Young Adult Mental Health Treatment in Los Angeles
Our specialized mental health treatment programs for young adults in Los Angeles are designed specifically for this pivotal life stage, offering comprehensive care that addresses both immediate mental health needs and long-term life skills development.
Located in the heart of Southern California, Meadowglade provides a supportive environment where young adults can heal, grow, and build the foundation for a fulfilling future.
Our evidence-based treatments, combined with innovative therapeutic approaches, help young adults navigate mental health challenges while developing the tools they need for lasting recovery and personal success.
If you or a loved one are struggling, learn more about our Los Angeles mental health treatment programs by verifying your insurance or calling us at 888-862-1788.
Understanding Mental Health Disorders in Young Adults
Mental health disorders often emerge or intensify during young adulthood, when the brain is still developing and individuals face unprecedented life stressors.
Young adulthood is a time of change and transition. Young adults start to forge their own path in life, gaining independence from their parents. Common changes include forming long-term romantic relationships, parenthood, attending college, working full-time, moving away from one’s hometown, and living on their own.
While these changes are positive, they can also increase a person’s stress levels. This is why underlying mental health disorders often emerge during young adulthood.
Furthermore, some young adults don’t know how to cope with these new stressors. They may engage in maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, disordered eating, isolation, or reckless behaviors. These unhealthy coping mechanisms can lead to developing a mental or behavioral health disorder.
Research shows that 75% of mental health conditions develop by age 24, making this a crucial period for early intervention and treatment.
Common mental health challenges we treat in young adults include:
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders, which may manifest as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic disorder. These conditions often interfere with academic performance, career development, and relationship building.
Depression
Depression is another prevalent concern, sometimes emerging as major depressive episodes or persistent depressive symptoms that impact motivation, energy, and overall functioning.
Trauma-Related Disorders
Many young adults struggle with trauma-related disorders, including PTSD, which may stem from childhood experiences, recent traumatic events, or ongoing stressors. This can also develop into complex-PTSD (C-PTSD) if a person experiences several traumatic events over a period of time.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder often first appears during young adulthood, as a mood disorder – mood episodes that can significantly disrupt education, work, and relationships. Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, commonly affect young adults who may be struggling with body image, perfectionism, or control issues.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders, or disordered eating, can begin as a maladaptive response to poor self-esteem or inadequate coping skills for stress.
We treat the following eating disorders at our Los Angeles young adult mental health treatment program:
Our clinical team understands the complex interplay between mental health symptoms and the developmental tasks of young adulthood. We provide comprehensive assessments to identify not only primary mental health concerns but also co-occurring conditions that may be impacting overall functioning and well-being.
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Young Adult Mental Health Treatment Programs in Los Angeles
Meadowglade offers a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet young adults wherever they are in their recovery journey.
Our flexible treatment options allow individuals to step up or step down in levels of care as their needs change, ensuring continuous support throughout the healing process.
Residential Treatment
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Outpatient Rehab
Supportive Housing
How We Serve Young Adults in Los Angeles
The Meadowglade’s treatment approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic interventions with innovative programming designed specifically for young adults. Our multidisciplinary team creates individualized treatment plans that address each person’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
We offer the following types of therapies in Los Angeles, CA:
Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common types of therapy. CBT can treat several types of mental and behavioral disorders by helping you identify the unhealthy thoughts that lead to maladaptive behaviors. Then, your therapist will train you on changing unhealthy thoughts to helpful ones.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) was developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, DBT is effective at treating other disorders as well. During DBT, you’ll work on improving four crucial skills: (1) mindfulness, (2) emotion regulation, (3) distress tolerance, and (4) interpersonal effectiveness.
Individual
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy or one-on-one counseling is a cornerstone of any mental health treatment plan. This helps you work through issues important to you within a private setting of just you and your therapist. That way, you can discuss sensitive or long-term issues that aren’t appropriate for a group setting.
Group
Therapy
Group therapy is a common form of treatment within a long-term mental health treatment center. All group therapy sessions are led by a trained therapist. However, peers within the group direct the conversation as they provide support for one another as well as feedback and shared experiences.
EMDR
Therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative form of therapy that treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD. During EMDR, your therapist will help you process traumatic experiences while inducing you into a state of relaxation. EMDR can also be helpful in treating other mental health disorders.
Psychological
Diagnosis
It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis to determine your course of treatment. That is why we offer testing for your psychological diagnosis to ensure that you’re getting the best help for your symptoms. This will require meeting with a licensed mental health professional to go through a history of your symptoms.
