Boca Raton Adolescent Center

Treatment Tailored to Adolescent Girls

At the Boca Raton Adolescent Center, we treat a range of behavioral health concerns, providing adolescent girls with the unique care they need to address gender- and age-specific challenges. Many of our clients struggle with untreated mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.), process addictions, substance use disorders, and a variety of other challenges. While Boca Raton Adolescent Center primarily treats substance use disorders, we also tackle complex developmental trauma and co-occurring issues. 

Individual and group therapy sessions address age-specific issues, such as the impact of social media, peer pressure, challenging family dynamics, and stress associated with transitions to college or independent living. We help our adolescents gain self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, ultimately fostering independence, lasting motivation, and freedom from the issues holding them back. 

At Boca Raton Adolescent Center, we blend evidence-based therapies with recreational activities, such as equine therapy and surf outings, to offer a balanced recovery path. Simply put, we offer a nurturing and safe environment for teenage girls to heal and thrive.

Therapeutic Services

We offer a suite of effective therapies, including:

• Holistic Therapy (yoga therapy, art therapy, music therapy)
• Equine Therapy 
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-Informed Care 
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

Boca Raton Adolescent Center offers a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to therapy tailored specifically for teenage girls. Our center provides a nurturing environment where each aspect of the program is designed to address not just substance use but also co-occurring mental and behavioral health issues, such as trauma, eating disorders, and challenges within family systems. This holistic approach ensures that the treatment encompasses all facets of life.

One of our center’s standout features is our dual-diagnosis care. Recognizing that substance use often coexists with mental health conditions, we offer treatment services that simultaneously address both aspects. This approach is crucial for teenagers, as it provides a more comprehensive understanding of their issues and offers more effective strategies for dealing with them. Our dual-diagnosis approach includes treatment for self-injury, eating disorders, trauma, challenging family dynamics, and more. These factors are often interconnected with substance misuse, and all issues need to be addressed concurrently for effective healing.

The therapeutic approach is founded on an integrated, holistic, and comprehensive trauma-informed model. Within this framework, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and coping skills training play a significant role. We teach practical skills for emotional regulation and distress management, focusing on making these skills accessible and understandable for teenagers. These skills are crucial for helping adolescents navigate the challenges they face and for fostering resilience and independence.

The Serenity Room

A particularly innovative aspect of the Boca Raton Adolescent Center is the Serenity Room. This space exemplifies our commitment to holistic, sensory-friendly healing environments. Designed as a safe and calming space, the Serenity Room includes elements like a standing bubble tube, a wall-mounted water filtration bubble system, and adjustable LED lights. These features create a sensory experience that can help soothe and calm clients, providing a peaceful retreat where they can decompress and process their emotions in a tranquil setting. The room is not just for clients but also for staff, acknowledging the importance of a supportive environment for everyone involved in the therapeutic process. 

Experiential Therapies

Boca Raton Adolescent Center also provides experiential therapies such as equine therapy. These sessions offer a unique way for teenagers to engage with treatment outside of a traditional clinical setting, providing opportunities for growth, learning, and healing through interaction with horses. Such activities not only aid in therapy but also offer recreational enjoyment, contributing to an overall sense of well-being and fulfillment.

Our therapeutic approaches are characterized by a focus on understanding and treating the complex needs of adolescent girls. By combining traditional therapeutic methods with innovative and sensory-friendly environments like the Serenity Room and art therapy room, we create a comprehensive, nurturing, and effective treatment environment for teenage girls.

Levels of Care

Boca Raton Adolescent Center offers two distinct levels of clinical care: a partial hospitalization program (PHP) with housing and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Our clients engage with the PHP for roughly 30 to 90 days, depending on their unique needs. Typically they then transition into our IOP, where duration is based on individual progress. Virtual care is also available.

Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) (With or Without Housing) 

Most of those who attend our PHP live on-site in our comfortable, 16-bed residence in Delray Beach, FL. (However, our PHP is also available minus the housing option.) PHP programming takes place 6 days a week (Monday through Saturday) for 5 hours each day. During the PHP, clients begin to identify the root causes of their underlying issues. They develop personalized coping strategies and begin implementing the skills they learn in treatment in their day-to-day lives. 

