Intensive CBT treatment is a specialized form of concentrated and accelerated therapy that directly targets your specific anxiety using concrete tools and strategies, using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It is a short-term, 2-week program (or longer if preferred) in which you meet 1-on-1 with a team of highly qualified clinicians. This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and specific phobia.
Intensive CBT treatment is a specialized form of concentrated and accelerated therapy that directly targets your specific anxiety using concrete tools and strategies, using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It is a short-term, 2-week program (or longer if preferred) in which you meet 1-on-1 with a team of highly qualified clinicians. This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and specific phobia.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Lumin Health is a leading mental health and depression treatment center in Greater Boston. We have helped countless people rediscover joy through safe, innovative therapies like in-network esketamine (Spravato) therapy for treatment-resistant depression and ketamine therapy — all in an uplifting, medically monitored environment. Our patients often report significant improvement after just a few sessions. Led by Dr. Benjamin Yudkoff, MD, MA, our Harvard Medical School trained and board-certified team uses FDA-approved medications and adheres to strict safety protocols to provide you with effective treatments in a safe environment.
Lumin Health is a leading mental health and depression treatment center in Greater Boston. We have helped countless people rediscover joy through safe, innovative therapies like in-network esketamine (Spravato) therapy for treatment-resistant depression and ketamine therapy — all in an uplifting, medically monitored environment. Our patients often report significant improvement after just a few sessions. Led by Dr. Benjamin Yudkoff, MD, MA, our Harvard Medical School trained and board-certified team uses FDA-approved medications and adheres to strict safety protocols to provide you with effective treatments in a safe environment.
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
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At Pillars-Concord, our focus is on supporting teens through the unique challenges of adolescence. We are exclusively an adolescent mental health treatment program for teens ages 12-17 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties that interfere with daily life. This may include anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma symptoms, school avoidance, ADHD and identity-related stress– among other concerns. Many teens come to us feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure how to cope — and many parents arrive feeling equally overwhelmed, worried, and unsure how to help.
At Pillars-Concord, our focus is on supporting teens through the unique challenges of adolescence. We are exclusively an adolescent mental health treatment program for teens ages 12-17 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties that interfere with daily life. This may include anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma symptoms, school avoidance, ADHD and identity-related stress– among other concerns. Many teens come to us feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure how to cope — and many parents arrive feeling equally overwhelmed, worried, and unsure how to help.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
At Freedom Health, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity for healing and recovery. We proudly provide care and support to all individuals struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues, irrespective of their background, age, race, gender, or any other factor. Our commitment is to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment to anyone in need, without any discrimination. Everyone's journey to wellness is unique, and we are here to support and guide each person on their path to a healthier life.
At Freedom Health, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity for healing and recovery. We proudly provide care and support to all individuals struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues, irrespective of their background, age, race, gender, or any other factor. Our commitment is to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment to anyone in need, without any discrimination. Everyone's journey to wellness is unique, and we are here to support and guide each person on their path to a healthier life.
The Home for Little Wanderers’ Out at Home program provides outpatient, therapeutic support services for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, families, couples and caregivers.
Many young people have experienced difficulty and discrimination due to their gender expression or sexual identities. Out at Home was created with the goal of providing LGBTQ+ competent clinical care, with a strong emphasis on keeping youth within their home environments and communities by offering comprehensive, specialized services and resources that educate, support, strengthen and empower.
Our clinicians offer in-person or virtual clinical care.
The Home for Little Wanderers’ Out at Home program provides outpatient, therapeutic support services for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, families, couples and caregivers.
Many young people have experienced difficulty and discrimination due to their gender expression or sexual identities. Out at Home was created with the goal of providing LGBTQ+ competent clinical care, with a strong emphasis on keeping youth within their home environments and communities by offering comprehensive, specialized services and resources that educate, support, strengthen and empower.
