Recovery Peer Support Meetings, fostering connection and support for those navigating recovery.

Vanessa’s expertise lies in operational strategy, telehealth expansion, and community-driven care. She is passionate about advancing equitable, compassionate healthcare and creating sustainable recovery pathways for underserved populations.

Ashley Loeb Blassingame, executive director of EHN Health USA

Ashley Loeb Blassingame

Executive Director

Ashley Loeb Blassingame is a leader in behavioral health care, focused on expanding access to treatment and developing effective programs. In 2010, she co-founded the first virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), pioneering telehealth in behavioral health when it was still uncommon. Under her leadership, the program became the first virtual IOP to earn Joint Commission accreditation and grew into an industry leader before its acquisition in 2024. In addition to her leadership role, Ashley serves as an Operator Advisor at Halogen Ventures, supporting over 75 portfolio companies with expertise in digital health, treatment, and business scaling. She also hosts an award-winning podcast on recovery and mental health, sharing stories of perseverance and change. As a thought leader in mental health, recovery, and workplace wellness, Ashley applies her clinical and business experience to drive growth, develop programs, and build strategic partnerships.

Healther Burr, National Business Development Specialist for EHN Health USA

Heather Burr

National Business Development Specialist

Heather Burr is the Business Development Lead at EHN Health USA, driving the organization’s growth and expansion across the U.S.  With 15 years of personal recovery experience, she has a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges of Substance Use Disorder and mental health. Combined with eight years in the behavioral health industry, she brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her role. 

Specializing in business development, relationship management, and strategic partnerships, Heather is committed to increasing access to high-quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Her ability to cultivate meaningful connections with providers, organizations, and referral partners supports EHN Health USA’s mission to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care. 

Passionate about expanding access to treatment, Heather plays a key role in establishing EHN Health USA’s national presence, helping to ensure more individuals and families receive the support they need.