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.
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.
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.
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 11-17) 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.
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FAQs About The Silver State Approach
We believe healing starts with connection. Our approach is trauma-informed, teen-focused, and grounded in compassion, structure, and clinical excellence.
It means we recognize that many behaviors stem from unresolved trauma, and we respond with empathy, safety, and validation—not punishment.
No. Every teen receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their mental health needs, learning style, and emotional development.
We use relational engagement, consistency, and therapeutic rapport to meet them where they are—without judgment or shame.
We use 24/7 supervision, positive behavior support, and proactive de-escalation practices to keep everyone safe.
Safe, structured, and nurturing. Our facility balances clinical rigor with warmth, predictability, and emotional support.
Teens heal in the context of relationships. Trust, connection, and feeling understood are critical to recovery.
Yes, family therapy sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly depending on clinical need.
Yes. We offer on-site academic support with credentialed educators to keep teens progressing academically.
Yes. Teens learn emotional regulation, communication, goal setting, self-care, and healthy routines.
No. We focus on their strengths, potential, and identity beyond their diagnosis.
We evaluate feedback openly and involve parents and the clinical team to adjust the plan if needed.
If outpatient care isn’t working and symptoms are worsening, residential treatment may be necessary—even at a younger age.
We are trained to spot avoidance and help teens stay accountable while feeling heard and supported.
We’re trained to support teens with aggressive behaviors through structure, emotional regulation, and therapy.
Because it’s developmentally appropriate, emotionally attuned, and based on building trust—not control.