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Residential sexual trauma treatment for teen girls in Arizona.

After sexual abuse or assault, a girl can look fine at school and still be struggling every night. Nexus Teen Academy helps girls ages 12 to 17 heal from sexual trauma in a girls-only residential program at our licensed Cave Creek home, north of Phoenix, with trauma-focused therapy at its core.

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The girls' residence is in Cave CreekJust north of the Phoenix metro, welcoming families from Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma and Prescott.

About Nexus Teen Academy

About Nexus Teen Academy's sexual trauma program for girls.

Nexus Teen Academy is a licensed, Joint Commission-accredited residential program where teenage girls recovering from sexual trauma work with one clinical team. The girls' residence sits on desert acreage in Cave Creek, north of Phoenix, for ages 12 to 17. After abuse or assault, girls often carry nightmares, shame, panic, self-blame, or a sudden distrust of everyone. We build safety first, then help her process what happened at a pace she can manage.

If an assault was recent, a medical exam and any required reporting come first, and admissions plans her arrival around them. Our clinicians are mandated reporters and explain that process openly. Care is AZDHS-licensed, Joint Commission accredited, and LegitScript certified.

In short

Nexus Teen Academy provides residential treatment for teen sexual trauma in Arizona for ages 12 to 17. Girls live in a licensed home in Cave Creek with daily trauma-focused therapy, accredited school on site, and weekly family therapy. Most stay 30 to 60 days, and the team works with AHCCCS and most private insurance.

Cave Creek

Girls, 12 to 17 · Phoenix metro

Cave Creek

Girls, 12 to 17 · Phoenix metro

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Accredited Arizona centers

12 to 17

Ages we treat, gender-separate

24/7

Awake clinical staff, every hour

1:1

A primary therapist, by name

Where residential care fits: IOP, PHP or residential

The subacute level between weekly therapy and a hospital bed.

Step downOutpatient & IOP

Therapy once or a few times a week. Your teen stays home and at school.

Nexus Teen AcademyResidential treatment

Live-in clinical care with 24/7 awake staff, daily therapy, and accredited school, in a real home.

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Step upInpatient hospitalization

Short-term acute stabilization for immediate medical or safety crisis.

IOP vs PHP vs residential care, compared
QuestionIntensive outpatient (IOP)Partial hospitalization (PHP)Residential (RTC)
Best forA step down from PHP, or a starting point for teens who need more than weekly therapyA step down from residential care, or a starting point for teens who need structure without 24/7 careTeens who need 24/7 care in a safe, immersive setting
Where your teen sleepsAt homeAt home each eveningA licensed, home-like residence with 24/7 awake staff
Weekly scheduleAbout 4 hours a day (10:30 to 2:30 or 1:00 to 5:00), 3 to 4 days a weekSeveral days a week, multiple hours a dayDaily therapy, with care around the clock
Typical length30 to 90+ days30 to 90 days30 to 60 days
SchoolStays in school; IOP is therapy-focused, with no academic supportDaily schoolwork time in a classroom, with educators on staffAccredited, credit-bearing classes on site
FamilyWeekly individual therapy and family counseling every other weekFamily therapy sessions includedWeekly family therapy, in person or by secure video

IOP and PHP run at NexStep Teen Academy, the Nexus outpatient program in Scottsdale for teens ages 12 to 17.

Not sure which level your teen needs? A licensed counselor will walk through it with you on the phone, free, and tell you honestly if a lower level of care is the better fit.

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The program

What our residential sexual trauma program includes.

Trauma therapy, daily skills practice, school, and family work run on one plan inside a girls-only home with a steady routine. Each girl receives every element below, reviewed weekly against her own goals, so the pace fits her rather than a fixed calendar.

Trauma-informed assessment

Safety, symptoms, sleep, mood, school, and history reviewed together, at her pace, so she never has to repeat her story more than necessary.

Safety and medical care first

Recent assaults, medical exams, and any required reports are handled first, and admissions times her arrival so treatment starts on steady ground.

