Services for Teenagers

Adolescent behavioral health services are tailored to meet the unique needs of teenagers, typically ranging from 13 to 16 years old, as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. Here's a breakdown of the services offered at Therapy Resources:

Assessment and Diagnosis: Adolescent behavioral health services begin with a thorough assessment to identify any mental health disorders, substance use issues, or behavioral concerns. This process involves gathering information through interviews, standardized assessments, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and other relevant individuals.

Individual Therapy: Individual therapy provides adolescents with a safe and confidential space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained therapist. Therapists utilize evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or motivational interviewing to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties.

Group Therapy: Group therapy sessions bring together adolescents facing similar challenges to share experiences, learn from one another, and develop coping skills in a supportive peer environment. Groups may focus on topics such as anger management, social skills, substance use, LGBTQ+ support, or trauma processing.

Family Therapy: Family therapy plays a crucial role in adolescent treatment by addressing family dynamics, communication patterns, and relationships. Family therapy sessions help improve understanding, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the family system to support the adolescent's recovery and overall well-being.

Substance Use Treatment: Adolescents struggling with substance use issues benefit from specialized treatment programs that address both the addiction and any underlying mental health concerns. This may include individual counseling, group therapy, family involvement, education on addiction and recovery, and relapse prevention strategies.

School-Based Interventions: Collaboration with schools is essential in supporting adolescents' academic success and overall well-being. Behavioral health providers may work closely with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to develop individualized education plans, provide classroom accommodations, and address any behavioral or emotional issues impacting the adolescent's performance in school.

Community Support and Resources: Connecting adolescents and their families with community resources, support groups, and other relevant services is an integral part of adolescent behavioral health care. This may include referrals to outpatient programs, residential treatment centers, support groups, recreational activities, or vocational training programs.

Overall, adolescent behavioral health services aim to address the complex interplay of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing teenagers' mental health and well-being. By offering a comprehensive range of services that target individual needs within the context of their families and communities, adolescents build resilience, coping skills, and positive relationships as they navigate the challenges of adolescence.