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Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite
Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite is a premier teen residential treatment facility in place to help adolescents struggling with mental and behavioral health problems such as teen depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more.
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Why Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite?
The Mesquite tree thrives in harsh, dry conditions, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. Similarly, at Nexus Teen Academy, our program empowers adolescents to develop resilience by teaching coping mechanisms and cognitive flexibility in the face of their struggles. Just as the Mesquite roots dig deep to find water, clients learn to tap into inner strength to sustain growth even in difficult times.
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What We Treat at Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite
At Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite, we specialize in treating a wide spectrum of teen behavioral health challenges—including mental health disorders, substance use issues, and dual diagnosis cases. Our combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches focuses on restoring emotional, psychological, and social well-being, helping teens reclaim purpose and direction in their daily lives.
Teen Mental Health Treatment
Our experienced clinical team provides specialized care for a variety of teen mental health conditions, including:
Teen Substance Abuse Treatment
At our Mesquite location prioritizes behavioral and mental health care, we also offer effective substance abuse treatment for teens. We focus on uncovering and addressing the underlying emotional and psychological issues that often contribute to substance use. Our integrated model ensures that co-occurring conditions are treated with care and expertise.
Call today to learn more about our teen substance abuse treatment program or teen mental health programs and how they can help your teen.
Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite Treatment Offerings
At Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite, we put your teen at the heart of everything we do. Our treatment philosophy emphasizes long-term success by helping teens rebuild confidence, heal from trauma, and develop the tools they need to lead healthier, more intentional lives. Through expert guidance and compassionate care, we help each teen build a vision for a better future.
Let’s take a look at some of the specific treatment offerings we use to do this.
Core Clinical Therapies
Evidence-based treatment is central to our therapeutic approach. Our clinical team uses proven strategies to support lasting emotional and behavioral change. Some of the most common evidence-based forms of adolescent therapy we offer at Nexus include:
- Teen cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Peer group therapy
Individual treatment plans will depend on each client’s specific situation and best course of action determined by the clinical team and case managers.
Creative & Experiential Therapies
In addition to talk therapy, we integrate hands-on experiential therapies that help teens engage, express, and grow in new ways. Some common types of experiential therapies we offer include:
- Psychodrama therapy
- Sound therapy
- Art therapy
- Meditation & mindfulness exercises
We also have partnered with Ignite Equine to offer third-party equine therapy for some clients.
Personalized Treatment Plans
At Nexus, our individualized care model ensures that therapy frequency, structure, and types of support reflect each teen’s unique background, goals, and challenges.
From one-on-one counseling to group work to holistic treatment and beyond, every detail is built around the individual. Our treatment approach is also constantly evolving to reflect your teen’s current situation.
Amenities at Our Teen Treatment Program
Each Nexus Teen Academy facility has unique offerings and amenities to make the clients’ stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Let’s take a look at some of the amenity highlights at our Mesquite location.
Chef-Prepared Meals
We have an executive chef, Melissa Stockmar, on staff to ensure that each client has access to nutritious and healthy meals every day. This also allows us to accomodate for most food allergies and preferences. Along with these meals, Melissa also offers interactive cooking classes to clients who are interested
Television & Game Room
While treatment is the top priority of our program, clients do have access to age-appropriate television and video games during some downtime. This allows them to relax and connect with other clients in a non-clinical setting, which can aid overall growth and recovery during the treatment process.
Secluded Location
Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite is a large location nestled in the Desert Mountains with great accommodations. The spacious rooms, outdoor areas, and beautiful location in Cave Creek give clients the chance to settle down and enjoy the serenity of nature and seclusion.
Private Insurance Plans Accepted
Admissions Process
Treatment plans at Nexus Teen Academy are highly individualized and depend on the specific needs and duration of each client’s stay. While we provide an overview of a 30+ day treatment program, we have the flexibility to expedite or extend treatment to align perfectly with your personalized program. It is important for parents to assist their teen in packing and/or ensuring they have everything they need.
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E-mail our admissions team to discuss the next steps in your teen’s recovery journey.
Meet Our Executive Director
Hannah Carr LPC, BC-TMH
Executive Director of
Nexus Teen Academy
Meet Our Therapists for Teen Females
Jessica Sitko
Clinical Therapist
Jessica Sitko is an Arizona Board Licensed Associate Counselor having experience with various populations in different settings before finding her passion working with children and teens. She completed her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She brings to the team a vibrant personality and passion to help all residents reach their full potential!
Regan Gallegos
Clinical Therapist
Regan Gallegos is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling. Her work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy. She specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, providing compassionate and goal-oriented care.
Her approach is client-centered, and she believes in helping clients discover their inner strength and resilience as they move toward a place of balance, wellness, and lasting happiness.
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Adolescent Outpatient Center
Teen Boys & Teen Girls (ages 12-17)
6,700 Sq. Ft
2-5 days per week