Daily individual therapy

One named licensed clinician, every weekday, working through TF-CBT or EMDR once she has the skills to stay grounded.

Grounding and regulation skills

Breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation skills practiced daily, so flashbacks and panic meet a plan instead of fear.

Family therapy and parent group

Weekly family sessions plus the Saturday parent group, so you learn how to respond to triggers and support her at home.

Psychiatric care and medication

The prescriber manages medication on site for sleep, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, or depression, with your consent at every change.

Accredited academics

Credit-bearing classes every weekday, so school keeps moving while she heals, with a teacher who understands trauma.

Step-down and safety plan

A written safety and coping plan, a trauma-trained outpatient team booked near home, and a paced return to her own school.

Co-occurring care

Conditions we treat alongside sexual trauma.

Sexual trauma rarely shows up on its own. About 8% of U.S. adolescent girls have had PTSD at some point, and girls who were abused are more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, disordered eating, or substance use in the years that follow.

At the Cave Creek residence one team treats the trauma and what grew around it on a single plan, with nothing handed off to a separate program, because the panic, the numbing, or the cutting usually eases only when the memory underneath is safely processed.

Understanding sexual trauma in teen girls

The setting

Our girls-only residential home in Cave Creek.

The girls' residence is a real house on desert acreage in Cave Creek, about 30 minutes north of central Phoenix. Only girls live here, the day follows a predictable routine, bedrooms and bathrooms are private to the girls, staff stay awake through the night, and the home holds full AZDHS licensure.

Home-like living room inside a Nexus Teen Academy residence in Arizona
Teen bedroom with natural sunlight at a Nexus Teen Academy residence
Kitchen and dining room where Nexus Teen Academy residents share meals
Backyard with mountain views at a Nexus Teen Academy home in Arizona
Game room with a ping-pong table at a Nexus Teen Academy residence

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Life inside

A typical day in residential sexual trauma treatment.

Evenings and bedtime are often the hardest hours after trauma, so they carry the most structure and support. When every adult responds calmly and the same way each time, her nervous system learns it can finally stand down.

MorningAfternoonEvening
  1. A teen bedroom filled with natural morning light at a Nexus Teen Academy Arizona residence -
    Morning

    Hygiene, meds & breakfast

    Hygiene and meds from 6:30 to 7:30, then breakfast from 7:30 to 8:00.

  2. The on-site accredited classroom at a Nexus Teen Academy Arizona center -
    Morning

    Gratitude journal & education

    A gratitude journal from 8:00 to 8:20, then education from 8:30 to 10:45 and a snack at 10:45.

  3. Teens in a group therapy session with a clinician at Nexus Teen Academy -
    Morning

    Group therapy & lunch

    Group therapy from 11:00 to 12:00, then lunch and mindfulness from 12:00 to 1:00.

  4. The recreation room with a ping-pong table at a Nexus Teen Academy Arizona residence -
    Afternoon

    Group therapy

    Group therapy from 2:00 to 3:00, a snack at 3:00, then group therapy again from 3:15 to 4:00.

  5. The shared kitchen and dining room where residents eat together -
    Afternoon

    Movement, dinner & evening activity

    Movement with nursing from 4:15 to 5:00, dinner at 5:00, then evening activity and meds from 6:00 to 7:00.

  6. The backyard and mountain view at a Nexus Teen Academy Arizona residence in the evening -
    Evening

    Free time & lights out

    Free time from 7:00 to 8:30, evening hygiene from 8:30 to 9:00, gratitude journal at 9:00 and lights out at 9:30.

Weekends run differently

Family phone calls 4:00 - 6:00 pm, every day

Saturday and Sunday follow a lighter routine than the weekday schedule above.

Click here for a free consultationTap to call (480) 485-3424 and our admissions team will walk you through a full weekend. Someone answers any time.

Awake clinical staff are on-site every hour, including overnight, at both Arizona centers.

How healing happens

Evidence-based therapies for teen sexual trauma.

