Adolescent Services

Individual Therapy

At Dendrinos Psychology, we see adolescents struggling with a range of problems and involve parents and teachers throughout the treatment process.  We currently see adolescents for the following concerns:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavior Problems
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Relationship Concerns (e.g., parents, friendships, dating relationships)
School Refusal
Social Skills
Tic Disorder/Tourette’s Disorder
Trauma
Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
Coping with Transitions (e.g., parental divorce, transition to high school)
Perfectionism

Group Therapy

For some adolescents, meeting in group setting can provide a unique opportunity for support and understanding and can increase treatment motivation.  We address the following concerns in our adolescent group program:

Anxiety Management
Mood Regulation/Depression Coping Skills
Social/Relationship Skills

Testing

Sometimes comprehensive testing in needed in order to make an accurate diagnosis and/or ensure an adolescent receives the appropriate treatment or academic accommodations.  Dendrinos Psychology provides testing for the following concerns:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, etc.)
General Psychological Functioning

School-Based Intervention

Many adolescents find that their psychological concerns, whether it be a diagnosed mental health condition or a reaction to normal life events, impacts their behavior at school.  At Dendrinos Psychology, we work closely with teachers and school administrators to provide support as necessary.  We are also happy to provide the following services:

Classroom Observation
IEP Meeting Advocacy
Classroom Intervention