Paradigm Treatment – Teen & Young Adult Mental Health - San Rafael, CA

About the Facility

Paradigm Treatment provides residential & telecare treatment for teens 12-17 and young adults 18-26 with mental health issues. Our medical and clinical teams delve deep to address the root causes of the struggles young people face in today’s stress-filled world. Our residential and telecare treatment programs are accredited by the Joint Commission.

How We Treat

At Paradigm Treatment, our 35-day residential treatment program provides highly individualized, methodical and strategic care for each and every client in our program. We recognize that no two individuals are the same. As such, the therapeutic modalities upon which we rely are dynamic, evidence-based and diverse enough to deftly balance the need for tailored treatment, while also utilizing tried and tested, results-driven approaches.

5-6 Individual Therapy Sessions Every Week Sets Us Apart.

Of all the psychotherapeutic methods that we employ, regular individual therapy 5-6 times per week is a cornerstone of our program! No one else does that. Daily sessions with a therapist in an intimate, one-on-one setting empowers our clients to further process their traumas, personal issues, and to crystallize the work they are doing in other aspects of our program. This enables clients to 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 also participate in regular group therapy sessions at least once per week, 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 while in group can happen in just a few moments, but the positive impact of those moments can last a lifetime.

Family Connection is Paramount

At Paradigm we understand the profound connection between our clients and their families. As such, weekly individual family therapy as well as multi-family group therapy sessions are carefully woven into the fabric of our therapeutic processes. Inasmuch as we treat the whole individual in every aspect of our program, the familial context for clients in our program is of fundamental importance. Just as we evaluate our clients from a holistic perspective, so to 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.

Evidence-Based Therapies

We rely on evidence-based therapies to assist our clients with 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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), 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.

Who We Treat: Mental Health Treatment for Teens and Young Adults 12-26

Paradigm Treatment serves teens and young adults age 12-26 who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-harm, suicidality, dual diagnoses and anger management issues. Some clients entering our program may not have had any interactions with mental health professionals before, while others may have already exhausted a variety of other treatment attempts such as wilderness programs, weekly individual therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), group therapy, family therapy, regular school counseling or hospitalizations.

Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations, and we recognize the intersecting identities of all our clients, understanding that adolescence and young adulthood are incredibly profound and impactful moments in anyone’s life. Despite the dynamism of their differences, all our clients seem to share an acute need for heightened care in a safe, nurturing and efficacious environment.

We often say that at Paradigm we treat the bullied as opposed to the bullies, and that our program is built on the cornerstones of safety, reliability, efficacy and trust. Our clients could be struggling with school or they may be at the top of their class. They could have incredible musical talent and robust social circles, or they may not have left their bedrooms in months. Because we carefully tailor our treatment protocols to suit each and every client’s unique mental health needs, and although no two clients are the same, all our clients receive nothing BUT exceptional, effective care in our program.

To be struggling with mental health issues at times when the pressures of life can already feel insurmountable is deeply challenging and difficult for many young adults and teens. We recognize just how hard this can be not only on our clients, but their families as well. As such, we consider the families of our clients at Paradigm to be a vital component of the treatment process and by extension our program as a whole. It is for this reason that we engage the families of our clients in individual and multi-family therapy sessions, and provide extensive education for parents as well, to assist them for when their child returns home. For more information on our specific Teen and Young Adult programs, please click on the following links.

Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: California
License Number: 216890069

Treatment

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

California drug and alcohol rehabs also provide dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals seeking help for both mental health and substance abuse. These programs are usually offered on an inpatient or outpatient basis. You can usually expect a mental health assessment and personalized treatment plan, evidence-based therapies, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), experiential therapies like equine therapy, skills groups, and counseling to simultaneously address both mental health and substance abuse and drastically increase your chances of long-term sobriety.

Insurance and Financial

Self-pay options
Private insurance

Programs

Adolescence program
Open beds: 40
Total beds: 40
Total beds: 40

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.