Trauma-focused CBT is the most studied treatment for children and teens after sexual abuse, and EMDR is recommended by the World Health Organization for PTSD. A residential setting adds what weekly sessions cannot: support in the hours when flashbacks and nightmares hit.

One treatment planOne clinical teamReviewed weeklyTracked against her goals

Core therapies

  • A teen in a one-on-one therapy session with a Nexus Teen Academy clinician1

    Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)

    Skills first, then a gradual trauma narrative, so she can remember without being overwhelmed. Built for children and teens.

    Helps withmost studiedstep by step
  • Teens supporting each other in a group therapy session2

    EMDR

    Bilateral stimulation helps the brain reprocess stuck memories so they lose their charge. Started once she is stable.

    Helps withmemory processingafter stability
  • A weekly family therapy session with parents and a clinician3

    Emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills

    Practiced daily, so a trigger meets grounding and a plan rather than panic, numbing, or self-harm.

    Helps withdaily practicegrounding

Supporting care, running alongside

  • Healthy relationships and body safety

    Boundaries, consent, and trust rebuilt in small groups, in a girls-only setting where she can speak freely.

    boundariesgirls-only
  • Family therapy and parent group

    Weekly family sessions, in person for Valley families and by secure video beyond, plus the Saturday parent group.

    weeklytrigger coaching
  • Equine, art and experiential

    Friday equine sessions, plus art and music work: ways to feel safe in her body again without needing words.

    equine Fridaysbody safety
None of these run separately, they sit in one plan, owned by one clinical team.

Your teen's clinical team

Meet our licensed clinical team.

Each girl works with a named, licensed primary therapist trained in trauma-focused care, alongside a psychiatric prescriber and residential staff you will also know by name. Every Arizona license listed below is open for you to check yourself.

Hannah Carr-Unquera, Executive Director at Nexus Teen AcademyLPC, BC-TMH

Hannah Carr-Unquera

Executive Director

Leads the clinical program, licensed in Arizona and board certified in telemental health.

Dr. Tyler White, Director of Adolescent Clinical Services at Nexus Teen AcademyLCSW, DSW

Dr. Tyler White

Director of Adolescent Clinical Services

Sets the treatment plan each resident’s team works to, and supervises the clinicians who deliver it.

Alexandria Penner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Nexus Teen AcademyDNP, PMHNP-BC

Alexandria Penner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Runs psychiatric evaluation and medication management on-site, so prescribing stays inside the house.

Ashley Daniels, Director of Family Services & Education at Nexus Teen AcademyHouse team

Ashley Daniels

Director of Family Services & Education

Runs family services and education, after directing theatre and teen programs and building liberal-arts residential summer camps for Mount Holyoke College and Bryn Mawr College.

Jennifer Inderberg, Education Supervisor at Nexus Teen AcademyHouse team

Jennifer Inderberg

Education Supervisor

Twenty-five years in education, supervising the accredited school that runs inside each house and the credit transfers back to your district.

Melissa Stockmar, Director of Food Operations at Nexus Teen AcademyHouse team

Melissa Stockmar

Director of Food Operations

Leads the kitchen team behind the chef-prepared meals, and runs the cooking group where residents learn to feed themselves.

Arizona-licensed clinical team.Every Nexus Teen Academy clinician is licensed in Arizona. Verify any license on the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners directory.

What families say

What Arizona families say about Nexus Teen Academy.

