Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA

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Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA

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Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA

Diagnostic-Specific Adolescent PHP/IOP in Pasadena, Built for Profound Change.

Ascend Healthcare’s new Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program in Pasadena.

Ascend Healthcare Pasadena delivers adolescent outpatient care through a structured, intentional, and responsive model aligned with how teens actually engage in treatment.

Built on Ascend’s signature diagnostic-specific clinical model, it is delivered through an intentionally integrated outpatient design.

Clients are placed in best-fit tracks, where they receive targeted, diagnosis-specific treatment while engaging in shared, real-world therapeutic experiences that support connection, skill development, and meaningful application.

Clients are placed into one of four tracks based on their primary clinical presentation:

Dual Diagnosis (mental health and substance use)
Primary Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Neurodiverse (autism spectrum profiles and executive functioning challenges)

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Location:

390 E Walnut St,
Pasadena, CA 91101

Who We Treat:

All Gender under 12-17

Conditions Treated:

Anxiety & Depression >
OCD & Related Disorders >
Trauma Disorders >
Mood Disorders
Eating Disorders
Neurodivergent Disorders (ADHD & ASD) >
Substance Use Disorders >

Length of Stay:

The Full Day or Partial Hospitalization (PHP) program average length of stay is 1–3 months.

The after-school based IOP is 2–4 months.

Timelines vary based on each client’s clinical progress.

Our PHP program runs Monday through Friday, with individualized scheduling based on clinical track. Our IOP program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Many teens enter our teen outpatient treatment program in Pasadena as a step-down from residential care…

While many teens enter our PHP and IOP programs as a natural step-down from residential treatment, these programs also serve adolescents transitioning from hospitalization or other intensive levels of care.

PHP and IOP can also act as early intervention options helping prevent the need for residential placement by providing a structured, therapeutic environment for clients living at home.

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Diagnosis Specific Care Tracks

Dual Diagnosis Track

Our dual diagnosis track supports adolescents experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges. Treatment integrates evidence-based clinical care with substance use education, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation work. Clients receive targeted support while remaining engaged in a structured, therapeutic environment that promotes accountability and long-term stability.

Clients participate in structured therapeutic groups throughout the day, including psychoeducation, CBT and DBT skills, trauma-informed work, motivational and values-based groups, family dynamics, life skills, and healthy coping strategies to replace substance use.

Primary Mental Health Track

Our primary mental health track is designed for adolescents experiencing mood, anxiety, trauma, and related disorders. Clients participate in evidence-based therapies focused on emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring, and skill development. Treatment is structured to support stabilization, insight, and increased functioning in daily life.

Eating Disorder Track

For our eating disorder track, treatment begins with a supported breakfast and real-time clinical processing, followed by a dedicated lunch and processing block later in the day.

These meals are treated as central clinical interventions, creating space for exposure, support, and integration in a calm, relational environment.

Clients also participate in structured therapeutic groups throughout the day, including work focused on emotional awareness, distress tolerance, body image, and coping skills, allowing for ongoing processing and integration of clinical work.

Neurodiverse Track

Our neurodiverse track is designed to provide structured, skills-based support for adolescents with autism spectrum profiles and/or ADHD, as well as executive functioning challenges.

Rather than relying on open-ended process groups, this track focuses on:

Social learning and real-time coaching
Executive functioning and organization
Cognitive flexibility and problem-solving
Clear, structured communication and interaction

Facility Amenities:
Designed for Comfort & Healing

This outpatient treatment facility offers the following amenities:

Private therapy offices for individual counseling sessions

Group therapy room for therapeutic group sessions

Lounge spaces for relaxation and community building

Kitchen facilities for meal preparation and therapy

Multipurpose bathrooms and comfortable therapeutic spaces

Evidence-Based Treatment
for Lasting Recovery

In our partial hospitalization program, we utilize a trauma-informed, relationship-based clinical treatment model that blends individual, group, and family therapy. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide comprehensive care with personalized attention to every client.

Our Expert Team Includes:

Licensed therapists specializing in trauma-informed care
Psychiatrists and medication management specialists
Educational therapy providers
Case managers and care coordinators
Family therapy specialists with relationship-based approaches

Daily Individual & Group Therapy: Comprehensive therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based modalities

Holistic Wellness Practices: Art therapy, educational therapy, and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Therapeutic Approaches Used at Pasadena

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Evidence-based approach for addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Evidence-based approach for addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors

Mentalization

Building awareness of mental states and improving emotional processing

Breathwork

Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques for emotional regulation

Meditation

Mindfulness practices for stress reduction and emotional well-being

Family Voices

The Heart of Our Success

“I finally feel like I’m going home with tools that work.”
— Ascend Client

“Ascend gave me the tools to thrive, not just survive.”
— Ascend Client

“This is the first time I actually feel in control of my life.”
— Ascend Client

Family Involvement &
Aftercare Planning

Family therapy and parent education are essential components of our adolescent partial hospitalization program in Pasadena.

Services include:

Weekly multi-family therapy sessions
Individual family therapy sessions
Group therapy sessions for parents and families
Educational therapy resources and academic planning
Comprehensive aftercare planning and care coordination

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Understanding Outpatient Treatment

At our Pasadena facility, we believe that education is a powerful part of the recovery journey. Explore our resources to better understand the conditions we treat and how our approach fosters lasting healing.

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Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA

Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA

Teen Outpatient Treatment
in Pasadena, CA