Adolescent Supportive Therapy

Nearly 50% of adolescents in the United States have mental health conditions. If your teenager is anxious, depressed, or acting out, turn to Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry in Greenwich, Connecticut. Experienced psychiatrist Paroma Mitra, MD, along with Margaret Miller, DNP, LMSW, Kara Grayson, LCSW, and a highly skilled team, offer adolescent supportive therapy to help teenagers overcome challenging life situations. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is adolescent supportive therapy?

Adolescent supportive therapy at Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry uses advanced techniques to help teenagers feel comfortable talking about the challenges they’re facing. Supportive psychotherapy focuses on exploring teenagers’ feelings, improving their relationships, enhancing behaviors and coping skills, and offering support and guidance.

Which conditions does adolescent supportive therapy address?

The mental health challenges adolescents can face include:

• Grief 
• Life transitions, including going to a new school 
• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
• Conduct disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance use disorder
• Eating disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Low self-esteem

It’s common for teenagers to have more than one mental health condition. For example, they could have ADHD with depression or depression with anxiety.

Is adolescent supportive therapy right for my teenager?

All teenagers struggling with a mental health disorder can reap the benefits of adolescent supportive therapy. The Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry experts complete an in-person or virtual psychiatric evaluation to determine which treatment plan best suits your child.

They ask questions about your teenager’s emotions, thoughts, behaviors, mood, lifestyle, and medications to establish which mental health condition(s) they might be struggling with.

What should I expect during adolescent supportive care?

Adolescent supportive care at Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry focuses on addressing the unique needs of teenagers’ physical, mental, and social well-being.

It encompasses the transitional period into adulthood, addressing growth, family relationships, friendships, puberty, decision-making, and more with open communication and therapeutic relationships between healthcare providers and teenagers.

Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry offers comprehensive adolescent psychiatry services and medication management to minimize anxiety, depressive thoughts, mood swings, low self-esteem, and other concerns your teenager might face during their journey to adulthood. 

The Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry providers are compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive during in-person and telehealth therapy sessions to ensure an effective, lasting outcome where your child thrives. They offer weekly therapy sessions and prescription renewals to ensure your child stays in a safe emotional space.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry to take advantage of adolescent supportive care. Call the office or book your appointment online today.