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Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Mission Prep Teen Treatment
About Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Mission Prep provides structure, treatment, and hope for adolescents ages 12 to 17, supporting sustainable change and giving families the fresh start they need. Mission Prep’s Oceanaire Drive home in Rancho Palos Verdes offers care for female and female-identifying teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Built around individual therapy, family involvement, and experiential care, the 6-bed residence keeps groups intimate while creating a genuine sense of community.
Build Skills through Weekly Therapy
Each week brings two individual therapy sessions, one family session, and two clinical mentoring sessions, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build coping skills. Licensed clinicians integrate Rock to Recovery music therapy, yoga, gardening groups, and nutrition education to round out clinical care. Sessions target anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders through a steady, predictable rhythm.
Settle into Active Daily Life
The 6-bed home offers double-occupancy rooms, with a single room available when space allows, plus private therapy rooms, shared lounges, dedicated study spaces, and shaded outdoor areas. A chef prepares daily meals, while staff supervise personal phone and laptop use. Teens participate in biweekly surf therapy, monthly skateboarding, and one to two weekly outings of their choice, such as beach trips to go-karting.
Prepare for Life after Treatment
A biweekly family program, a Wednesday family support group, and weekly individual family therapy sessions keep parents and guardians actively involved throughout treatment, equipping them to support their teen long after returning home. Clinicians design tailored discharge plans around each resident's specific diagnosis and home environment, establishing community referrals and follow-up counseling well before residential care ends.

Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Meet Your Care Team

Ted Guastello
CEO

Aja Chavez
VP of Adolescent Services
LPCC, LMFT

Dr. William Dodge
Medical Doctor
MD-MMM, FACEP, FAAEM

Jude Levasseur
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MBA, PMHNP-BC

Marissa Dvorscak
Clinical Program Director
LMFT

Kailey Stapel
Director of Operations
CADC-I, BA

Rey-Philip Genaldo
Clinical Program Director
LMFT

Samantha Avila
Nursing Supervisor

Hilda Soriano
Program Manager

Lorenzo Mejia
Program Manager

Brenda Alvarez
Therapist
AMFT

Lindsey Rivas
Therapist
AMFT

Lisa Williams
Therapist
ACSW

Ronnesha Black
Therapist
AFMT, APCC

Teal Berkowitz
Therapist

Carlos Diaz
Education Coordinator
MA

Kayla Kamego
Residential Supervisor
BSW

Sandy Ho
Residential Supervisor

Evan Weidele
Residential Supervisor

Andrew Siongco
Residential Supervisor

Vanessa Napoles
Residential Supervisor

Micaela Spoonemore
Clinical Mentor

Taeko Tucker
Clinical Mentor

Ke'von Patterson
Clinical Mentor

Christoph Moore
Clinical Mentor

Taylor Adams
Clinical Mentor

Marissa Carnahan
Clinical Mentor

Liliana Ramirez
Clinical Mentor

Rebecca Schnell
Clinical Mentor




