Paradigm TreatmentReviews of paradigmmalibu.com

My son has struggled with depression and anxiety since middle school. Although he saw a psychiatrist and a therapist, he went down a path that ended in addiction to Xanax, and other drugs. We knew he was in trouble but it became increasingly clear that his life was out of control in October of 2016. I researched treatment centers specializing in dual diagnosis for days. After seeing Paradigm’s website, I quickly compared all others to theirs. This is what I wanted for my son. The trick was getting him to agree to go. He was a senior in high school but was 18. Call it define intervention. He quickly agreed that he needed help. It certainly did not hurt that Paradigm was in California near the beach! (We live in Chicago). From the moment he arrived, we knew he was in good hands. The staff at Paradigm is outstanding! He quickly bonded with Eric, his main therapist. Eric guided him and encouraged him to be honest with himself. The group therapy was invaluable. Meeting peers with similar issues and holding each other accountable in a respectful and honest way really helped my son with his self -advocacy. The family therapy on Saturdays was unbelievably healing and educational for us. Even though it was a challenge to fly to California on the weekends, this program proved to be what healed us as a family. Our family therapist, Brian, went above and beyond to accommodate our phone sessions. He was insightful, kind, and professional. Paradigm certainly knows how to hire therapists who relate and bond with the young clientele as well as the families. I can’t say enough about the professional and extensive staff. Marcus, Theresa, Dustin, Brian, Dr. O, Eric, chef Cynthia and many others. They all played a part in healing my son. The wide variety of modalities that Paradigm uses for healing are impressive. A client will find something that resonates with them. I never thought my son would practice, let alone like, yoga. He loved the meditation, equine therapy, and trips to the beach. The staff understands the importance of the mind/body connection. All of this helped him on his healing journey. If you have a child that is in trouble with substances or struggles with mental health issues, Paradigm is a place to highly consider. My son changed in the 35 days he was there. He was able to graduate high school a semester early and has moved to California to go to Community College. He is doing well and is motivated to stay sober. He will use the tools he learned at Paradigm for the rest of his life. Thanks to everyone at Paradigm. Thank you for giving us our son back.

We lost one of our younger sons to suicide, which nearly destroyed his twin brother and the rest of our family. Sadly, over the next two years, each therapist we tried made matters considerably worse, to the point where we almost lost our surviving twin twice. We then discovered Paradigm Malibu. The loving, compassionate and knowledgeable staff took in our shattered son and began the nearly impossible process of helping him want to live again. They helped him learn to face the loss of his twin brother and begin the painfully difficult process of rebuilding his new identity - a process only made possible through the incredible support of the staff AND the other clients who learn to trust and support each other without judgement. The Paradigm team extended the same love, support and education to our family, and we are now all back together, finally moving forward again with hope. There is no doubt that Paradigm saved our son and our family - and we are eternally grateful.

It's the one program that allowed my child to continue his school work. The parent weekend involvement/training changed all of our lives. The place is beautiful, the staff highly qualified and always available to help. It's been almost a year since my child left and he still calls occasionally for guidance. I could not ask for more.

What I love about Paradigm...Someone is ALWAYS available to answer & asset with any questions. Therapist are some of the best in the business & genuinely love their jobs & the teens they work with. The food is so good & healthy. My son learned a lot about taking care of his body is many ways & it has all stuck with him. Jaden eats really healthy. I absolutely recommend attending the Saturday Family Group, Saturdays at paradigm taught me a lot, not only about the dynamics of our family but about myself & how I can help to make our family better & understand this generation of kids that we are raising.

Our son spent six weeks living and learning at Paradigm in Malibu. He struggles with depression and anxiety and it got to the point where he needed to spend some time in a focused in patient program to help him work on himself. After much research, we settled on Paradigm and it was the right decision to make. The facilities are amazing and the staff incredibly caring, wonderful professionals. Our son made a lot of progress while he was there, with the help of Dustin, Jay, Markus, Andy and the rest of fantastic team. The work continues now that he's home again but Paradigm has helped us tremendously on our journey to wellness. I would recommend this program for any young person who is looking for an in-patient facility.

It's been three months since my 17-year-old son returned to us from his 30-day stay at Paradigm Malibu and, I can honestly say, I have never seen him happier, more optimistic, or more excited about his future. This program not only saved my son's life, it provided him a means by which to heal, as well as an array of tools for dealing with his anxiety and depression. Too, and just as importantly, it taught my husband and me how to be better parents to our teenager; how to more effectively communicate with him; and how to let him be responsible for his own happiness. Like so many other deeply grateful parents, I can't say enough about the team of therapists whose expertise, kindness, compassion and dedication drew my son out of his dark depression, challenged him to challenge himself, re-instilled in him the will to live, and brought the beautiful smile back to his face. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

The team, knowledge, protocols and community at Paradigm gave us hope when we didn't think it was possible! Our 16-year has been struggling with anxiety and severe depression and seemed stuck. We felt we had no where else to go. After 40 days, I feel like we've gotten our daughter back! Its been an amazing experience. She now has tools, perspective, improved self love and a resilience we haven't seen in two years. We have much work to do going forward but I can't express how appreciative we are to have her back, and an opportunity for the future she deserves.

Paradigm helped bring our son back. Our son suffered from depression and anxiety which severely increased after he lost his grandmother. As parents, we didn't know how else to help him. We were under a physician and therapist's care but it wasn't enough. I reached out to Jeremy several times with many questions regarding insurance, the types of therapy offered, typical days, etc. He always responded in a timely manner. He also referred me to another family so that I could ask them questions. Within a few days we visited Paradigm and our son stayed. Leaving our son in Malibu was the hardest thing we've ever had to do, but it was the best decision we ever made! Jay and Steve helped him feel right at home which put our minds at ease. The staff was extremely communicative and we could call anytime. There were therapists on site 24 hours a day who were available to speak with the youth at any time. The daily art, music, equine therapy, paddle boarding, surfing and physical exercise provided several tools to help work through his depression and anxiety. Healthy nutrition also played a large part in feeling better. Not only did he obtain excellent skills, he also developed bonds with others that could relate. Markus, Dustin, and Erin were instrumental in daily individual and weekly family therapy sessions via skype. We always looked forward to Saturdays which consisted of parent sessions, group sessions and seeing the progress that our son was making. Let's not forget the outstanding food at lunchtime! Our son stayed at Paradigm for 60 days. Although there were tough discussions during our family sessions the end result was worth it. There have been ups and downs since he's been home but we are all more equipped as a family to deal with them. We've remained in contact with therapists, families, and friends that we made. Markus, Erin, Ariel, Jessica, and Dustin helped with the transition home...the care didn't stop at 60 days. The IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) that our son attended at home was just "ok". There were several times that he picked up the phone to speak with the therapists at Paradigm for extra support. We continue to visit on Saturdays when we can. The door is always open at Paradigm and we are truly grateful.