Covina Inpatient Teen & Adolescent Depression Treatment

Compassionate Care for Teens with Depression

At our Covina teen depression treatment program, we specialize in providing support to teens who are facing depression and other mental health issues. We understand that every adolescent experiences depression differently. That’s why we provide different levels of care, from intensive outpatient to adolescent residential care.

This ensures that each teen receives the support that matches their specific needs. But it’s easy to confuse the mood swings, sadness, or irritability that many teens experience with typical teenage behavior. However, when these symptoms last for more than two weeks without any relief, it’s essential to recognize that this could indicate major depression.

That’s why our licensed psychiatrists and mental health professionals work hand in hand to create a personalized treatment plan based on the severity of these symptoms. During our sessions, we use evidence-based therapies, track progress closely, and adjust medications so your teen is always moving toward recovery.

And when it’s time to leave, we don’t leave your teen guessing. We build a personalized aftercare plan with trusted resources (of Covina) so your teen continues feeling supported at home, school, and beyond.

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We partner with leading insurance providers to make depression treatment more accessible and affordable for teens when they need it the most.

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Knowledge and Expertise is Key

Our Accreditations and Affiliations

Successful treatment of adolescent depression requires a strong foundation of expertise. That’s why we continuously seek and audit accreditations, certifications, and affiliations that reflect the high standards of our treatment programs. Our mission is to reassure parents and teens that they are receiving trusted, professional care.

Teen Depression Treatment for Covina, California

What to Expect During Our Covina Teen Depression Treatment Program

As a parent, knowing what to expect during a teen depression treatment center‘s program can help ease your apprehension and make it easier to support your teen through the same feelings. But how?

  • It all starts with us providing you with clear details about the program, treatment philosophies, and admission process.
  • After the initial orientation, we move toward the assessment and pre-admission stage.
  • Here, we thoroughly evaluate your teen’s medical history and cultural background. We also conduct psychological tests to understand their mental health and behavior.
  • As a parent, you are a key part of this process, sharing insights about your teen’s struggles.
  • The results of this assessment will help us create the best treatment plan for your teen.
  • Once your teen is accepted, the admission process begins. Here, we will guide you through all the steps, including paperwork, finances, and logistics.
  • Our Covina teen depression treatment program will be tailored to meet your teen’s specific needs, addressing the particular condition they are being treated for.

However, during their stay with us, here’s a list of common therapies your teen will participate in.

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Teens will have an individual therapy session with a skilled counselor every week. During these individual therapy sessions, they'll be able to analyze their emotions, gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and how they can break their negative thinking pattern.

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GROUP THERAPY

Group therapy is a core component of our treatment program. During these group therapy sessions, teens can share their experiences and learn from their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

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HOLISTIC AND RECREATION THERAPIES

We don't just rely on conventional treatment. We take it a step further by offering a mix of holistic and experiential therapies such as yogaart therapysurf therapy, hiking, music therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. These activities are specially designed to help teens manage their stress, find a sense of self, build confidence, and uncover new passions.

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NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

We integrate the essentials of nutrition and physical activity into each day. With daily access to 3 nutritional meals, healthy snacks, and exercise resources, we ensure every aspect of a teen's health is nurtured. It's about empowering them to take steps toward lasting wellness.

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FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT

The entire family plays a crucial role in our teen depression treatment program. Our experienced therapists help families address communication issues between their teens, build healthy boundaries, and learn new ways to cope. These steps are crucial in supporting their teen's long-term recovery.

FDA Approved Drugs for Teen Depression Treatment
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FDA APPROVED DRUGS

Anti-depressants are proven effective for treating clinical depression. If a teen is going through the early depression stage, they are recommended for FDA-approved drug treatments. But the teen needs to be closely monitored throughout treatment about their behavioural changes and occurrence of suicidal thoughts in the early weeks of treatment.

Teen Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Our Depression Program for Covina Teenagers

At Key Healthcare, we provide different levels of care for teens to address the underlying causes of their depression. During our treatment program, you can expect your teen to attend individual and group therapy sessions, participate in family counseling, receive academic support, and participate in social activities. Throughout their program, your teen will learn to understand the causes behind their mental health condition and develop the coping skills to effectively manage them.

Supportive Teen Treatment Environment at Key Healthcare

Intensive Outpatient

Our adolescent IOP program is a balanced option for teens who don’t need 24-hour supervision but still benefit from structured, expert-led (individual, group, and family) therapy for their depression. Unlike inpatient care, our IOP lets teens continue their schooling, keep up with their extracurricular activities, and return home after each session.

