Our Approach at Silver State Adolescent

At Silver State Adolescent, we remove the stigma around mental health and substance use treatment through compassionate care that fosters growth, confidence, and self-esteem.

Our comprehensive approach offers unique pre-teen and teen mental health treatment. Each client’s tailored plan includes medical and psychiatric care, clinical therapy, family therapy, experiential modalities, and strength-based academics. We focus on treating both the individual and the whole family, with a core mission to establish healthy communication and connection between teens and their families.

Medical

Psychiatry

We conduct a thorough clinical assessment to identify each resident’s specific needs and develop an individualized treatment plan that includes medication management and various therapeutic modalities.

Medical Care

Silver State Adolescent’s licensed, highly qualified medical doctors and nurses specialize in adolescent health and development. As part of our integrated care, our medical staff is available to oversee residents 24 hours a day.

Psychoeducation

In our psychoeducation groups, Silver State Adolescent’s medical and clinical professionals educate pre-teens and teens on how the brain and bodywork, helping them to change their thought processes and self-care behaviors positively.

Clinical

Psychiatry

We conduct a thorough clinical assessment to identify each resident’s specific needs and develop an individualized treatment plan that includes medication management and various therapeutic modalities.

Medical Care

Silver State Adolescent’s licensed, highly qualified medical doctors and nurses specialize in adolescent health and development. As part of our integrated care, our medical staff is available to oversee residents 24 hours a day.

Psychoeducation

In our psychoeducation groups, Silver State Adolescent’s medical and clinical professionals educate pre-teens and teens on how the brain and bodywork, helping them to change their thought processes and self-care behaviors positively.

Individual Therapy

Each client attends multiple weekly sessions with expert clinicians, with psychiatrists included in the personalized Treatment Team.

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

We utilize Attachment-Based Family Therapy to strengthen the emotionally protective parent-child relationship while promoting adolescent autonomy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

This evidence-based approach alleviates distress from PTSD and traumatic memories by altering how the brain processes information.

Middle Childhood Attachment-Based Family Therapy

This approach adapts Attachment-Based Family Therapy for younger clients (ages 7–12) and their parents/caregivers as part of our pre-teen treatment program.

Family Support Groups

We treat pre-teens and adolescents within the context of the entire family. Parents/guardians participate in multi-family support groups tailored to their child’s age and diagnosis.

Group Therapy Program

Daily group therapy sessions help clients build healthy relationships, support one another, and discuss the healing process together.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Our therapists use CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT to identify and modify thought and behavior patterns, shifting from negative to positive mindsets.

DBT-Informed Skills

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)–informed skills help clients modify unhealthy behaviors used to cope with deeper underlying issues.

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)

ERP therapy interrupts the cycle of obsessions and compulsions characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Device Management

We help pre-teens and teens build a balanced relationship with technology, including social media, gaming, and other types of device use.

Gender-Responsive Care

We honor clients’ preferred gender identity with inclusivity, acceptance, and support within the treatment milieu, addressing related issues in individual and family therapy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT combines acceptance and mindfulness with commitment and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility.

Relational Trauma Repair

This interactive experiential modality includes therapeutic exercises to heal the impact of relational trauma and attachment wounds through practicing skills for connection and bonding.

Person-Centered or Humanistic Therapy

This modality engages clients with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and empathy, allowing them to feel accepted, seen, and understood.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing helps clients find the internal motivation needed to make lifestyle and behavior changes addressing mental and physical health challenges.

Recovery Lifestyle

Our compassionate recovery program develops a strong sense of self-love and self-acceptance to ensure a lifelong commitment to personal recovery.

Body Image Group

This gender-specific therapeutic process group provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to express concerns about body perceptions and external appearance.

Holistic Treatment

Our holistic treatment approach addresses the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our clients. Incorporating therapies such as yoga, meditation, nutrition counseling, and art therapy, we focus on healing the whole person.

Experiential

Yoga

Certified yoga instructors lead our therapeutic yoga program, incorporating mindful movement and meditation in a supportive group setting to enhance physical and mental well-being.