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Nexus Academy was a wonderful place for my daughter. The staff were amazing and so supportive. They worked with our entire family. Highly recommend Nexus.
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Sending your child or teen to a residential treatment facility is a difficult and heart-wrenching decision. The team at Nexus Teen Academy was exceptional. Our daughter's therapist was a great fit for her and played a significant role in helping us grow as a family. Family therapy is a crucial part of your child's recovery, and Nexus does an excellent job of involving the family in the healing process. We are grateful for their support in guiding our daughter toward a path of recovery.
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The program at Nexus was a lifesaver for my 15-year-old daughter. After a tough year in and out of different levels of care, my husband and I had truly hit a breaking point and knew a residential facility was needed, but we were adamant about finding a place that was safe, respectful, and loving for our daughter. The entire team at Nexus was caring and engaged from day one, despite my daughter NOT making that easy for the first couple of weeks. There were definitely days in the beginning where we wondered if this was even working, but the team encouraged my husband and me to stay the course, and thank goodness we did. After completing Nexus residential and PHP programs, our daughter has done a complete 180. Her mental health struggles aren't 'magically gone' - but she has learned not to let them control her and our family dynamic is leagues better than where we started. Maybe the craziest part of this whole experience was when she recently acknowledged that she was really struggling before and thanked me for sending her to the program - I almost fainted. All this to say, I can't recommend the team at Nexus enough to any family with a teen who is going through a hard time.
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Our 12 year old attended Nexus in summer of 2025. I opted for this location due to the reviews from other parents regarding similarly aged children. It's a whole different ballgame when a parent is trying to figure out what is best for their tween, knowing they will have exposure to older teenagers and older problems. That sad, Nexus is such a cohesive program. Our experience has been nothing short of wonderful, given the impossible circumstanes. All staff seems to be personally invested in each child's recovery and wellbeing. Our child left Nexus in a much more healed state than when they went in. I was so nervous about taking this huge step after poor hospital experiences and previous PHP's not being as helpful as we hoped. The staff is on top of relational dynamics in the house, and there is some separation between the younger residents and older ones, while still promoting overall cohesiveness. I feel they did a tremendous job supporting our 12 year old developmentally, bringing out a sense of childhood again. They also masterfully navigated our complicated family dynamic, going above and beyond to ensure our child's needs were met, the program requirements were met, in alignment with our family's needs. In a way, our child's time away at Nexus brought them back to us in a way we hadn't seen in a long time. I am so grateful. The PHP program, as well, is top notch and operates from heart. I would recommend both Nexus RTC and their PHP program to any parent in a similar situation. I have offered to connect with any parent in a similar place, so feel free to inquire about connecting with the staff. I know how terrifying this all is, and while we're not totally out of the woods, our child is currently attending school full time again with 2 evening therapy sessions each week. I attribute this assimilation into developmentally typical structure entirely to the care and support we all received from Nexus staff, from intake to therapy to medical and everyone else involved. Thank you, nexus, for helping our child- and our family- in our healing. I am forever grateful.
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When we realized we needed a place for our teen to go longer term it was one of the hardest, scariest things I have been through as a mother. Nexus really made it easier and not quite so scary. They have a really caring staff, the kids love the staff. They truly care about your child, it’s not just another kid in and out of their house. I felt like our family was important and they were focused on what my child needed to help her through this difficult time. There was a lot of ups and downs with this process and we had some really hard times and conversations but the staff was always there to help guide us. I would truly say if you are struggling and your teen needs residential Nexus is an amazing place for treatment. The house is beautiful and it is truly comfortable for the kids. I would definitely recommend Nexus.
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I would like to share that we had a great experience at Nexus Teen Academy. All of the staff is great with communication and assisted us through the process. I am very grateful for all of the resources, help and treatment for my teen throughout their stay. The have an amazing team and would recommend to anyone who needs the help.
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I highly recommend Nexus Teen Academy. The structure, support, and care they provided made a significant impact on my child, and it was also maintainable post-residency. During the residency, I attended a parent group led by the therapists who worked with the kids; where we learned critical skills and distinctions which helped with life afterward. It was also great to be in contact with other parents during this time, and the parenting group was great for this.
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Four years ago at the age of 13 my daughter completely stopped participating in school and started to display symptoms of major depression anxiety and an unknown mood disorder.Her attendance at school was greatly impacted in such a way that attending once or twice a week became standard until the age of 16.Alcohol addiction and juvenile legal troubles followed and became common issues up until the moment my daughter entered into Nexus Teen Academy.To be completely honest as a completely broken single parent,after trying many attempts at therapy/medications I had lost hope and had given up on expecting anything could fix the crisis we had been living in for the last for years. Nexus Academy changed my perspective, my daughter completed 33 days and for the first time in years I saw the spark and light come back to her eyes and soul.She left Nexus displaying insight and a desire to get back on track with her education. With all professions , one will find flaws and opportunities for improvement .I believe Nexus understands this and showed an openess to suggestions and constructive criticism.
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Nexus was a life changing experience. I went in at 17 and experienced my 18th in there, to which the staff and residents all made sure I felt special. My goals were formed around gaining a better sense of self identity, self respect, and healing myself from the inside out. All of which happened in ways I never expected. I was shown how healthy communication, empathy in your home life, and phone-free relationships, all shape you as a person. Each and every one of the staff and administrators at Nexus are solely devoted to the children’s lives and well being. If there was ever an issue, i felt confident to go to them about it and it was swiftly handled. It was one of the most difficult goodbyes I have ever experienced in my life, as I grew family-life bonds with every person there. Thank you all!!!!! I appreciate every way you showed up for me and how you supported me in my stay. I will carry this experience with me forever.
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My daughter was referred here after her various visits to psychiatric hospitals.I was so scared to be apart from my child but Nexus made me feel better about my decision because of their loving and welcoming environment. I love everything about this place, they really love the kids and support parents along the way. I appreciate everyone that loved and supported my child while she was at her lowest. I recommend this place to anyone that may feel like they have tried all they can and they do not know what to do next because Nexus will help you with the next steps in your journey.