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Partial Hospitalization

Our adolescent PHP program (PHP) is a step-down level of care from inpatient care. The structure of this program ensures teens receive a concentrated level of care to manage their depression effectively while handling their daily responsibilities. We also include different components that tackle the physical, emotional, and social aspects of recovery.

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Residential Treatment

Our 45-60 days teen residential treatment program allows your adolescent to focus on their recovery, free from distractions. By addressing the underlying causes of their depression with evidence-based therapies, holistic treatments, and medication-assisted care. We ensure that your teen’s journey goes beyond symptom relief.

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Teen Healing Insights

Key Healthcare is an amazing teen residential treatment program. Our son was struggling with marijuana addiction, serious anxiety, depression, was not listening, and had no motivation. We have tried 2 other teen therapy options, but Key Healthcare is what our son has responded to the best by far. Their teen inpatient program has a really cool and inviting environment, with really great therapists, and the staff were all very friendly, and caring. The family therapy sessions were very valuable to our family as well. My son didn’t feel like he was going to therapy when he was at key healthcare. They provided educational structure for him to get his schoolwork done and he took part in group therapy which he spoke positively about.
 
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Really great therapists and staff at this teen treatment program. Very nice inpatient facility, I highly recommend Key Healthcare for families of teenagers dealing with mental health issues or depression.
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I highly recommend key healthcare to any family that has a teen struggling. Friend of mine sent their teen to the teen residential program, which drastically helped their son, and family life. We ended up sending our daughter to key healthcare’s iop as well and she got an extremely high level of therapy, which she resonated with. We saw a huge shift in our daughter after she completed their teen rehab.
As a treatment professional, I am so grateful for the team at Key! My students have found the mentoring/coaching services to be so incredibly supportive. The mentors are so good at connecting with students, engaging them in positive healthy activities and steering them towards building healthy skills. The parent coaching adds such a strong element. When combined with inpatient therapy. Thanks to all the team at Key!

Meet the Team

We believe that the effectiveness of the treatment program relies heavily on the bond between the teen and their therapist, rather than solely on the clinical modalities and various therapeutic techniques employed. That is why our staff members are relatable, resourceful and fearless when it comes to finding creative solutions for each client.

Leadership Team

Elnaz Mayeh PhD, LMFT

Dr. Elnaz Mayeh is a highly experienced clinical psychologist and the Executive Director of Key Healthcare. With a deep commitment to adolescent mental health, Dr. Mayeh brings a wealth of expertise in program development, clinical leadership, and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Beverly Reader, MD

Beverly Reader, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with 15 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health and dual diagnosis treatment.

Ryan Blivas

Ryan Blivas is a behavioral healthcare entrepreneur and teen mental health advocate who is passionate about finding solutions to combat the teen mental health crisis in America.

Evan Powell

Evan Powell is one of the co-founders of Key Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by his own treatment journey, he and Ryan set out to change the narrative for clients, and help them find a brighter path.

Clinical & Medical Team

Helena Nyhart, MA, AMFT, APCC

Originally from the East Coast, Helena began her career in the tech industry before finding her passion in adolescent mental health. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University…

Amber Gentry

Amber began her academic journey studying criminal psychology before discovering her true passion in the fields of addiction and mental health. She went on to complete a two-year program in substance abuse counseling and spent…

Jason Sobel CADC-III

Jason is committed to Keys’ holistic and integrated approach to treatment and is passionate about supporting teens facing substance use and mental health challenges with a creative, compassionate style informed by years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of care coordination.

Abby Heifitz

Born and raised in Chicago, Abby Heifitz recently relocated to Los Angeles and earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

Chanelle Catuogno,  ACSW

Chanelle specializes in trauma therapy, trained in ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and brings years of experience from private practice to her role at Key Healthcare.

Rocky Trombetti, MA, AMFT

Rocky serves as a family and group therapist within the adolescent treatment programs at Key Healthcare, specializing in supporting teens through their journey to recovery.

James Wilcox, MA, AMFT

James Wilcox is a dedicated family and group therapist within the Teen Treatment Programs at Key Healthcare, providing specialized support to adolescents as they navigate their path to recovery.

Jordan Werner, AMFT

Jordan possess particular expertise in treating borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and trauma-related experiences.

Matt Cox, CADAC -I

Matt is an experienced operations expert with a vast knowledge of both Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.

Henry Dafoe

Henry Dafoe, a Mentor at Key Healthcare, holds a Master’s in Behavioral Health from Tulane University and brings both expertise and enthusiasm to his work.

