Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Teen Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Visions Mental Health & Wellness Center Treatment Centers was founded in 2002 with a mission to address adolescent emotional growth, physical well-being, psychological health, and family relationships. Our multimodal approach integrates family, previous treatment professionals, teachers, and community experts to provide evidence-based treatments for teen mental health and dual diagnosis issues. We specialize in residential treatment, extended care, and intensive outpatient programming, emphasizing long-term recovery through community-based resources and peer support. Our team of unparalleled clinicians delivers personalized care, including trauma-focused therapy, LGBTQ+ support, and teletherapy services. We are committed to helping teens achieve lasting progress by combining immediate inpatient treatment with social programs and family involvement.Our programs target underlying issues contributing to substance abuse while equipping teens with tools for adulthood. With locations in Malibu, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Monica, we offer a continuum of care tailored to individual needs. Our founders, Dr. Amanda Shumow and Chris Shumow, continue to inspire our approach to adolescent treatment. We prioritize dignity, respect, and warmth in all our facilities, ensuring teens receive comprehensive care in supportive environments. Our evidence-based practices address anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and neurodevelopmental conditions alongside substance abuse.
Services
Residential Treatment
Extended Care
Intensive Outpatient Program
Teletherapy
Day School
Specialty Clinic
Psychological Evaluation
LGBTQ+ Support
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Mental Health Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based treatments for teen mental health and dual diagnosis issues
- Our programs integrate family therapy and community-based resources
- We provide a continuum of care from residential treatment to outpatient services
- Our clinicians specialize in trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care
- We combine immediate treatment with long-term recovery strategies
Associations and certifications
- California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
What people say
Helped our daughter
Strong family support
Effective treatment
Positive state of mental health
Lasting progress
Services
Residential Treatment
Our residential treatment program provides a structured environment for teens struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Certified clinicians deliver 24/7 support through individual and group therapy, academic instruction, and recreational activities. The program focuses on developing coping skills and addressing underlying trauma while maintaining family involvement throughout the recovery process.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program offers flexible scheduling for teens transitioning from residential care or requiring structured support. Sessions include evidence-based therapies, peer group interactions, and family counseling. This program maintains continuity of care while allowing participants to practice recovery skills in real-world settings with professional guidance.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Our dual diagnosis program addresses simultaneous mental health and substance abuse disorders through integrated treatment approaches. Specialized therapies target conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside addiction recovery. Family therapy sessions help build support networks while clinicians develop personalized strategies for managing both diagnoses concurrently.
Teletherapy Services
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing platforms. Licensed therapists deliver individual and family sessions covering addiction recovery, anxiety management, and emotional regulation techniques. This service maintains treatment continuity for remote patients while offering flexible scheduling options for busy families.
Specialty Clinic
Our specialty clinic offers targeted treatment for complex conditions including trauma, OCD, and eating disorders. Multidisciplinary teams develop individualized plans combining cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapies, and medication management when appropriate. The program emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation and long-term symptom management.
People
Dr. Amanda Shumow
Founder
Co-founder of Visions Mental Health & Wellness Center Treatment Centers, Dr. Amanda Shumow has dedicated her career to adolescent mental health since 2002. She developed the organization's family-centered treatment model emphasizing holistic recovery and long-term wellness for teens struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Chris Shumow
Founder
As co-founder, Chris Shumow established Visions Mental Health & Wellness Center Treatment Centers with a vision for comprehensive adolescent care. He focuses on program development and community outreach, ensuring treatment approaches remain innovative while maintaining the organization's core mission of family-centered recovery.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for teens?
We provide residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and specialty clinics for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, OCD, PTSD, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
How do you involve families in treatment?
Family therapy sessions, parent education programs, and regular progress updates ensure families remain integral to the recovery process throughout all treatment phases.
Do you treat substance abuse alongside mental health issues?
Yes, our dual diagnosis program addresses co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment approaches targeting both addiction and mental health conditions simultaneously.
Are teletherapy options available?
We offer secure teletherapy services for individual sessions, family counseling, and ongoing support to maintain treatment continuity and accessibility.
What locations serve Southern California teens?
Our programs operate in Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Santa Monica, and Mar Vista locations, providing comprehensive care across residential, extended care, and outpatient settings.
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