Child and Adolescent Problems

Child and adolescent conditions can be similar or very different from conditions of adulthood and research may suggest about 1 in 5 children may experience a behavioral health problem severe enough to diagnose. Children and adolescents do experience depression, anxiety, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) somewhat similar to that of adults, although treatment approaches tend to have a family component rather than solely individual therapy. Common child and adolescent issues that may not reach the level of diagnosis include problems with sleep, feeding/eating, toileting, disruptive behaviors, and socialization. Often evidence-based psychotherapy such as brief behavioral parent training and behavioral family therapy can be highly effective and available from the comfort and convenience of your own home.