Failure to Launch Treatment - Los Angeles, CA

Failure to Launch Treatment in Los Angeles

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Failure to Launch

Failure to launch is a condition that affects teens and young adults. It causes them to have difficulties leaving home and becoming independent. For the young person, it can become extremely challenging for them to step outside their comfort zone and take the necessary steps to transition into adulthood fully. It can be equally frustrating for their parents because they want their child to do well but often are unsure what they should do to help.

At Montare Behavioral Health, we provide personalized and comprehensive evidence-based treatment and therapies to help teens and young adults overcome failure to launch. We also offer valuable resources and support to help parents.

Understanding Failure to Launch

Failure to launch is not a term or condition recognized in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition). However, it is used to describe a situation where a teen or young adult is finding it difficult to transition into adulthood. They cannot support themselves, are independent on their parents, and feel stuck and unsure of what they are supposed to do.

Please remember that some young adults return home after college while transitioning to the next chapter in their lives. This has become acceptable behavior as long as the young person is making an effort to become independent.

Signs and Symptoms

Some of the signs and symptoms of failure to launch include:

Prolonged period of dependency on one’s parents
Not making any progress in becoming independent
Lack of motivation
Inability to take responsibility
No short-term or long-term goals
Lack of essential life skills
Poor work ethic
Lack of ambition
No accountability
Easily frustrated
Unable to deal with stress
Procrastination
Isolation from others

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If you or a loved one is struggling with failure to launch, Montare Behavioral Health is here to help. Our dedicated team offers comprehensive support and tailored treatment programs designed to empower individuals in overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals.

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What Causes Failure to Launch?

There can be several underlying causes that can lead to failure to launch, such as:

Childhood trauma: Experiencing trauma as a child or teen can impact one’s ability to focus on the future when they are still reliving their traumatic experience.
Overparenting: When parents do not take the time to teach their children essential life skills and take care of everything for them, the child can come to expect this. This can result in a failure to launch.
Substance use disorders: When a teen or young adult is struggling with substance use and addiction, it can take over their lives and become their only purpose for surviving.
Mental health disorders: ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders can make it difficult for teens and young adults to become independent when they are not receiving treatment for their conditions.

Home environment issues: When a teen or young adult has experienced divorce, seen their parents struggle financially, or experienced the loss of a parent, it can trigger failure to launch because the individual may feel like what is the point.
Technology addiction: Some teens and young adults are addicted to technology and social media. Their excess use makes it hard to keep a job, get sufficient sleep, and develop essential social and life skills.
Misguided goals: Many young people may create unattainable goals, like becoming a top content creator on social media. Without a backup plan, it can cause failure to launch.
Fear of the unknown: For a young person, becoming independent can be fearful. They may be worried about what to do if they can’t afford rent, buy food, or pay their bills. This fear can create added worry and stress, leading to failure to launch.

Failure to Launch Therapy at Montare

At Montare Behavioral Health, our treatment facilities offer therapeutic modalities, including:

Individual therapy: Therapy with a psychiatrist where the person discusses their issues and uncovers the underlying causes for their failure to launch.
Group therapy: Group sessions where individuals share their experiences or engage in psychoeducation, skills development, and role play practicing new skills.
Family therapy: This involves the entire family to help them better understand their loved one, learn how they can support them, and resolve communication and relationship issues.
Trauma therapy: Trauma therapy incorporates several types of therapies, such as CBT, EMDR, and Somatic therapy.
Holistic therapies: Yoga, meditation, massage, exercise, nutritional counseling, and art therapy are some of the many holistic therapies that can help young adults improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being while overcoming failure to launch.

Treatment Options for Failure to Launch

The treatment options for failure to launch will vary based on the underlying causes of this condition as well as the problems it is causing in ones life. Generally, most teens and young adults may only require outpatient treatment, where they attend treatment for a few hours daily, several times weekly.

In situations where they require more intensive treatment, full-day treatment programs, such as PHPs (partial hospitalization programs) or IOPs (intensive outpatient programs), may be more appropriate.

There are also telehealth treatment programs for failure to launch where young adults can receive the treatment they need from the comfort of home. In extreme cases where the young person is a harm to themselves or others or lacks a supportive home environment, residential programs could be beneficial.

Contact Montare to Start Treating Failure to Launch in California or Arizona Today

When you are ready to overcome failure to launch or are a parent of a teen or young adult with this condition, Montare Behavioral Health is here to help. Our caring and supportive team provides comprehensive and compassionate treatment options personalized to your specific needs. Contact us today to learn more about failure to launch or to start the admissions process.

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