For Individual therapy, we take a skills-based approach to teach kids (age 13 to 17) cognitive-behavioral skills to help them

• emotionally regulate themselves

• cope with stress

• stay focused and organized

• and deal well with family and other social relationships.

 

Creative activities are integrated into learning emotional and social skills to keep therapy engaging and fun. 

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Teens have therapy “homework” to practice these skills between sessions in their every day lives.

 

A family systems approach is included such that some parenting work with and support of parents is key to treatment.

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Learn more about the Child Intake Process.

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For group and individual DBT treatment for adolescents (age13 - 12th grade), see our Adolescent DBT Program.