Adolescent Mental Health

Adolescence is often a time of fluctuating moods and emotions, but with the help of The Modalities Group in Bowie, Maryland, your teen can reap the benefits of superb mental health and wellness. The highly trained therapy team offers comprehensive adolescent mental health counseling for children, teenagers, and young adults. Call the office to schedule an evaluation, or use the online booking feature today.

What is adolescent mental health care?

Adolescent mental health services available at The Modalities Group are designed to help teenagers overcome depression, anxiety, anger issues, family conflicts, and other common mental health concerns specific to teenagers. The practice’s mental health specialists have many years of experience working with and improving the lives of teens of all ages.

What are the benefits of adolescent mental health counseling?

Adolescent mental health counseling available at The Modalities Group assists teenagers in navigating through times of discovery, changes, and growth. With these changes often come concerns, frustrations, and emotional challenges as adolescents mature into adulthood.

The Modalities Group offers individual, couples, family, and small group counseling sessions that allow teenagers to talk about their emotions in a comfortable, welcoming, friendly setting. Early therapeutic interventions with licensed mental health professionals often help teens develop effective coping strategies and healthier thought patterns.

Is adolescent mental health counseling right for my teenager?

Adolescent mental health counseling at The Modalities Group can reduce bothersome symptoms of:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Low self-esteem
• Depression
• Thoughts of suicide
• Anxiety 
• Phobias
• Panic attacks
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Tic disorders
• Bullying
• Anger management issues
• Relationship conflicts
• Family arguments
• Substance misuse
• Traumatic life events
• Grief 
• Social or school problems
• Discrimination
• LGBTQ+ issues

Many adolescents struggle with mental health conditions at some point during their teenage years, which is why it’s beneficial to have a therapist they can talk with to express thoughts, emotions, and concerns.

What happens during adolescent mental health counseling?

During adolescent mental health counseling sessions with The Modalities Group team, teenagers meet with a counselor weekly, more often, or on an as-needed basis. The Modalities Group mental health specialists get to know them and their lifestyle habits, emotions, and behavioral tendencies.

They foster an open, trusting relationship that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other therapy solutions to help teens overcome difficult situations and emotions. 

The Modalities Group therapists support each adolescent’s journey toward mentally fit adulthood. Your teen may also take medications to complement mental health therapy sessions.

To schedule adolescent mental health counseling at The Modalities Group team, call the office or use the online booking feature today.