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Your Trusted Partner for Teen Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Visions Treatment Centers Treatment Centers was founded in 2002 with a mission to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for teens struggling with mental health and dual diagnosis issues. Our approach integrates family involvement, specialized clinical expertise, and a continuum of care spanning residential treatment, extended care, and outpatient programs. With over two decades of experience, we prioritize small clinical caseloads, 24/7 staff oversight, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each teen's unique needs. Our team of licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists employs advanced modalities like DBT, trauma-informed care, and comprehensive psychological testing to address complex co-occurring disorders.We maintain industry-leading staff retention and a 2:1 staff-to-client ratio during daytime hours, ensuring consistent therapeutic engagement and safety. Our commitment to quality care over profit-driven models has established us as pioneers in adolescent treatment, with a focus on long-term recovery through structured aftercare planning and community reintegration.
Services
Residential Treatment
Extended Care
Intensive Outpatient Program
Teletherapy
Specialty Clinic
Psychological Evaluation
LGBTQ+ Programming
Day School
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 24 years of specialized adolescent treatment experience with retained clinical leadership
- 2:1 staff-to-client ratio during daytime hours for personalized care
- Comprehensive psychological testing included in treatment pricing
- Specialized clinicians in DBT, trauma, OCD, and eating disorders
- Integrated family therapy and aftercare planning as standard practice
Associations and certifications
- DHCS Substance Use Division
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective treatment programs
Transforming teens' lives
Comprehensive support
Services
Residential Treatment
Our residential treatment program provides a structured environment for teens with mental health and substance abuse issues. Featuring 24/7 clinical oversight, individualized therapy, and family integration, this program addresses complex needs through evidence-based modalities. Patients receive psychiatric evaluations, group therapy, and experiential therapies while developing coping skills for long-term recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program offers flexible treatment while maintaining school and family commitments. This program includes structured therapy sessions three days weekly, combining individual counseling, group therapy, and family education. It serves as both primary treatment and step-down care following residential programs, focusing on relapse prevention and skill-building.
Psychological Evaluation
Comprehensive psychological evaluations form the foundation of treatment planning. Conducted by licensed psychologists, these assessments include diagnostic interviews, cognitive testing, and personality inventories to identify co-occurring disorders. Results guide personalized treatment strategies and track progress throughout the care continuum.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health care through secure video platforms. This service maintains continuity of care for alumni and serves teens unable to attend in-person sessions. It includes individual therapy, family counseling, and group sessions using evidence-based approaches adapted for virtual delivery.
Specialty Clinic
Our Specialty Clinic addresses specific conditions like OCD, trauma, and eating disorders through focused interventions. Board-certified specialists employ advanced therapeutic techniques while coordinating care with primary treatment providers. This program offers both standalone and complementary services within our continuum of care.
People
Dr. Amanda Shumow
Founder
Co-founder of Visions Treatment Centers Treatment Centers with 24 years of adolescent mental health expertise. A licensed psychologist and CADC-III professional, she developed the program's family-systemic approach to teen treatment.
Chris Shumow
Founder
Co-founder with extensive experience in adolescent treatment systems. He pioneered the center's continuum of care model emphasizing family involvement and long-term recovery planning.
John Lieberman
Chief Executive Officer
40-year veteran in addiction treatment with expertise in aftercare planning. Oversees clinical operations and maintains weekly staff engagement to ensure program quality and consistency.
Dr. Adam Silberstein
Clinical Director
Licensed psychologist directing clinical programming with focus on trauma-informed care. Implements evidence-based practices across residential and outpatient settings while supervising therapeutic staff.
Dr. Kathryn Held
Chief Clinical Officer
Licensed psychologist overseeing clinical quality assurance. Specializes in adolescent mental health assessment and treatment protocol development across all program levels of care.
Questions
Does Visions Treatment Centers Treatment Centers accept insurance for treatment?
Visions Treatment Centers Treatment Centers remains out-of-network with insurance providers to maintain treatment quality. We provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement and work with families to explore coverage options.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions alongside substance use disorders in teens.
How does family involvement work in treatment?
Family therapy occurs weekly with additional sessions as needed. We provide psychoeducation and communication training to support long-term family system improvements.
What aftercare planning services are available?
Aftercare planning begins at admission. We coordinate step-down care through extended care, IOP, or outpatient services while developing relapse prevention strategies for home environments.
Are teletherapy options available?
Yes, teletherapy provides virtual access to individual and family therapy sessions. This option maintains treatment continuity for alumni and those unable to attend in-person programming.
How do residential and outpatient programs differ?
Residential treatment offers 24/7 care with structured programming, while outpatient programs provide flexible scheduling for teens maintaining school and family commitments.
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Reviews (5)
Louk C.
May 11, 2019
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DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE IF THEY DONT HAVE ADDICTION BUT NEED TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Being at Visions was one worst three months of my life. I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Why was is so bad? Because THEY DONT TREAT ADOLESCENTS THAT GO TO THE PROGRAM FOR (SOLELY) MENTAL HEALTH. I went into the program WILLINGLY. I signed myself up (I AM an adolescent) hoping that I would find a family-like environment. If anything, it felt cold. The staff would talk to kids that were social, but if you've got anxiety (and tend to be quiet) you'll never get to talk/ get to know the
Charles L.
Feb 19, 2019
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My son entered Visions after spending 31 days in his bedroom. Over time, he had developed a severe stress disorder on top of being ADHD and Level I on the Autism spectrum. He struggles with Executive Functioning skills. Understandably, he was scared and apprehensive about the program. For the first 2 weeks, all I heard was "I want to come home." But then he seemed to click with his therapists, the counselors, the technicians and other residents. He strived to gain privileges and learned many independence skills. After 100 days, he left with confidence and a new outlook. I saw several
Cindy C.
Feb 02, 2019
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My 17 year old daughter was a resident for 60 days in the Visions Adolescent Treatment Center: Mental Health track. After 3 weeks at the Menninger Adolescent Treatment Center for stabilization her treatment team recommended Visions. We did as much research as possible that time allowed before we needed to make a decision. We absolutely made the right decision, we have no regrets at all. From our first contact over the phone to her discharge day our daughter received sound, meaningful, structured and thorough treatment. Her primary therapist was extremely skilled, kind and encouraging to not
Gracie M.
Jan 10, 2019
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I attended and graduated the visions program about 4 years ago and this place saved my life. The staff and therapists are hands down some of the best people I have ever met. I made life long friends here and still consider Visions as family. As an alumni I still try to attend their alumni events and stay connected. They offer so much support while there and even when you graduate their program. This place has A LOT to offer. I'm forever grateful for my experience going through their inpatient and extended care program. 100% recommended. Thank you Visions
Whitney N.
Jan 09, 2019
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I went through Visions in 2009 and it completely transformed my life for the better. I was headed down a dark, destructive path and with the help of Visions and their staff, I was able to turn my life around. My family and I had fallen apart and needed help being put back together. I was apprehensive at first, having never been to treatment before. Amanda and Chris have created a program where you don't just feel like a number & another business transaction. The personalized care the program provides forever changed my life. I don't know where I would be today without Visions and
