DBT-Based Individual Therapy for Adolescents

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-based individual therapy provides adolescents with practical coping and problem-solving skills tailored specifically to their developmental needs.

What Will My Teen Learn?

  • Distress Tolerance: Skills to safely manage crises and make healthier coping choices.

  • Emotional Regulation: Techniques to better understand and manage emotions through education and interactive skill-building.

  • Walking the Middle Path: Strategies to help teens adopt balanced perspectives, promoting flexible thinking and reducing conflict.

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Practical methods for teens to clearly communicate needs and boundaries successfully with others.

Parent Involvement and Support

Parents actively participate in dedicated sessions with Dr. Kuzirian to stay informed about their teen's progress. These sessions cover essential parenting topics such as managing technology use, setting appropriate limits, ensuring consistency with consequences, and navigating difficult conversations. Parents often find these meetings invaluable for sustaining positive change at home.

 Evidence-Based Skills for Life

Our interventions provide immediate, practical tools to help teens manage anxiety and depression effectively. These evidence-based skills offer lasting benefits, preparing teens for success in early adulthood and beyond. Teens practice applying these skills in everyday contexts—at home, at school, at work, and in important relationships.

How Does It Work?

  • Practice: The curriculum is intentionally kept straightforward to prevent overwhelm, enabling your teen to focus on applying these essential skills in real-life situations.

  • Practice: During sessions, we discuss and analyze successes and challenges experienced by your teen during the week, offering guidance, encouragement, and tailored solutions.

  • Practice: Parents remain vital figures in their child's life. You'll also learn skills to effectively support and validate your teen's progress throughout the week, boosting their confidence and reinforcing positive behaviors.