Equine
Therapy
Working with horses provides young adults with immediate, honest feedback about their emotional state and behavior patterns. Horses respond to authentic emotions and energy, helping participants develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills. Through grooming, leading, and interacting with horses, young adults learn about trust, responsibility, and non-verbal communication.
Family
Therapy
Family therapy recognizes that family relationships impact young adult mental health and recovery outcomes. Our family therapy sessions help improve communication patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and address family dynamics that may contribute to mental health challenges. We work with families to understand mental health disorders and support the young adult’s independence.
Holistic
Therapy
Holistic therapy offers ways to treat mental and behavioral health disorders that incorporate the whole-person in treatment. This means that you address all aspects of your well-being—mind, body, and spirit. Common examples of holistic therapy include yoga, mindfulness, and nutritional counseling.
Stress Reduction
Therapy
It’s no secret that stress is a common cause of mental distress and poor coping mechanisms. Chronic stress can cause several problems regarding not only your mental health but your physical health as well. Stress reduction therapy helps you learn your stress triggers and how to reduce them.
Psychiatry +
Medication Management
Psychiatry and medication management can be a valuable part of your treatment program. Medications and psychotherapy are the first line of treatment for mental health disorders. While medications won’t cure your disorder, they can improve your mood and motivation to improve outcomes and treatment retention.
Education &
Career Counseling
Our career counselors work with participants to explore interests, identify strengths, and develop realistic career goals. We help with resume writing, interview skills, and job searching. For those pursuing education, we offer academic coaching, study skills training, and support for managing educational stress.
How Do I Know Myself or My Young Adult Need Mental Health Treatment?
Recognizing when professional mental health treatment is needed can be challenging, especially during a life stage characterized by significant change and stress.
There are certain signs indicate that mental health concerns may be interfering with daily functioning and overall well-being.
Emotional and Mood Changes
- Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness lasting several weeks
- Overwhelming anxiety or worry that interferes with daily activities
- Extreme mood swings or emotional instability
- Feeling numb or disconnected from emotions
- Frequent irritability, anger, or rage episodes
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Physical & Behavioral Warning Signs
- Significant changes in sleep patterns (insomnia, oversleeping, or restless sleep)
- Dramatic appetite changes or unhealthy eating patterns
- Chronic fatigue or loss of energy
- Unexplained physical aches, pains, or health complaints
- Self-harm behaviors or thoughts of suicide
Academic & Work Performance Issues
- Significant decline in academic or work performance
- Frequent absences from school, work, or important commitments
- Inability to concentrate or make decisions
- Missing deadlines or failing to complete responsibilities
- Difficulty managing time or staying organized
Young Adult-Specific Indicators
- Inability to launch into independent living or repeated returns home
- Repeated failures in work, school, or relationship settings
- Legal problems or risky decision-making patterns
- Financial difficulties due to poor judgment or impulsivity
- Difficulty adjusting to major life transitions (college, career, relationships)
- Panic attacks or trauma responses that interfere with functioning
About The Meadowglade
At The Meadowglade, our programs are distinguished in specialized focus, innovative programming, and commitment to individualized care.
Our clinical team consists of professionals who specialize specifically in young adult development and mental health, ensuring that our treatment approaches are tailored to this unique life stage.
Our beautiful Los Angeles location provides a serene healing environment while maintaining access to the resources and opportunities of a major metropolitan area. The facility combines comfortable, home-like accommodations with state-of-the-art clinical spaces, creating an atmosphere that supports both healing and growth.
What truly distinguishes Meadowglade is our comprehensive approach that addresses not only mental health symptoms but also the practical life skills and developmental tasks that young adults need to succeed in life. Our programming recognizes that successful treatment must prepare individuals for independent living, meaningful relationships, and career success.
The integration of innovative therapies like equine-assisted treatment with evidence-based clinical interventions provides our participants with diverse pathways to healing and self-discovery. Our career and educational support ensures that treatment enhances rather than interrupts life goals and aspirations.
Begin Young Adult Mental Health Treatment in Los Angeles Today
If you or your young adult is struggling with mental health challenges, know that help is available and recovery is possible. At Meadowglade, we’re committed to providing the specialized care and support that young adults need to overcome mental health obstacles and build a foundation for long-term success.
Call us now at 888-272-2062 or verify your insurance.
Our Mental Health Specialists
At The Meadowglade, our team of compassionate and experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health treatment in Los Angeles. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to offer personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Narine Babikian, MHA
Joseph Gulino, MD
Yj Kim, MD
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Yj Kim, MD
Psychiatrist
Haroon Burhanullah, MD
Psychiatrist
Narine Babikian, MHA
Executive Director
Joseph Gulino, MD
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