Adolescent Residential Treatment
Bellevue Washington
THIRA Health offers expansive care focused on whole-person healing and featuring evidence-based approaches for individuals between the ages of 13-17. Located conveniently in Bellevue, WA, our facility offers restorative healing in a quiet environment, whilst remaining accessible from the greater Seattle area. Our holistic, DBT-based treatments effectively address depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar and borderline personality disorder, PTSD and trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges with a compassionate approach.
THIRA’s DBT-based residential program provides 24 hour comprehensive support and guidance to facilitate quick, effective, and lasting learning of DBT skills – helping participants cope with distress, communicate their needs, and regulate emotions to ultimately build a life worth living.
In our supportive environment, with expert trained and supervised practitioners, the individualized treatment focuses on curated and comprehensive goals and the creative and innovative ways to navigate treatment. Our individualized treatment is led by expert clinicians and DBT-trained practitioners, focusing on curating specialized and comprehensive care plans. In our supportive and restorative healing space, patients can expect care plans tailored to address their unique needs and goals – healing the whole person in body, mind, and soul.
Who the Residential Treatment Program Is For
Residential treatment at THIRA Health is appropriate for adolescent girls, transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals who:
- Are struggling with significant emotional dysregulation or safety concerns
- Have not improved with lower levels of care
- Need consistent structure, supervision, and therapeutic support
- Require 24/7 supervised treatment before stepping down to PHP or IOP
- Benefit from intensive skills practice and daily clinical engagement
Our RTF provides the space and support needed to pause outside stressors and focus fully on developing a life worth living.
What Conditions Are Treated
THIRA Health’s Residential Treatment Program treats a range of complex and co-occurring mental health conditions, including:
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders, OCD, and panic disorders
- Bipolar and borderline personality disorder
- Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), orthorexia nervosa (ON), binge eating disorder (BED), avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), and other body dysmorphia and/or dysphoria
- Trauma-related struggles, including PTSD
- Self-harm behaviors
- Suicidal ideation
- Emotional dysregulation and impulse control challenges
- Personality disorders and relational difficulties
- Co-occurring mental health diagnoses
Treatment is carefully individualized to address each person’s unique clinical presentation and personal treatment goals, ensuring sustainable and lasting healing.
Why People Choose THIRA Health for Residential Care
THIRA Health is recognized for its specialized expertise in treating emotionally complex conditions through a compassionate, skills-based approach.
People choose THIRA Health because we offer:
- DBT-Based Treatment: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the foundation of our residential program, providing practical, evidence-based tools for managing difficult emotions, reducing self-harm, promoting peace and acceptance, and improving relationships.
- Integrated, Whole-Person Care: Residential treatment combines individual therapy, group skills training, psychiatry, Health At Every Size (HAES)-informed meals and nutrition support, and experiential therapies.
- Continuum of Care: THIRA Health offers residential, PHP, and IOP services, allowing individuals to move through treatment levels without losing therapeutic continuity.
- Supportive Therapies: Our residential patients can expect holistic care through mindful movement & yoga and art therapy sessions, led by expert clinicians, animal-assisted therapies with dogs and horses, nature-based experiences such as Ikebana and community gardening, and more
- Strong Family Involvement: Families are engaged through education, therapy sessions, skills groups, and ongoing communication to support long-term recovery.
- Continued Connection: THIRA clients are supported throughout treatment by compassionate care coordination from our admissions & discharge team, and graduates are invited to stay connected VIA our alumni program offerings.
- A Supportive, Structured Environment: The residential setting promotes consistency, accountability, and emotional safety in a convenient and serene location.
Our Expert Clinical Team
Residential treatment at THIRA Health is delivered by a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to treating complex mental health conditions.
Our team includes:
- DBT-trained and licensed technicians, clinicians, and support staff
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide medication management and education
- Registered nurses, CNAs, and residential staff dedicated to reliable, compassionate care
- Registered Dietitians (RDs) who support nutritional stability and recovery through a HAES-aligned approach
- Licensed clinicians, specialists, and therapists in expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, meaningful movement & yoga, and other experiential modalities
- Care coordinators and discharge planners to ensure a smooth continuum of care
This collaborative approach ensures that care is comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive to each individual’s needs.
What Residential Treatment Looks Like at THIRA Health
Comprehensive Assessment
Each individual begins with a thorough clinical and psychiatric intake assessment to guide treatment planning and level-of-care decisions.
Individualized Treatment Planning
Treatment plans are uniquely crafted and may include:
- Individual therapy
- DBT skills groups
- Psychiatric services and medication education
- Family skills groups and Individualized family engagement sessions twice a week
- HAES-informed nutritional guidance, education, support, and meal plans led by Registered Dietitians
- Mindfulness practice and meaningful movement(including mindful movement, yoga,, and nature walks)
- Animal-assisted therapies, such as canine and equine therapy
- Nature-based and experiential therapies including floral arrangement classes (Ikebana), gardening, and nature walks
- Expressive arts groups and art therapy led by certified art therapists
- Community engagement outings
- Education plans designed to work with your treatment goals and maintain academic progress
Daily Structure & Therapeutic Engagement
Residents participate in a structured daily schedule designed to support stabilization, skill development, and emotional regulation. This immersive environment allows for consistent practice of coping skills and real-time clinical support, to provide sustainable healing during and after program
Ongoing Evaluation & Step-Down Planning
Progress is reviewed regularly, and the care team collaborates with individuals and families to plan transitions to PHP, IOP, or outpatient care when appropriate.
Residential Setting & Supportive Environment
The residential setting is an integral part of treatment, offering a safe and supportive space where teen girls, transgender and non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming adolescents can focus fully on recovery. Around-the-clock staff support ensures safety, structure, and continuity of care throughout the treatment experience.
Accreditations & Clinical Standards
THIRA Health is Joint Commission accredited and holds the Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting our commitment to nationally recognized standards for safety, quality of care, and clinical excellence.
Accreditation ensures that our residential program follows evidence-based practices and undergoes continuous quality review.
Insurance & Admissions
THIRA Health works with many major private insurance providers. Coverage varies by plan and clinical needs. Our insurance partners include:
Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum, Premera, Regence, UnitedHealthcare/UBH, First Choice, Asuris Northwest, Lifewise, Carelon, Multiplan, and Kaiser.
We can also accept Washington State Medicaid and Aetna through single-case agreements. Our admissions and billing teams are happy to help confirm coverage and explain your benefits.
Our admissions team can assist with:
- Insurance verification
- Benefits review
- Authorization support
- Self-pay options
- Single case agreements
We encourage individuals and families to contact us directly to discuss eligibility, coverage, and next steps.
Begin Residential Treatment at THIRA Health
If you or a loved one may benefit from residential mental health treatment, THIRA Health’s dedicated team is here to help. Contact us today to take the first step towards discovering a life worth living.
