Who we are

Algarve Recovery: Personalized Addiction, a Treatment Home in Portugal

Algarve Recovery is a family-run, residential treatment center located in the heart of Southern Portugal, offering compassionate, professional care for individuals seeking recovery from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Founded on personal experience and deep clinical expertise, our mission is to provide a supportive, healing space where lasting transformation begins.

Why Choose Algarve Recovery?

We specialize in 30, 60, and 90-day residential recovery programs that are fully customized to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're recovering from substance abuse, managing chronic stress, or healing from emotional trauma, our multidisciplinary team is here to guide you every step of the way.

At Algarve Recovery, you are never just a number. We take the time to listen, understand your story, and develop a personalized treatment plan that supports true, long-term recovery.

What We Treat:

  • Substance Use Disorders (Alcohol, Prescription Drugs, Illicit Substances)

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression and Anxiety Disorders

  • Codependency and Relationship Issues

  • Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion

A Healing Environment Guided by Experience and Compassion

Every member of our team brings a unique combination of professional qualifications and lived experience, ensuring each client receives care that is both clinically effective and deeply empathetic. We understand recovery not just as a process, but as a profound journey — one that requires trust, safety, and genuine human connection.

At the heart of Algarve Recovery is Randi Levinson, Founder and Clinical Director. A seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and addiction recovery specialist, Randi has spent decades helping individuals and couples navigate the path to emotional wellness, purpose, and lasting change. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that recovery is not only about sobriety — it's about rebuilding a meaningful, connected life.

Our Holistic Approach Includes:

  • One-on-one therapy with licensed clinicians

  • Trauma-informed care and EMDR

  • Group therapy and process work

  • Holistic healing modalities (yoga, sound baths, massage)

  • Personalized wellness and self-care planning

  • Aftercare and relapse prevention strategies

Set in one of Europe’s most tranquil and restorative coastal regions, our peaceful surroundings offer the ideal backdrop for healing and personal growth.

Begin Your Journey to Recovery in the Algarve

If you’re searching for a private rehab center in Portugal, or looking for an evidence-based yet compassionate approach to addiction and mental health recovery, Algarve Recovery is here to help you reclaim your life.

Let us help you build a life worth living — one step at a time.

Located in the Algarve, Southern Portugal
Programs from 30 to 90 Days | 🌿 Holistic, Residential Care

Randi Levinson, Founder and Clinical Director

Randi Levinson is the Founder and Clinical Director of Algarve Recovery, a premier residential treatment center located in the serene coastal region of Southern Portugal. With over two decades of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and addiction recovery specialist, Randi is passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, addiction, and emotional distress in a compassionate and deeply personalized way.

Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of specialties including substance use disorders, codependency, relationship trauma, anxiety, and depression. Known for her intuitive approach and trauma-informed care, Randi blends evidence-based therapy with holistic healing practices to support lasting, transformative change.

Randi’s approach is rooted in the belief that true recovery is not just about stopping harmful behaviors — it's about rebuilding trust, reconnecting with yourself, and learning how to live with purpose. At Algarve Recovery, she has created a safe and nurturing space where clients are empowered to face their emotional challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, and rediscover a life worth living.

Drawing from her own personal journey and professional experience, Randi leads a hand-selected team of compassionate clinicians and wellness practitioners, each committed to delivering the highest level of individualized care. Under her guidance, Algarve Recovery has become a sanctuary for healing — attracting clients from around the world seeking recovery in a peaceful, supportive, and confidential environment.

Whether working one-on-one with clients or shaping the clinical direction of the program, Randi’s mission is clear: to help people break free from the patterns that no longer serve them and create a life rooted in clarity, strength, with the mission of building a life worth living.