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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.

Ross Center Resources Geared to Parents

Is your Child Struggling with Mental Health? Wise Words from an Esteemed Psychiatrist

Managing Family Stress this Winter

What Does a Child Psychiatrist Do?

Trusted for over 30 Years

Groups And Events relating to Teens & Young Adults:

On-Demand Webinar
Recorded Webinar – 2 hours
Expert psychiatrist leads training on mental health and the problematic use of internet and video games
On-Demand Webinar
Recorded Webinar – 1 hour
Expert psychiatrist leads training on mental health and the problematic use of internet and video games
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 Tuesday 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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