Our clinicians offer in-person or virtual clinical care.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Our NEW intensive adolescent program offers a briefer treatment stay with focus on stabilization, and complements our long-term program. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12 an offers college prep academics with classroom support from clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in CT, MA, NJ and NY.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Our NEW intensive adolescent program offers a briefer treatment stay with focus on stabilization, and complements our long-term program. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12 an offers college prep academics with classroom support from clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in CT, MA, NJ and NY.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates counseling clinics have supported people experiencing difficulties in life. As behavioral health urgent care centers, our Whitinsville and Plymouth locations provide mental health care with extended hours and limited wait times, in addition to traditional counseling services.
Our Whitinsville and Plymouth locations became part of Advocates in July 2024, when Family Continuity merged with Advocates. Like all of our counseling locations, these sites offer services for both individuals and families.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates counseling clinics have supported people experiencing difficulties in life. As behavioral health urgent care centers, our Whitinsville and Plymouth locations provide mental health care with extended hours and limited wait times, in addition to traditional counseling services.
Our Whitinsville and Plymouth locations became part of Advocates in July 2024, when Family Continuity merged with Advocates. Like all of our counseling locations, these sites offer services for both individuals and families.
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Welcome to Hope by the Sea, a high-quality, effective drug and alcohol rehab. We are a Southern California addiction treatment center located in San Juan Capistrano, serving local communities like Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente and other Orange County communities. Although we are located in and serve those from California, many of our patients seeking a renowned residential addiction treatment center come from states all across the U.S. and abroad. As a dedicated team of trained professionals, we offer individualized treatment programs, with which we have had great success. Finding the right drug or alcohol treatment center can be the hardest part of beginning the recovery process. That is why our California addiction treatment center evaluates and fulfills the needs of our clients by working with them on a one-on-one basis. We offer our treatment plans at reasonable costs because addiction and alcoholism affect everybody.
Welcome to Hope by the Sea, a high-quality, effective drug and alcohol rehab. We are a Southern California addiction treatment center located in San Juan Capistrano, serving local communities like Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente and other Orange County communities. Although we are located in and serve those from California, many of our patients seeking a renowned residential addiction treatment center come from states all across the U.S. and abroad. As a dedicated team of trained professionals, we offer individualized treatment programs, with which we have had great success. Finding the right drug or alcohol treatment center can be the hardest part of beginning the recovery process. That is why our California addiction treatment center evaluates and fulfills the needs of our clients by working with them on a one-on-one basis. We offer our treatment plans at reasonable costs because addiction and alcoholism affect everybody.
Nationally accredited anxiety treatment center in Massachusetts serving adult men and women. We are in network with most Massachusetts insurance plans
Nationally accredited anxiety treatment center in Massachusetts serving adult men and women. We are in network with most Massachusetts insurance plans
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
At Trinity Wellness in Braintree, MA, we help adults seeking balance, stability, and recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. Our clients often juggle work, school, or family responsibilities and need structured care without 24/7 supervision. We welcome individuals motivated for change who value flexible, evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment designed to help them heal while staying connected to their everyday lives.
At Trinity Wellness in Braintree, MA, we help adults seeking balance, stability, and recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. Our clients often juggle work, school, or family responsibilities and need structured care without 24/7 supervision. We welcome individuals motivated for change who value flexible, evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment designed to help them heal while staying connected to their everyday lives.
At New Harbor, we only treat young people, we always treat the family system, and we are local. We offer full psychiatric day treatment and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents (13-18) experiencing issues with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We conduct evidence-based therapy groups grounded in DBT/CBT skills, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Clients are assigned a primary therapist with whom they meet weekly. We provide a parent support group every Monday for parents of our clients and extensive parent therapeutic coaching.
At New Harbor, we only treat young people, we always treat the family system, and we are local. We offer full psychiatric day treatment and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents (13-18) experiencing issues with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We conduct evidence-based therapy groups grounded in DBT/CBT skills, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Clients are assigned a primary therapist with whom they meet weekly. We provide a parent support group every Monday for parents of our clients and extensive parent therapeutic coaching.