Music

Teens and pre-teens learn to acknowledge and express deep-rooted emotions through creating and listening to music. Additionally, teens have the opportunity to play music together, fostering connection and emotional expression.

Fitness Activities

Healthy exercise is a fundamental part of our therapy and treatment programs for pre-teens and teens. Clients learn basic fitness skills to use as positive coping methods throughout their lives.

Art

Clients engage in visual arts to confront their experiences and emotions through creative expression. This approach is particularly powerful for those who find verbal expression challenging.

Meditation

Our meditation program guides clients in mindfulness practices to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and promote emotional stability. This practice helps teens develop inner peace and resilience.

Process Group

In process group sessions, clients share their experiences and emotions in a structured, supportive environment. These sessions facilitate personal insight, peer support, and collaborative healing, helping clients understand and navigate their recovery journey.

Academic

Individual Instruction

Our teaching team provides tailored instruction for each student using an accredited curriculum, informed by neuropsychoeducational test results, transcripts, family input, and feedback from their home school.

Individual Tutoring

Individualized pacing with specialized tutors allows us to provide extensive support. Our tutors help students address proficiency gaps and prepare for standardized exams.

Academic Planning

Each student receives an Individualized Academic Plan (IAP) aligned with age-appropriate state standards. This plan incorporates academic assessments, educational testing, parental input, and personal needs.

Educational Testing

We can arrange for testing in areas such as academic achievement, cognitive abilities, and social/emotional development to better understand and support each student’s needs.

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Our teachers regularly communicate with families to provide updates on academic progress. We ensure that students stay on track for success when they return to their home school.

College Application Support

We help older teens identify their strengths, talents, and interests, guiding them through the college application process and assisting in writing essays that truly express who they are.

Spiritual

Mindfulness

Every morning, our clients set goals, state positive affirmations, and connect spiritually, starting their day with calm and self-reflection. Additionally, therapy sessions often begin with moments of meditation or mindful breathing to center and ground our clients.

Reflection

Throughout the week, clients at Silver State Adolescent participate in Inventory and Reflection exercises as part of the therapeutic healing process, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.

Church, Synagogue, Temple

We honor all religious affiliations and provide opportunities for clients to attend church, temple, or synagogue, maintaining their spiritual practices while in treatment. Spiritual connection supports young people in finding meaning and purpose during their recovery journey.

What Conditions does Silver State Adolescent Address for Teens?

SSA Website Teen Depression

Teen Depression

Identifying symptoms of teenage depression is crucial. Often, the signs can be mistaken for typical teen behavior such as moodiness, sullenness, or emotional volatility. Factors like family circumstances, physical changes, and social pressure can trigger depression in teens.

Teen Being Disagreeable With Parent

Teen Anxiety

Seeing kids experience stress can be hard for parents, but stress is a natural part of adolescence. When stress escalates into teen anxiety, it can become psychologically crippling. Silver State Adolescent’s treatment team uses decades of experience to help adolescents and families develop new skills and self-understanding to overcome anxiety disorders.

Teen Friends Studying Together

Teen Substance Abuse and Rehab

Choosing the right teen rehab is incredibly challenging. At Silver State Adolescent, we do more than help teens stop using drugs and alcohol; we also address the underlying issues. Recognizing that substance abuse is a mental health issue, we focus on the root causes of self-destructive behaviors to achieve successful outcomes and sustainable recovery.

Teen Friends Hanging Out

Teen Mental Health

Teen mental health struggles are common, but finding appropriate treatment can be tough for families. Entering treatment can be intimidating for both adolescents and their families. Silver State Adolescent’s approach to mental health treatment begins with compassionate support, acceptance, and unconditional love.

Teen Trauma Therapy Session

Teen Trauma

Teen trauma is difficult for any family. Every parent wants to protect their teenager and ensure their safety and happiness. Support for teens and families is essential for healing trauma and moving forward. Silver State Adolescent understands the impact of teen trauma and is here to help.

Teen Eating Disorder Treatment

Teen Eating Disorder

Teen eating disorders can be life-threatening. Experts consider eating disorders the deadliest of all mental health conditions, affecting as many as 1 in 10 young women. Professional treatment and support are crucial for lasting recovery from teen eating disorders.

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