Support for Teens Facing Emotional or Behavioral Challenges
The teenage years bring rapid change emotionally, socially, and physically. At Compassionate Psychiatric Services, our adolescent psychiatry team helps teens manage stress, build confidence, and navigate mental health challenges that often emerge during adolescence.
Understanding Adolescent Psychiatry
Adolescent psychiatry focuses on the unique emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of teens as they navigate increasing academic, social, and family demands.
Common concerns include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance use and addiction concerns
- Self-harm or safety concern
- ADHD and attention problems
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Effects of a recent or past concussion or head injury
In addition to these concerns, our providers also work closely with teens on the autism spectrum. Families often seek support around school accommodations, diagnostic clarification, and navigating conflicts or transitions that arise as expectations increase during the teen years.
When appropriate, we collaborate with families around autism-related evaluations and help guide next steps, whether that includes treatment planning, coordination with schools, or ongoing psychiatric support tailored to the teen’s individual needs.
When to Seek Help for a Teen
Adolescence can bring periods of stress and emotional change, but professional support may be helpful when challenges begin to interfere with daily functioning, safety, school performance, or family relationships over time.
Early evaluation and support can help teens regain stability, build coping skills, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
Our Approach to Teen Psychiatry
We meet adolescents with honesty, respect, and privacy. Each teen begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to understand how emotional, social, or behavioral challenges are affecting daily life, school, and relationships.
Our team explores integrated treatment options tailored to your teen. This may include therapy, medication management when appropriate, and guidance on lifestyle changes such as sleep, stress management, and nutrition. Education on mental health and substance use prevention is also part of care.
Our approach helps teens gain insight into their emotions and behaviors, improve coping skills, and rebuild confidence in themselves and their future. Treatment provides clarity, direction, and the tools needed to move forward with greater stability and self-awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you balance privacy with parent involvement?
Teens need space to speak openly, but parents remain partners in the process. We share general progress while maintaining trust between the teen and provider.
How long does treatment last?
Each plan is individualized. Some teens benefit from short-term support, while others continue therapy as they transition into adulthood.
Schedule an Appointment
If your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes, help is available. Schedule an adolescent psychiatry appointment in Frisco or Southlake today.