More than 14 million children and adolescents in the United States, or 1 in 5, have a diagnosable mental health disorder that requires intervention or monitoring and interferes with daily functioning.¹ While many children with mental health disorders are not being diagnosed, primary care clinicians have been identifying children with emotional and behavioral disorders at an increasing rate.
Adolescence is an emotionally tumultuous time when a young adult must deal with increased:
- social and academic pressure,
- hormonal and bodily changes,
- sexuality and identity issues,
- recent decline in family values coupled with a dizzying culture of cell phones, I pods, and the Internet.
Adolescents often exhibit behavioral changes that include:
- rebellion against parents and other authority figures,
- experimentation with sex and drugs,
- withdrawal into their bedrooms late at night chatting on line or listening to music.
Most often these behaviors are an inconsequential right of passage from childhood to adulthood. However, it is a grave misconception to equate “adolescence” with “disorder”. A teenager that appears to be depressed or anxious should be evaluated and treated as in any other phase of life.
We offer specialized therapy for this age group. We us clinical proven JV DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to balance acceptance and change and focus on active problem solving skills.Two age groups for therapy:
- 10 years – 12 years
- 13 years – 17 years
Eligibility Criteria:
Children ages 11 to 18 years old.
Insurance(s) Accepted:
Self-pay and most private insurances including: UBH/UH, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and TRICARE.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.