Of all the psychotherapeutic methods that we employ, regular individual therapy 4 times per week is a cornerstone of our program. Daily sessions with a therapist in an intimate, one-on-one setting empower our clients to further process their traumas and personal issues.

This therapeutic schedule allows our residents to crystallize the work they are doing in other aspects of our program. Through our approach, our residents can gain vital insights not only into their issues but also into how those are being metabolized and addressed within the boundaries of our program.

Teens and young adults at Paradigm Treatment also partake in regular group counseling sessions multiple times per day, which can be a very impactful process for healing and growth. All humans are social animals, but the need for relational connection, recognition, and interpersonal growth seems to be heightened during adolescence and young adulthood. The relief, strength, and courage that our clients discover in group therapy can happen in just a few moments, but the positive impact of those moments can last a lifetime.

At Paradigm Treatment, we understand the profound connection between our clients and their families. As such, weekly individual family counseling, as well as multi-family group counseling sessions, are carefully woven into the fabric of our therapeutic processes. Inasmuch as we treat the whole individual in every aspect of our residential teen mental health treatment program, the familial context for clients in our program is of fundamental importance. Just as we evaluate our clients from a holistic perspective, so do we assess the dynamics taking place in our families, as these dynamics can set the stage for healing long after our program has been completed.

We also work with families by providing therapeutic support, guidance, and resources designed to arm our clients with the skills and tools they need as they return home. Our aim is to empower not just the client but their immediate circle of support for life after Paradigm.

We rely on a number of evidence-based therapies to assist our clients in gaining a better understanding of who they are and the challenges they face. Our therapeutic program is designed to not only enable teens and young adults to gain insight into their issues and challenges but also to arm them with viable coping strategies and skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.

As such, we rely on a carefully tailored blend of trauma-informed and mindfulness-based therapies. We offer psychoeducation and Family Systems therapy. These modalities have been proven in countless studies to create powerful, long-lasting changes in various age groups, and this is no different for teen and young adult populations.

Types of Therapeutic Approaches at Paradigm Treatment

Various types of therapy can promote mental health. We offer a number of counseling types here at Paradigm, including the following:

• Art therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-based CBT
• Drama therapy
• Music therapy

Mental illnesses can affect people in very different ways. As one of the best adolescent residential treatment centers in Malibu, CA, for mental health, we offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Here at Paradigm, we determine the best type of counseling for our residents, treating each individual with respect and understanding of their needs.