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The Wave Clinic - Young Adults

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Mental Health

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.

Residential

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.

4.4
(80)
Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

Designed for teenagers and young adults, The Wave Clinic offers a bridge to a future filled with hope. They provide specialist treatment for trauma, eating disorders, mental health disorders, and behavioural concerns, with a minimum 12-week residential stay that gives young people the time needed for lasting change. They also offer outpatient services, and therapeutic boarding and education. Discerning families from every corner of the globe appreciate The Wave’s combination of skills for living, experiential pursuits, and mental health services.

Integrate 7 Core Elements for a Better Future

The Wave’s seven core elements provide a path to a fulfilling future. Clinical care integrates evidence-based therapies (individual, group, and family), while 24/7 medical support ensures physical and psychiatric well-being. Education remains a priority, helping clients advance academically or vocationally. Global citizenship promotes awareness, responsibility and compassion. Trauma-focused healing builds resilience and emotional regulation. Experiential activities encourage connection and growth. Thoughtful planning ensures a confident transition beyond treatment.

Move Forward as a Family

The Wave sees families as partners in treatment, offering a variety of services to provide support and help rebuild relationships. Family therapy, including sibling sessions and workshops, promotes communication and growth. After discharge, families can participate in therapy intensives or short stays as ‘top-up’ therapy if they feel the client’s progress is at risk.

Enjoy Comfort & Community

The Wave’s modern, luxurious campus is in the most prestigious area in Greater Kuala Lumpur, just a 20-minute drive from the international airport. Housed within beautifully manicured gardens with 360° panoramic terraces, their spacious suites are single or shared occupancy, all with en-suite bathrooms and permission to personalise their space. Clients enjoy art and music rooms, yoga and dance studios, a gym, rooftop terrace with cinema, and an indoor pool that is the centre of evening and weekend fun.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Therapeutic Location

  • Mental Health Disorder Treatment

  • Adolescents

  • Eating Disorders Program

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance u...

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.

Typical Program Length
12+ weeks
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +10 More
Substance Use We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
per week (12 week program)
$6000 - $6,500 USD
+971 54 444 6672

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Fiona Yassin

Fiona Yassin

International Clinical Director

EMDR, TF-CBT, RO-DBT, GPM, IAEDP, FREED, CBTe

Malek

Malek

Operations Director

EMDR, CBT, MBT, APPCH

 Dr. Rasyid

Dr. Rasyid

Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist

MBBS

Moe

Moe

Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist (in training) and Certified Addictions Therapist

CCTS-I, ACCSA

Build a Stable Future Through Education
Build a Stable Future Through Education
Education is central to The Wave’s programs, helping young people build a solid base for a stable future. They collaborate with clients’ schools to continue existing coursework through one-on-one and group tuition. Alternatively, they help clients find new educational pathways, including traditional secondary and tertiary qualifications or vocational training.
Peace of Mind for Parents
Peace of Mind for Parents
Sending a child abroad for treatment can be nerve-wracking for parents, but at The Wave, reassurance is a priority. They provide peace of mind by ensuring safety with app-based entry, uniformed security, 24/7 CCTV monitoring, and secure transport. Parents stay updated through the Parents Information Centre, keeping them informed every step of the way.
Find Hope for Eating Disorders
Find Hope for Eating Disorders
The Wave’s eating disorder program helps clients develop healthy relationships with food. Interpersonal therapy (IPT) and radically open dialectical behavioural therapy (RO-DBT) look carefully at the emotions and beliefs driving the disorder. Trauma-informed yoga encourages body awareness without reinforcing unhealthy exercise patterns. Clients also benefit from body-positive dining rooms and personalised nutrition to support recovery.
Take Time for Fun & Friendships Outdoors
Take Time for Fun & Friendships Outdoors
The Wave offers unforgettable outdoor adventures that foster resilience, teamwork, and personal growth. Clients explore Malaysia’s jungles, mastering fire-starting and shelter-building at Jungle School, camping and glamping under the stars, white water rafting, orienteering and caving, and racing quad bikes. These experiences help young people find confidence after conquering their fear.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
Residential
Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Licensed primary mental health facilities provide specialized care for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. By offering early intervention and comprehensive services, they promote overall well-being and prevent long-term complications.
Co-Occurring Substance Use
Substance use disorders often occur alongside primary mental health conditions. Programs for co-occurring substance use disorders focus on both conditions, tailoring treatment for comprehensive recovery.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

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.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Trauma

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."

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Experiential

Experiential

Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

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

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Languages

Arabic
Bahasa
English
French
Mandarin
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

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.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Neurodiversity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Substances We Treat

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Recovery Coach
Family Follow-up Counseling
Ability to Call a Counselor
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Medication Assistance
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Bathroom Essentials
Housekeeping

Amenities

Excursions
Pool
Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Hot Tub
Library

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Center Pets

Center Pets

Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.

Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Activities

Swimming
Horseback Riding
Boating Charters
Volleyball
Games
Dance Classes
Movies
Reading
Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Off-Site Activities

Ropes Course
Hiking
Water Activities
Biking
Adventure Outings

Off-Site Amenities

Basketball Court
Theater
Reviews

What people are saying

4.4
Average of 80 reviews

Treatment

4.9

Accommodations

5.0

Food & Nutrition

4.8

Value

4.6

Pros

  • Cares About Client (2)
  • Communicates Client's Progress (2)
  • Smooth Transition (2)
  • Easy to Work With (2)
SJ

Sandi James

Reviewed 02/12/20

5.0

Referring Professional

Psychologist

The level of professional engagement and consultation from clinicians at The Wave has been outstanding with regular communication about my clients and ongoing discussion. The professional and evidence based treatments, along with the creative therapies and caring community at The Wave make it a unique and effective setting for younger people to find a way through the challenges that life has handed them. I support The Wave and will continue to refer to them when needed.
IY

Ian Young

Reviewed 02/10/20

5.0

Referring Professional

Interventionist & Sober Transporter

The Wave is a magnificent palace of a venue, with very high levels of devoted staff, who make the whole experience very welcoming. The Wave is ideally suited for teenagers with mood and behavioural challenges, often mixed with addictions including substance abuse and alcohol.

Dear Ian,Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. It is always a pleasure to assist your clients and families following a successful intervention.
A

A

Treatment in 2019 • (180+ days) • Reviewed 06/30/19

5.0

Loved One of a Former Client

London

Co-Occurring Disorders
Methamphetamine
Alcohol
Cocaine
It has given us peace that my loved one is well taken care of and the results of it is amazing! He’s now ready to get going and moving forward with his life again!
S

Sulaiman

5.0

Referring Professional

It provides an excellent and comprehensive service catered specifically for youth. Programs are very specific, group sessions, one on one sessions with the team of psychologists, counsellors, and in-house psychiatrist. Outings to various interesting places. The space itself is luxurious!

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Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $6000 - $6,500 USD / week.
The following therapies are included: dance therapy, group therapy and more.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The typical length is 12+ weeks.
The Wave Clinic - Young Adults provides residential, outpatient therapy and more.
The Wave Clinic - Young Adults: Treatment Options, Amenities & Photos (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)