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Teen Mental Health and Teen Drug Treatment Near San Francisco

Residential Mental Health and Behavioral Health Care for Teens ages 12-17

Paradigm Treatment is offering comprehensive mental and behavioral health care near San Rafael, CA, including the surrounding Bay Area, for teens ages 12-17. While our primary focus is on mental health, we also recognize the importance of tackling behavioral issues, which is why we offer teen drug treatment and teen mental health treatment concurrently if needed. Other behavioral health issues we can treat include self-harm, school avoidance, and additional negative coping behaviors.

Partnering with most major insurance providers, we strive to maximize care accessibility by using out-of-network benefits for families when they are not in-network. If you’d like to get a better understanding of your insurance coverage, fill out our insurance verification form.

To learn more about how we approach teen mental health and addiction treatment in San Rafael, further information about our program is available below.

Intensive Individual and group therapy are the cornerstones of our treatment.

Our residential mental health facilities in the Bay Area act as temporary homes and supportive environments for teens grappling with mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. As such, our programs are short-term but intensive. This includes four weekly one-on-one therapy sessions, numerous daily group therapy sessions, and a significant family therapy element. Beyond our rigorous therapeutic programming, we also offer experiential therapies, physical activities, and support for both nutrition and academics.

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 attend 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 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 improved mental health and behavioral health. At Paradigm, we offer a number of counseling types, 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. This is why offering a range of therapeutic approaches is essential. Here at Paradigm, we determine the best type of counseling for our residents, treating each individual with respect and understanding of their needs.

The teens and young adults who come to our facility for mental health treatment receive a medical evaluation during their initial assessment upon enrollment. This evaluation process allows us to understand our client’s physical functioning and overall health status.

It is possible that youth who suffer from emotional health challenges may be at greater risk for developing physical health problems than young people who do not have emotional health issues. The stress young men and women encounter when struggling with mental health challenges can lead to various physical struggles.

Additionally, teens and young adults who have certain medical conditions may require specific care approaches. They may need to avoid medications that intensify their symptoms or incorporate specific foods into their diets.

Our medical evaluation can help us make informed decisions about the treatment process for our residents. It gives us the opportunity to set teens and young adults on the path to a healthier emotional life.

Our psychiatric evaluation process for teens can last anywhere from several hours to several days. We perform this thorough evaluation to ensure we get a clear understanding of our residents’ mental health challenges and how they all connect.

The psychiatric evaluation stage allows us to recognize the presence of co-occurring disorders or any other symptoms and issues a young person may have. This evaluation lays a foundation for the rest of the mental health treatment process. It allows us to make the best treatment plans for our clients and provide them with the tools and skills they need for a more fulfilling life.

Our psychological testing process for teens and young adults provides us with the most precise diagnosis. Our thorough testing process eliminates the possibility of misdiagnosing our residents or completely overlooking issues that may be deeply rooted.

This teen psychological testing also allows us to recognize the needs of the young people in our care. Through this testing period, we can understand their desires, interests, and strengths. In turn, this helps us develop the best treatment approaches for the teens in our treatment program.

Treating mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and other issues should involve treatment for the whole person. Even the everyday life choices of those in treatment should change for the better.

There are multiple reasons why we conduct a nutritional evaluation as a part of our initial intake process. Firstly, we are able to use this evaluation to help stabilize any mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, or other issues that may be related to food. Additionally, our nutritional evaluation can be used to educate teens on the value of healthy eating habits in regard to their emotional, physical, and mental health.

Comprehensive Evaluation Services

Our teen residential mental health facilities in the Bay Area also provide comprehensive evaluations as part of our mental and behavioral health services. We are attuned to the individualized needs of each young person we serve, and as such, and our assessments help us craft the best treatment plans for each of our clients.

Mental Health Treatment, Addiction Treatment, and More in San Rafael, CA

Each of our residential mental health facilities in the Bay Area treats a diverse array of mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues, including substance use addiction. Thus, we offer customized treatment plans, adapting our program to fit the distinct needs of every client. Learn more about some of the conditions we treat:

Treatment Covered By Insurance

At Paradigm Treatment, accessibility matters. We are in-network with major insurance providers and are committed to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot currently accept medical or Medicare coverage.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

If you have any questions about our unique approach to adolescent residential treatment or young adult residential treatment or would like to inquire about treatment for your child or a client, please contact us today.

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