Community Relationship Manager

Mehrsa Javanmard

A UCLA graduate, Mehrsa brings over 10 years of experience in mental health treatment to her role. Her expertise spans both clinical and operational aspects of the field, including leadership positions as a Program Manager and Operations Director.

Education

Stacie O’ Farrell, MS

Stacie is an educator with five years of experience and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, she is committed to fostering environments where students can thrive through continuous learning. Encouraging a growth mindset is central to her approach in supporting students

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Covina Teen Therapists & Counselors

Our therapist’s approach goes beyond simply checking off a list of tasks. They engage your teen in discussions that explore new ways of thinking and behaving. These conversations are key to helping your teen manage their depression more effectively. With time, they gain more confidence in their social skills and problem-solving abilities.

While many therapies offer benefits, CBT and Interpersonal Therapy stand out in our practice for their proven effectiveness. However, the support shouldn’t end when our session does. That’s why we provide a list of local therapists in Covina who are easy to contact and have the right credentials (LCSW and LMFT) to continue supporting your teen’s progress beyond our program.

Note: We aren’t affiliated with these therapists. But all of them are licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), ensuring your teen gets top-notch medical care close to home.

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Emergency Response/Hotlines Information for Covina Adolescents
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In moments of crisis, having immediate access to the right hotlines can make a difference in your teen’s mental health issues. At Key Healthcare, we specialize in providing depression treatment for teens. But we also believe that parents should be prepared for every stage of their teen’s mental health journey.

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of emergency hotlines and services in Covina so that families and parents can have the resources to respond swiftly and effectively. But before you move forward, here are some guidelines on what to do if your teen expresses suicidal thoughts:

  • In times like these, every second counts. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you suspect the symptoms of their mental health disorders are getting worse. Once you call, the police dispatcher answers your call and will transfer your call to the Fire Department or Paramedics, if required.
  • Your quick action could be the difference between your teen’s life and death.
  • The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for your teen. Whether they choose to call, text, or chat, they can talk to a trained counselor about their mental health issues, including depression, without fear of judgment, as this can be a crucial step in getting the help they need.
  • Website: https://988lifeline.org/
  • Teen Line provides a safe and confidential space where teens can talk to highly trained peer listeners on call or text.
  • They provide mental health support and resources to teens faces, such as loneliness, abuse, suicide thoughts, depression, or many other.
  • Phone Support: 800-852-8336 (Available nationwide from 6 PM – 10 PM PST)
  • Texting: "TEEN" to 839863 (Between 6 PM – 9 PM PST)
  • Website: https://www.teenline.org
  • For 34 years, the CA Youth Crisis Line has been providing help for teens and their families in California, including Covina.
  • They work on issues like suicide, depression, bullying, and trauma. Their caring counselors provide a safe space where teens can express themselves without fear of judgment.
  • They also provide translation services for many languages.
  • Phone Support: 800-843-5200
  • Website: https://calyouth.org/cycl/
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Government Initiatives for Covina Adolescents

Focusing on a career and doing other activities helps teens make better choices for their future. Covina’s government offers programs where teens can learn new skills and get leadership opportunities. These opportunities keep them on a positive path to recovery. Below, we have shared a government program that continues to support teens after our program ends.

Law Enforcement Explorers Programs WCPD

  • The Law Enforcement Explorers program provides educational training to teens on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. It offers career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. Their main goal is to help teens choose a career path in law enforcement.
  • Also, by providing a structured environment with mentorship and positive peer interaction, the program supports teens’ mental health by reducing stress and encouraging responsible decision-making that builds resilience and confidence for the future.
  • Website: https://www.wcpd.org/police-explorers/

Parks, Recreational, Reading Programs, and Community Centers In Covina, CA

When dealing with mental health issues like depression, clinical treatment is only one part of teens’ journey. Building connections and staying involved in the community are equally important. For example, after our depression care, teens can take advantage of the parks, recreational programs, and local libraries in Covina, CA, which offer activities that help reinforce the progress they’ve made.

