Offering 2 New Professional Development Webinars focused on treating BIPOC clients. 
Offering 2 New Professional Development Webinars focused on treating BIPOC clients. 

Teens & Young Adults

Anxiety and Mood Disorders are increasingly common during the vulnerable teen and early adult years.

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.

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.

Trusted for over 30 Years

Events, News, & Groups

On-Demand Webinar
1 Hour Program Recorded on 10/15/24. Register below to access the recording.
Free webinar for parents with practical strategies to support their child with ADHD
Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinar – Recorded on 8/23/24
Free webinar for parents with supportive tools to use to help your anxious child before returning to school
Group Via Zoom
7 Week Sessions for Parents in DC, VA, MD, NY and Psypact States. Multiple groups being scheduled now.
Learn how to best support and respond to your child’s anxiety.
On-Demand Webinar
Webinar Recorded 10/20/23 – 2 hours
Webinar to discuss ADHD assessment and treatments, including psychiatric medication and behavioral interventions
On-Demand Webinar
Recorded Podcast – 1 Hour
Listen to this podcast on how parents can monitor, control, and support their children's use of social media and video games
Northern Virginia
Thursday Evenings Skills Group – 6:30 – 8:30pm (teens – in person), and Monday Evening Parent Group (via Zoom)
Program includes weekly sessions of individual therapy, family group therapy, 24 hour telephone support and a dedicated clinical team.

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Screening Form

Thank you for your interest in our SPACE-informed parenting group. Our group is designed to work with parents of children whose primary difficulty is anxiety with related avoidance behavior. Please answer the following questions so that we can gain a better understanding of you and your child.

Rx Refill Request

Please be advised that the turnaround time for prescription refill requests is no more than 48 business hours.  This means anything received on Friday will be completed no later than the same time the following Tuesday (assuming that Monday is not a holiday).  If you cannot give us that much time, please call the office as soon as possible and do not use this form

REACH Screening Form

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