Evidence-Based Treatment Practiced in Daily Life
Specialized Clinical Therapy & Integrated Support for Sons
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Live Strong House’s revolutionary clinical therapy is at the heart of what we do.
We move beyond one-size-fits-all solutions to meet each young man where he is. By building genuine trust, we develop the individualized clinical strategies needed for sustainable transformation.
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Collaborative Clinical Care: Bridging Therapy & Daily Life
At Live Strong House, we recognize that for a young man to achieve true independence, clinical therapy cannot exist in a vacuum. Our revolutionary approach integrates top-tier clinical expertise with real-world application. We don’t just treat symptoms in a 50-minute session; we rebuild the entire foundation of a student’s life by surrounding him with a collaborative ecosystem of professionals dedicated to his holistic growth.
The Integrated Support Model: Why It Works for Sons
Our Integrated Support Model ensures that every breakthrough achieved in therapy is immediately reinforced in the living room and the classroom. Our clinical, mentorship, and academic teams work in close coordination, so students aren’t navigating different expectations in different places. This alignment creates consistency for the student and clarity for the family, supporting steady growth rather than isolated gains. This collaborative approach means therapeutic breakthroughs in session become practical skills in daily life. Every team member understands your son’s treatment goals and works together to reinforce positive changes.
Licensed Therapist
Provides weekly individual therapy and family sessions via telehealth to identify root causes, process trauma, and build emotional regulation skills.
Life Coaches
Provides 24/7 mentorship to translate clinical breakthroughs into daily life skills, focusing on behavioral growth and peer accountability.
Academic Team
Specialized tutors and advisors who address executive functioning challenges and learning disabilities to unlock educational potential.
Is Your Son a Fit for Live Strong House?
We specialize in supporting young men who have outgrown traditional outpatient care but do not require a restrictive residential treatment center. For families seeking a collaborative, real-world bridge toward independence, our admissions process helps determine whether this model is the right fit.
Conditions We Treat
Our clinical team has experience treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral challenges, including:
Anxiety Disorders
Helping young men move past social fears and constant worry by getting to the bottom of what's driving their anxiety.
Depression & Mood
Providing professional support for deep-seated sadness and mood struggles that make it hard to function.
ADHD & Focus
Building the focus and self-control needed for a successful adulthood, specifically for bright young men who struggle to stay organized.
Trauma & PTSD
Helping young men move past previous setbacks and bad experiences while building the strength to handle whatever comes next.
Technology & Gaming
Breaking the cycle of screen addiction and helping young men reconnect with real-world relationships and responsibilities.
Substance Use
Early support to address drug and alcohol use before it derails a young man's future.
Gambling Addiction
Specialized help for modern gambling habits and the high-risk financial behaviors that often follow.
Worth & Confidence
Rebuilding a sense of worth and self-belief in young men who have lost their way or feel they don't fit in.
Emotional Regulation
Teaching students how to handle intense moments without blowing up and how to talk through problems without making them worse.
Social Skills & Friendships
Helping young men learn how to connect with others, resolve conflicts, and build healthy friendships in real-time.
— Mark Spalding, LCSW
While family systems are the foundation of long-term success, the individual work your son does in session is what builds his personal resilience. We utilize a multi-modal approach, selecting the specific clinical tools that best align with his unique cognitive profile and emotional needs.”
Proven Therapeutic Frameworks: Our Clinical Approach
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, and treatment plans are individualized and adjusted as students progress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying the specific "loops" of thinking that keep a student stuck and teaching him how to choose a different path when faced with a challenge.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Teaching students how to handle intense moments without blowing up and how to talk through problems without making them worse.
Trauma-Focused CBT
A specialized way to help young men move past previous setbacks and bad experiences while building the strength to handle whatever comes next.
Motivational Interviewing
Helping students find their own reasons to want to change, turning "I have to be here" into "I want to get better."
Attachment-Based Therapy
Focusing on fixing the relationships at home and helping young men learn how to trust and be trusted again by their families.
Frequently Asked Questions: Clinical Care for Young Men (14-22)
How does the Integrated Support Model differ from traditional therapy?
Traditional therapy often happens in scheduled sessions, separate from a young man’s daily environment. Our Integrated Support Model ensures that clinical breakthroughs are immediately reinforced by life coaches and academic advisors in real-world settings, creating a consistent environment for growth.
How do life coaches and therapists work together on a daily basis?
Our clinical and life skills teams maintain a coordinated feedback loop. When a student processes an emotional breakthrough in therapy, his life coach is informed and prepared to support that work through daily structure, accountability, and real-world application. Progress is practiced every day, not confined to a scheduled visit.
What is the typical duration of the program?
Because we focus on sustainable transformation, timelines are guided by individual milestones rather than fixed dates. We work collaboratively with families to identify clinical, behavioral, and academic indicators of readiness, ensuring each young man transitions only when he has the internal tools to thrive independently.
Can parents participate in coaching if they live in a different state?
Yes. Our model is designed for modern families. Parent coaching and family sessions are provided through secure, high-quality telehealth, allowing families to remain active participants in their son’s growth regardless of location.