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Paradigm Treatment - Malibu Teen Program
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Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
We can begin the insurance verification process immediately. Please complete the insurance verification form. We typically respond within 24 hours. We work extensively with out-of-network benefits. Our Northern California locations also take Kaiser. We don't take Medicare or Medicaid right now.
Paradigm Treatment - Malibu Teen Program
Paradigm Treatment - Malibu Teen Program
About Paradigm Treatment - Malibu Teen Program
Paradigm’s Malibu program empowers teens ages 12–17 with mental health and behavioral concerns to move beyond coping through clinical care, family connection, and structured support. Each client begins with a detailed psychological, medical, and nutritional assessment that shapes care from day one. With 4 individual therapy sessions each week, daily groups, and academic coordination, clients follow a structured routine that supports stability while staying engaged with school and family life.
Apply Clinical Skills in Real-Life
The Malibu program combines intensive clinical care with a setting just blocks from the ocean, where beach walks and outdoor time are built into the week. Clients participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, mindfulness practices, and Family Systems work, alongside daily groups, psychiatric care, and family therapy that connect insights from sessions to real-life situations.
Reset and Reconnect by the Coast
Clients live in one of 4 Malibu homes, each serving up to 6 teens at a time. Shared living spaces, private or shared rooms, and outdoor areas create a more personal environment than larger programs. A pool, gardens, and nearby beaches give clients space to reset between sessions, while consistent daily schedules help them practice routines they can carry into home and school life.
Continue Progress with Ongoing Support
After completing the program, clients and families stay connected through alumni programming, follow-up sessions, and regular check-ins that reinforce progress made during treatment. Paradigm also offers access to aftercare services for up to 3 years, giving clients continued structure as they return to school, rebuild relationships, and apply the skills they practiced in a more independent setting.
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Equine Therapy
Pool
Adolescents
4+ Individual Sessions a Week
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Joint Commission Accredited
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Licensed by California
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Meet Your Care Team
Tapeesh Kansal
Medical Director
MD
Tracy Bangar
Clinical Director
MSW, LCSW
Rebecca Acevedo
Head Registered Nurse
R.N.
Lyndon Tomacruz
Registered Nurse
R.N.
Andrea Polard
Clinical Psychologist
M.A., PsyD
Dr. Gina In
Psychiatrist
M.D.
Jessica Romo
Program Director
B.A., M.A.
Ani Thomson
Lead Therapist
Psy.D., LMFT, ATR
Victor Gabriel
Therapist
M.A., AMFT
Brittany Matyus
Therapist
B.A.
Angela Du
Program Coordinator
B.S.
Dr. Vallerie E. Coleman
Psychologist and Equine Therapist
Ph.D., Psy.D.
Josh Ruiz
Equestrian Trail Guide
Anna Walden
Education Coordinator
Mindi Proffitt
Director of Admissions
Patro Lopez
Head Chef
Your Care Options
Specializations
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
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
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Who We Treat
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Treatment Services
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Amenities
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