Teen and Adolescent Therapy
You know they need help. We’re here for you both.
PSYCHē's Teen & Adolescent services have a reputation for keeping kids out of the hospital and residential treatment. But we also help teens who are simply struggling with how to cope with sudden changes in their world. When caregivers are also active participants, we can help even faster with issues of depression, suicidal thinking, and self-harm. Parents and adolescents each work with their own team member for the best results. For caregivers, parent coaching focuses on teaching behavioral management and communication skills while teens focus on learning skills and talking through their emotions.
Individual Teen & Adolescent Therapy
Whether your child needs a warm and patient personality or someone more direct, we’ll match them with a therapist they can open up to and learn from. Meeting weekly online or in person with an experienced and supportive clinician can make an amazing difference in the well-being of children and adolescents. Behavioral interventions at the hands of a skilled therapist can improve the most difficult behaviors while cognitive techniques challenge unhealthy beliefs that lead to stubborn moods.
Adolescent Group Skills Training
Weekly DBT-Skills Training Groups add to what adolescents learn in individual therapy. In online group, they learn how to use the skills of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT Skills groups for teens gives them practical coping skills for responding to their rapidly changing emotions, self-esteem challenges, and peer relationship issues that arise during what is likely to be one of the most stressful periods of their lives.
Adolescent Phone Coaching
Phone coaching is a required component of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A). Adolescents participating in any full DBT program receive support through telephone, text, and email in between sessions so they can receive "in-the-moment" crisis management and skills coaching. They can reach out to their individual DBT at any time and can expect a prompt reply. This is often a great way for an adolescent to receive help when they need it and also to work through issues with their therapist such as recognizing and respecting personal limits, communicating effectively, and healthy management of interpersonal conflict.
Parent Coaching
Caregivers need help too. Working with a parent coach may be required by your child’s individual therapist as a way to accelerate the progress made in therapy. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Is teen therapy offered via telehealth?
Yes. Sessions are delivered via secure telehealth. We currently serve all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii.
Do parents attend sessions?
We start with an consultation that can include both parents and the teen. Ongoing, the teen meets individually with their therapist. Parents and guardians can sign-up for Parent Coaching for treatment coordination to further support progress.
How does confidentiality work for minors?
You can review privacy and consent in our paperwork and during the Consultation which aligns with state law. Teens have private time in session. We share information needed for safety or when consent is given or required by law.
What concerns do you help with?
Anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, school stress, ADHD and executive functioning, OCD, body dysmorphia, family conflict, social challenges, disordered eating, and many other related concerns.
What approach do you use?
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches including DBT, RO-DBT, CBT, skills coaching, and many other modalities. Parent coaching is available when helpful.
How often do we meet?
Most teens meet weekly. Session length and timing are listed when you schedule and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Do you coordinate with schools or other providers?
Yes. With written consent, we collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and schools to align strategies and support.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network, concierge-style practice. We can provide superbills you may submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.
What if we are in crisis right now?
PSYCHē is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, call 988 (U.S.) or 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.