At Beachside Teen, our programs provide the perfect summer experience.
Combining structured therapeutic work with outdoor adventure and joyful connection, teens can enjoy the sunshine while learning new coping skills, building confidence, and engaging in self-discovery, all within a clinically supervised environment.
At Beachside Teen, our treatment programs provide the perfect time to turn the school-free months into a powerful opportunity for healing, development, and reconnection.
By removing the daily stressors of academic life and digital distractions, we help teens refocus on their mental, emotional, and behavioral health while enjoying structured activities in a safe and supportive environment.
Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral challenges, our summer programming offers evidence-based treatment in a nurturing setting where teens can unplug, reset, and thrive.
Every teen comes to us with a different story, a different set of challenges, and a unique combination of strengths.Â
At Beachside, our goal is to meet your teen exactly where they are and help them move forward with confidence. Our residential treatment programs combine clinical excellence, academic structure, and experiential therapies. We ensure teens are seen, heard, and valued with a three-phased approach to best provide the best long-term outcomes.
Our location in beautiful Malibu gives us access to some of the most powerful and restorative therapeutic environments nature has to offer.Â
At Beachside, we believe that healing doesn’t just happen inside a therapy room—it happens in motion, in connection, and in the moments when teens are fully engaged with the world around them.
Through guided sessions with our professional equine therapy team, teens develop self-awareness, communication skills, and emotional regulation by interacting with horses. Horses mirror human emotion, making them powerful partners in healing. Equine therapy builds empathy, confidence, and trust—essential tools for lasting recovery.
There’s something inherently healing about the ocean. Our surf therapy program helps teens overcome fear, practice mindfulness, and tap into a sense of freedom and accomplishment. With professional surf instructors and clinical supervision, teens ride the waves while learning resilience and perseverance in real time.
We believe that therapy shouldn’t just happen in a chair. Our summer program includes hikes, team sports, beach cleanups, art projects, and other outdoor activities designed to promote joy, connection, and personal growth. These experiences allow teens to engage physically and emotionally while creating new, healthy memories.
We understand that parents often worry about academic regression during summer. That’s why our program includes educational continuity and structured learning support, led by our on-staff Director of Education, Mark Paladini.
Mark brings more than 12 years of experience teaching at the university level, where he was celebrated for his innovative curriculum design and dynamic lesson planning for both undergraduate and graduate students.Â
At Beachside, Mark works closely with each teen’s home school to ensure academic continuity, coordinate assignments when needed, and help students stay on track. Whether your teen is preparing for college, catching up on missed work, or simply staying intellectually engaged, they’ll have the support and structure they need.
Teen treatment during the summer strikes a healthy balance: your teen won’t be overwhelmed with schoolwork, but they’ll remain mentally stimulated and academically supported. We believe learning happens in many forms—whether it’s grasping geometry or practicing emotional regulation—and we nurture both with equal care.
Summer treatment provides a unique opportunity to make meaningful progress without the interference of school schedules or academic stress. When teens aren’t burdened by tests, homework, and peer drama, they’re able to focus more fully on themselves.
Key benefits of summer treatment include:
Beachside’s accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, the California Department of Social Services, and LegitScript makes it clear to the public and within the treatment field that our programs meet the highest standards for quality healthcare.Â
Sending your child to treatment, especially during the summer, can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make it easier.
At Beachside Teen Treatment Center, your teen will be surrounded by a compassionate team of licensed therapists, nurses, medical professionals, and educational staff who specialize in adolescent care. We involve families in the treatment process and provide frequent updates, parent coaching, and therapeutic family sessions.
We also handle all the practical details: from helping you navigate insurance to coordinating academic plans and post-treatment transitions. You don’t have to do this alone—and your teen doesn’t have to, either.
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.
In the second phase, we dive deeper into your teen’s struggles using evidence-based therapies tailored to their needs. Modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are utilized to address the root causes of their challenges among surf therapy, equine therapy, and more.
We meet your teen where they are emotionally and ensure that the therapeutic approach aligns with their personality and needs.
The final phase emphasizes addressing family dynamics and preparing your teen for reintegration into the home environment.
This includes working through specific family strain issues and developing practical strategies to ensure a smoother transition back home. Family involvement during this phase is crucial, as it sets the stage for sustainable progress.