About Our Teen Treatment Center
Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our beautiful residential facility is based in Malibu, California, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
About Our Treatment Center for Teens
Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our beautiful residential facility is based in Malibu, California, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Embodying the key principles of mind-body health, our individualized and diverse treatment plans provide wholesome healing in a mostly unplugged and small group environment. We aim to cater to each client’s physical, emotional, mental, psychological and nutritional needs.
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Beachside Teen Treatment Center provides the ultimate balance of a state of the art facility, with professional staff, and health programs. Healing is accelerated when all states of being are nurtured.
At Beachside Teen Treatment Center, we make it a priority to ensure that your loved one receives the highest standard of professional care, in a safe home-like environment, with all of the indoor comforts and amenities, as well as an outdoor expansive natural settling. Your loved one is our priority and we aim to provide a healing environment that is multi-layered and multi-faceted, in order to ensure that recovery is complete, deep-rooted, wholesome, and long-lasting.
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Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our beautiful residential facility is based in Malibu, California, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach at Beachside Teen
At Beachside Teen, we understand the complexities of adolescent development and the challenges that families face when their child is struggling. Our Foundations of Care were built on a multi-disciplinary approach that prioritizes individualized, compassionate, and effective treatment to help teens thrive. By addressing the root causes of behaviors—not just the symptoms—we provide a robust framework for lasting growth and healing.
Through a 90-day program grounded in trust, connection, and skill-building, we focus on empowering teens and their families to rebuild relationships, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and create a foundation for long-term success.
Why Choose Beachside Teen for Your Child?
Choosing the right treatment program for your adolescent is a significant decision, and Beachside Teen offers a unique approach to care that goes beyond traditional methods. We address every aspect of a teen’s well-being—emotional, physical, social, and mental—ensuring they receive comprehensive support. Our program balances structure with freedom, encouraging responsibility and self-expression, while fostering creativity and resilience.
Our compassionate team of experts specializes in adolescent care, creating a safe and understanding environment where teens feel seen, heard, and valued. With a 90-day standard for treatment, we focus on long-term success, helping teens develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Families are at the heart of our approach. By rebuilding trust and improving communication, we help parents and teens reconnect in meaningful ways. At Beachside Teen, we don’t just treat symptoms—we create opportunities for transformation.
Our Unique Approach to Adolescent Care
Every part of our program is designed with the adolescent journey in mind. From addressing the root causes of their struggles to helping families rebuild their relationships, our approach isn’t just about recovery—it’s about transformation.
Education: Laying the Groundwork for Understanding
Understanding is the first step toward meaningful change. For teens, this means learning to recognize the emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors that drive their struggles. Instead of simply reacting to consequences, we help them connect the dots between their actions and underlying issues.
For parents, education is equally vital. Many are unfamiliar with terms like deflection, a common behavior where teens shift blame or avoid accountability. Through family sessions, we equip parents with the knowledge to recognize these patterns and navigate them constructively. By understanding the “why” behind their teen’s actions, families can work together more effectively, fostering healthier communication and deeper empathy.
Experiential: Learning Through Doing
True growth happens outside of comfort zones, and that’s where experiential activities come in. At Beachside Teen, we encourage teens to engage in hands-on activities like art therapy, outdoor challenges, and mindfulness practices.
These experiences aren’t just fun—they’re transformative. Teens learn how to take risks, express themselves in new ways, and build resilience through trial and error. Whether it’s painting their emotions onto a canvas or finding strength during a hike, experiential therapy teaches them that growth is a process of discovery, creativity, and persistence.
Individualized: Rigorous, Tailored Care
Every teen’s journey is unique, and so is their treatment at Beachside Teen. Our commitment to individualized care is reflected in our five individual therapy sessions per week, an intensive standard that allows us to dig deeply into each adolescent’s struggles.
We don’t stop at surface-level issues like sneaking out or defiant behavior. Instead, we explore the root causes—whether it’s trauma, anxiety, or depression—and craft treatment plans that address these core challenges. When necessary, we also offer psychological testing to ensure no stone is left unturned in understanding and addressing a teen’s needs.
Family: Rebuilding Relationships Together
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation, which is why family involvement is a cornerstone of our program.
We offer structured opportunities for families to reconnect and rebuild trust:
- Week three: Families are invited to visit their child and spend quality time together.
- Day and overnight passes: As treatment progresses, teens can go on passes with their family, easing the transition back home and reinforcing the work done in therapy.
- Family therapy sessions: These sessions tackle long standing dynamics, foster healthier communication, and create a stronger foundation for the future.
We encourage parents to allow their teens to experience frustration and discomfort as part of the healing process. Do not rescue your child. These challenging moments are where growth truly takes root, and the lessons learned will have lasting impact.
Skill-Building Treatment: Equipping Teens for Success
Life doesn’t come with a manual, but at Beachside Teen, we strive to equip adolescents with the tools they need to navigate it successfully.
Our program focuses on teaching practical skills like:
- Emotional regulation to manage overwhelming feelings
- Healthy communication to express needs and resolve conflicts
- Problem-solving strategies to tackle challenges with confidence
These skills aren’t just taught—they’re practiced and reinforced every day, ensuring teens leave with the ability to handle life’s ups and downs.
Strength-Based Approach: Focusing on Potential
Rather than dwelling on what’s “wrong,” we focus on what’s right. Every teen has strengths, and our job is to uncover them. By emphasizing their potential and celebrating their victories, no matter how small, we help teens build self-esteem, resilience, and a sense of empowerment. They learn to see themselves not as problems to be solved but as individuals with limitless possibilities.
Connection: Creating a Safe, Supportive Environment
The first 30 days of treatment are often the hardest. As teens adjust to a new environment, they may struggle with homesickness, frustration, or resistance. By day 30, many start to feel more comfortable—but this is also when natural regression can occur.
We view these moments as opportunities. With the support of our skilled team, teens learn to confront their challenges head-on, rather than avoiding or deflecting them. This process of facing discomfort in a safe, supportive space helps them grow in ways they never thought possible.
Trust: Building the Foundation for Healing
At the heart of our program is trust—trust in our team, trust in the process, and, most importantly, trust in themselves. Teens learn to believe in their own ability to face challenges and create change, while families rebuild the trust that may have been eroded over time.
This foundation of trust becomes the bedrock for lifelong growth, helping teens move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.