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“Nexus Academy was a wonderful place for my daughter. The staff were amazing and so supportive. They worked with our entire family. Highly recommend Nexus.”
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“Sending your child or teen to a residential treatment facility is a difficult and heart-wrenching decision. The team at Nexus Teen Academy was exceptional. Our daughter’s therapist was a great fit for her and played a significant role in helping us grow as a family.”
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“The program at Nexus was a lifesaver for my 15-year-old daughter. After a tough year in and out of different levels of care, my husband and I had truly hit a breaking point and knew a residential facility was needed.”
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Getting started

How admission works, from first call to first day.

Teen in a one-on-one therapy session with a Nexus Teen Academy clinician
Our promise while you decide

1

One calm call

A licensed counselor asks what you have noticed, whether she is safe now, any recent incident or ongoing contact with the person who harmed her, current symptoms, diagnoses, and past treatment, then tells you plainly whether residential care is the right level.

2

Coverage check

With your permission we check your plan and return clear figures for residential behavioral-health care, network status, and a realistic out-of-pocket estimate. Trauma treatment sits under the mental-health benefit, and we explain exactly how your plan handles it.

3

Clinical assessment

A licensed clinician reviews her trauma history only as far as she is ready to share, along with psychiatric history, prior treatment, and safety, then recommends a level of care; any open investigation or medical need is planned around, never rushed.

4

Plan the arrival

One named coordinator handles medical clearance, travel, school records, prescriptions, and a safety-checked packing list, and helps keep her location private from anyone who should not know it.

5

A gentle, planned arrival

Your daughter meets her team, sees her room, and settles in with other girls her age, and your first family update is on the calendar before you head home.

Coverage & cost

Does insurance cover teen sexual trauma treatment?

Residential trauma treatment is a behavioral-health benefit on most major private insurance plans, and Nexus Teen Academy accepts most major commercial insurers. We verify your daughter's exact benefits, in-network or out-of-network, free, confidentially, and usually the same day, then explain any out-of-pocket cost in plain English before you commit.

  1. 1You send your plan detailsTwo required fields. Member ID optional. Takes about a minute.
  2. 2We verify with your insurer directlyIn-network or out-of-network, free and confidential, usually the same day.
  3. 3You get the number in plain EnglishYour exact out-of-pocket cost, explained before you commit to anything.
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After discharge

Aftercare planning after residential treatment.

Discharge planning begins weeks ahead with you in the room: a PHP or IOP step-down where it fits, a trauma-trained outpatient therapist and prescriber near home, a written safety and coping plan, and a paced return to school with her home district.

