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Support your teen’s healing journey with personalized, evidence-based eating disorder treatment at Beachside Teen.
Eating disorders can take root silently, often disguised as discipline, control, or perfectionism. By the time parents realize what’s happening, their teen may already be struggling with deep emotional and physical distress. At Beachside Teen Treatment Center, we understand how complex and painful this journey can be—for both teens and their families. Our serene Malibu facility offers specialized eating disorder treatment for teens that addresses the whole person, not just the symptoms.
We know that adolescent healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Our approach centers around the family system, helping parents and caregivers rebuild trust and learn new tools for connection. When a teen develops an eating disorder, it doesn’t just impact their body—it affects their identity, relationships, and sense of control. At Beachside, we walk alongside families through every stage of the recovery process, creating space for real change and lasting healing.
Learn more about our teen treatment programs or call us now at 888-254-0916.
What To Expect In Teen Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorder treatment for teens is about far more than restoring weight or eating meals. It’s about uncovering what lies beneath the behavior—perfectionism, trauma, anxiety, depression, or fear—and helping teens find new ways to cope. From day one, our clinical team provides a clear roadmap, with compassionate guidance and tailored support that evolves as your teen makes progress.
At Beachside, treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment, which helps us develop an individualized plan rooted in evidence-based practices. Teens engage in therapy, nutritional rehabilitation, medical monitoring, and academic support—all in a safe, structured environment. But just as importantly, families are actively involved in the process. We help parents understand their teen’s struggles, communicate more effectively, and become allies in the recovery journey.
Our Eating Disorder Treatment Programs For Teens in Los Angeles
Beachside offers a full continuum of care for adolescents struggling with eating disorders. Each level of care is designed to meet teens exactly where they are—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether your child needs intensive stabilization or ongoing support, we offer a program to match.
Residential Treatment
Our residential program provides round-the-clock care in a calming, therapeutic environment steps away from the Pacific Ocean. This immersive setting allows teens to disconnect from stressors and triggers while receiving intensive support for both physical and emotional recovery. The day-to-day structure includes individual therapy, group sessions, experiential therapies, family work, and supervised meals—all tailored to meet the developmental needs of adolescents.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
For teens who have achieved some level of stabilization or are transitioning from residential care, our Partial Hospitalization Program offers structured treatment during the day with the ability to return home (or to a transitional residence) in the evenings. PHP focuses on maintaining clinical progress while building independence and accountability. Teens continue with individual and group therapy, meal support, and family sessions while practicing recovery tools in real-world settings.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our Intensive Outpatient Program is ideal for teens who are stepping down from higher levels of care or need targeted intervention while maintaining some aspects of daily life. IOP provides flexible scheduling that allows teens to continue attending school or family obligations while participating in structured programming several days a week. Therapy sessions, meal support, and skills-building remain core components of the program.
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What Treatment May Look Like For Your Child
Every teen’s experience in eating disorder treatment looks a little different—but at its core, recovery is about re-learning how to live. At Beachside, we help teens rediscover who they are beneath the eating disorder. This process takes time, patience, and an individualized approach. It’s not just about eating meals again; it’s about rebuilding identity, self-esteem, and trust.
Your child’s daily schedule will include individual therapy, where they’ll work one-on-one with a clinician to explore the emotional roots of their disordered behaviors. Group therapy fosters peer connection and support—essential for teens who often feel isolated in their struggles. Supervised meals provide structure and safety, while nutrition education helps dismantle harmful food beliefs and introduce sustainable habits.
Teens also engage in creative and experiential therapies like art, music, and movement, which offer alternative ways to process and express emotions. Family therapy is a cornerstone of treatment, giving you and your teen a space to repair strained relationships and learn new ways to communicate and connect. At Beachside, your child will be seen, supported, and challenged—all within a compassionate framework that honors their individuality.
