Guiding You Through New Challenges
The Best is Yet to Come.
Todays adolescents find themselves facing a myriad of new challenges amid a very busy world. Developmentally, during these years, adolescents are forming their own identities and experiencing increased pressure from peers, parents and teachers. At Adult & Child Mental Health Care our clinicians are here to help our teenage clients and parents navigate this often overwhelming time of life. We are dedicated to ensure a happier and healthier tomorrow for you and your family.
Types of Adolescent & Teen Mental Health Treatment
Typical adolescent & teen treatments include but are not limited to the following areas:
Aggression and/or violence
Anxiety and/or depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bullying (whether a victim or perpetrator)
Eating disorders
Family crises
Gang activity and/or negative peer influence
Grief, loss and/or family changes
Issues with drinking and/or drugs
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychological assessment
- Relationships/dating
- Self-harm/cutting
Sexual orientation or gender identity issues
Sexual violence
Social skills
Trauma
Trauma from abuse and/or neglect
Understanding adolescent behavior
Understanding adolescence isn't easy. Research guides us towards better understanding and even appreciating attitudes and behaviors unique to this developmental period. Whether you're raising your first or fourth adolescent, deciphering adolescent behaviors can be challenging. Adult & Child Mental Health Care clinicians are here to help. We strive to provide our clients with practical tools and coping skills to better navigate their thoughts, feelings and behaviors through this transitional time of life.
How we help the parent-teen relationship
Adult & Child Mental Health Care clinicians have experience working with adolescents, teens and their families to better navigate these formidable years. We offer listening, support and guidance through the use of evidence based interventions to assist with parent-child communication as well as productive strategies to manage challenging behaviors at home or school. Each family session is an opportunity to grow from the conflict and work toward our goal of enhancing your relationship with your adolescent or teen.