Paradigm TreatmentReviews of paradigmmalibu.com

This was a wonderful expierence for me as a teen that was struggling with so much and not knowing what to do. I'm so great full for the staff, therapists, and directors of this program for helping me realize my capabilities to handle what life throws my way.

There is no simple way to summarize my experience at Paradigm. It was tumultuous, trying, and overall some of the hardest months I’ve ever had. But all of it was incredibly necessary. Paradigm made those months MEAN something. They made those months bearable to the extent possible. Paradigm made it so that those months saved me. I came into Paradigm after a purposeful overdose; I was ready to take my own life. Paradigm was my parents’ last hope; they trusted Paradigm with my life. I wish I could say there was one thing that changed my whole life and made my depression subside. Then I could simply tell others to just do that ONE thing and everything will be better, but in the end it was a combination of things that changed everything. It was the early morning surfing, the ice cream runs, and the hikes. It was the morning and evening group therapy, the family sessions, and the amazing meals. Paradigm is the perfect balance between fun and serious. I spent many nights crying about my past, but also many moments contemplating how the things I was doing at Paradigm weren’t so bad… so maybe I didn’t have to die? To say that I loved the staff is an understatement. I feel so blessed to have worked with so many amazing people. They completely transformed my life. I felt truly loved and taken care of. People might think of treatment as this grim place where they are trapped, but for me Paradigm was what freed me. I am now living my life, happily and healthily. I owe everything to Paradigm, although I don’t think these words express my full gratitude, I would like to just say Thank You.

My experience at Paradigm was an experience that I will always remember. The staff is some of the best therapist in the country. I felt the most comfortable I have ever felt in a house before. There are other kids in the house that are the same as you, have the same problems and are trying to get better for the same reason.

Honestly, this was one of the best decisions I've made in terms of treatment. The therapists are great, the other staff are fantastic. Good food too! The continual scheduled therapy was extremely helpful in the healing process. I made so many good friends and the opportunity to return as alumni is a weight off my shoulders.

As a patient at Paradigm, I first was resistant to treatment and getting help at all. I made this very clear to the staff, and to say the least I was a challenge. I thought I could push them away and they'd want me to leave so much they would just send me home early. However, the therapists and employees at Paradigm didn't give up on me. Each one of them provided me with constant support, guidance, and an optimistic outlook. I grew to love the staff, the other clients, and built amazing connections with each individual. Paradigm was amazing at providing their teens with a safe, trusting, comfortable setting and community. I felt a genuine connection with the therapists and clinical assistants, as they cared for each client of theirs. After a 60 day stay, and intense therapy after my in-patient treatment therapy, I am now a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, happy, and most importantly-- healthy.

I had the privilege to get treatment through Paradigm Malibu. I stayed for 60 days and it was the best decision I have made in my life. From the first day I went in I felt the love and acceptance. They set me up with the best psychiatrist so that I would detox safely. The psychiatrist has a lot of experience and so they knew exactly how to treat me. Also the therapist working there are all very loving and understanding. They won't judge you nor make you feel any less of a person for your past. They just try to build you up and let you have a truly amazing experience. Their are at least 3 staff on duty at all times and out of those 3 staff their is a therapist. Which to me was very useful so that I could just pull the therapist aside or even one of the clinical assistance and just talk about what is bothering me and I can just vent to them, they were always very supportive. Paradigm always met my needs as well, if someone in the house was bothering me they would sit down with them and talk about it, if I wanted more orange juice they would go get me some from the store because I did love my orange juice. All in all I had an amazing experience here and the staff made my experience even better.