Evidence-Based Treatments Proven To Help Teen Eating Disorders
Our clinical approach is rooted in science, compassion, and real-world outcomes. We draw from a diverse range of evidence-based modalities that have been shown to be effective for adolescents facing eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps teens identify and reframe negative thinking patterns related to food, weight, and self-worth.
- Family-Based Therapy engages caregivers as active participants in their child’s nutritional and emotional recovery.
- Expressive Therapy provides clients with the opportunity to process emotions through creative outlets like drawing, painting, music, and movement. We provide yoga therapy and guided meditation, helping improve and strengthen mind-body connection.
- Interpersonal Therapy supports teens in improving relationship dynamics and building stronger social connections.
- Mindfulness and Experiential/Outdoor Therapies offer nonverbal ways to process trauma, stress, and internalized shame—common undercurrents of eating disorders.
Treatment is always tailored to the specific developmental stage and needs of each teen, allowing us to support them holistically through the recovery process.
Our Highly Compassionate and Skilled Team
The heart of our program is our team. At Beachside, our clinicians are not only deeply experienced in adolescent mental health—they’re also deeply human. We are proud to have a multidisciplinary staff that includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, registered dietitians, nurses, teachers, and experiential therapists, all working together to support your teen. Our staff is trained to recognize the nuances of teen development and the unique challenges of treating eating disorders during this critical life stage.
Our Nutrition Approach
Our philosophy around food is simple: nutrition is healing. We take a non-punitive, individualized approach to eating that helps teens restore both physical health and emotional trust. Our registered dietitians collaborate with teens to develop meal plans that support nutritional rehabilitation while addressing fear foods, food rituals, and body image challenges.
Supervised meals offer structure and coaching, while individual nutrition counseling gives teens the space to explore their relationship with food without judgment. We help your teen understand how food fuels their body and how to tune into hunger and fullness cues. Our nutrition team also works with families to educate and empower them—because support at home is critical to long-term recovery.
Tja-Zsa Hower, LCSW
Primary Therapist
Last Updated on May 19, 2025
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Why Beachside?
What sets Beachside apart is our commitment to treating the entire family system—not just the teen in isolation. Eating disorder treatment for teens must extend beyond the individual to be effective. That’s why we offer family therapy, parent coaching, and collaborative care that helps parents understand their role in their child’s healing. We honor dietary preferences and cultural needs, offering accommodations for allergies, vegetarianism, and more, without compromising therapeutic goals.
We teach families how to model balanced eating and how to create a supportive home environment. And because recovery doesn’t stop when your child leaves our doors, we work with you to build a toolkit that supports long-term success.
Maintaining Academics While In Treatment
School doesn’t have to stop during treatment. In fact, our Therapeutic Education Program is designed to help your teen stay academically engaged while receiving the mental health care they need. With credentialed teachers, small class sizes, and individualized academic plans, we ensure that your child’s educational goals remain within reach, even during intensive healing.
Learn More About Eating Disorder Treatment for Teens
If you suspect your teen may be struggling with disordered eating, don’t wait. Early intervention can lead to better outcomes, and it starts with reaching out. Beachside Teen Treatment Center offers expert, compassionate eating disorder treatment for teens in a setting that feels safe, supportive, and transformative.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your family through recovery.
Meet Our Trusted, Compassionate Care Team
When left untreated, adolescent behavioral health issues can lead to lifelong struggles with mental health and addiction. We’re here to help your child discover healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and mental health symptoms. Our team is a diverse group of professionals who are here to provide for your child’s needs throughout their treatment program.
Eli Wayne
Dr. Michael Louie
Dr. Shilpa Jindani
Physician
Mark Paladini
Eli Wayne
Dr. Michael Louie
Psychiatrist
Dr. Shilpa Jindani
Physician
Mark Paladini
Begin Adolescent Inpatient Treatment in Los Angeles Today
At Beachside Teen Treatment Center, we understand how challenging it can be to see your teen struggling with mental or behavioral health issues. Our inpatient treatment program offers a serene, supportive environment where your teenager can begin their journey to healing and recovery.
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Together, we can help your teen build a brighter future..