








Paradigm Treatment - San Rafael Teen Program
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Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
We don't take Medicare, Medicaid, or Medi-Cal. Before committing to treatment, families can request a free, no-obligation insurance verification. Whether you’re just beginning to research programs or need immediate placement, we’ll help you navigate the insurance process. Our team can verify your coverage so you’ll know the exact cost of treatment upfront.
Paradigm Treatment - San Rafael Teen Program
Paradigm Treatment - San Rafael Teen Program
About Paradigm Treatment - San Rafael Teen Program
Paradigm Treatment empowers teens to treat the root causes of mental health and behavioral concerns, allowing them to not just cope, but heal. Intensive individual and group therapy forms the heart of their approach, with every treatment plan thoughtfully personalized using a thorough intake assessment that ensures each teen receives the care and support they need to thrive.
Discover a Path to True Emotional Balance
At Paradigm, teens gain access to a full spectrum of evidence-based and holistic therapies that go beyond standard treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), nutrition counseling, and creative outlets like art and dance work together to nurture every aspect of a teen’s well-being. With 4 individual therapy sessions each week, daily group therapy, family therapy, and expert psychiatric care, they receive an exceptional level of support that fosters meaningful and lasting recovery.
Embrace Recovery in a Nurturing, Restorative Setting
The facility is thoughtfully designed to provide a restorative experience, featuring private rooms that give teens a safe and comfortable place to recharge. Welcoming community spaces encourage connection and relaxation, with engaging options like a fitness center, basketball court, art studio, recreation room, and greenhouse. To further support overall well-being, teens enjoy chef-prepared, nutritious meals that fuel the whole person.
Sustain Healing with Continued Support
Paradigm understands that lasting success comes from continued connection and support. After completing the program, teens can stay engaged through virtual alumni programs and regular check-in meetings. This ongoing encouragement empowers teens to stay focused on their goals, build resilience, and form meaningful, lifelong relationships that support their recovery journey.
Highlights from the Center
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Pool
Master's and Doctoral Level Therapists
Private Rooms Available
Adolescents
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Joint Commission Accredited
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Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Scott Barshack
Psychiatrist
M.D.

Dr. Gina In
Psychiatrist
M.D.

Melissa Del Valle
Registered Nurse
B.A., M.S.

Nayeem Lokhandwala
Clinical Director
M.S., LLM

Ashley Frolich
Lead Therapist
B.A., M.A., AMFT, LCSW

Katrina Wisniewski
Therapist
AMFT

Stephen Gundlach
Therapist
LMFT

Michio Guss
Therapist
AMFT

Alex Graham
Therapist
AMFT

Kramer Dahl
Music Therapist
MT-BC

Stephanie Holdenried
Equine Therapist
CEIP

Judy Weston-Thompson
Equine Therapist
M.A., LMFT

Daniel Rauck
Yoga Instructor

Marquis Hundley
Personal Trainer

Raman Sranna
Program Director
Your Care Options
Specializations
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Who We Treat
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Treatment Services
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Dance Therapy
This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Learn More About the Center
Understand How Residential Care Can Help Your Teen
Learn why immersive, around-the-clock care can be the turning point in your teen’s journey.
Recognize The Signs of Social Burnout
Discover how to thrive in social situations without burnout.
Spot The Warning Signs of Mental Health Concerns
Explore common teen mental health challenges and learn when professional support is essential.
Gain Clarity on What Neurodivergence Looks Like
Know the subtle behaviors and traits that reveal unique neurodivergent strengths and needs.