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Trusted Teen Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

Residential and intensive outpatient care for adolescents ages 12–17 across California.

When your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use, the path forward can feel impossible to find. Muir Wood Teen Treatment provides evidence-based, dual-diagnosis treatment in a safe, structured environment — with the clinical depth and family involvement that lasting change requires.

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In-Network With Most Commercial Insurers

*Please note that at this time, we are not in network with Medicaid/Medi-Cal

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What We Treat

Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in the mental health and substance use challenges most common in adolescents — and in the complex situations where those challenges overlap. Every teen receives an individualized treatment plan built around the full picture of what they’re experiencing.

Depression and Mood Disorders

From persistent sadness and hopelessness to bipolar disorder and emotional dysregulation, our clinical team provides evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of adolescent mood conditions.
Anxiety Disorders

Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD often intensify during adolescence. We help teens understand what’s happening and build practical skills for managing it.
Trauma and PTSD

Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that behaviors adults sometimes label as defiance or withdrawal are often protective responses to past pain — and treats the teen, not just the symptom.
Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis

For adolescents, substance use rarely exists in isolation. We treat substance use alongside the underlying mental health conditions driving it — because addressing only one limits how far recovery can go.
Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation

Self-harm and suicidal thoughts do not disqualify a teen from treatment — they are exactly what treatment is designed to address. Our clinical team has deep experience supporting teens through these challenges.
Behavioral and Family Challenges

From persistent sadness and hopelessness to bipolar disorder and emotional dysregulation, our clinical team provides evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of adolescent mood conditions.

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Why Families Choose Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Choosing treatment for a teen is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. Here’s what sets Muir Wood apart.

Specialists in Adolescent Care

Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17 — not adapted from adult models. Our team of board-certified adolescent psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors works exclusively with adolescents, every day.

Family-First Approach

Family involvement isn’t an optional add-on. From day one through our 16-week aftercare coaching program, parents are equipped with real skills, real communication tools, and real support for the transition home.

Dual Diagnosis Expertise

Most teens arriving at Muir Wood are managing more than one challenge at once — mental health and substance use, trauma and anxiety, depression and behavioral issues. Our integrated clinical model treats the whole teen, not a single diagnosis.

Insurance and Admissions Support

We’re in-network with most major commercial insurance plans, and our admissions team walks families through verification, benefits, and authorization so you can focus on your teen instead of the paperwork.

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Residential and Intensive Outpatient Care

Muir Wood offers two levels of care for teens who need more than weekly outpatient therapy can provide. Whether your teen needs full-time residential support or structured daytime programming, we match the level of care to what your family needs right now.

Residential Treatment

For teens who need 24/7 clinical support in a structured, home-like environment. Our residential program combines individual therapy, group therapy, family programming, and WASC-accredited academics in serene, nature-rich campuses across California.

24/7 clinical oversight in a home-like setting
Individual, group, and family therapy led by licensed adolescent specialists
On-campus accredited academics so teens stay current with school
Trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each teen
Gender-separate campuses designed for focused, distraction-free healing

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

For teens who need more structure than weekly therapy but can safely remain at home. Our IOP provides after-school group therapy, individual sessions, and family programming several days a week — either as a step-down from residential care or a step-up from traditional outpatient therapy.

Structured after-school programming that fits around school and home life
Individual and group therapy with the same clinical rigor as residential
Family involvement and aftercare built into the program
Flexible admission as a step-down or primary level of care

Stories From Muir Wood

Every family that comes to Muir Wood arrives with a different story — and leaves with a different one. Here, a teen alum and a parent share theirs.

Scarlet’s Story

Muir Wood alumni Scarlet shares her journey from crisis to self-discovery — and the version of herself she’s proud to be today.

Muir Wood Treatment Center Reviews

Nothing speaks to what a teen treatment center is like more than reviews from parents who have lived the experience.

“Our child had medication-resistant severe depression. Muir Wood helped find the right medication and provided a supportive environment, over Covid, no less. My child is thriving and we both agree that even though it was a hard period, it was the best choice to get them treatment. The tutors worked with his teachers and he maintained a 4.0 while getting better.”

