Impulse Control Disorder Treatment in Orange County, CA

Regain Control, Restore Relationships, and Build a Calmer, More Predictable Life

If you often act before thinking — lashing out, taking risks, or sabotaging your progress — you might be struggling with Impulse Control Disorder. These behaviors often feel uncontrollable in the moment but can leave behind guilt, shame, or consequences that affect your relationships, career, and mental well-being.

At First Light Recovery, we provide residential treatment for adults with impulse control challenges, offering compassionate support, structure, and proven therapeutic tools to help you break the cycle of reaction and regret.

What Is Impulse Control Disorder

Impulse Control Disorders involve difficulty resisting urges or behaviors that are harmful or disruptive to yourself or others. These behaviors often provide temporary relief — but ultimately interfere with long-term goals and emotional stability.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) – sudden outbursts of anger or aggression
Kleptomania – compulsive stealing
Pyromania – compulsive fire-setting
Compulsive lying or risk-taking behaviors
Aggressive verbal or physical reactions under stress
Difficulty delaying gratification or thinking through consequences

People with impulse control issues often feel regret, embarrassment, or helplessness afterward — and don’t always understand why they acted the way they did.

How Residential Treatment Helps

Impulse control challenges don’t stem from a lack of willpower — they’re often linked to underlying emotional dysregulation, trauma, or neurological wiring. Our residential program offers a chance to step away from daily stressors and retrain emotional and behavioral responses in a consistent, supportive environment.

Why Adults Choose First Light Recovery

What Healing Can Look Like

Fewer outbursts and destructive behaviors
More thoughtful, measured decision-making
Improved relationships and trust with loved ones
Stronger emotional awareness and resilience
The ability to pause, breathe, and choose differently
A renewed sense of control and confidence in your life

I used to ruin relationships and opportunities in a split second. Now I know how to pause, think, and act with purpose — not panic. – Former Client

Start Your Journey Toward Healing Today

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.