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Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Therapist guiding a patient through exposure therapy, a technique used to help individuals confront and manage fears in a controlled and supportive environment.

    How Does Exposure Therapy Work?

    Fear is a natural part of life. It can lead to debilitating problems that make it difficult to function in day-to-day life. That is where exposure therapy comes in. Many people who ask themselves, “How does exposure therapy work” may think it is a cruel form of treatment. However, it was developed to gradually expose …

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  • Teen lying on a couch during a therapy session, representing trauma-focused therapy techniques used to help adolescents process and heal from past traumatic experiences.

    Common Teen Trauma-Focused Therapy Techniques

    According to the National Center for PTSD, 5% of adolescents meet the criteria for PTSD, with the number of teens experiencing some form of trauma being higher. Teen trauma is a complicated emotion that is difficult to define. That said, professional treatment programs that incorporate trauma therapy  for teens have been shown to help in both …

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  • 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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