Paradigm TreatmentReviews of paradigmmalibu.com

Paradigm Malibu was one of the best experiences I have encountered. It truly helped my addiction. They had staff there that went through similar realities that I did. There was always someone to talk to 24/7 and I would recommend it to any adolescent who is facing a difficult point in their life. Since going to Paradigm Malibu, I am very close to being 2 years sober.

I stayed at Paradigm (Meadows house) for two months. I was struggling with many things, including self-harm and suicidal ideation. I had been in hospitals before, and was used to strict professionals who were just there for the paycheck. I got there with a closed mind preparing myself for the worst: . I couldn't have been more wrong. i walked into a beautiful house with tennis courts, a pool, and spotless rooms. The other clients were in school (3 hours set apart for schoolwork or therapy work) when I came, but a client came to greet me, saying how excited they were to have me here. I was immediately put at ease. The staff there are incredible. They are truly passionate about their job, and it shows. Apart from ever so patiently leading groups and chaperoning us at activities, they are open and caring and can tell when you're feeling down. They have changed my life and inspired me. A common concern may be the clients. I know my mom was scared to send me off because she didn't want me to be exposed to things or be in danger. But I can honestly say that all of the clients were there because they wanted to get better. They were all very nice people who not only cared about their self-improvement but cared about the people around them and contributed to a safe, positive environment. They were (and still are) another family to me. We became very close friends and still serve as accountability to each other. It should go without saying that the therapy was truly life-changing. The staff to client ratio is very high, meaning that at almost any given time you could ask to talk to somebody. The groups were honest and open, and therapy was incorporated into almost everything we did, even the conversations we had with our fellow clients. The one-on-ones I have had with staff and the conversations I have had in group have left a lasting imprint on my life and have changed me for the better. Overall, Paradigm Malibu helped me turn my life completely around. I walked in a struggling, hopeless girl who thought she was broken beyond repair, and I walked out with feelings of hope and worth that I hadn't felt in over a year. There are so many memories of wonderful people and stories that will forever remain in my mind. They make me glad to have called that place home.

I was a patient at Paradigm for 2 months and I can undeniably say that Paradigm has changed my life. When I first arrived, I was naturally terrified. My biggest worry is that I would not 'fit in' because God knows how hard it is for teenagers to make friends in new environments. However, I can 100% reassure you that you will make some of the most meaningful relationships of your whole life. I met other kids who were similar to me when I had existed in a world for so long thinking I was alone. The staff there is so, so kind and the activities they plan are playful yet sincere. I 100% recommend Paradigm Malibu for you (or your child). And the first few days are rough. They really are. But things get better. Your whole life gets better. You meet kids you can really rely on. And you meet adults who won't betray or leave you. I wish I had gone to Paradigm earlier in my life, honestly. But nevertheless, some of the best days of my life happened while I was there.

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.