Pacific Teen Treatment - Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, & Drug Treatment 29053 California 1, Malibu, CA 90265

"PTT came highly recommended to me by my son's psychiatrist who had other patients that completed treatment at PTT and really benefited from it. This was the first time I heard about residential treatment centers. The thought of sending my son away, for a duration of time, to stay with strangers and receive intensive therapy was daunting and scary to me. However, I was desperate to find something that would help my son. I was at my wits end. I felt like my family was falling apart, in large part due to my son's actions and behavior, and I had no idea how to fix it. My son refused to attend school, had daily anger outbursts and violent reactions towards his siblings and me, and ran away from home. After a consultation with Jeremy and a tour of the facility, we decided to send my son to PTT. Jeremy's gentle and gracious approach convinced us that this was the right placement for my son. My son stayed at PTT for a total of 3 weeks. During the first week, my son's mission was to convince me that PTT wasn't the right place for him, and I needed to pick him up and take him home. However, after building some trust with the staff and his treatment team, things really turned around and real work was done. He received daily individual therapy and really bonded with his therapist, Chris. Our family sessions with Lyndsay were so valuable because they allowed space for our family to address issues we had never talked about before, under the skillful guidance of our therapist. The group therapy and parent therapy sessions on the weekend were wonderful in giving us the opportunity to meet other families who had a child that was struggling. I felt that I wasn't in this fight alone. The book list that was recommended by Cindy was super helpful. I am currently listening to the audio book version of Not By Chance for a second time. I was honestly very anxious about my son's return home. The three weeks he was at PTT were three of the most peaceful weeks my daughters and I had had in a long time. I did not want to go back to our chaotic and dysfunctional ways. To my surprise, things changed. Something was different in my son, like something had been lifted off of his chest that was a source of darkness for him in the past. Of course he still has some anger outbursts here and there and things aren't perfect, but he is so much more agreeable, less defiant, and just more pleasant to be around. Not once has he refused to go to school. He actually cares and wants to do well. The other day, I came home and found him tutoring his younger sister in math. That brought tears to my eyes. I always knew deep down he had a gentle and sweet soul, but it had been covered up all of these years. I thank the team at PTT wholeheartedly for helping my son shed some of his armor. You do life-changing, amazing work! Thank you!"

"Our experience at PTT was nothing short of life changing for our family and our son. When we had very little experience in knowing where to turn to and who to trust with the care of our son, we stumbled upon the PTT website and saw some wonderful and warm reviews and decided to call Jeremy. His compassionate and gentle approach was exactly what we needed and immediately made us feel comfortable and interested in learning more. Our son even opted to talk with Jeremy and came away with a really good feeling about PTT and the approach, and while he still wasn’t all in on going, the discussion with Jeremy relieved a lot of his apprehension. The intake with Cindy was thorough and professional and she shared a lot of good information about the program as well. The weekly parent sessions run by Cindy on Sunday mornings provided excellent therapy for us and we were able to bond with the other parents. On the day of arrival, Kathie did an amazing job of welcoming our son and the entire family and putting us at ease. She has a very kind and soothing way about her that told us that our son was in good hands. Jeremy and Kathie’s overall leadership and manner set the tone for the entire PTT experience. What can I say about the support staff? The CA’s were an incredible group of people who provided support, friendship and a listening ear to our son. Derek, Sophia, Ali, Katie, Ned and many more provided a support structure that was friendly yet firm and structured. Our son really bonded with the staff and made him feel very comfortable. What can I say about the therapists? Dr. Miller and her team were absolutely the best. Chris was our son’s primary therapist and immediately allowed our son to get comfortable and open up. Chris was the best fit for our son and provided great counsel and support. Lucy is another amazing therapist that provided a warm presence for our son to talk to when Chris was not around. Courtney was our family therapist and had the entire family opening up, crying and becoming even closer as a family unit. She had just the right touch in those sessions. Dr. Kimn provided psychiatric support in a compassionate and supportive manner that allowed us to make informed decisions on medicinal aspects of our son’s care. Each Tuesday, I looked forward to our check-in chat with Dr. Kimn and peppered him with questions and he was a patient ear who gave really great advice and feedback. Surrounding all of this focused and intense individual and group therapy was a constant stream of activities that struck the right balance so our son could have fun and breathe a little bit. Surfing at the beach, trapezing, karaoke, writing original songs on the keyboard with Ali and Chris, weekly visits to Barnes and Noble, Sunday night bake-offs, etc gave our son memories of a lifetime and allowed him to really bond with his PTT peers and the support staff. Our son also loved the weekly yoga, exercise, music and other extracurricular activities that were brought to the doorstep of PTT. And Cyril the chef was the cream of the crop and our son is no longer a picky eater! Our son arrived at PTT skeptical of therapy, thinking no one could help him, and feeling he would not be able to relate to his peers. From day one, he embraced the PTT experience and worked really hard on himself. That was only possible because of the myriad of benefits I highlighted above. As a result, he walked out of PTT fully embracing the value of individual and group therapy, realizing that it was possible to get the help that he needed, and bonding with his peers such that he considers them friends for life and a surrogate family that will serve as ongoing support for each other. He really loved his PTT experience and loved the all the staff. We are immensely grateful and thankful to the entire PTT team. The 6 week stay far exceeded our expectations and provided a solid foundation for our son to build upon as we move forward."

