Residential Treatment at Evolve Agoura Hills
Up To 6 Clients
Avg. Length of Stay 45-60 Days
24/7 Support & Supervision
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat emotional dysregulation, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, self-harm, and other mental health and/or behavioral issues. It is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people reach their goals and create a life that is experienced as worth living. DBT at Evolve includes adherent DBT Skills Training groups four times weekly.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective at treating depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. CBT’s core principle is that thoughts lead to behaviors. According to CBT, individuals carry certain beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. This leads them to think automatically in distressing situations. Many of these automatic thoughts are negative, maladaptive, or generally unhelpful. The therapist’s job is to help the client replace these cognitive distortions with more accurate and helpful thinking patterns. CBT at Evolve includes concrete tools for clients and parents.
MI
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is an evidenced-based practice that combines a person-centered approach and goal-oriented skills. The goal is to understand a client’s personal goals and priorities in life and help them increase their internal motivation for change.
Individual Therapy
Three 50-minute individual therapy sessions a week.
Family Therapy
One family therapy session and one parent coaching session each week.
Group Therapy
A variety of evidence-based therapy groups help adolescents develop and explore interpersonal relationships and work on specific treatment goals. Our program schedule offers a minimum of 15 clinical groups per week.
DBT Skills Training
Adherent DBT Skills Training groups four times weekly. Our group sessions adhere to the structure and teaching methods developed by DBT founder, Marsha Linehan and use an eight-week rotating curriculum that includes key skills from each of the four DBT modules.
Psychiatry & Nursing
Our full-time, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists are dedicated to exclusively treating Evolve clients. They provide weekly psychiatric evaluation and are on-call 24/7 for urgent clinical evaluation. Our on-site nurses monitor and tend to our clients’ medical needs.
Outings
We take weekly trips to the beach, movies, special hiking trails, museums, miniature golf courses, and more. If we think an activity is appropriate and beneficial, we include it as a special bonus for hard work and achievement.
Aftercare Planning
Evolve’s therapists and aftercare coordinators work together to provide a detailed transition plan that will support and sustain your teen’s recovery in the months and years following discharge.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapies and mindfulness practices help teens increase self-awareness, practice skills, and explore new ways of expressing themselves. Therapies include Equine Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Surf, Yoga, and Hiking.
Amenities
Chef
In-house chef creates nutritious and delicious meals.Gym
Fully equipped gym with cardio machines, free weights, yoga accessories, and more. Physical activity is built into the schedule almost every day.Expansive Backyard
Large outdoor space with seating for outdoor groups and dining.Dedicated School Room
Dedicated school room with computers and everything needed for schoolwork and therapy assignments.Swimming Pool
Gated pool with pool toys. All staff members are water safety and CPR certified.Comfortable Bedrooms
Private and semi-private bedrooms designed to ensure client safety. We promote healthy sleep habits, a steady sleep schedule, and cultivate optimal sleep hygiene.Safety
Licensing & Accreditation
Accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission.Monitoring Methods
We maintain line-of-sight and line-of-hearing policies to ensure that the treatment environment is safe for all clients. Homes are also equipped with surveillance cameras.Staffing Ratios
High staff-to-client ratios provide the supervision and individualized care our teens need for successful treatment and recovery. Ability to provide 1:1 supervision if clinically indicated.Overnight
Our bedrooms are equipped with overnight monitoring systems with sensor stickers. Awake overnight counselors are stationed in the bedroom hallway maintaining line of sight of all bedroom doors, and do 15-minute bed checks, scanning the sensor in each room.Limited Access to Potentially Dangerous Objects
All sharp objects and other potentially dangerous objects are kept under lock and key, and staff conduct regular safety checks and sharps counts. All cabinets, offices, gym facilities, and bedrooms are locked when not in use.Hope Has a Home at Evolve
Contact our admissions team today to learn more or to schedule a free assessment!
Understanding the Admissions Process
Take the first step toward restoring balance, harmony, and peace to your family.
When you reach out to us, we listen. We want to understand who you are, what’s going on in your family. A compassionate and skilled Admissions Coordinator will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have about Evolve’s programs. We will also answer questions in relation to payment and insurance coverage.
When you reach out to us, we listen. We want to understand who you are, what’s going on in your family. A compassionate and skilled Admissions Coordinator will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have about Evolve’s programs. We will also answer questions in relation to payment and insurance coverage.
From the moment your child admits, you’ll see first-hand the warmth and comfort that defines the Evolve experience for teens and their families. Finally, treatment begins. You can rest assured knowing your child is in a safe, comfortable, supportive environment surrounded by a dedicated team of compassionate, experienced mental health and addiction experts.
We know this is a huge step for you and your family. We understand it won’t be easy. Yes, there may be tears. Yes, it may be hard to drive away. But one thing we’ve learned in all our years working with adolescents: treatment works.
If your family is in crisis, we can expedite the admissions process. We work to get you the help you need as soon as possible.