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Answers

Frequently asked questions about sexual trauma treatment

The questions parents ask us most about sexual trauma treatment for girls, answered plainly: distance, safety, therapy, insurance, licensing, and privacy.

Your question isn’t here?

A licensed admissions counselor can answer it on the phone right now, no script, no pressure, and no obligation to enroll.

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Centers & getting there

Yes. For Arizona parents searching for sexual trauma treatment near me, Nexus Teen Academy treats girls ages 12 to 17 at its AZDHS-licensed residence in Cave Creek, about 30 minutes north of central Phoenix, and admits families from every part of the state. Admissions answers (480) 485-3424 around the clock.

The residence is on E Saddle Mountain Rd in Cave Creek, north of Phoenix. It is about two hours from Tucson, around two and a half hours from Flagstaff, and a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor for families who fly in. We help plan the trip and the visits that follow.

After abuse or assault, many girls feel unsafe around others and stay quiet in mixed groups. The Cave Creek residence treats girls ages 12 to 17 only, so bedrooms, groups, and daily life are girls-only, which makes it easier to talk about the body, boundaries, and what happened.

That is common, and she is never pushed. Treatment starts with safety and coping skills, and she decides when and how much to share. Many girls open up only after weeks of feeling safe, and trauma therapy is paced around that.

Care & cost

Trauma-focused CBT and EMDR carry the core work, supported by daily emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills, group work on boundaries and healthy relationships, family therapy, and equine and art sessions.

Safety comes first. Any medical exam, forensic interview, or report is completed before or alongside admission, and our clinicians, who are mandated reporters, coordinate with you so treatment never interferes with an open case.

Yes. The residence is staffed around the clock, visitors and calls are limited to people you approve, and her location is kept private from anyone who should not have contact with her.

Many commercial plans do when medical necessity is met, since trauma treatment falls under the mental-health benefit. Nexus Teen Academy accepts most major private insurance and verifies your benefits, network status, and likely costs before you commit to anything.

Stays are planned around 30 days or more, then adjusted against clinical markers: steadier sleep and mood, skills she uses without prompting, fewer flashbacks, and a family ready with a home plan. Before discharge we line up a step-down level of care and a trauma-trained outpatient team near home.

Licensing & privacy

Yes. The Cave Creek home is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as a behavioral-health residential facility, accredited by The Joint Commission, and LegitScript certified. You can verify each credential yourself before you decide.

Yes. Her records are protected under HIPAA and shared only with the people you authorize, such as her pediatrician, school contact, or insurer, apart from reports the law requires to keep a child safe. Calls with admissions are confidential.

Parents are part of the treatment: weekly family therapy in person or by secure video, the Saturday parent group, regular updates from her primary therapist, and coaching on how to respond to triggers and rebuild trust at home.

Admission & daily life

Often within a few days. Admissions calls are returned within 24 hours, usually within minutes. A counselor checks your insurance benefits and licensed clinicians complete an assessment, and if everything moves smoothly your teen can move in shortly after. A coordinator walks you through travel, paperwork, and the first day.

Yes. Nexus Teen Academy offers tours of the home by appointment, so you can see where your teen would live and ask the team your questions in person before you decide anything. Call admissions to schedule a tour at a time that suits your family.

Yes. Family therapy happens once a week and is typically followed by about an hour of visitation, and parents are expected to take part. After orientation, teens can call home during designated hours most days, and families can also join a weekly virtual Family Empowerment group with other parents.

No. Personal phones and other devices stay at home for the length of the stay. Teens use tablets for video calls with approved contacts and computers for schoolwork, so contact with family continues through approved channels while the focus stays on treatment.

School continues during treatment. Teens attend accredited, credit-bearing classes on site, and education supervisors help with coursework and stay in touch with families. Bring a copy of any 504 plan or IEP at admission, and before discharge the team plans a staged return to your teen's home school.

Pack about two weeks of clothes without laces or drawstrings, alcohol-free toiletries, and any prescribed medication in its original packaging with a current medication list. Bring a guardian ID, a copy of any 504 plan or IEP, and school books. Personal phones and school-issued tablets stay at home.

