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A bit about psychological treatment with adolescents

Psychological treatment involves using psychological strategies to address symptoms that negatively impact your adolescent's life. Simply put, treatment involves helping reduce psychological symptoms so he or she can do the things that help them live the life they want to be living. 

 

Treatment often involves meeting with the parents and adolescent initially, then working together to determine which treatment strategy (e.g., meeting with the adolescent independently, meeting with the adolescent and the parents) works best for you.

Concerns we can help with:

Psychological treatment is available to address the following concerns:

  • Fears and phobias (e.g., heights, flying, water, social situations)

  • Anxiety 

  • Excessive worries

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Psychological treatment is available to address symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Treatment is available to address sleep difficulties in the following areas:​

  • Excessive worries

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep

Anxiety

Insomnia & Sleep difficulties

Treatment Modalities Offered:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for insomnia (CBT-i)

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What to expect during your first visit

Prior to your first appointment, you will be asked to complete intake forms to help the provider develop a better idea of what your teen's first appointment should include.

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The first appointment will involve the provider having a conversation with the parents and teen initially, then the provider will meet with only the teen to help gain a good understanding of concerns, symptoms, and to help develop an individualized treatment plan. 

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Treatment recommendations, and the implementation of treatment strategies are usually provided during the second appointment. Sessions afterward involve implementing the treatment plan aimed at addressing the symptoms of concern.

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