Therapies
Evidence-based therapies, combined thoughtfully to support teens’ emotional and behavioral needs.
What Therapy Looks Like at Imagine by Northpoint
Therapy is a core part of how teens build emotional stability, coping skills, and confidence. Sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to each teen’s needs — helping them understand what they’re feeling and how to handle challenges more effectively.
Understand Emotions and
Thought Patterns
Therapy helps teens recognize patterns in their thoughts and feelings so they can respond in healthier ways.
Develop Healthy Coping Skills
Teens learn tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond to challenges without becoming overwhelmed.
Support Identity and Self-Confidence
Therapy gives teens space to explore identity, build self-understanding, and develop confidence without judgment.
Therapies We Offer
Each teen’s treatment is personalized by combining therapies that support their specific background, needs, and goals. Here’s a quick look at the core options:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Helps teens recognize unhelpful thought patterns and respond in healthier ways.
- Builds coping and problem-solving skills for stress and other daily challenges.
- Supports goal-setting so progress feels clear and measurable.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Provides tools to manage intense emotions without impulsive reactions.
- Builds distress-tolerance skills for overwhelm, conflict, or high-stress moments.
- Strengthens communication skills for healthier relationships.
Individual Therapy
- Gives teens a private space to work through the specific challenges that brought them to treatment.
- Helps teens understand triggers and patterns that affect mood and behavior.
- Offers consistent one-on-one support to stay engaged and moving forward.
Group Therapy
- Fosters a sense of connection so teens don’t feel alone in their experiences.
- Builds social confidence through shared skill-building and peer support.
- Gives teens a safe setting to practice communication and coping tools.
Family Therapy
- Helps families improve communication and reduce conflict at home.
- Builds clearer boundaries and stronger support for daily life outside treatment.
- Supports trust-building and healthier family patterns over time.
Holistic Therapy
- Uses mind-body approaches to support grounding, stress relief, and regulation.
- Includes movement, mindfulness, or creative therapies that help teens reconnect to themselves.
- Supports routines that make progress feel more sustainable day to day.
Relationship Therapy
- Helps teens strengthen communication and boundaries in key relationships.
- Supports healthier patterns with peers, caregivers, and others who impact daily life.
- Builds skills for handling conflict, repair, and trust in a steadier way.
Individual, group, & family therapy
Support, safety, & connection
Concerns We Address in Therapy
Teens come to us with challenges that can show up emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. We support a wide range of concerns, including:
Find the Right Level of Care for Your Teen
A teen’s needs can change over time, and the right level of care should change with them. We offer different levels of mental health and substance use support so care can adjust as stability builds or more support is needed.
Intensive Outpatient
Program (IOP)
After-school care 3 days a week, 3 hours a day for teens who need more structure than weekly therapy. Programs typically run 8–12 weeks and include individual, group, and family therapy.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Day treatment Monday–Friday, 6+ hours a day for teens who need a higher level of support. This 4-6 week program includes school coordination and medication support as needed.
Virtual Mental Health Programs
Hybrid care for teens who need the flexibility of online sessions. Offers structured treatment and clinician-led support from home as needed.
Featured Resources
Explore resources that meet you wherever you are in your journey.
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Treatment & Therapy OptionsFamily Therapy for Teens: Benefits, Goals, and What to Expect
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Treatment & Therapy OptionsInterpersonal Therapy for Adolescents with Anxiety
FAQs About Therapies Used in Teen Treatment
How do you decide which therapies are right for my teen?
Therapies are recommended based on a comprehensive assessment that looks at symptoms, stressors, strengths, and daily functioning. From there, the care team builds a plan using therapies that work well together and can adjust as your teen’s needs change.
Do teens receive more than one type of therapy at the same time?
Yes. Most teens participate in a combination of therapies, such as individual, group, and family therapy. This allows skills to be reinforced in different settings and supports progress both in treatment and at home.
What if my teen is resistant or doesn’t open up in therapy?
This is very common, especially at the start. Therapists focus on building trust, setting clear expectations, and allowing teens to engage at their own pace, rather than forcing conversations before they’re ready.
Do you offer therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens?
Yes. Therapy is affirming and inclusive of all gender identities and sexualities. Care is personalized and fully integrated into the program, so teens receive respectful, supportive treatment without being separated into a different track. Read our story to learn more about our values and approach.
How involved are parents or caregivers in therapy?
Parents and caregivers are involved through family therapy and regular communication, while still respecting your teen’s privacy. The goal is to support healthier communication and provide guidance that helps progress continue at home.
Is medication required to participate in therapy?
No. Medication is not required to participate in therapy. When medication is part of care, it’s used thoughtfully, monitored closely, and always combined with therapeutic support.
Verify Your Insurance
Worried about costs? We accept most major insurance plans to minimize out-of-pocket costs and make quality care for your teen more accessible.
Ready to begin? Here’s how you start:
- Call our admissions team and explore treatment options
- Verify your insurance
- Schedule your teen’s assessment
Not sure what your teen needs? Reach out today and we’ll help you find the right path.