Parks and Recreational Centers in Covina
  • Covina Park and Hollenback Park provide ideal spaces where teens can boost their mental health. For instance, these parks offer sports like basketball, pickleball, and tennis, along with fitness areas that help reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Additionally, features such as picnic tables, bandshell events, and recreation halls create opportunities for teens to connect with supportive peers. These activities not only promote physical health but also foster a positive and engaging environment for socializing and personal growth.
Covina Public Library
  • At Covina Public Library, teens can get access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks through platforms like cloudLibrary and Libby.
  • These platforms provide teens with a convenient way to explore new worlds and find solace in reading. Library not only encourages teens’ creativity but also helps them connect with career-oriented programs and resources. Besides, it also rebuilds cognitive sharpness and helps them discover themselves beyond our program.
Covina’s Cougar Park Community Center
  • Spending time outdoors and staying active is very important for mental health recovery. Being in nature can help teens deal with challenges and adjust after structured depression care.
  • The Cougar Park Community Center gives teenagers a free place to take part in fun and creative activities that help them relax and calm their minds. It is also a meeting place for group events and social get-togethers, which helps teens make friends and feel more confident.

High School Counseling Resources for Covina Adolescents

Counselors in high schools are much more than academic advisors. They’re trained to recognize the mental and emotional struggles that teenagers often face. Their ability to spot early signs of developmental or mental health issues allows them to provide the support needed to prevent problems from worsening.

These professionals work directly with your teen and also keep teachers, parents (you), and even peers in the loop for the teen’s condition feedback. Their role is as crucial as before or after leaving our teen depression treatment program.

That’s why we’ve provided a list of high schools in Covina and their counselor’s information. And we advise you to stay connected with them as they’ll inform you about counseling sessions and other helpful activities.

Note: The high school mentioned above is solely for informational purposes. Key Healthcare is not affiliated with them. In curating our list of schools, we considered a wide array of factors, including test scores, equity, feedback from parents, and the school curricula.

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Note: The high school mentioned above is solely for informational purposes. Key Healthcare is not affiliated with them. In curating our list of schools, we considered a wide array of factors, including test scores, equity, feedback from parents, and the school curricula.

Find Your Teenager's Fitness Flow In Covina, CA

Yoga therapy helps teens reduce depression and anxiety, manage stress, and find inner calm. That’s why we include it in our treatment sessions and consider it an essential part of our holistic treatment approach.

Yoga serves as an effective therapy in promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance, especially for adolescents experiencing depression. Negative self-image is a common symptom of depression, and through yoga, teens can work towards transforming these negative thoughts into a more supportive and constructive self-perspective.

And when it’s time to step out of our depression care, practicing yoga or other physical activities can reinforce teens’ progress and support long-term healing. That’s why we’ve listed details below, including a list of fitness centers in Covina.

Note: (All of these centers are paid).

Fitness SpotOfficial Website
Gracie Barra West Covina Brazilian Jiu Jitsuhttps://www.gbcovina72.com/
Dancemakerhttps://www.dancemakercovina.com/
Room 2 Dancehttps://www.room2dance.com/
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FAQs about Teen Depression Treatment:

Which age group experiences the highest rate of depression?
According to the studies and revealed data, adolescents aged between 12-17 years have the highest rate of depression, i.e., 14.4%, followed by young adults aged between 18-25 years with 13.8%.
My child’s school mentor asked me to get some advice on Teen Depression Treatment for my son. Can you please suggest to me the best center or program in Covina?
If your child is experiencing some early signs of depression, then Key Healthcare's Teen Depression Treatment program for Covina teens will help improve their situation through different levels of care and proven therapies.
Is it necessary to go for antidepressants during depression treatment?
Teen Depression is a severe medical condition that requires urgent clinical attention. A combination of medication and therapies can dramatically help a teenager improve their life within the least possible time, saving the adult years of your teen’s precious life.
Can a teen recover from depression without getting teen depression treatment?
Once a teen experiences depression, there's a good chance they might face it again in the future. If not addressed early, untreated depression can lead to severe consequences. And in some cases, it can be fatal. That's why treating depression is crucial for preventing these dangerous outcomes.
What can happen if major depression in teens is left untreated?
If major depression is left untreated, it persists for weeks, months, or even years. It affects not just a teen's emotions but also their behavior, physical health, and relationships. This problem can worsen when a teen is also dealing with other mental health challenges, such as conduct disorder or substance use disorder. Boys in their teen years are especially vulnerable to these risks.
How can I help prevent major depressive disorder (MDD) in my teen?
As a parent, you may not be able to prevent major depressive disorder (MDD) in your teen. But there are steps you can take, as suggested by our therapists, to reduce the symptoms. Begin by creating a safe and supportive environment at home. Know what are the risk factors of MDD. Spot them early. Help your teen develop healthy habits, including stress management, self-care, regular exercise, and a good sleep schedule. Encourage open and honest conversations, and don't hesitate to seek professional help if the symptoms persist or worsen.

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