The data

Teen sexual trauma statistics parents should know

The CDC estimates that about 1 in 4 girls in the U.S. experience sexual abuse before adulthood, and many never tell anyone at first. Every figure below carries its source.

Aerial view of a Nexus Teen Academy residential center in Arizona

18%

of U.S. high school girls experienced sexual violence in the past year, and many told no one at the time (CDC YRBS, 2021).

14%

of U.S. high school girls reported they had ever been physically forced to have sex (CDC YRBS, 2021).

8.0%

of U.S. adolescent girls ages 13 to 18 have had PTSD at some point in their lives (NIMH, NCS-A).

1 in 4

Arizona adolescents who needed mental-health care found it very difficult or impossible to get (AZDHS, 2026).

Sexual violence is common among teen girls and often hidden, which is why sudden changes in sleep, mood, or school deserve a real conversation.

The Arizona access figure is why families call early rather than wait months for a trauma-trained outpatient therapist to open a slot.

Sources: CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report, 2011-2021; CDC, Fast Facts: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse; National Institute of Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder statistics (National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement); Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Adolescent Mental Health Report, 2026.

Teen group home care for Arizona girls

A home in feel, a treatment center in practice.

Looking at group homes for a daughter recovering from sexual trauma? Girls from across Arizona live at our girls-only home in Cave Creek, licensed by AZDHS as a behavioral-health residential facility, so therapy, school, and daily life all happen in one safe place.

A typical group home

Nexus homes

Families from the Phoenix metro 9 cities

Families from Greater Arizona 6 cities

Girls from each of these cities are treated at our Cave Creek residence. We help plan the drive or flight, and parents join weekly family sessions in person or by secure video.

Across Arizona

Sexual trauma treatment for girls across Arizona.

The residence sits in Cave Creek, about 30 minutes north of central Phoenix, a drive most Arizona families can make in a day and a short trip from Phoenix Sky Harbor for everyone else. Admissions answers around the clock.

Within a half-day of most of the state

About two hours from Tucson on I-10, 2½ hours from Flagstaff on I-17, 1½ hours from Prescott, and three hours from Yuma on I-8, with Sierra Vista and Lake Havasu City a similar reach.

Telehealth & travel, handled

Secure weekly family telehealth for families outside the metro, plus help planning the drive or the flight into Phoenix Sky Harbor, so distance never means dropping out of treatment.

Aftercare mapped to your community

Step-down care and a trauma-trained outpatient therapist lined up near home before discharge, plus school re-entry with your home district, from Tucson Unified to Flagstaff Unified to the West Valley.

Nexus Teen Academy, Cave Creek · girls’ residence

2695 E Saddle Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Admissions 24/7

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Where the Cave Creek residence is located

Anthem, Desert Hills and New River

Saddle Mountain Rd, 85331 · 20 min north

Served from the Cave Creek residence

Travel, telehealth & aftercare

Every Nexus program, statewide

Find the right program for your daughter.

One clinical team, a full range of conditions, and families from across Arizona. Choose what your daughter is struggling with, then see how care works for families from your area.

Conditions treated, ages 12 to 17
8
Arizona cities our families come from
15
Residences, girls
2
Admissions line, every day
24 /7

Nexus Teen Academy provides licensed residential treatment for teens aged 12 to 17, including sexual trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder, substance use, and ADHD. Girls recovering from sexual trauma live at the girls-only Cave Creek residence, and families from anywhere in Arizona get drive-time guidance, travel help, and family therapy by secure video.

Depression care, statewide

Sexual trauma treatment for girls across Arizona

Girls from each city below are treated at our Cave Creek residence. We help with the drive, safety planning at home, school re-entry with your home district, and the questions parents from that area ask most.

Other conditions we treat for teens

Each condition leads to its Arizona guide, and the cities beside it show how care works for families from there.

Your city is not listed? We admit girls from anywhere in Arizona and from out of state. Call (480) 485-3424 and we will walk you through the drive to Cave Creek and how admission works.