Tomasina Burgess

June 2024
“My daughter is at the Petaluma site. She has been there for about 40 days and the therapist has been very communicative. I feel part of her treatment and have been updated weekly, as well as a fast response any time I have had questions. The support has been great and I love the parent classes. I have learned a lot in this time.”

Angela R.

October 2025
“From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt like part of a supportive community dedicated to helping teens thrive. The staff here are compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in the wellbeing of every teen in their care. The programs are tailored to address the needs of each individual, providing a safe space for growth and healing. I highly recommend this center to any parent seeking top-notch care.”

Krista Merlino

May 2024

Serving Families Across California

With beautiful campuses across California, Muir Wood provides gender-specific residential and intensive outpatient care for teens and their families throughout the state. In Northern California, our Petaluma and Penngrove campuses serve Sonoma County and the greater North Bay, including Marin and Napa counties. In Central California, our Clovis campuses serve the Fresno area and the surrounding Central Valley. And in Southern California, our campuses in the historic Orange Grove District of Riverside County serve families throughout the Arlington Heights area and Inland Empire. Wherever you're located, we offer specialized residential and outpatient treatment close enough to home that families can stay actively involved in their teen's healing.

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Safe, Supportive Spaces for Teen Healing

A bright, homelike common room at Muir Wood’s Makena girls campus

The wooded grounds of Muir Wood’s Skillman campus for boys in Sonoma County

A comfortable shared living space at Muir Wood’s Lohrman girls campus

Muir Wood’s Edgewild girls campus in the Riverside hills

The Auberry residential campus for boys near Fresno, California

A large white Craftsman-style residential home with a wrap-around porch and lush green lawn in Petaluma.

What Happens When You Call

We know picking up the phone can feel like the hardest part. Here’s exactly what to expect when you reach out.

Speak With an Admissions Coordinator

A real person answers — not a call center. You’ll have space to share what’s going on, ask questions, and get honest information. There’s no pressure and no obligation.
Brief Clinical Consultation

Our team helps you understand what level of care may be appropriate for your teen and whether Muir Wood is the right fit. If we’re not, we’ll tell you and help point you toward better options.
Insurance Verification and Next Steps

We handle the insurance verification process directly with your carrier and walk you through benefits, coverage, and what admission looks like from here.

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What conditions does Muir Wood treat?

Muir Wood specializes in treating teens struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, self-harm, and other mental health challenges. Our programs address both mental health and substance use disorders, with integrated care for co-occurring conditions. We carefully assess each teen during admissions to confirm our program matches their needs.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. Muir Wood is in-network with most major commercial insurance plans, including Kaiser, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Optum, Cigna, TRICARE, and others. We are not currently in-network with Medicaid or Medi-Cal. Our admissions team works directly with your insurance carrier to verify coverage, explain benefits, and navigate authorization.

How long is residential treatment?

Residential treatment at Muir Wood typically ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on the complexity of each teen’s needs, their response to care, and clinical judgment. Length of stay is determined collaboratively by the clinical team, the family, and ongoing assessment — not by a fixed formula.

What does a typical day look like?

Our structured daily schedule includes individual and group therapy, academic studies, life skills development, and therapeutic recreation. Teens participate in multiple therapy sessions each week, attend on-campus accredited academic support, and engage in experiential activities that support long-term healing and recovery.

What’s the difference between residential and inpatient treatment?

Inpatient treatment usually refers to short-term, hospital-based stabilization during an acute crisis. Residential treatment provides longer-term care (typically 30–90 days) in a home-like setting, where teens live on-site and participate in daily therapy, academics, and skill-building. Residential care is designed for sustained healing and personal growth after the crisis has stabilized.

How do I get started?

Call our admissions team directly at 866-705-0828, or use our insurance verification form to begin the process online. A coordinator will reach out to walk you through next steps, answer your questions, and help you understand whether Muir Wood is the right fit for your teen and family.

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