You may feel like you are managing life in pieces. Perhaps your child is anxious and struggling to communicate, or you are navigating a major life transition but feel "stuck" without practical skills. We serve children, teens, and adults who need more than just talk therapy—they need a coordinated team. Our clients often face complex intersections of anxiety, trauma, sensory processing differences, or speech challenges that hold them back from connecting with others. You are looking for a place where your mental health, physical skills, and voice are seen, validated, and treated as one complete picture.
You may feel like you are managing life in pieces. Perhaps your child is anxious and struggling to communicate, or you are navigating a major life transition but feel "stuck" without practical skills. We serve children, teens, and adults who need more than just talk therapy—they need a coordinated team. Our clients often face complex intersections of anxiety, trauma, sensory processing differences, or speech challenges that hold them back from connecting with others. You are looking for a place where your mental health, physical skills, and voice are seen, validated, and treated as one complete picture.
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What types of psychiatric treatment programs are available for teenagers?
Psychiatric treatment programs for teens generally fall into two broad categories: inpatient/residential programs and outpatient programs. In inpatient and residential programs, a teen lives at a treatment facility full-time. In outpatient programs, a teen lives at home and attends treatment on a scheduled, more part-time basis. Inpatient and residential programs are the most intensive level of care, while outpatient options are less intensive and include partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Both PHPs and IOPs involve structured therapy sessions multiple times per week without requiring the teen to leave home overnight. The right level of care for a teen generally depends on the severity of their symptoms, how safe they are at home, and whether less intensive treatment options have already been tried.
What is the difference between inpatient and residential treatment for teenagers?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, inpatient and residential treatment are meaningfully different. Inpatient care is shorter-term and medically monitored, thus making it designed primarily for acute stabilization, such as when a teen is in crisis or at immediate risk of harm. Residential treatment, by contrast, is longer-term. It often takes place in more home-like setting, rather than a medical setting, and integrates individual mental health treatment, group therapy, and school in a single setting. Residential treatment is most appropriate for teens who need intensive support but do not require the level of medical oversight that inpatient hospitalization provides.
How does teen residential treatment work?
Upon admission to a residential treatment program, a teen typically undergoes an assessment that shapes their individualized treatment plan and determines what therapies are most appropriate for them. If needed, the teen may also undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine an appropriate diagnosis and/or provide guidance on medication.Days at residential treatment programs are very structured and typically include individual and group therapy, community activities, and academic support. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps teens identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Some programs also incorporate experiential approaches like art therapy or mindfulness-based practices alongside other modalities.
What should I look for in a residential treatment center for my teen?
Program quality in teen residential treatment varies significantly, so it's important to do thorough research before committing to a program. A good first step is confirming that any program you consider is licensed by the relevant state agency and accredited by a recognized body, such as The Joint Commission. From there, ask each program specific questions, such as who the treating clinicians are and what credentials the hold, how an individualized treatment plan is developed, and what the aftercare and step-down plan looks like after discharge. Red flags to watch for include therapy delivered primarily by unlicensed staff, restricted contact between parents and their teen, a treatment approach that does not adapt to individual progress, and high-pressure recruitment tactics that discourage you from taking time to evaluate other program options.
How do you choose the right residential treatment center?
The Psychology Today Treatment Center directory is a useful starting point for identifying treatment facilities by allowing you to filter providers by location, age group, condition, and insurance coverage. It is worth considering whether your teen needs a specialized program and to filter the Directory accordingly. Some residential centers, for instance, focus specifically on eating disorders, substance use, or trauma, and a general psychiatric program may not be equipped to provide the level of care these conditions require. Once you have a list of programs that my be a good fit, contact each program directly to ask specific questions and, if possible, request a site visit. It is also important to verify insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs prior to choosing a program.