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 

Our adolescent IOP meets 3 hours a day, 4 days a week. The IOP provides a more flexible level of clinical care, allowing adolescents the opportunity to reintegrate into their home living environments. This creates an opportunity to identify relapse triggers and maintain a recovery program outside of the treatment setting. 

Virtual Treatment

Virtual behavioral and mental health care employs telehealth services to provide therapy and support to adolescents in the comfort of their own homes. This innovative approach allows teens to engage in individual and group therapy via secure video calls, phone calls, or messaging, making it more convenient for them to access care without the barriers of transportation or scheduling conflicts. (And without the need for parents to provide transportation to treatment.) Additionally, Guardian Recovery’s innovative app offers a host of features that allow for regular substance use testing, geofencing capabilities, closed social groups, and more. 

Our Family Program 

Boca Raton Adolescent Center offers a robust family program that includes family therapy, one-on-one sessions with family members, and a family workshop. Our family program is a fundamental component of every level of care. We place a strong emphasis on creating or restoring healthy family dynamics and building healthy relationships. To facilitate progress, clients and their loved ones build skills to foster healthy communication, conflict resolution, and healthy  boundaries. 

Family therapy sessions take place once a week and can be virtual or in-person, depending on location. Family members have access to various additional resources, including a weekly parent support group. Boca Raton Adolescent Center also hosts a 3-day family workshop held every 6 weeks.  

The Importance of Family Involvement 

The Boca Raton Adolescent Center emphasizes family-oriented services as part of its treatment programs for teenage girls. Recognizing the pivotal role that family plays in the recovery and well-being of adolescents, we incorporate a variety of family-centered therapies and activities to ensure a holistic treatment approach. Including the family in the treatment process is not just beneficial but crucial for the long-term recovery and mental health of our teenage clients.

A core aspect of the family-oriented services at Boca Adolescent Center is access to professionally facilitated family therapy sessions. These sessions are designed to address and heal the dynamics within the family system that may contribute to or be affected by the adolescent’s behavioral health challenges. 

Our center offers weekly family therapy, which can be conducted both virtually and in person, thereby providing flexibility and accessibility to families regardless of their location. This consistent engagement with families is key to understanding the complex interplay between the adolescent’s behavior and the family environment. This comprehensive approach ensures that the individual and the family are equipped with the tools and understanding needed for lasting recovery and healthy family dynamics.

Family Education

It is not uncommon for family members to have  minimal knowledge of the issues their child is facing. Thus, we educate the family about substance misuse, mental health issues, and effective communication and coping strategies. This education is crucial for building a supportive home environment, which ultimately facilitates the teenager’s recovery and reintegration post-treatment.

Family Support Group

Boca Raton Adolescent Center also runs a weekly family support group meeting. These meetings are held virtually, allowing families from any location to participate. They offer a platform for peer support, where families can share experiences, challenges, and successful strategies. This communal aspect of treatment ensures that families do not feel isolated in their struggles and can learn from the experiences of others facing similar situations.

The importance of family involvement in the treatment process cannot be overstated. When families participate actively in therapy and educational sessions, they gain insights into their child’s struggles and learn how to support them effectively. This involvement fosters stronger family bonds, improves communication, and helps develop a supportive network essential for the adolescent’s recovery journey. Rather than focusing on the client as the problem, we focus on the family—and its strength—as the solution.

Our Academic Program

Boca Raton Adolescent Center provides teens with a dedicated classroom where they participate in our academic program for 2 hours daily, Monday through Friday. An educator monitors internet access and answers any questions that arise during schooling sessions.

Because clients are engaged in treatment full-time for 30 to 90 days, staff can facilitate a homeschooling plan where clients remain enrolled in courses from their schools. If the family or school doesn’t support this plan, we can enroll our clients in an internationally accredited online high school during our care.

Clients can participate in our academic program and transfer the credits back to their school. Our educators and case manager create an individualized plan that meets the needs of both clients and their families. 

Admissions and Insurance

The decision to seek treatment for your child is one of the most challenging decisions a parent can make. Along with experiencing a ton of emotions, financial concerns can add more weight to your shoulders, often making the situation feel overwhelming.

You’re not alone. 

Guardian Recovery is at your side to support you during this difficult time. 

To make your journey as smooth as possible, we accept most major health-insurance plans, and we simplify the insurance and financial component of admissions. Explore our admissions and insurance pages for additional insights.