For teens, they are constantly pulled and moving in so many directions. They are always on the move somewhere or need a ride to the next thing that is going on in their social circle. It is difficult for many parents to keep up on them, ensure that they sit down to eat a nutritious dinner and to get needed sleep in their life. In addition, trying to help their teen native their mental health. To say that trying to juggle all of this can be difficult or overwhelming is an understatement. What if we could take one of the concerns off your mind, wouldn’t that be ideal? We can help!
What is DBT?
Cincinnati Center for DBT provides an evidence-based treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. The goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to help provide skills to individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, substance use, and eating disorders. We assist in developing skills to help any teen reach their life worth living goal.
What is Telehealth Therapy?
Cincinnati Center for DBT provides Telehealth services for teens. There are so many benefits to DBT Telehealth therapy for teens. Telehealth therapy is provided weekly through individual and group sessions. Teens always have their phones on them and never go anywhere without them; so Telehealth therapy can be ideal for your teen.
Telehealth therapy allows your teen to connect to a licensed therapist using any of their devices as long as they han ave internet connection. They can use their computer, ta,blet or smartphone to participate in therapy.
What are the Pro’s to Telehealth for Teens:
Convenience and Comfortability:
Teens can also stay in their own room or a room where they feel comfortable and safe as long as it is in a private location. Teens can meet with their therapist in a location that they want and fits their life. It provides them the opportunity to not have to run to another location. It saves them time and allows them the opportunity to provide self-care for themselves. They can stay at home and in their own space!
Consistency and Frequency:
Telehealth allows teens the opportunity to attend every appointment. Bad day at school? Are roads bad? Homework? Telehealth cuts down drive time and reasons to not attend. It gives your teen time back and allows them the opportunity to still attend practice, complete homework, and even be at home for dinner.
Treatment can be more Approachable:
Teens are many times, very comfortable with communicating with friends, school and family through their phones. They are able to navigate easily and seem to enjoy chatting through a screen. Therefore, Telehealth treatment can be more approachable for teens. It is the way they communicate best and helps eliminate potential barriers that could impede on their therapy. It can be a more comfortable setting for them. It allows them the opportunity to continue to develop their skills that lead them to the life they want to live.
If you are interested in online DBT therapy for your teen, schedule an appointment today.