Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Teen boy in a therapy session, engaging in interpersonal therapy techniques to improve communication skills, emotional expression, and relationship-building

    Common Teen Interpersonal Therapy Techniques

    Watching your teen struggle with mood, depression, or interpersonal issues is not easy. Interpersonal therapy techniques focus on the correlation between mood and relationships. Its main goal is to address depression in teens. Therapy is important in addressing your teen’s emotional and relational struggles. It may help them understand their feelings and how relationships impact …

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  • Banner image for 'What is Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy?' showing a teen sitting with a therapist in a counseling session, symbolizing the healing and support provided through trauma-focused therapy.

    What is Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy?

    Teen trauma can affect how your teen thinks, feels, and behaves. It can arise from experiences like accidents, loss, violence, or abuse. If not addressed early enough through treatment and teen trauma-focused therapy, it can lead to many long-term consequences. This can interfere with your teen’s development and future. Considering how crucial adolescence is for your …

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  • Banner image for 'Borderline Personality Disorder in Teen Girls,' showing a young girl with a thoughtful expression, symbolizing the emotional struggles and challenges of the condition.

    Borderline Personality Disorder in Teen Girls

    Did you know that about 1.6% of the population has a borderline personality disorder (BPD)? This number is suspected to be even higher due to underdiagnoses. BPD affects relationships, behaviors, and emotions. This makes it a key challenge for borderline personality disorder in teenage girls who are already dealing with adolescent struggles. Looking at the mixed emotions …

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  • A frustrated mother points at her upset daughter, who looks down in distress. The image represents emotional struggles linked to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in children.

    Causes of Teen Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

    Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition that can lead to anger, irritability, and temper issues — but what are the disruptive mood dysregulation disorder causes that lead to the problem in the first place? DMDD goes beyond normal mood swings. Many parents confuse DMDD with regular temper tantrums. However, the main …

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  • A frustrated teenage girl argues with an adult woman in a counseling session, representing the importance of anger management techniques for teens to help them express emotions constructively.

    Anger Management Techniques for Teens

    Learning teen anger management techniques is vital for adolescents who struggle with anger issues. This article aims to educate teens on anger management techniques and looks at some common techniques that adolescents can implement in their day-to-day lives. If you are looking for immediate assistance for a teen anger problem, give our team a call …

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