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Holistic Approach
Adolescents
Gender Separate Housing
Trauma Treatment
About Blume Behavioral Health - Boys Facility
In the coastal city of Torrance, California, this residential treatment center offers hope for teen boys ages 12-17 struggling with emotional, behavioral, or addiction challenges. With a commitment to real change, Blume provides gender-specific care in a close-knit 6-bed setting, which allows for individualized attention. In addition to a strong therapeutic program, they also offer mentorship, academic instruction, and they encourage parental involvement to round out their holistic treatment.
Because every young mind is unique, the team of adolescent psychiatrists and psychologists work closely with teens and their families to provide top-tier clinical care with truly individualized support and attention for each client. While they rotate through a foundation of proven-effective therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), they tailor them and other holistic therapies to the client’s main concerns. More tactile and creative therapies are also used— like sand tray, equine, play, and adventure therapy. The team believes that meaningful change can happen when reconnecting with life’s fun and exciting moments.
At Blume, teens can immerse in a therapeutic community, free from distractions, where they can uncover the core issues affecting their lives through intensive therapy. By participating in life-altering individual and group therapy sessions they gain a better understanding of their strengths and areas that need growth. These rewards not only impact the present, but set them up for success in the future.
In the vibrant city of Torrance, the tight-knit 6-bed facility provides the perfect balance of privacy and community. With semi-private rooms, each teen boy has space to reflect and recharge. Beyond the comfortable amenities, the facility’s proximity to the coastline allows for surf outings and therapies that take advantage of both natural and urban beauty.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:To ensure that you have immediate access to the help you need, we accept all insurance providers. However, we don't accept Medicaid, Medicare, or state insurance.
Blume Behavioral Health believes that the journey towards healing and growth encompasses not just the individual but their family as well. Recognizing the pivotal role that families play in the recovery and development of adolescents, they have meticulously crafted a Parental Support Program. This initiative is designed to equip parents with the understanding and skills necessary to constructively support their adolescents, fostering stronger, closer family bonds.
Through engaging, practical lessons, teens learn how to communicate in ways that foster real connection, not just surface-level conversation. They gain confidence in making decisions, navigating challenges, and managing their time and money. The program also teaches emotional regulation by helping them understand and work with their emotions in a healthy way. At its core, the program is about helping teens become capable, compassionate people who show up for themselves and others.
The mentorship program gives teens something many are longing for—a genuine connection with someone who truly sees them. Each teen is thoughtfully matched with a mentor who understands their challenges and helps them navigate school, relationships, and emotions with curiosity instead of fear. For many, this kind of relationship can be a turning point, as it can reshape how a teen sees themselves and their future.
Blume recognizes the diversity in learning styles and academic needs for students at different grade levels. Their program collaborates closely with each teen’s home school to support a seamless transition and maintain academic progress. For those not currently enrolled, they partner with an academic team to provide third-party educational services, offering continuity and the option to continue schooling at home if preferred. The goal is to empower teens to stay engaged with their education while prioritizing their overall well-being.
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
This center specializes in primary mental health treatment and offers programs for co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment for whole-person healing.
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
Brian Lutz
Chief Clinical Officer
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, LMFT
Ramsey Shadfan
Program Director
Pursuing MA in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Caitlin Artiaga
Clinical Director
PhD
Dr. Daniel Duel
Medical Director
MD
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Blume Behavioral Health is an exceptional facility that I frequently recommend to my clients. Their personalized approach and commitment to evidence-based therapies make them a top choice for adolescent mental health care. I've seen firsthand the positive impact their nurturing environment has on clients, empowering them to overcome challenges and thrive. Highly recommended!
Harry D.
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