"I went here three years ago, an absolute mess of a kid who had no desire to live or really do anything at all. I literally jumped at every sound, flinched at every movement, honestly if I met myself back then I would have deemed myself a lost cause. But my treatment team didn’t. For the first time in my entire life I felt safe and loved, and to be honest I didn’t trust it at all. I acted out, waiting for them to prove my theory that all people are violent and malicious, but they never did. the staff took care of me for two months, putting up with all my dumb stunts, and helping me through every low. I was able to discover a personality for the first time, and I truly consider PTT the first real home I ever had. Anyways, the whole reason I’m writing this is because I just turned 18. I made it to be an ‘official adult’, something my younger self swore would never happen. I still struggle with an array of mental health problems, relapses, almost dying blah blah but the difference is that now I want to live, something I used to swear to all the wonderful people at PTT I would never want. Anyways. All this to say, parents, if PTT is anything like it was a couple years ago I truly believe it is the best place to send your kids who need any sort of help. After ending up in terrible rehab situations after here, it makes me appreciate good places like this even more. Places with people that actually give a damn. Means the world. I still hate family therapy though :)"

"When our daughter was struggling with depression and anxiety, I remember searching endlessly and stumbling upon Pacific Teen Treatment. You can trust the amazing reviews; it was truly a life changing experience for our daughter. Jeremy was incredibly helpful and compassionate during our intake interview and continued to support our family even months after her departure. Every single person that works at PTT is invested in the healing, growth, and well-being of each child. We found all of the therapists to be top notch and due to their consistent presence in the home, they connect easily and authentically with all of the teens. Our daughter learned so much and grew from the wide variety of therapeutic approaches and activities that they offered. Their staff psychiatrist is outstanding and works closely with both parents and teens to educate everyone on the approach to treatment, medication management, and long-term goals for your child. PTT has a comprehensive approach that includes a multitude of resources for parents and offers regular ways for you to heal and grow alongside your teen. They also supported our family upon discharge by ensuring that professional support was in place for our family (individual and family therapists) and that a comprehensive home plan was outlined and established. We were so thankful to find a residential program that offered consistent boundaries for our daughter without utilizing a punitive system. Our entire family continues to rave about the countless ways that PTT has positively impacted our lives. Just last weekend I overheard my 17-year-old daughter tell someone that her time at PTT saved her life. If your child is struggling and you have an opportunity to send them to Pacific Teen Treatment, you will not regret your decision."