Adolescents

Adolescents face a greater risk of mental health conditions when their living situation is inconsistent, stigmatization or bullying occurs, along with social and environmental issues that impact their ability to manage day to day situations.

During adolescence, the brain goes through dramatic neurobiological changes affecting problem solving skills and decision making, emotion regulation and self-confidence. In addition, physical body changes present a wide range of challenges for teenagers.

Among the more common behavioral health disorders that may be diagnosed in the adolescent population are anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance use disorders. Many teens also struggle with gender identity concerns, along with thoughts of suicide and self-harm. Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine offers the following programs and services for adolescents:

Related Services and Programs

Addiction Medicine

Often used to mask other diagnoses, addiction is a problem with the potential for serious consequences. Seasoned and credentialed professionals offer RCBM's outpatient addiction treatment services in a caring, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. At the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, we offer an innovative multidisciplinary treatment approach to recovery. Our program…
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ADHD Treatment

RCBM is dedicated to educating and helping those who have ADHD. Joel Young, MD, Medical Director and Founder of RCBM, has authored several books and numerous articles on ADHD and is dedicated to helping those who struggle with this condition. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. People with autism (ASD) often have some of these characteristics: ongoing social impairments such as difficulty communicating and interacting with others, repetitive behaviors, oversensitivity to sensory stimulation…
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Individual Therapy

Individual psychotherapy is an approach in which all therapists at Rochester Center are highly trained. Individuals receive assistance in addressing issues related to self, family, school and work. Clients who chose to participate in individual therapy work together with their therapist to gain insight and increase coping skills in order to improve general mental health.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. This therapy combines behavioral exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring to help the patient confront avoidance, correct negative automatic thoughts, and return to optimal functioning. CBT is particularly effective for, but not limited to, the…
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Diagnostic Screening & Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine is committed to an accurate diagnosis. We believe that before appropriate treatment (medication, psychotherapy, nutrition therapy) can be implemented, it is imperative to identify the extent and severity of your mental health condition. Central to our approach is diagnostic screening, which plays a crucial role in this process. To…
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Eating Disorders

RCBM offers personalized, compassionate care for eating disorders treatment in Michigan and provides help for those suffering from all types of eating disorders and disordered eating. In addition, we have a Certified International Association of Eating Disorders (iaedp) Specialist on staff, along with other highly trained specialists in eating disorder treatment. You can rest…
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Grief/Loss/Coping with Illness Issues

Sudden loss of a loved one from a heart attack, stroke, homicide, suicide or accident, often presents many issues for those left behind. People who experience loss from divorce, chronic or terminal illness face a different type of grieving. There are also differences in how adults, children, men and women experience grief and loss.
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Medical Nutrition Therapy

At RCBM, we offer medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by registered dietitians. How are eating habits and mental health care related? MNT is an essential adjunct to enhancing mental well-being and an important physical health component. It is based on decades of medical research on the relationship between diet, nutrition, and health outcomes. The process includes a food and…
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Medication Management

At the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, many of our treatment plans incorporate neuropsychiatric medication as part of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and approach to mental health care. If you are exploring how to find the right psychiatrist for medication management or wondering whether medication is the right choice for your symptoms, our team provides expert guidance tailored…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by obsessions (repetitive, frequent, unwanted/disturbing thoughts, images, or impulses) and compulsions (mental or physical acts that a person intentionally performs to reduce the distress caused by the obsessions). OCD can occur across the lifespan, starting in early childhood (e.g., preschool) for some,…
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School Advocacy

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine works with children, parents, and schools to provide a comprehensive and integrated treatment program. Children and teenagers spend the majority of their day in the school setting, and their relationships and behaviors in the school setting are often critical pieces of the diagnostic and treatment puzzle. Your child’s therapist or doctor will contact…
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Social Phobia

Social Phobia, also known as Social Anxiety Disorder, is characterized by marked and persistent fear of situations in which one must perform or interact socially with or in front of others. A person with social phobia fears situations where they are exposed to new situations or people. They, therefore, worry about behaving in a way that they might be judged by others as foolish, unacceptable,…
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Telemedicine

We are pleased to offer HIPAA-secure video sessions for medication management, psychotherapy, and medical nutrition therapy. We intend to provide telehealth services as a permanent offering. To keep our patients and staff safe, RCBM transitioned to telehealth during COVID-19. Our patients have expressed high levels of satisfaction with their telehealth experience, and a body of evidence…
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Trauma Treatment

Traumatic experiences can occur when there is an emotional disturbance or response from an event(s) or circumstance(s) that was perceived as life-threatening or harmful physically or mentally. Some traumatic experiences may include but are not limited to being in active combat in the military, experiencing violence or abuse, being in an auto accident, having a grave illness, being in a…
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Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the pulling of hair for non-cosmetic purposes, which can often result in significant hair loss. Hair is typically pulled from eyebrows, eyelashes, scalp, beard and pubic area, though hair from other parts of the body may also be pulled.
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