Palo Alto Inpatient Teen & Adolescent Depression Treatment
Compassionate Care for Teens with Depression
Our Palo Alto teen depression treatment program provides structured care for adolescents who are dealing with depression and other mental health struggles. We understand that depression doesn’t look the same for every teen, so we offer different levels of care. Whether it’s IOP or a residential rehab, we make sure your teen gets the right care at the right time.
It’s normal for teens to have mood swings or feel down now and then. But if those symptoms stick around for over two weeks without any signs of improvement, it could point to major depression, and it’s something that needs professional care.
That’s why our licensed psychiatrists and mental health professionals create a personalized treatment plan based on the severity of your teen’s symptoms. We provide evidence-based therapies and monitor your teen’s progress throughout their treatment. If necessary, we adjust medications to help them move forward in their recovery journey.
And when it’s time to transition out of our program, we ensure there’s no uncertainty. Our team creates a detailed aftercare plan, providing you with a list of trusted Palo Alto resources to ensure teens feel supported at home, in school, and beyond.
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We partner with leading insurance providers to make our teen depression treatment program more accessible for your adolescent when they need it the most.
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Our Accreditations and Affiliations
Our adolescent depression treatment program is built on a foundation of solid knowledge and expertise. We regularly seek and renew accreditations, certifications, and affiliations to maintain the highest standards. This assures patients and families that the care we offer is reliable.
Teen Depression Treatment for Palo Alto, California
What to Expect During Our Palo Alto Teen Depression Treatment Program
As a parent, knowing what to expect during a teenage 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 Palo Alto 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.
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.
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.
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 yoga, art therapy, surf 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.
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.
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
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 Palo Alto 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.
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.
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.
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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About Key Healthcare
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.
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!
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, is a board-certified psychiatrist with 15 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health and dual diagnosis treatment. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 possess particular expertise in treating borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and trauma-related experiences. Matt is an experienced operations expert with a vast knowledge of both Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. 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. 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. 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
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.
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Additional Teen Resources in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Teen Therapists & Counselors
When our therapist sits down with your teen, they don’t just follow a routine. They engage in meaningful discussions about different ways of thinking and behaving, which are essential for managing depressive symptoms. These discussions help teens handle social interactions better and approach problem-solving with more confidence.
While many therapies offer benefits, CBT and Interpersonal Therapy stand out in our practice for their effectiveness. However, the support shouldn’t end when our session does. That’s why we’ve provide a list of local therapists in Palo Alto who are easy to contact and have the right credentials (LMFT & IMF). To continue supporting your teen’s progress beyond our program.
| Palo Alto Teen Therapist/Counselor | License & Verification |
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| ACOSTA, SANDRA | License Number: 131032 |
| AGARWAL, RICHA | License Number: 138575 |
| AGUIRRE, DANIELLE RENEE | License Number: 124957 |
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 Palo Alto Adolescents
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 Palo Alto 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.
Recreation, Parks, Reading and Sports Programs for Teens In Palo Alto, CA
Supporting your teen’s mental health journey involves more than just clinical care. It’s about engaging with the community and finding healthy outlets that promote well-being. In Palo Alto, CA, various local resources offer opportunities for recreation, learning, and physical activity that can complement the care provided by our teen depression treatment program.
1. Palo Alto Community Services Department
- Palo Alto’s parks and recreational facilities, like Foothills Park and Mitchell Park, offer teens a therapeutic environment to engage in physical activities and connect with nature, helping reduce stress and promote mental well-being.
2. Palo Alto City Library Library
- The Teen Summer Reading Program and Homework Help Center at the Palo Alto City Library provide teens with educational support and a sense of community, fostering mental engagement and reducing academic-related stress.
3. Palo Alto Family YMCA
- The YMCA’s youth basketball leagues, swimming classes, and yoga sessions offer physical activities that enhance mental health, boost confidence, and provide social interaction, essential for teens in recovery.
Note:Â There may be rental fee associated with these centers.
4. Palo Alto Youth Wellness Collaborative
- The Peer Support Groups provided by the Palo Alto Youth Wellness Collaborative offer a safe space for teens to share experiences and gain emotional support, which is vital during and after treatment.
5. Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Counseling Services
- PAUSD’s on-campus counseling and educational workshops support teens by addressing academic and personal challenges, helping them develop coping strategies and manage school-related stress effectively.
High School Counseling Resources for Palo Alto Adolescents
High school counselors do more than just guide your teen in academics or in their career choices. They are trained professionals who are aware of the mental challenges teenagers often experience. From spotting signs of developmental concerns to recognizing the symptoms of depression, they know how to help.
They provide support directly to teens while keeping teachers, parents (you), and peers updated on their condition. Their role is critical, whether your teen is about to enter or has already completed our depression treatment program (for a smooth transition and continued care).
That’s why we’ve provided a list of high schools in Palo Alto, along with their counseling information. And we advise you to stay connected with them as they’ll keep you updated about counseling sessions and other helpful activities.
Note: The schools mentioned are 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.
| School | Counseling Details |
| Palo Alto High School | Counseling Information |
| Henry M. Gunn High School | Counseling Information |
Find Your Teenager's Fitness Flow in Palo Alto
Although evidence-based treatments are vital for addressing mental health conditions, our approach goes a step further by incorporating holistic activities that enrich their therapeutic journey. These practices offer additional layers of healing and support.
Holistic therapy involves activities like yoga, equine therapy, meditation, adventure therapy, and creative arts. These practices engage teens physically, emotionally, and mentally, creating opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
By focusing on the whole person, holistic therapy addresses deeper issues that drive depression in teens. Speaking of its benefits, this therapy:
- Enhances their overall well-being, including their physical health.
- Fosters a more balanced state of mind.
- Develops resilience and coping skills to handle adversity.
- Improves relationships with others, along with communication.
However, when teens transition back to their normal routines after completing our treatment, continuing with these holistic therapies, gyming, or martial arts is a must. These practices aren’t just a recommendation.
They’re essential for reinforcing the benefits they’ve gained here and helping them build lasting mental and emotional resilience. That’s why we’ve put together a list of fitness options in Palo Alto that parents can explore in their community.
Note: (All these centers are paid).
| Fitness Spot | Official Website |
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| Equinox Palo Alto | www.equinox.com/clubs/northern-california/paloalto |
| Palo Alto Fit | paloaltofit.com |
| TaeKwon Tigers Palo Alto | taekwontigers.com |
| Zohar Dance Company | zohardancecompany.org |
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Our programs help treat a variety of adolescent mental health conditions.
AVAILABLE THERAPIES
We utilize various evidence-based therapies to treat your teen’s condition.
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FAQs about Teen Depression Treatment:
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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%.
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My child’s school mentor asked me to get some advice for Teen Depression Treatment for my son. Can you please suggest to me the best center or program in Palo Alto?
- If your child is experiencing some early signs of depression, then Key Healthcare's Teen Depression Treatment program for Palo Alto teens will help improve their situation through different levels of care and proven therapies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Our Locations
Key Healthcare Adolescent Outpatient Program
- (800) 421-4364
- 2233 Corinth Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Key Outpatient Certification #190047 (Expiration 5/31/2024)
Key Healthcare Corporate Office
- (800) 421-4364
- 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Key Healthcare Adolescent Extended Care
- 3396 Manning Court Los Angeles 90064
- Key Housing Number: 198209664 (Effective Date 9/13/2019)
Key Healthcare Adolescent Residential Treatment Center
- 6270 Zumirez Dr Malibu, CA 90265
- Key Treatment 1, LLC Facility Number: 198209773 (Effective Date 3/12/2023)
