Westmorland Inpatient Teen & Adolescent Depression Treatment

Compassionate Care for Teens with Depression

Overcoming mental health issues, such as depression, can be overwhelming for both parents and their teens, especially when you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is typical adolescence or something more serious. If you’re looking for teenage depression treatment centers for teens in Westmorland, Key Healthcare provides expert, personalized, evidence-based support for teens battling depression and related emotional challenges. We understand how critical it is to act early and how transformative the right care can be.

Our multidisciplinary team works together to understand your teen’s unique emotional experience and customize a treatment plan accordingly. From licensed therapists to medical professionals, we focus not only on reducing symptoms but also on building real-life skills that teens can carry with them well beyond treatment. And when it’s time to transition, we provide a carefully constructed aftercare plan and licensed Westmorland-based resources to maintain the momentum your teen has built during our in-person depression treatment program.

Up to 100% of the Costs Covered by Insurance

Key Healthcare accepts most major insurance plans, so teens in Westmorland can begin our expert-led depression treatment program without unnecessary delays.

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Knowledge and Expertise is Key

Our Accreditations and Affiliations

Knowledge and expertise are key to the success of our adolescent depression treatment program. That’s why we seek and renew various accreditations, affiliations, and certifications related to our offerings. This aims to give both patients and families peace of mind. Knowing that they’re receiving the highest standard of care.

Teen Depression Treatment for Westmorland, California

What to Expect During Our Westmorland 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 Westmorland teen depression treatment program will be tailored to meet your teen’s specific needs, addressing the 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 Westmorland Teenagers

At Key Healthcare, we provide different levels of care for teens to address the underlying causes of their depression. During our depression 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.
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Intensive Outpatient

Our adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) is for teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require the intensive level of care provided by PHP. This program provides structure and support that helps teens build healthy habits and become independent in their recovery.

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Partial Hospitalization

Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a step down from residential treatment that helps teens transition back into the community. This program provides intensive therapy services as well as academic support and social activities to help teens reintegrate into their home and school environments.

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Residential Treatment

Our teen residential treatment program takes place over 45-60 days. This dual-diagnosis program helps teen overcome their addiction and mental health issues through the use of evidence-based therapies. Our compassionate care allows teens to focus on their recovery in a safe and supportive environment fit for positive change.

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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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Westmorland Teen Therapists & Counselors

At Key Healthcare, we understand that recovering from teen depression is a gradual process. While our depression treatment program offers the focused care your teen needs during their stay, long-term healing often depends on having the right support even after treatment ends.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of licensed therapists and counselors in Westmorland who can support your teen at different stages, whether they need early support before joining our program or follow-up care once their treatment is complete.

Although we’re not directly affiliated with these professionals, we recognize how important they are in your teen’s ongoing recovery. Each professional on our list is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and committed to offering thoughtful, personalized care close to your teen’s home.

With the right help at the right time, your teen’s journey toward emotional wellness can continue with strength and support, even beyond our program.

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Emergency Response/Hotlines Information for Westmorland 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 Westmorland 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.
  • Teen Line has trained teen counselors to help your teen deal with mental health crises, including depression.
  • They work to make mental health feel normal and okay to talk about, creating a safe place for teens.
  • If your teen feels lonely, hurt, or has negative thoughts, Teen Line helps them find the right support close to home.
  • TEXT TEEN to 839863
  • Phone Support: 800-852-8336
  • Website: https://www.teenline.org/
  • The 988 Lifeline is accessible 24/7/365, delivering free and confidential support.
  • Your teen can speak with a compassionate crisis counselor by dialing 988 for help with mental health struggles and emotional turmoil.
  • Website: https://988lifeline.org/
  • At Crisis Text Line, a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor is on hand to read and reply to teens' texts through a secure, free online platform.
  • They provide expert support for teens dealing with anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.
  • Text HOME to 741741
  • Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
  • California Youth Crisis Line offers rapid crisis intervention for teens facing challenges such as suicide, depression, bullying, and trauma.
  • Their skilled counselors provide caring advice, share helpful resources, and support overall mental well-being.
  • Phone Support: 800-843-5200
  • Website: https://calyouth.org/cycl/
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Support Group for Westmorland Adolescents

Support group in Westmorland provides your teen with a chance to learn useful ways to manage stress & depression. They can also participate in support group workshops, which boost their confidence and help them find healthy ways to cope with depression. Moreover, they get a safe place to meet peers who are going through similar challenges. Sharing experiences helps build trust and reduce isolation and loneliness. To make things easier, we’ve mentioned a support group in Westmorland for your teen to explore and find local support.

DBSA California is a non-profit organization that:

  • Cares deeply about teens and adults with depression and bipolar disorder.
  • Besides, they even work hard to advocate legislative change.
  • Likewise, they also stand up for better mental health care by offering assistance to teens affected by mood disorders.

As a parent, you can access a variety of resources to support your teen’s recovery from depression and bipolar disorder. This includes:

  • Listings of support groups available online and in person across your city.
  • Links to helpful resources and websites.
  • Information on how to manage the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder.
  • Recommendations for books and other reading materials.
  • Newsletters are available as PDF files.
  • Details about symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder.

Website: https://dbsacalifornia.org/

Youth Development Program for Westmorland Adolescents

Teen mental health challenges often demand more than just one solution. During our depression treatment program, we help Westmorland teens develop important skills such as life skills, appropriate social behavior, functional communication, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and confidence, and help them achieve career goals.

But we also realize that recovery extends beyond the walls of our depression treatment center. Youth development programs often function as a step-down level of care after depression treatment, providing a bridge between the intensive therapeutic environment and the teen’s everyday life. Check out a youth development program we’ve mentioned below to know more how it helps. 

Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)

  • YEOP (a trusted mentor) helps at-risk youth aged 15-25 toward their educational, vocational, and career goals. Peer advisors at YEOP are career coaches (with similar experiences).
  • They offer career counseling and job training and connect teens with helpful resources.
  • Website: https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/Youth_Employment_Opportunity_Program/

Recreation, Parks, Reading and Sports Programs In Westmorland, CA

At Key Healthcare, we have a clear idea that the treatment and recovery journey for teens goes beyond the structured environment of our depression program. While our expert care addresses the core mental health challenges. Involving local community resources like parks, recreation centers, libraries, and sports programs in Westmorland can further support their healing journey during early intervention or aftercare. These resources not only allow teens to tap into positive experiences but also embolden them to walk the extra mile to engage in healthy activities. As a result, it helps them sustain their progress during their time with us.

1. Westmorland Community Park

  • Westmorland Community Park provides a safe space for physical activity, including basketball and soccer.
  • Regular exercise in a social setting can help reduce anxiety and boost your teen’s mood, aiding in their overall recovery.

2. Westmorland Public Library

  • The Westmorland Public Library offers a teen reading program and a quiet space for reflection.
  • Reading can be therapeutic, offering teens a peaceful way to explore emotions and reduce stress.

3. Westmorland Youth Sports League

  • Participating in the Westmorland Youth Sports League helps teens build discipline, self-esteem, and social connections, which are essential for managing emotions and maintaining mental health.

Note: There may be rental fee associated with these centers.

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Our programs help treat a variety of adolescent mental health conditions.

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AVAILABLE THERAPIES

We utilize various evidence-based therapies to treat your teen’s condition.

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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 for Teen Depression Treatment for my son. Can you please suggest to me the best center or program for teens in Westmorland?
If your child is experiencing some early signs of depression, then Key Healthcare's Westmorland Teen Depression Treatment program will help improve their situation through evidence-based care and life skills.
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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