Young “Emerging” Adults Mental Health Treatment
At Paradigm Treatment we recognize the unique challenges faced by young adults (18-26) during the transition from adolescence to adulthood and are committed to creating a safe environment catering to those needs. This pivotal time involves tremendous transformation as teens leave behind the security and dependency of their younger selves to embrace the greater responsibilities and freedoms of adulthood in an ever-chaotic world.
Traditional treatment options for young adults have been limited to adult programs that serve clients aged 18 and older. These programs place young adults alongside individuals in various stages of life, missing valuable peer-to-peer dynamics and learning opportunities. Recognizing this gap in care Paradigm Treatment created a residential program specific to young adults aged 18-26.
While many individuals navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood smoothly, a sizable portion of the population struggles. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one in five adults aged 18-25 experienced mental illness in the previous year. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 75% of all lifetime mental illnesses develop by age 24. This heightened stage of life can be fraught, challenging, and painful, even for resilient individuals. For those grappling with mental health issues, managing the mounting pressures of impending adulthood can become overwhelming.
The Paradigm Young Adult program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. Whether they were once straight-A students now struggling with college grades, victims of high school bullying feeling alienated and anxious, individuals coping with trauma and loss, or a young adult struggling with substance use, our program provides tailored care. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower young adults to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
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Lucy Nguyen is the Executive Director at Paradigm Treatment, overseeing all clinical treatment programs across the organization’s southwestern region. Her extensive experience includes working with young adults in private practice, serving as a therapist for children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs, and acting as a behavior interventionist for teens with developmental disorders. Lucy integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness and compassion in her work, and she is also EMDR-trained. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.
