Therapy for Teens & Young Adults

Proven Therapeutic Techniques

Professional Support for Navigating Difficult Years

The Ross Center psychiatrists and therapists utilize a wide variety of proven therapeutic techniques to help young people overcome their anxiety and improve how they manage their thoughts, moods, and behaviors. We employ a specialized group of clinicians who relate well to teens and young adults, developing trusting relationships that encourage results. These years are filled with social pressure, new relationships, highly competitive peer groups, major decisions, and unrealistic expectations, during which anxiety and mood disorders are often displayed.

We Can Help

There is strong scientific evidence suggesting that treating young people with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or certain medications can reduce the likelihood of lifelong struggles with mental health. We teach coping mechanisms and skills that can help reduce anxiety and afford relief, teaching young people to thrive and empowering them with skills to better manage daily life.

Treatment can be valuable for “emerging adults” who are struggling and need extra support in developing the skills of independence and effective decision-making. The Ross Center provides this guidance, helping teens and young adults gain self-control and confidence to live a full and productive life.

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Providing guidance to family members

Parent and Family Support

Older children and young adults typically work independently with a clinician, however parents can be an important part of treatment. Clinicians will provide guidance and support to parents and family members by recommending strategies that will be most helpful to their loved one. This can help to reinforce the treatment and provide a psychoeducational perspective so you can better understand what your child is experiencing.

Events & Groups

Group Therapy

Thursday Evenings Skills Group - 6:30 - 8:30pm (teens - in person), and Monday Evening Parent Group (via Zoom)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program for Adolescents and Teens

Program includes weekly sessions of individual therapy, family group therapy, 24 hour telephone support and a dedicated clinical team.

Parent Program

1 Hour Program Recorded on 10/15/24. Register below to access the recording.

Parenting a Child with ADHD: How to Help Your Child Flourish

Free webinar for parents with practical strategies to support their child with ADHD

Parent Program

Recorded Webinar - Recorded on 8/23/24

Back-to-School Jitters Unpacked: A Parent's Guide Using SPACE

Free webinar for parents with supportive tools to use to help your anxious child before returning to school

Group Therapy

7 Week Sessions for Parents in DC, VA, MD, NY and Psypact States. Multiple groups being scheduled now.

SPACE Training: A 7-Week Group for Parents of Anxious Children

Learn how to best support and respond to your child’s anxiety.

Professional Development

2 CEs for Psychologists, Social Workers, & Certified Health Educators

Webinar Recorded 10/20/23 - 2 hours

ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment, and Promising Interventions

Webinar to discuss ADHD assessment and treatments, including psychiatric medication and behavioral interventions

Podcast

Recorded Podcast - 1 Hour

Podcast - Social Media and Video Gaming: What should parents be concerned about and what can they do?

Listen to this podcast on how parents can monitor, control, and support their children's use of social media and video games

Teens & Young Adults