Lohrman Girls’ Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Petaluma, CA

Muir Wood provides residential care built specifically for adolescents facing serious mental health challenges—integrating clinical expertise, family partnership, and continued academics to create a foundation for meaningful recovery. We focus on primary mental health and dual diagnosis treatment, serving teens whether or not substance use is part of the picture. Every teen undergoes a thorough clinical assessment so their care team can build a plan around their actual needs—not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

The Lohrman program is designed for adolescent girls whose challenges have exceeded what outpatient or school-based services can address, providing around-the-clock clinical care in a setting that feels safe and unhurried. Surrounded by the open landscapes and quiet beauty of Sonoma County, the campus offers a pace of life that stands in sharp contrast to the chaos many teens have been living in. Girls walk between buildings through fresh air, spend time outdoors as part of their daily schedule, and wind down each evening in comfortable, home-style residences. This sense of spaciousness and calm isn’t incidental—it directly supports the regulation of the nervous system that makes deeper therapeutic work possible. Treatment is trauma-informed, clinically rigorous, and focused on helping each teen build the internal resources she needs to sustain progress after discharge.

The typical length of stay at Muir Wood ranges from 45 to 60 days, though some teens benefit from extended treatment of up to 90 days. A multidisciplinary team of licensed clinicians guides each girl’s care. Housing and programming are gender-separate, creating an environment where girls can focus without distraction—while treatment itself remains personalized, inclusive, and affirming of every teen’s identity.

Family connection is woven throughout the treatment experience. Parents participate in structured family therapy, receive regular updates and coaching from clinical staff, and collaborate directly with the care team on transition planning—so the work that begins at Lohrman continues meaningfully at home.

Each day at Lohrman follows a purposeful rhythm. Mornings and afternoons are filled with therapy, academics, and outdoor activities that build emotional awareness and practical coping skills. Evenings offer quieter time in residences designed to feel like home—space to rest, reflect, and connect with peers. This intentional balance of engagement and restoration helps teens feel held without feeling confined, making it easier to show up fully for the work of recovery.

Residential treatment gives teen girls the opportunity to step away from daily pressures and focus fully on healing in a supportive, structured environment. With round-the-clock care, teens receive consistent emotional support while building skills that promote stability, self-awareness, and resilience.

At Muir Wood Teen, residential care allows girls to engage deeply in therapy, practice coping strategies in real time, and form healthy peer connections. Academic continuity and family involvement further support long-term progress—helping teens return home better equipped to navigate life’s challenges.